ENGLISH FRANÇAIS HM-437MP COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM DEUTSCH INSTRUCTION MANUAL NEDERLANDS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-5521-08 00 5521_01_07_EN 1 C (E) 04.6.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. ENGLISH Europe .......................................... AC 230 V only The marking of products using lasers CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.
Before applying power Unpacking Contents Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are present. Caution : Read the pages marked to ensure safe operation. If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged of falls to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. KENWOOD recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Before applying power Preparing the remote control Connections Insert batteries type R6/LR6 (“AA” size) into the remote control. Connecting the AM antenna Set up the AM loop antenna, and then connect it. ENGLISH Operation When the standby indicator is lit, the power turns ON when you press the POWER button on the remote control. When the power comes on, press the button you want to operate.
Names and functions of parts Remote control unit 1 POWER RDS/ DISPLAY STEREO /MONO INTRO RANDOM REPEAT TIMER SET 4 5 1 2/ABC 3/DEF TIMER ON/OFF 4/GHI 5/JKL 6/MNO SLEEP 7/PQRS 8/TUV 9/WXYZ EQ/X-BASS $ % 6 ^ 0 PROGRAM FILE SEARCH MUTE & * 7 8 SEARCH /SKIP /TUNING – SEARCH /SKIP /TUNING VOLUME UP 9 + ENTER ( VOLUME DOWN 0 TUNER /BAND ) TAPE CD REC/DEMO ! ¡ PLAY/PAUSE @ ™ – P.
Names and functions of parts ENGLISH Main unit 1 ALB. icon INTRO icon SYNC icon TOTAL icon SLEEP icon REC. icon RDS icon ALL icon 2 TIMER icons REMAIN icon MP3 icon FILE SEARCH icon 3 4 5 6 INTRO MP3 R D S SYNC REC. FILE-SEARCH REPEAT ALB. ALL SLEEP TOTAL REMAIN PROGRAM RANDOM TIMER ON OFF Play icon STEREO POP CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK X-BASS 7 STEREO Sound effect icon icons Frequency display Preset channel display Playback time display etc.
Names and functions of parts # search +/– ¢ / 4 buttons To search forward/backward to next/previous track for CD; to skip tracks for CD; to search forward/backward or to skip to the next/previous album for MP3; to fast forward or rewind a tape; to tune to higher/lower radio frequency or search radio stations for TUNER; to set the hour and minutes for clock; to set timer function for timer. $ 6 button To start or interrupt playback for CD. To start playback for TAPE.
Basic function ENGLISH Demonstration mode The system is equipped with a demonstration function (only display). The demonstration consists of sequential change of display and indicators showing the operations, but the audio itself does not change. The demonstration function can be cancelled as follows. To deactivate the demonstration Press and hold rec button (REC/DEMO button on the remote control) for more than 0.8 seconds during demonstration.
Using the CD/MP3-CD Loading a disc Selecting a desired track/passage 1 Press CD button to select CD/MP3 mode. To select a desired track 2 Press the area marked push open to open the CD door. 4 Close the CD door. The total playtime and total number of tracks will appear in the display. 5 To remove the CD, press the area marked push open, grasp the CD by its edges, and carefully pull it out. For MP3-CD only Load a MP3 format music disc on the disc tray.
Using the CD/MP3-CD To search a desired file by file name ENGLISH 1 Press FILE SEARCH button on the remote control. 2 Press the digit buttons to enter the first character of the file name you wish to search and press ENTER button. Repeat this procedure to enter the rest of the file name. 3 Press FILE SEARCH button on the remote control. The icon “FILE SEARCH” will appear on the display. If the unit finds an appropriate file, the file name will be scrolled on the display.
Using the CD/MP3 2 Press p.call/album + or – button to select the desired album and press 4 or ¢ button (4 or ¢ SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING button on the remote control) to select the desired file. The icon “PROGRAM” and program number will start flashing. 3 Press program button on the unit ( PROGRAM button on the remote control) to store the selected file. The file number returns to “– – –” and the next program number will appear on the display.
Using the CD/MP3-CD Using the radio To repeat one album (For MP3-CD only) Tuning in radio stations Press repeat button (REPEAT button on the remote control) twice in play or pause mode. The icon “REPEAT ALB.” will appear on the display. 1 Press TUNER/band button (TUNER/BAND button on the remote control) to select TUNER mode. ENGLISH The current radio frequency will be displayed. • To cancel repeat play, repress repeat button on the unit (REPEAT button on the remote control) twice.
Using the radio 6 Press program button (PROGRAM button on the remote control) again to store the radio station. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to store other preset radio stations. Radio Text function: Displays the radio text data transmitted by some RDS stations when you press RDS/display button on the unit (RDS/DISPLAY button on the remote control). There is “NO TEXT” display if no text data is transmitted. During program, if no button is press within 20 seconds, the system will exit program mode automatically.
ENGLISH Using the radio Using the cassette 4 Press PTY button on the remote control to select your desired program type.
Using the cassette Radio recording tip • To temporarily pause the recording, press rec button (REC/DEMO button on the remote control). Press 6 button (6 PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote control) to resume recording. 1 Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck. 2 Press CD button to CD. 3 Insert a CD/MP3-CD and make sure that the unit is in stop mode. See page 10 for programming procedure. 5 Press rec button (REC/DEMO button on the remote control) to set the unit into recording standby mode.
ENGLISH Clock/timer operation View clock Timer setting The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby mode. To view the clock in any source mode (CD, TUNER or TAPE), press timer set button (TIMER SET button on the remote control). The clock will be displayed. If the clock has not been set, “0:00” will start flashing. The system can switch on to CD, TUNER or TAPE mode automatically at a preset time, serving as an alarm to wake you up.
Clock/timer operation 8 Press program button (PROGRAM button on the remote control). The source switches as follows : “CD” → “TUNER” → “TAPE” → “REC TU” (recording tuner) Press timer on/off button (TIMER ON/OFF button on the remote control). If activated, the icon “TIMER” will appear on the display. Notes: • • • 0 Press timer set button (TIMER SET button on the remote control). The icon “TIMER” will flash and the volume display will appear. ! Press program button (PROGRAM button on the remote control).
General information Maintenance Caution on condensation Cleaning the cabinet • When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in circular motion. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue records. Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside.
In case of difficulty Resetting the Microcomputer Plug in the AC power cord to the wall outlet, and within 5 seconds, press and hold down the 7 button and press CD button. • Please note that resetting the microcomputer will clear the contents of the memory and return the unit to the state it was in when it left the factory. Check that following guide for problem resolution. General No sound. \ Plug in AC cord securely. \ Set the VOLUME control to proper sound level.
Specifications Main unit Speakers ENGLISH Amplifier section Rate output power .......5 W + 5 W (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., at 4 Ω) X-BASS ...................................... +7 dB (60 Hz) Tuner section FM tuner section Tuning frequency range ................................. 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz AM tuner section Tuning frequency range ................................. 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz CD player section Laser .............................. Semiconductor laser Over sampling ........................
