Kenwood DMSG 7 Owners Manual

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DM-SG7(EN) 2 Before applying power Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................... AC 120 V only Australia .................................................................................... AC 240 V only The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo- nent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13- Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug. 3.Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dis- pose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord- ance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug. Europe and U.K. ........................................................................ AC 230 V only China and Russia ..................................................................... AC 220 V only *Other countries ................................ AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable Safety precautions WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ÒDANGEROUS VOLTAGEÓ WITHIN THE PRODUCTÕS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. CAUTION

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DM-SG7(EN) 3 Before applying power Contents Before applying power ......................................................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ..............................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................... 4 Before operation ................................................................................................................... 6 Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 6 Special feature .................................................................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................8 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 9 MD system ........................................................................................................................... 10 System connections ........................................................................................................... 12 System operation features ............................................................................................... 13 Names and functions of parts ........................................................................................... 14 Display/Main unit ..............................................................................................................14 Remote control unit .......................................................................................................... 15 Operation of remote control unit ...................................................................................... 16 Playback of Mini Disc ..........................................................................................................17 Playing tracks in order from track No. 1 ........................................................................... 17 Playback from desired track ............................................................................................. 18 Listening in random order (RANDOM playback) .............................................................. 18 Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) ..................................................... 20 Programming ...................................................................................................................... 21 Programming tracks in a desired order ............................................................................ 21 Repeated playback ........................................................................................................... 23 Recording (analog input) .................................................................................................... 24 Analog recording .............................................................................................................. 24 Recording (digital input) .................................................................................................... 26 Digital recording ...............................................................................................................26 Digital recording and SCMS ............................................................................................. 28 Simplified CD recording ..................................................................................................... 29 Recording a single CD track (O.T.E.) ................................................................................ 29 Recording all tracks on a CD (O.T.E.) ............................................................................... 29 Synchro recording with CD player .................................................................................... 29 Changing the displayed contents ..................................................................................... 30 TIME DISPLAY key ........................................................................................................... 30 TEXT DISPLAY key ........................................................................................................... 30 Editing .................................................................................................................................. 31 Selecting the editing function type .................................................................................. 31 Changing tracks during playback (TRACK MOVE) ............................................................ 32 Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) ............................................................. 34 Dividing a track during playback (TRACK DIVIDE) ............................................................ 36 Combining tracks during playback (TRACK COMBINE) ................................................... 38 Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE) ............................................................. 40 Erasing a single track during playback (TRACK ERASE) ................................................... 42 Erasing a part of a track .................................................................................................... 43 How to edit titles ..............................................................................................................44 Changing or deleting a title .............................................................................................. 46 CD Text Editing ................................................................................................................... 48 In case of difficulty .............................................................................................................. 49 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 52 Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

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DM-SG7(EN) 6 Before operation Before operation Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future. Audio cord (2) System control cord (1) Optical fiber cable (1) Remote control unit (1) Batteries (2) Check that the following accessories are present. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Accessories For the U.S.A. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro- cedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of lables on, or inside the product re- lating to laser product safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR 1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. CAUTION: Location: Back Panel

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DM-SG7(EN) 19 Playback of Mini Disc Searching in a track Skipping tracks Ejecting the disc ¦Playback restarts from the position with which the key is released. ¦If forward or reverse search is started during play-pause, the disc can be searched at a high speed but sound is not output. ¦When the reverse search is started during the program mode and the beginning of the current track is attained, it will be played from the beginning. Á ¦The track in the direction of the pressed button is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. ¦When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning. (If it is pressed within 2 seconds from the start of a track, the previous track to the current track will be played from the beginning.) To pause playback ¦Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately. To stop playback Main unit 0 CURSOR/CHECK 1Á Forward search Reverse search 4¢ To skip forward To skip backward 8 7 E JE CT N ODIS C Mini Disc has been ejected.

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DM-SG7(EN) 27 Recording (digital input) To pause recording Play the CD player. 4 ¦To record music with a margin from the beginning, it is recommended to start the CD playback after the time display of the MD recorded has started the count. During CD recording, the track number is sometimes incremented by 1 when the CD starts to be played. This is caused by a signal contained in the digital signal components recorded on the CD. Unnecessary track numbers can be deleted by referring to ÒErasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE)Ó or ÒErasing a single track during playback (TRACK ERASE)Ó.âw To stop recording 8 7 ¦Press the key again to resume recording. At this time, the track number is incremented by Ò1Ó. ¦Recording can also be started by pressing the ¦ key. After recording, eject the Mini Disc. (Main unit only) 0 While ÒWRITINGÓ is displayed, do not ap- ply shock or vibration to the unit because information is being written on the Mini Disc. N ODIS C WRITING EJECT Information is being written.Mini Disc has been ejected. 5 Note Note : Keys and control used in the operations de- scribed on this page. (-dB) 0 01 R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105MONITOR MONITOR In regard to the MONITOR key ¦When the sampling frequency of the digital input signal is not 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz, ÒUNLOCKÓ will be displayed and no sound will be heard.ÒMONITORÓ Lights The sound of commercial digital equipment (BS tuner, DAT, etc.) connected to DIGITAL 2 can be monitored. However, when this unit is used as a general single component, the input source (sound) selected by REC INPUT can be heard. Operate in stopped condition

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DM-SG7(EN) 40 Editing The selected track or all tracks can be erased while the player is stop mode. Be very careful in using this function because the erased tracks cannot be recov- ered once the entire Mini Disc has been erased. Select ÒQ. ERASEÓ. 1 Select the title to be erased. 2 Each press of the 4 ¢ keys switches the operation. 1Q.ERASE? 2Q.MOVE? ¦Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds. Preparation 7 1Press the EDIT key. EDIT 2Select ÒQ.ERASEÓ. (-dB) MANUAL Q .E RAS ES E? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE) ¦Enter the stop mode. : Keys and control used in the operations de- scribed on this page. 3Set it. 4¢ (-dB) MANUAL E RA-LL A? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 => To delete all titles (ALL ERASE): ¦All of the tracks are erased (together with the disc title). Press the SET key and the ENTER key in this order while Ò+ALL?Ó is displayed. 1Select the title to be erased. 2Set it. 3Repeat steps 1 and 2 above. 4End the selection. 4¢ SET ENTER (-dB) MANUAL E RA-05 0? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 (-dB) MANUAL 0 05 -6 ? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 00=> = > The title to be erased will be displayed. ¦Pressing the 1 Á keys allow to check the current order of tracks. ¦When the CLEAR/DELETE key is pressed, the title being displayed will be removed from the group of titles to be erased. (-dB) MANUAL o k+? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 SET CURSOR/CHECK (-dB) MANUAL E RA-LL A? R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 =>

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DM-SG7(EN) 45 Editing 2 Input the title. 1Select a character group. Each press of the P.MODE/CHARACTER key switches under following the group. 1A~Z, space (1 blank character) 2a~z, space 30~9, symbols, preset titles (9 types), and so on. ¦The cursor can be moved to the left and right with the 1 Á keys. Preset title list : (Initial setting) PRE1 Pops = PRE2 Rock = PRE3 Classic = PRE4 Jazz = PRE5 Disco = PRE6 Best Hits = PRE7 Air Check = PRE8 No. = PRE9 Vol. 2Select a character. P.MODE CHARACTER 4¢ To return To advance 4Repeat steps 1 to 3 above. 3Set the selected character. SET (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE CD R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 A=> B Selected character (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE T IHJK R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 => I The cursor moves and stands by for the next character input. 3 Execute title assignment. 1Enter the title in memory. 2Complete the operation. ENTER TITLE INPUT The title is scrolled. Eject the Mini Disc. (Main unit only) N ODIS C WRITING EJECT Information is being written.Mini Disc has been ejected. 4 (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE D IS CS TO RE R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE T IT R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 Symbol list (ASCII codes) : ! " # $ % & '( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` ö ABC 2 or ¦The character keys can be used for direct selection of characters. When the same key is pressed repeat- edly, the characters will change. (Example : When 2 is pressed, the characters will change in the order of A = B = C.)¦The display can be scrolled so that any character (in a single group) can be selected. Input place CURSOR/CHECK 0

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DM-SG7(EN) 46 Editing 1 Perform step 1 of ÒActivate the title input mode.Ó. r 2 Change or delete characters one by one. 1Move the character to the desired character (to be changed). Changing or deleting a title (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE K EN W V XY R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 => W O (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE K ENOVXZ R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 => W W ¦If the title to be changed is too long to be displayed on the display section, press the 1 or Á key to scroll the display so that the characters hidden until then appear. (-dB) MANUAL TOTAL TITLE K ENOVXZ R L¥ 3 0 1 30 105 => W E To return To advance To return To advanceSelected character blinks. 2Select a character group. 5Set the selected character. 4Select a character. It is possible to change all of the characters of a title by repeating steps 1 to 5. Press the CLEAR/DELETE key to erase the title (delete the characters). The cursor moves. The correct character is selected. ¦The display can be scrolled so that any character (in a single group) can be selected. : Keys and control used in the operations de- scribed on this page. 3Select overwrite or insert mode. ¦The character keys can be used for direct selection of characters. When the same key is pressed repeat- edly, the characters will change. (Example : When 9 is pressed, the characters will change in the order of W = X = Y.)Each press of the P.MODE/CHARACTER key switches under following the group. 1A~Z, space (1 blank character) 2a~z, space 30~9, symbols, preset titles (9 types), and so on. Each press of the TITLE SEARCH key switches the operation. 1Overwrite mode : To replace characters 2Insert mode : To insert characters before the cursor. ÒFunctions of the keysÓ u or CURSOR/CHECK 1Á P.MODE CHARACTER TITLE SEARCH WXY 9 4¢ SET