Kenwood HM 382 MD Owners Manual

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2 Preparation section Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. AC 110 - 120V ` AC 220 - 240V ` Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. ........................................................... AC 230 V only Australia ....................................................................... AC 240 V only The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the component 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 ap- propriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or con- sult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose 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 accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three- pin plug. *Other countries .................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable *AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the following direction. AC voltage selector switch Move switch lever to match your line volt- age with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool. Note: Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selec- tor switch. Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER- VICING TO QUALIFIED 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 MAGNI- TUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVIC- ING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. CAUTION

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Preparation section 3 Contents Preparation section Application section Basic section Knowledge section Before applying power ............................... 2 Safety precautions ........................................................... 2 Special features ................................................................. 4 In regard to demonstration ............................................... 4 Accessories ........................................................................ 5 System connection ........................................... 6 Connection of the System Accessories ......................... 6 Connection of Other Accessories (Commercially Available Parts) ..................................... 8 Controls and indicators ................................... 9 Display ................................................................................ 9 Main unit ........................................................................... 10 Operation of remote control unit ................. 12 Important Items ............................................... 64 Maintenance .................................................................... 64 Reference ......................................................................... 66 In case of difficulty ........................................ 67 Specifications ............................................ 71 Various CD/MD playback features .............. 32 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ................................................... 32 Repeated playback ......................................................... 33 Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) .................................................... 34 R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) ................................ 35 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ............................................................... 36 Convenient recording methods .................... 39 Selection of the recording type ..................................... 39 All-track high-speed recording (CD = MD) ................ 40 One-touch edit recording (CD = MD /CD = TAPE) ..... 41 Twin recording onto MD and tape (TWIN REC) ......... 42 Program recording (CD = MD / CD = TAPE / TWIN REC) ....................... 43 Program recording (MD = TAPE) .................................. 44 MD Edit Functions .......................................... 45 Selecting the editing function type ............................. 45 Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE) ......................... 46 Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) ................................. 48 Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) ................ 49 Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) ........ 50 Assigning a title to a disc or track .............................. 51 Changing or deleting a title .......................................... 54 Erasing all titles .............................................................. 54 Copying titles in title memos for use as titles of other MDs or tracks .............................. 55 Entering characters in title memo (TITLE MEMO) .... 56 Tone adjustment ............................................. 57 Tone adjustment .............................................................. 57 Balance adjustment ........................................................ 57 Listening to an AUX input source ................. 58 Listening to an AUX input source ................................. 58 Adjusting the AUX input level ....................................... 58 Clock adjustment ............................................ 59 Timer operation ............................................... 60 Setting the O.T.T. timer ................................................... 60 Setting an everyday timer program .............................. 61 Sleep timer ....................................................................... 63 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power Basic use method ........................................... 14 Playback of CD ................................................ 16 Playback of Mini Disc .................................... 18 Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) ........................................................... 20 Playback of tape .............................................. 22 Receiving broadcast station ......................... 24 Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) ........... 26 Channel space setting .................................................... 26 Recording on MD ............................................. 28 Recording on TAPE ......................................... 30

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Basic section 16 CD 6 22 1 1 2 2 Playback of CD Playback from desired trackWhen a disc is placed into the CD player in advance, the unit will be switched on automatically by press- ing the CD 6 key, and playback will start. Skipping tracks To fast forward and backward Start playback/ To pause playback Start playback/ To pause playback To stop playback To stop playbackSkipping tracks 1.Load a disc. 1Press the CD 0 key 2Place a disc. 3Press the CD 0 key The label side must be on top. 2.Start playback. 0 CD 1 1 In regard to CD-TEXT When discs conforming to CD-TEXT are played with this unit, the text information recorded on the CD (disc name or titles) is displayed automatically.Á Some CDs conforming to CD-TEXT may not display text information. Up to 1000 letters may be displayed. If the CD exceeds 1000 letters, "TEXT MEMORY FULL" will be displayed.

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49 Application section MD Edit Functions 1 3 2 TRACK EDIT SET P.CALL SET 0COMBINE 0 1+0023 ? 0COMBINE 0 3+0043? Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) Combines two adjacent tracks into a single track. After this operation, the track numbers of tracks located after the combined tracks are decreased automatically. Select ÒCOMBINEÓ. ÖTo combine two tracks during playback, press the TRACK EDIT key while the second track is being played. ÒCOMBINEÓ cannot be selected if the track be- ing played is the first track on the disc. (If you combine tracks during play- back, go to step 3.) 2Select ÒCOMBINEÓ. 1Press the TRACK EDIT key. 3Set it. 1MOVE 2COMBINE 3ERASE When pressed in stop mode Each press switches the operation. When pressed in play mode 1DIVIDE 2COMBINE 3ERASE 4MOVE Select the track to be combined. 1Select the track number. 4 ENTER C OMPLETE (Track No. and title of the second track are cleared.) Track No. and title of the first track are left. Execute the track combine operation. After editing, eject and remove the mini disc. 2Set it. Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking. C B A E D F B A F E 12 345 123456 C+D P.CALL To increase track No. To decrease track No. When pressed in stop mode Always eject the MD after title entry or editing. Do not turn power off or apply shock or impact while "WRITING" is displayed. If the power cord is un- plugged before "WRITING" disappears, the recorded or edited data will be lost. ÖTo abort "COMBINE" in the middle, press the TRACK EDIT key.

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61 Application section 1 2 menu down volume/ multi control up down volume/ multi control up set/demo set/demo Setting an everyday timer program (PRG. TIMER) Timer operation 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. Make preparations for the play (recording). ÖTimer reservation is possible for the two types PROG.1 and PROG. 2 at the same time. ÖPlease make reservations with an interval of at least one minute, so that the operation times of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2 do not overlap. To listen to CD Playing the auxiliary input source To listen to MD To listen to tape For recording To listen to radio Make preparations for recording. MD ¥ TAPE ¼ Make timer setting of the compo- nent connected to the AUX input jacks.Set a tape into. Insert a disc. (Program playback is not possible.) The station should be preset prior to the above. ¢ Load a disc. (Program playback is not possible.) Select the timer number. ( Press the set/demo key while the Ò?Ó mark is blinking.) 1Select ÒTIMER SET ?Ó. 2Select ÒPROG. 1 SET ?Ó or ÒPROG. 2 SET ?Ó. ( Press during display of the pro- gram contents.)ÖThe selected timer number lights. ÖIf the selected timer number has a previously set pro- gram with it, the program will be overwritten by the newly set program. ÖThe previously set contents are displayed. (If you do not want to change them, simply press the set/demo key.) 3Set it. Continued on next page Adjust the clock before setting the timer. O Turning the knob switches the display contents. TAPE RVS. ? REC MODE ? A.MEMORY ? (or AUTO PRESET) (Only when the TUNER input is selected) AUX INPUT ? (Only when the AUX input is selected) BALANCE ? BACK LIGHT ? A.P.S. SET ? TIMER SET ? Turning the knob switches the display contents. 1O.T.T. SET ? 2PROG. 1 SET ? 3PROG. 2 SET ?

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69 Knowledge section In case of difficulty Action Meaning Displayed Message ÖNo disc is placed on the tray. ÖAn attempt is made to record digital signal from a source while its digital copy has been prohibited by SCMS. ÖAn attempt is made to record a CD containing recording of non-audio digi- tal signal. ÖThere is no recordable area on the disc. ÖAn attempt is made to record a 256th track. ÖAn attempt is made to assign a title with more characters than usable. ÖThe disc does not contain any record- ings. ÖThe disc does not contain any tracks but has a disc title. ÖThe TOC *1 data of the disc is being read. ÖThe data related to editing or recording is being written in the disc. ÖThe contents of UTOC *2 are abnormal. ÖAn attempt is made to perform editing beyond the restrictions, for example to erase a track which is too short. ÖThis is a message for confirming if edit- ing can really be executed. ÖThe minidisc is write-protected. ÖThe minidisc is only for playback. ÖThis indicates some trouble. ÖAn attempt is made to record a CD with double-speed recording within 74 min- utes after the same CD was recorded with double-speed recording.ÖLoad a disc. ÖThis unit cannot record this kind of signal. ÖThis unit cannot record this kind of signal. ÖUse another recordable disc. ÖMore than 256 tracks cannot be recorded per disc.(There may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track number is less than 256.) ÖRefer to ÒTotal number of title charactersÓ. ÖWhen playback is required, use a recorded disc. ÖThe disc can be used for recording without any problem. ÖThis is a normal operation. ÖThis is a normal operation. ÖPerform ÒALL ERASEÓ operation. If this is not possible, use another disc. ÖPerform editing following the restrictions. ÖPress the ENTER key to execute editing. ÖCancel the write protection. ÖInsert a minidisc for recording. ÖReturn to normal condition is made by switching the unit off and then on again. ÖWait until the displayed time elapses before starting double-speed recording. NO DISC CAN'T COPY DISC FULL TITLE FULL BLANK DISC NO TRACKS READING WRITING DISC ERROR CAN'T EDIT ?(blinking) PROTECTED PLAY ONLY UNIT ERROR PLEASE WAIT MD recorder section (Displayed messages and actions to be taken against them) *1 All minidiscs contain a Table of Contents (TOC) in addition to sound signals. The TOC is similar to the table of contents in a book and contains information, such as track numbers, track length, and character information, that cannot be rewritten. *2 In addition to the TOC, minidiscs also contain a special UserÕs Table of Contents (UTOC) that contains track number, track length, and character information, that can be rewritten.