Kenwood K 525 Owners Manual

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Kenwood K 525 Owners Manual

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K-525 2 3 English Maintenance Advanced operations Creating the desired sound setting Playing music Read Before Use Contents Read the pages marked - carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power ............................. 4 Safety precautions ....................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... 4 Read Before Use Accessories ................................................. 7 Preparation of remote control ................. 7 Installation ................................................. 8 Connections ............................................... 9 Component names and functions .......... 12 Playing music Basic Operation ........................................ 16 Playing a CD or audio fi le disc ................. 18 Playback............................................................................ 18 Folder play mode ....................................................... 18 Program playback ......................................................20 Playback of Digital Audio Player ............ 21 Playback............................................................................ 21 Playing an iPod/iPhone ........................... 22 Playback............................................................................22 Playing a USB device ............................... 24 Playback............................................................................24 Folder play mode .......................................................24 Program playback ......................................................26 Playing an external component ............. 27 Playing an external component ........................27 Adjusting the input level (INPUT LEVEL) ......27 Listening to Radio Broadcasting ............ 28 Listening to Radio Broadcasting .......................28 Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY) ...............................................29 Presetting stations manually (Manual Preset) ...................................................30 Radio Data System .....................................................30 PS (Program Service Name) Display................30 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ........................................................... 31 Creating the desired sound setting Sound Adjustments ................................. 32 Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS) .................32 Adjusting the tone or playing surround audio (TONE) ........................................................32 Resetting the adjusted sound to the original sound (FLAT) ......................................33 Advanced operations System Setup ............................................ 34 Adjusting the Time (TIME ADJUST) .................34 Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP) ........................35 Setting the program timer (TIMER SET) ......... 36 Setting the display saver (DISP. SAVER) ...........38 Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S. SET)..............38 Adjusting the recording output level (Rec Out LEVEL) ..................................................39 Setting the brightness of the display (DIMMER) ................................................................39 Switching the Display Information ........ 40 Maintenance Additional Information ........................... 41 Media Usable With This System ........................ 41 Caution for Disc Writing ......................................... 41 Playable audio fi les ....................................................42 Handling of CD ........................................................... 44 Handling of D.AUDIO .............................................. 44 Handling of iPod ........................................................ 44 Handling of USB device ..........................................45 Caution for Transport or Movement ..............45 Memory Backup ..........................................................45 Troubleshooting ...................................... 46 Amplifi er/Speaker Section ................................... 46 Tuner Section ............................................................... 46 USB /iPod/iPhone Section ................................... 46 CD Section ......................................................................47 Component connected to D.AUDIO IN connector ..............................................................47 Remote Control Unit ................................................47 Resetting the system ...............................................47 Message List ............................................. 48 Glossary .................................................... 49 Care and Storage ..................................... 50 Specifi cations ........................................... 51

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K-525 4 5 English 5. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 6. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. 7. CAUTION - Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 8. Power Cord Protection - Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 9. Lightning - Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 10. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock. 11. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. 13. Damage Requiring Service - Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 14. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other hazards. 15. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 16. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 17. H e a t - Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. Do not place a fl aming object, such as a candle or lantern, or near the product. 18. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Notes: Item 7 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment. Before applying power - Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Australia ........................................................... AC 240 V only Europe .............................................................. AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The marking of products using lasers The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazard- ous radiation outside the product. Location: Back panel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read These Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Keep These Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed All Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow All Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 1. Clean only with dry cloth - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Attachments - Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer. 3. Do not use this apparatus near water - This product shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Do not place an object containing liquid, such as a fl ower vase, on the appliance. 4. Accessories - Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI- ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DAN- GEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUI- LATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVIC- ING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE AC- COMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

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K-525 30 31 English Presetting stations manually (Manual Preset) The station being tuned can be preset in memory by specifying the preset number. If a station is preset in a preset number in which another station has already been preset, the existing setting is overwritten and replaced with the new setting. - Up to a total of 40 stations can be preset in memory. 1 Tune the radio station to be preset in memory. Tune with auto tuning or manual tuning (page 28). 2 Enter the tuned station. Press [ENTER]. 3 Select the desired preset number (01 to 40). Press [G ]/[H ]. When preset No. 35 is selected. - The preset number can also be entered directly. Press the numeric button(s) to select. To select preset No. 35 R Press [+10] 3 times and [5] once. 4 Preset a radio station. Press [ENTER]. The radio station is preset in memory. - To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 4 for each of them. - Even when a station is preset, it cannot be tuned if the radio wave condition is poor. Radio Data System This system is designed for Radio data system reception, it can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name. - Select the TUNER. - Preset Radio data system stations with the AUTO MEMORY function (page 29). - Some functions may not be provided or be given diff erent names depending on countries or areas. PS (Program Service Name) Display When an Radio data system broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed. The " " indicator lights up when an Radio data system broadcast (signal) is received. -To switch the displays... Press [DISPLAY ]. Each press switches the selection. PS (Program Service Name) Frequency Day of Week/Clock Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specifi ed program type (genre). 1 Enter the PTY search mode. Press [PTY ]. When an Radio data system broadcast is received, the program type is shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an Radio data system station, "None" is displayed. 2 Select the desired program type. Press [G ]/[H ]. Select it while the " " indicator is lit. Use program type table for your convenience. Program type table Program Type Name Display Pop Music Pop M Rock Music Rock M Easy Listening Music Easy M Light Classical Light M Serious Classical Classics Other Music Other M News News Current Affairs Affairs Information Info Sport Sport Education Educate Drama Drama Program Type Name Display Culture Culture Science Science Varied Varied Weather Weather Finance Finance Children's programs Children Social Affairs Social Religion Religion Phone In Phone In Travel Travel Leisure Leisure Jazz Music Jazz Country Music Country National Music Nation M Oldies Music Oldies Folk Music Folk M Documentary Document 3 Start the search. Press [PTY ]. If a program of the desired type is found, that program is received and the program type name display changes to the station name display. -To cancel in the middle... Press [PTY ]. - If a program of the desired type cannot be found, "NO PROGRAM" blinks, then after several seconds the display returns to the original display. Listening to Radio Broadcasting Playing music