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MICRO HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-4228-00 00 CH (M,T) OC 9809
HM-331
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
TEXT


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Preparation
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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 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 EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SER-
VICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Safety precautions
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use
only a 3-Amp ASTA-approved (BS 1362) 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
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.
For the United Kingdom
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
the component uses laser beams that have been clas-
sified 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)
Europe and U.K. .................................................. AC 230V only
*Other countries ........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
Before applying power
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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.
*For other countries
AC 110­120V
AC 220­240V
AC voltage selector switch
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small
screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by exces-
sive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC volt-
age selector switch.


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Contents
Preparation section
Application section
Basic section
Knowledge section
Before applying power ............................... 2
Safety precautions ........................................................... 2
Special features ................................................................ 4
Handling of discs .............................................................. 5
Notes on cassette tape .................................................... 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
Remote control Unit ......................................................... 12
Operation of remote control unit ................. 13
CHANNEL SPACE setting ................................................ 13
Let's put out some sound............................... 14
Basic use method ............................................................ 14
Playback of CD ................................................................ 16
In regard to CD-TEXT ...................................................... 17
Playback of tape .............................................................. 18
Receiving broadcast station .......................................... 20
Let's recording ................................................ 22
Recording on TAPE .......................................................... 22
Important Items ............................................... 43
Maintenance ..................................................................... 43
Reference .......................................................................... 43
In case of difficulty ........................................ 44
Specifications ............................................ 47
Playback of CD................................................ 24
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ................................................... 24
Repeated playback .......................................................... 25
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback) ..................................................... 26
R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
(Except for some areas) ........................................................
28
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search) ............................................................... 29
To be able to listen to the desired information
at any time ................................................................... 31
Convenient Recording Methods .................. 33
Selection of the Recording type .................................... 33
One-touch recording (CD
=TAPE) ................................34
Program recording (CD
=TAPE) .................................. 35
Tone adjustment ............................................. 36
Tone adjustment .............................................................. 36
Balance adjustment ........................................................ 36
Adjusting the AUX Input Level ....................................... 37
Clock adjustment............................................ 38
Timer operation................................................ 39
Setting the O.T.T. ............................................................... 39
Setting the Program Timer ............................................ 40
Activating or deactivating the O.T.T. or
program timer execution ......................................... 42
Sleep timer ....................................................................... 42
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power


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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.
Special features
Convenient Recording Methods
Various versatile recording functions are provided according to the use purposes.
÷One-touch recording : Recording of one CD or one track by pressing a single key
÷Program recording
: Any desired tracks can be recorded in the desired sequence
Two-program timer : Timer playback, timer recording and AI timer playback can be programmed.
AI timer
: When the unit is turned ON by the timer, the sound level increases gradually.
O.T.T.
: Timer with easy setting, which operates only once.
Sleep timer
: Useful when you want to go asleep while listening to music.
Convenient timer functions
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.
DEMO OFF (To cancel demonstration):
Press the "set/demo" key when DEMO is ON.
DEMO ON (To execute demonstration):
After turning power ON, press and hold the
"
set/demo" key (for more than 2 seconds).
In regard to demonstration
This unit is equipped with a demonstration function
(only display). The demonstration consists of sequen-
tial change of display and indicators showing the
operations, but the audio itself does not change. The
demonstration function can be cancelled as follows.
÷ Even when DEMO is ON, stations with weak radio waves are muted and their sound cannot be heard.
÷ This operates automatically when a power failure has occurred or the plug of the power cable has been pulled while
the power was ON. Cancellation is possible by pressing the key during the demonstration.
Before applying power
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1)
Loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Please confirm that the following accessories are present.
Europe, and U.K.
Other countries
set/demo
*AC plug adaptor (1)
*Use to adapt the plug on the power
cord to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where
use is necessary.)


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Handling of discs
Before applying power
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
For B side
For A side
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to
direct sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat.
Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
To re-record
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind
the reel hub to remove the slack.
N
S
1.Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily broken. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
2.Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
Notes
Notes
Notes on cassette tape
Label side
Playing side
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter be-
come attached to the disc, lightly
wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth
(or similar) from the center of the disc
outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for
a long period of time, remove it from
the player and store it in its case.
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
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
marking on the label surface.
Disc handling precautions
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec-
tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound
quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should
not be used with this system because they may cause
malfunction.
Do not attach paper or tape to ei-
ther the playing side or the label side
of the discs.
Sticker
Sticky paste
Never play a cracked or warped disc
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed
disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they
may cause a malfunction.