KENWOOD MGR-A7 - Quick Start Immediate Download

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

MGR-A7

QUICK START MANUAL

Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive

2004/108/EC

Manufacturer:

Kenwood Corporation

2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan

EU Representative's:

Kenwood Electronics Europe BV

Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands

Reading the PDF Instruction Manual

The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following folder of this unit.

Copy this file into your PC before reading it.

[My Computer] [KENWOOD_DAP] [Manual]

Refer to <Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC> for details.

Specifications

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the

warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers

whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.

Model

Serial Number

Built-in flash memory

: 2 GB*1

Headphone output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

: 6.0 + 6.0 mW/ 16

Line output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

: 700 + 700 mV/ 10 k

USB jack

: USB 2.0/ USB 1.1

Display

: 1.5 inch monochrome LCD

Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)

: 52.7 mm × 100.0 mm × 18.0 mm

:(2-1/16 × 3-15/16 × 11/16 inch)

Weight (Net)

: Approx. 95 g

: (Approx. 0.21 lbs)

Operational Temperature Range

: 5 °C +35 °C (without condensation)

Battery type

: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC adaptor (AC-050150A)

Power supply

: AC 100-240 V

Rated input capacity

: 0.2 A 13 W

Rated output

: DC 5 V 1.5 A

Max. recording tracks *3

: Approx. 450 tracks

Battery operation time *2

Continuous play time (Internal

memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 19 hours

MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

Recording time (Built-in

microphones & internal memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 12.5 hours

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 12.5 hours

Recording format

: WAV (44.1/ 48 kHz: 16 bit: Monaural/

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 64/ 96/ 128 kbps:

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 32 kbps: Monaural)

Maximum recording time (without

other types of file)

Recording

format

WAV

WMA

kHz

44.1

kHz

128

kbps

Internal

memory

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

car

10h40m 11h36m

128h

168h

256h

5h20m

5h48m

64h

84h

128h

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

1h20m

1h27m

16h

21h

32h

(Unit: h = hour, m = minute)

* The figure shown are standard values

of stereo recording.

* During continuous recording, the file is

divided every 2 hours.

Playback format

MP3

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

Variable bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4

WMA (DRM compatible)

Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps

(Not supported by Professional,

Lossless, or Voice.)

WAV (Linear PCM)

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 8 bit/ 16bit

Channel: Stereo/Monaural

SD card *5

Compatible SD card

: SD card, SDHC card, miniSDTM card,

miniSDHCTM card, microSDTM card

(Data recorded in the SD audio format

cannot be played back.)

PC system configuration

requirements *4

: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP (Not

supported by 64 bit version OS.)

USB connector

: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard

· Kenwood follows a policy of

continuous advancements in

development. For this reason

specifications may be changed

without notice. The full performance

may not be exhibited in an extremely

cold location (under a water-freezing

temperature).

*1 The actual available space may be

smaller than specified due to the

presence of the system file area.

*2 The continuous play time value is the

standard value when the provided

headphones are used, Supreme is "Off"

and the sound mode is "NORMAL".

Note that it is not the guaranteed

value. The actual time may be

shortened depending on the ambient

temperature and other operating

conditions.

The battery operation time may be

shortened with certain SD cards.

*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128

kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback

time of about 4 min.

*4 All of the above specified PC

environment does not guarantee full

operation of this unit.

Use a PC in which either OS

mentioned above is preinstalled.

Operation is not guaranteed on a

PC running an upgraded OS or a PC

assembled by yourself.

*5 This unit is capable of recording/

playback of SD/SDHC memory cards

complying with the SD or SDHC

standard.

Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

¤ Caution:

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should

be followed.

WARNING :

· Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or

walking.

Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Never use headphones

when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike.

If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut

and you may have difficulties in hearing various warning sounds.

· Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.

Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile,

motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traffic accident may result. Be

sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating this unit.

· Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a

vehicle.

Otherwise, a traffic accident may result.

· Always use the designated AC adapter.

Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

· Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet

supplying the specified voltage.

Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.

Precautions :

· Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily flammable

object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a fire

hazard or battery leak may result.

· When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the

instruction for the equipment, switch this unit off and connect

the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the specified

cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a

non-specified cord or extension of the cord may cause heat

generation and a burn or other injuries.

Do not use or place the product in the following

locations:

· A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower

room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water

splashes. Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

· Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron,

etc.). Otherwise, a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

· Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for

example in a kitchen or near an air humidifier, or in a place

subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a fire hazard or

battery leak may result.

· Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise

abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under

direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or

a fire hazard or battery leak may result.

Notes on AC adapter

· Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand.

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

· In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter

or the power plug. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

· In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit

outdoors, immediately stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock

may result.

· Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt

is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to

moisture may result in a fire or electric shock. To clean the power

plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry

cloth.

· Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying,

bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or fixing it with a

staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on the power cord

or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet,

etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to

the cord may result in a fire or electric shock. Using the damaged

power cord may result in a fire or electric shock.

· In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug.

In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit

or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately

switch off this unit and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a

fire or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise

disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for

servicing.

· If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord.

If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch

off this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a fire or

electric shock.

· Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit.

These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or

modifying them may result in a fire or electric shock.

Notes on using through headphones:

· Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden

output of a high-volume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.

· Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long

hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.

· Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin.

Otherwise, skin inflammations may result. Should any abnormality

be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately

stop using them and see a doctor.

· A person with an ear disease is discommended to use

headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any

abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones,

immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

· Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and

slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.

Handling

· Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it

may be damaged.

· Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object.

Otherwise, this unit may be damaged when the bag is pushed.

· Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile

substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or

vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface

finish may result.

· Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be

damaged due to a strong impact when you sit down, etc.

· Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.

Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours

in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of

moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.

Operating conditions

Temperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry

cloth.

Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may

cause discoloration.

Note on the built-in battery

· For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.

· The battery built into this unit discharges spontaneously even

when this unit is not used. This means that the built-in battery

may be exhausted completely when this unit is left unused for

a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using

this unit.

· The battery recharging time is variable depending on the

condition of the battery and ambient temperature.

· The available playback time reduces when this unit is used under

low temperatures.

· The built-in battery can be recharged for about 500 times. (This is

a reference value and is not guaranteed.)

· The built-in battery is a consumable part, and the available

playback time reduces gradually after repeated use. If the

available playback time becomes very short even after the battery

has been recharged fully, the battery may be degraded; replace it

with new one.

· Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the alteration or loss of

data caused due to complete discharging of the built-in battery.

· The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.

It is free from the memory effect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen

batteries, with which the capacity decreases if the battery is

charged or discharged incompletely for several times.

The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before

it has exhausted completely.

Storage and maintenance of SD card

Before storage

· Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.

· Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high

temperature (under direct sunlight, etc.) or extremely high

humidity.

When the SD card gets dirty

· Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.

· Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Other cautions

· Do not open or modify the SD card.

· Do not peel off the label from the SD card.

· Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.

· Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a finger

or metallic object.

Note on disposal/transfer of SD card

The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply

change the file management information and do not erase the

data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or transferring

the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase

the internal data completely using commercially available PC data

erasing software.

It is the user's responsibility to manage the data in the SD card

properly.

SD card (LOCK switch)

The SD card has a switch for protecting the card against data write.

Set the switch to the LOCK position to protect the data in the card.

Set the switch to the unlock position before recording, transferring,

editing or erasing the data.

Lock

Unlock

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU

countries that have adopted separate waste

collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out

wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as

household waste.

Old electrical and electronic equipment

should be recycled at a facility capable

of handling these items and their waste

byproducts. Contact your local authority for

details in locating a recycle facility nearest to

you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will

help conserve resources whilst preventing

detrimental effects on our health and the

environment.

Trademark Information

÷ "Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

USA and other countries.

÷ "Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

÷ SDHC logo is a trademark.

Other system names and product names are also

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-

tive developers. Note that the "TM" and "®" markings

are omitted in the text of this manual.

English

Unpacking

USB cable

Recorder

Headphones

Names and functions of parts

1 Display

2 EDIT button

· Press during recording to divide the recorded file at the

position where the button is pressed.

3 CHARGE indicator

4 REC EQ button

· Press to set the equaliser effect to be applied to the recording

of the built-in or external microphone.

5 / Power/Menu button

· Press and hold to switch the power ON/OFF.

· Press shortly to open the pop-up menu.

· Press when the backlight is off to turn it on.

6 REC button

· Press to start or let pause the recording of music or voice.

· Status indicated by the REC indicator

Steady lighting

Record mode

Blink

Record-pause mode

Extinguished

Stop mode

7 REPEAT button

· Press to select the repeat mode.

· During playback, press and hold for more than 1 second to

set the A-B Repeat points.

8 PEAK indicator

9 MIC input jack

0 LINE-IN jack

- LINE-OUT jack

= DC jack

VOLUME button

· Press to increase (

%) or decrease (fi) the volume. Pressing

and holding a button segment varies the volume gradually.

4 Up button

· Press to move the cursor upward.

· Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current

track. Pressing the button at the beginning of a track skips to

the beginning of the previous track.

· Press and hold to fast reverse the music.

· Press during playback to increase the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

selected).

¢ Down button

· Press to move the cursor downward.

· Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next

track.

· Press and hold to fast forward the music.

· Press during playback to decrease the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

selected).

2 Left button

· Press to return to the previous (left) display. This can be used

for example to return from the playback display to the track

list.

· Press and hold to return to the home screen.

3 Right button

· Press to enter an item and advance to the next (right) item.

3/7 Play/Stop button

· Press to play a track or let it stop.

· Press while the menu is displayed to enter a selected item.

· Press during recording to stop it.

^ Right microphone

& Center microphone

* Left microphone

( Strap eyelet

· Pass the strap through this hole.

Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through

the strap eyelet. Otherwise, this unit may be damaged.

) MIC MODE switch

· When the built-in microphones are used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural, 2-Microphone or 3-Microphone.

· When an external microphone is used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural or Stereo.

_ MIC REC LEVEL switch

· When the built-in microphones or an external microphone

is used, set the recording level adjustment method to either

MANUAL or AUTO.

+ PLUG IN POWER switch

· Set ON when using an external microphone with the plug-in

power type.

¡ HOLD switch

· Press to defeat all other buttons. This helps prevent erroneous

operation of this unit when it is carried in a bag, etc.

Phones jack

· Connect the provided stereo headphones.

USB jack

· Connect to a PC using the provided USB cable to transfer

music files or recharge the battery.

¢ Reset button

· In case of irregularity, first consult <Troubleshooting> (the

PDF manual). If an optimum remedy is not found, try pressing

the reset button with the tip of a clip.

SD card slot cover

AC adaptor

(AC-050150A)

Power cord

Recharging Battery

This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter

referred to as "the battery"), which can be recharged from the

AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB connection.

Recharging from the AC adapter

Connect the AC adaptor (provided accessory) to this unit.

Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns

off.

Recharging completes in about 3 hours.

This unit can be used in playback and recording even when

the AC adapter is connected.

Power cord

(provided accessory)

AC adaptor

(provided accessory)

To wall AC outlet

· Use the enclosed AC adaptor (AC-050150A) for this product.

Recharging and battery indication

CHARGE indicator

The indicator lights during recharging.

OFF

The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.

On-screen icons

Shows the remaining power of the battery.

The battery is nearly exhausted.

Connecting stereo headphones

Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.

Entanglement-prevention slider

· When the built-in battery power is low, connect the AC adapter

to this unit.

· Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching

or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord may result in

malfunction.

· To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled, slide the

entanglement-prevention slider to fix the headphone bodies in

position.

Cancelling the HOLD function

The HOLD function defeats all of this unit's buttons and helps

prevent erroneous operation when this unit is carried in a

bag, etc. The HOLD function should be canceled before using

this unit.

HOLD canceled

HOLD

(Red indication is visible.)

Inserting/removing an SD card

This unit can play music stored in an SD card or recording

music in an SD card.

Inserting the SD card

1 Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

2 Insert the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Hold the SD card with the label side up and the notched section on the right, and

insert it into the slot until it clicks.

Close the card cover.

Removing the SD card

1 Switch this unit OFF.

2 Take out the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Push the SD card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card. The card

pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.

Close the card cover.

· When the SD card is inserted,

is displayed on the screen

during playback and recording.

· A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC

card or microSD card.

· The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.

Switching Power ON/OFF

1 Switch this unit ON.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

KENWOOD logo is displayed.

2 Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

Regarding the usage of an SD

card

While using an SD card, it may take some time to move on to

the next step after the operations below because of update of

file database in the SD card.

While an SD card is loaded in this unit

· The power is turned on.

· A USB cable is disconnected.

· Recording or file editing is completed.

When an SD card is inserted or removed

Setting the display language

1 Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Language".

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded

Recording

Settings

Folder

Lighting time

LCD Contrast

Auto power off

Beep

Language

Settings

2 Select the language.

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

Language

Enter

Select the desired language.

Setting the date and time

1 Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Clock setting".

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Gene

Ree

Reng

Seng

Beep

Language

Format

Prioritized Drive

Clock setting

Settings

2 Set Year, Month, Day and Hour.

Clock setting

Year Month

Day

Hour

Minute

For each of Month, Day and Hour, press

to select the desired figure

and press

to move to the next item.

3 Set Minute.

Clock setting

Enter

Press

to start the time count

from "00" sec.

· Press the Left button to return to the previous display page.

Connecting a PC/

Recharging Battery

Recharging from a PC connected with USB

connection

Using the provided USB cable, connect this unit to a PC. This

makes it possible to transfer music from the PC to this unit

and to recharge its battery.

Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns

off.

Recharging completes in about 3.5 hours.

When the USB cable is connected, this unit enter the data

transfer mode and does not accept user operations on it.

For how to disconnect the PC from this unit, see

<Disconnecting this unit from the PC> below.

USB cable

(provided

accessory)

· Start up the PC before connecting this unit.

· This unit is switched ON automatically at the moment it is

connected to the PC.

· When the USB connection, always use a supplied USB cable.

· This unit should be connected directly to the USB port of the

PC. We cannot guarantee the operation if this unit is connected

via a USB hub.

Reading the PDF Instruction Manual

The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the

following folder of this unit. Copy this file into your PC

before reading it.

[My Computer] [KENWOOD_DAP] [Manual]

After copying, you may delete the PDF file to increase the

space for transferring more files. If you delete the PDF file by

mistake, you can transfer it from the Kenwood website.

Disconnecting this unit from the PC

1 Click the [Safe To Remove Hardware] icon.

Display the indicator on the task tray if it is not

displayed.

Windows Vista Windows XP

2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage

Device].

(Vista)

(XP)

When the message showing that this unit can be

disconnected safely, disconnect it from the PC.

Capturing Music in PC/

Transferring Music from PC

To play music files as tracks of this Player, first rip music files in

the PC and then transfer them from the PC to this Player.

This unit can play the following 3 types of music

files.

· MP3 (*.mp3) : MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3

· WMA (*.wma) : Windows Media Audio

· WAV (*.wav) : WAVE file (Linear PCM)

For detailed specifications, see <Specifications>.

Using Windows Media Player 11/10/9

A music CD can be ripped into the PC using the Windows

Media Player 11/10/9.

(The following steps describes the operation with the Windows Media

Player 10.)

1 Launch the Windows Media Player.

2 Click the [Rip] button on the top.

3 Place a music CD in the CD-ROM drive of the

PC.

4 Check the checkboxes of the CD tracks to be

ripped.

5 Click the [Rip Music] button.

For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

6 Click the [Sync] button on the top.

7 Select the the removable disk ([KENWOOD_

DAP] (internal memory), [KENWOOD_SD] (SD

card), or [Digital Player]) corresponding to

this Player.

8 Add the music files to be transferred in the

Sync List.

9 Click the [Start Sync] button.

For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

Data transfer by drag & drop

Open the Windows Explorer and drag & drop the desired

file from the PC's hard disk drive to this Player (expressed

as [KENWOOD_DAP] (internal memory) or [KENWOOD_SD]

(SD card) on Windows). Copy & paste can also be used for

data transfer.

1 Open the removable disk corresponding to

this Player.

Click [Start] [My Computer] [KENWOOD_DAP] (internal

memory) or [KENWOOD_SD] (SD card).

2 Open the folder storing the desired music

file.

3 Drag & drop the music file into the removable

disk.

· If copy protection is set, when capturing tracks of a music CD

into the PC using the Windows Media Player, transferring the

music file to this unit is limited only to the Windows Media

Player. The music files which are transferred using drag & drop

or copy & paste cannot be played.

· Before transferring a music file, view it with the Windows Media

Player to confirm that the genre, artist name, album title and

track title are set correctly.

Selecting music for playback

Select and play the desired track.

Artist

Select Artist name

= Album title =Track title.

Album

Select Album title

=Track title.

Track

Select Track title directly.

Favorite

Select one of the tracks registered as favorite tracks.

Genre

Select Genre

=Artistname=Albumtitle=Tracktitle.

Year

Select Year of release

=Track title.

Folder

Select Folder and then follow the hierarchy to select the music

file for the desired Track.

Recorded

Select music in one of the recorded files.

When a major item is selected, the list of intermediate items

located below it is displayed.

Press the Play/Stop button when the item to be played

(Track or item name) is displayed starts its playback.

1 Connect headphones and switch this unit ON.

2 Open the home screen.

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

The home screen opens.

3 Select a major item ("Artist", for example).

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

The list for the major item

(intermediate items) is displayed.

Pressing

now starts playback of

all of the files in the library.

4 Select an intermediate item ("Artist name" >

"Album title", for example).

Artist name

Artist

Pressing

now starts playback of

all of the files in the selected artist .

Album title

Artist name

Pressing

now starts playback of

all of the files in the selected album.

5 Select a track ("Track title", for example).

Track title

Album title

Enter

Track title

Artist name

· A track that does not contain tag information is classified as

"Unknown".

· Press the Left button to return to the previous display page.

Display during playback

The display shows various information during playback.

Track title

Artist name

4 5

Operations available during

playback

Pop-up menu during playback

Set up functions related to playback.

To Home screen Return to the home screen.

SPRM

Set the Supreme function.

Sound mode

Adjust the sound quality.

Play mode

Set the play mode such as random play.

Add favorite/

Delete favorite

Add as Favorite or delete from Favorite.

Item skip+

Skip through the selected item.

Item skip-

Timer setting

Set the timer.

Play speed

Set the playback speed.

FF/FB Speed

Set the speed for fast-forward/fast back.

Properties

Display the file information.

For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

1 Display the pop-up menu.

Track title

Artist name

To Home screen

SPRM

Sound mode

Play mode

Add favorite

1 Mode

3 : Play

None : Stop

: Artist name

: Album title

3 Track title

4 Elapsed play time/ Total

play time

5 Song time progress bar

6 Track No./Number of

selected tracks

7 Play speed

8 Repeat mode

9 Play mode

0 SPRM/ Sound mode

- Presence of SD card

= Sleep timer/

Alarm timer

: Alarm timer on

: Sleep timer on

None: Timer off

~ HOLD switch

: HOLD

None: HOLD canceled

· For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

Resume function

This unit holds the conditions before the power is switched

off. When this unit is switched on the next time, it resumes

playback from the position where it was stopped.

· This unit switches OFF automatically after it has been left in stop

mode for a certain period of time (Auto Power-OFF). The time

until Auto Power-OFF occurs can be changed.

· The resume function is disabled in the following cases. The

home screen is displayed when this unit is switched on.

- When the SD card is inserted.

- When the USB cable is connected.

1 Power/Menu button

Displays the pop-up menu.

Press when the backlight is off to

turn it on.

2 Left button

Displays the previous list.

Pressing and holding for more

than 1 sec.:

Open the home screen.

3 REPEAT button

Press briefly:

Each press switches the repeat

mode.

Pressing and holding for more

than 1 sec.:

Sets an A-B repeat point.

4 Play/Stop button

Play mode:

Lets playback stop temporarily.

Stop mode:

Resumes playback.

Pop-up menu:

Press while the menu is displayed

to enter a selected item.

5 Up button

Play mode:

Each press skips to the beginning

of the current track or of the

previous track (Skip-down).

Press and hold to fast reverse the

track.

Stop mode:

Each press skips to the beginning

of the current track or of the

previous track (Skip-down).

Press and hold to skip to the

previous tracks one after another.

Pop-up menu:

Press to move the cursor upward.

6 Down button

Play mode:

Each press plays the next track

(Skip-up).

Press and hold to fast forward the

music.

Stop mode:

Each press skips to the beginning

of the next track (Skip-up).

Press and hold to skip to the

subsequent tracks one after

another.

Pop-up menu:

Press to move the cursor

downward.

English

Connecting a microphone or

audio component

In addition to the built-in microphones, an external

microphone or audio component can be connected to this

unit for recording the music and voice input from it.

¡ Recording from the built-in microphones

TM Recording from an external microphone

£ Recording from an external audio component

or musical instrument connected to the line

input

Dynamic microphone, etc.

Condenser microphone with

the plug-in power type

Stereo, etc.

Musical instrument, etc.

(Line output)

· Prepare the required adapters, such as a standard stereo plug

cable or RCA pin plug stereo miniplug adapter (commercially

available in audio stores), according to the output terminals of

the external microphone or audio component.

· When connecting a condenser microphone with built-in

battery, set the PLUG IN POWER switch to OFF.

Do not connect anything.

Built-in microphones

LINE-IN jack

PLUG IN POWER

switch

(Set to OFF.)

(Set to ON.)

MIC input jack

Selecting the recording mode/

Setting the microphone mode

Recording is possible from the built-in microphones, an

external microphone or an external device.

The microphone mode should be set when recording from

microphones.

(3MIC)

Stereo recording mode using the L/R (omnidirectional) and Center

(unidirectional) built-in microphones. This mode can record audio

with high directivity in the front direction while restricting the

ambient noise.

(2MIC)

Stereo recording mode using the L/R (omnidirectional) built-in

microphones that are installed at an angle of 120°. This mode can

record stereo audio with a rich feeling of expansion.

(MONO)

Monaural recording mode using only the Center (unidirectional)

built-in microphone. This mode can record audio with high

directivity in the front direction.

(STEREO)

Stereo recording using an external stereo microphone.

(MONO)

Monaural recording using an external monaural microphone.

Recording of the line input.

The recording source is switched automatically when a

cable is connected to the line input or microphone input

terminal. During recording from the built-in microphones

or an external microphone, the displayed icon changes

according to the microphone mode set on the rear panel

of this unit.

1 Set the microphone mode.

(Built-in microphones or external microphone only)

2 Select "Recording" from the home screen.

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded

Recording

Settings

Folder

Enter

1 Recording Mode

2 Recording destination

3 Mode

¶ : Recording

8 : Pause

None : Stop

4 Recording format

5 Recorded file name

6 Sync recording

7 Elapsed recording time/

Remaining recording

time

8 Delay recording

9 Recording level setting)

0 Level meter

- Recording equalizer

= Presence of SD card

~ Sleep timer/

Alarm timer

: Alarm timer on

: Sleep timer on

None: Timer off

! HOLD switch

: HOLD

None: HOLD canceled

@ Remaining battery power

Display during recording

The display shows various information during recording.

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· For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

Pop-up menu during recording

Set up functions related to recording.

To Home screen

Return to the home screen.

Recording format Set the recording format.

Recording

destination

Set the destination for the recorded files to be saved.

Sync rec

Set the synchronized recording which the recording starts

automatically as music starts.

Sync level

Set the detection level of synchronized recording in microphone

mode.

Delay rec

Start recording after the set time has elapsed in microphone mode.

Mic Gain +20dB

Raise the recording level of external microphone level.

Timer setting

Set the timer.

Auto Level Setting Set the recording level according to the maximum input level.

For details, refer to the Instruction Manual in the PDF file.

1 Display the pop-up menu.

To Home screen

Recording format

Recording destinat

Sync rec

Sync level

Playing recorded music or

voice

The music or voice recorded from microphones or the line

input can be played back as described below.

1 Select "Recorded" from the home screen.

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Favorite

Track

Year

Genre

Recorded

Folder

2 Select whether the file to be played has been

recorded from the microphones or the line

input.

Line

Mic

Recorded

3 Select the recorded file.

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Track title

Artist name

Recording music or voice

The music or voice input from microphones or an audio

component can be recorded as described below.

1 Set this unit to record-pause mode.

The record-pause (

) indicator

lights up.

2 Start recording.

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The recorded file name is displayed. (file name: Year-Month-

Day-Hour-Minute-second)

3 To pause recording:

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Pressing the button again to resume recording.

4 To divide a recorded file:

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Recording is continued on a new recorded file.

The sound may be interrupted at the point the recorded file

changes.

5 Stop recording.

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· The maximum recording time available per file is 2 hours.

When the maximum recording time is reached, recording

is continued on a new recorded file. The sound may be

interrupted at the point the recorded file changes.

· The recorded file is not divided even when recording pauses

temporarily.

· The recorded file is named after the date and time the

recording is started.

· The recorded file can be deleted anytime.

· To play a recorded file, select it from "Recorded" file list in the

home screen.

· The recorded file can be copied in the PC. The recorded file is

stored in either folder below.

Internal memory:

"Computer" -- "KENWOOD_DAP" -- "RECORD" folder

SD card: "Computer" -- "(SD card)" -- "KWD" folder

Adjusting the recording level

When recording voice of a speech from microphones, the

recording level can be adjusted so that the volume level is

uniform all over the recording (MIC REC LEVEL function).

The recording level can be adjusted either automatically

according to the maximum input level (ALS function) or

manually.

The setting items vary depending on the

recording source.

Built-in

microphones

External

microphone

Line input

MIC REC LEVEL function

Auto Level Setting (ALS) function

Manual recording level adjustment

External microphone gain setting

MIC REC LEVEL function

When recording a speech with the built-in microphones or

an external microphone, this function records the voice so

that the volume level is as uniform as possible all over the

recording.

AUTO

This setting records audio at as uniform as possible level and is

therefore suitable for recording of a speech, etc.

MANUAL

The recording level can be adjusted either using the ALS function

or manually.

1 Set the MIC REC LEVEL function.

(Built-in microphones or external microphone only)

Auto Level Setting (ALS) function

The recording level is set according to the maximum input

level.

For instance, to record a music CD with the optimum

recording level, play the section with the largest volume

and set the ALS function.

1 Display the pop-up menu during record-

pause and select "Auto Level Setting".

Auto Level Setting

2 This unit enters the ALS mode and sets the

recording level according to the maximum

input level.

Auto Level Setting

3 Exit the ALS mode.

Press

now to exit the ALS mode and

starts recording.

· When using the built-in microphones or an external

microphone, it is required to set the MIC REC LEVEL switch on

the rear panel of this unit to "MANUAL".

· If the ALS mode is exited immediately after a loud sound, the

recording level may not be adjusted properly. Exit the ALS

mode at least 2 seconds after a loud sound.

Manual recording level adjustment

The recording level can also be adjusted manually.

1 Adjust the recording level.

Observe the level meter, adjust the recording

level between 0 and 64 so that the recording

level does not exceed 0 dB (so that the PEAK

indicators do not light).

Pressing and holding an adjustment button

increases (

4) or decreases (¢) the

recording level gradually.

· When using the built-in microphones or an external

microphone, it is required to set the MIC REC LEVEL switch on

the rear panel of this unit to "MANUAL".

· Manual adjustment is not available when the Auto Level Setting

(ALS) function is activated.