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COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
K-525
INSTRUCTION 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
© B60-5832-08/00 (E/X)
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- Page 1 COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM K-525 INSTRUCTION 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 © B60-5832-08/00 (E/X)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents ¤ Read the pages marked carefully to Creating the desired sound setting Maintenance ensure safe operation. Before applying power ......4 Sound Adjustments ......... 32 Additional Information ......41 Read Before Use Safety precautions ............4 Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS) ....32 Media Usable With This System ......41 Adjusting the tone or playing surround Caution for Disc Writing .........41... -
Page 3: Ensure Safe Operation
IMPORTANT SAFETY Before applying power INSTRUCTIONS ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to 5. Ventilation 12. Servicing ensure safe operation. ¤ – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided – Do not attempt to service this product yourself Caution : Read this page carefully to Units are designed for operation as follows. -
Page 4: Accessories
Accessories Preparation of remote control Accessories Loading batteries in the remote control unit Remote control unit (RC-F0513E x 1) 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the provided AAA-size batteries. • Insert batteries with correct polarity. Remote control batteries (LR03 (AAA) x 2) 3 Close the battery cover. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Connections Installation precautions Basic connections • Always install the system on a level, stable surface. When installing on a stand or tabletop, be sure to confi rm the strength of Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all other connections are Caution for connection the stand. - Page 6 • Connect every connection cord fi rmly. Incomplete insertion may cause loss of audio output or generation of noise. terminal on the rear of this unit. • When a Kenwood digital audio player with digital audio link compatibility is connected using the...
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Page 7: Component Names And Functions
Component names and functions Main unit Display 1 Light to indicate the type of the audio file 7 Indicate the sound setups and CD/USB device being played (MP3/WMA/AAC) status. A.P.S. : Lights when Auto Power Save is set. 2 Light when an Radio data system station is MUTE : Flashes during muting. - Page 8 Component names and functions a Numeric buttons D.AUDIOE Operation Remote Control Unit ● ● Press to play the D.AUDIO component or let it Press to select the music or radio station. Plug the power cord of the system to a power outlet pause.
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Page 9: Basic Operation
Basic Operation ■ Turn the system ON (OFF). To eject the disc... Press CD EJECT[L]. "EJECT" is displayed and the This symbol indicates an operation on the main unit. When it is marked, disc is ejected. perform the operation by pressing the required button(s) on the main unit. Press [K]. -
Page 10: Playing A Cd Or Audio Fi Le Disc
Playing a CD or audio fi le disc A CD or a CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW containing audio Folder play mode Button operations during playback/stop fi les can be played as described below. Audio fi le disc only Operation • For the playable fi les, see "Playable audio fi les" (page 42). Press [DISPLAY] during playback or pause. -
Page 11: Program Playback
Music in a CD or audio fi le disc can be played in the Select the folder with [G]/[H] • For the Kenwood digital audio players models that can be order programmed by the user. or [Numeric] buttons, and press connected to this unit, see “Handling of D.AUDIO”... -
Page 12: Playing An Ipod/Iphone
Playing an iPod/iPhone This unit can play music stored in iPod/iPhone. Button operations during playback/stop • For the iPod/iPhone models that can be connected to this Operation unit, see “Usable iPod/iPhone models” (page 45). Switch the display Press [DISPLY] during playback or pause. information Each press switches the displayed information (page 40). -
Page 13: Playing A Usb Device
Playing a USB device A USB fl ash memory or USB mass storage class Folder play mode Button operations during playback/stop compatible digital audio player can be connected to The system can be set to a mode for playback per this unit to play music (audio fi les) in it. -
Page 14: Program Playback
Playing an external component Playing a USB device Program playback Start playback. An external component can be connected to AUX Adjusting the input level IN/DIGITAL IN of this unit and played back. (INPUT LEVEL) Audio fi les can be played in the order programmed by the user. -
Page 15: Listening To Radio Broadcasting
Listening to Radio Broadcasting A radio station can be selected and listened to. Presetting stations automatically Selecting a station that is not preset in (AUTO MEMORY) memory (Auto tuning/Manual tuning) Listening to Radio Broadcasting Radio stations can be preset automatically in 1 Select the tuning mode. -
Page 16: Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)
Listening to Radio Broadcasting Presetting stations manually Searching for a desired program Program Type Name Display • Even when a station is preset, it cannot be tuned if the (Manual Preset) type (PTY search) radio wave condition is poor. Culture Culture The station being tuned can be preset in memory The tuner automatically searches for a station... -
Page 17: Sound Adjustments
Sound Adjustments ■ When "BASS" or "TREBLE" is selected: Enhancing the bass tone Adjusting the tone or playing Resetting the adjusted sound to (D-BASS) surround audio (TONE) the original sound (FLAT) Press [G]/[H]. The level of the low frequency enhancement can The volume levels of low frequencies (BASS) The results of the D-BASS and TONE adjustments The level can be adjusted in the increment/... -
Page 18: System Setup
System Setup Adjusting the Time ■ To display time of day when the system is OFF Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP) (standby mode): (TIME ADJUST) When the sleep timer (10 minutes up to 90 minutes) is set before or during listening to an Press [F]. -
Page 19: Setting The Program Timer (Timer Set)
System Setup Setting the program timer Select and enter the program items. Program item list (TIMER SET) Programming item Summary Selection options Press [G]/[H] to select, The program timer makes it possible to play radio Select whether the timer ON: Executes the timer operation. then press [ENTER]. -
Page 20: Setting The Display Saver (Disp. Saver)
System Setup Setting the display saver Setting Auto Power Save Adjusting the recording output Setting the brightness of the (DISP. SAVER) (A.P.S. SET) level (Rec Out LEVEL) display (DIMMER) When this unit has not been controlled for a certain A.P.S. stands for Auto Power Save, which is the function If the audio recorded on the component connected The brightness of the display can be set as desired. -
Page 21: Switching The Display Information
• Do not connect a component other than a USB flash memory or a USB mass Playback Stop play mode random play mode storage class compatible digital audio player to the [USB] terminal. Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the malfunction, damage or loss of data Elapsed time of Elapsed time of File title*... - Page 22 Additional Information Playable audio fi les Order of playback of folders and audio fi les This unit can play the CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW discs and the USB devices recording the following types of audio fi les. Audio fi les are played beginning with those located in the Root directory. The following diagram shows how this system selects the stored audio fi les.
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Page 23: Handling Of Cd
• Do not use any disc accessory (stabilizer, protective sheet, • iPod nano (5th generation) 2 Press [CDE] and confi rm that "NO DISC" is protection ring, etc.). • The Kenwood digital audio player is not provided with this • iPod nano (4th generation) displayed. system. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Symptom Remedy See page • Set the On time and Off timer of program timer. Kenwood digital audio player cannot • Connect it using the special connection cable (optional). Tuner Section be controlled from the main unit or • Check if a compatible model is connected. -
Page 25: Glossary
Message List Glossary Displayed Message Description Term Description CAN'T PLAY An attempt was made to play an audio file that cannot be played with this unit. AAC stands for "Advanced Audio Coding", which is an audio compression method use with the video compression of digital broadcasting, etc. •... -
Page 26: Care And Storage
Care and Storage Specifi cations [Amplifi er section] [General section] Care and storage of main unit Rated power Power consumption …………………………………… 25 W Do not place in the following locations Output power ……… 20 W + 20 W RMS (1 kHz, 10 W, 8 Ω) Power consumption in standby mode ………... - Page 27 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.