Kenwood R-K1 Instruction Manual
Kenwood R-K1 Instruction Manual

Kenwood R-K1 Instruction Manual

Compact hi-fi component system
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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
R-K1

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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B60-5669-00/00 (E, X) AP

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM R-K1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B60-5669-00/00 (E, X) AP...
  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    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 Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Pro duc t s with the s y mb ol (crosse d - out...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions 12. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself should be read before the product is operated. as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous Retain Instructions –...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before applying power Contents To ensure safety, read the items carrying this marking carefully. Preparation section Application section Before applying power ........2 Playback of Tracks in Desired Order (Program Playback) ..........28 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3 To stop playback .............. 29 How to use this manual ............
  • Page 6: Connections

    Connections CAUTION Caution for connection Observe the following cautions when installing the system. Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all Insufficient heat radiation may build up internal heat and other connections are completed. Before unplugging a con- cause a malfunction or fire hazard.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Speakers

    Connections Connecting the speakers Connect the speakers as shown below. To wall AC outlet Connect the power cord to the [AC IN] receptacle on the rear panel of the system Right speaker Left speaker and to a wall power outlet by inserting Power cord (accessory) the plugs completely and securely.
  • Page 8: Connecting The Digital Audio Player

    Connections Connecting the digital audio player AUDIO IN Stereo mini plug cable (commercially available) Dedicated cable To headphones jack To headphones jack Digital Audio Link-compatible player Other digital audio player Applicable models: HD20GA7, M1GC7 ÷ Before connecting associated system products, be sure to read their instruction manuals. ÷...
  • Page 9: Connecting Associated Products (Commercially Available)

    Connections Connecting Associated Products (Commercially Available) Digital component 1 Digital component 2 Cassette deck MD recorder Optical Digital Optical Digital Audio In Audio Out AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Coaxial Digital Audio In Coaxial Digital Audio Out The earth terminal with the H symbol is used for noise reduction of...
  • Page 10: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    Controls, Connectors and Indicators Main unit Play/pause indicator CD playback mode indicator Auto Power Save indicator Elapsed time indicator MUTE indicator Timer-related indicators Tuner-related indicators Character information display Display { Wh en the [CD] or [D.AUDIO] input is selected: Press INPUT SELECTOR knob (See page 14.) Turn the knob to select an input.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Controls, Connectors and Indicators Remote control unit PHONO, MD, TAPE, AUX, D-IN 1 and D-IN 2 keys* The remote control keys with the same names as the keys (See page 14.) on the main system function in the same way as the keys Press one of these keys to select the desired external input on the main system.
  • Page 12: Loading Batteries In The Remote Control Unit

    { When the [D.AUDIO] input is selected: Press to select a Press to enter PTY mode. folder of a Kenwood digital audio player. BALANCE @ , # keys* (See page 16.) DISPLAY key* (See pages 19, 21, 27 and 32.) ¡...
  • Page 13: Time Adjustment

    Time Adjustment The system incorporates a clock function. As it is required for the timer operations, adjust the clock before using the system. PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE AUTO/MONO...
  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE AUTO/MONO DIRECT TUNER D.AUDIO BASS TREBLE FOLDER PREV. NEXT BALANCE : Keys and controls used in the operation. Switch the system ON Each press of the power key switches the system mode alter- nately.
  • Page 15: Listening Through Headphones

    Basic Operation Listening through headphones 1 Insert the headphones plug into the [PHONES] jack 2 Adjusting the volume ÷ Use headphones equipped with a stereo mini-plug. ÷ When the plug is inserted into the [PHONES] jack, the audio is To decrease To increase no longer output from the speakers.
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Speaker Balance (Balance)

    Basic Operation Adjusting the speaker balance (BALANCE) To move To move toward Left toward Right BALANCE L - - - - - - - - - R Balance level display ÷ Press the BALANCE key shortly to display the current speaker Enter the selection balance.
  • Page 17: Cd Playback

    CD Playback The following procedure describes how to play the CD tracks from track number 1 in the order they are recorded. PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE AUTO/MONO DIRECT...
  • Page 18: To Let It Playback Or Pause Temporarily

    CD Playback Start playback T 0 1 0 : 0 2 Track No. being played Elapsed time of track being played To let it playback or pause temporarily T 0 1 2 : 1 4 ÷ Each press of the key switches the pause and play modes alter- nately.
  • Page 19: To Fast Forward Or Fast Reverse (Search)

    CD Playback To fast forward or fast reverse (search) ÷ Press and hold a key for more than 1 second during playback. Nor- mal playback resumes at the moment the key is released. Fast Fast reverse forward Press and hold during playback Fast Fast reverse...
  • Page 20: Playback Of Digital Audio Player

    Playback of Digital Audio Player When a Kenwood digital audio player is connected to the system using the dedicated cable, the player can be controlled from this PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER system or the remote control unit.
  • Page 21: To Stop Playback

    Playback of Digital Audio Player To stop playback To skip a track ÷ Each press skips a track in the direction corresponding to the pressed key, and the track at the skip destination starts to play from the beginning. ÷ Pressing the 4 key once during playback skips to the begin- Return Advance ning of the track being played and re-plays it.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Digital Audio Player Input Level

    Playback of Digital Audio Player The level of the input from the digital audio player connected to the [D.AUDIO IN] connector can be adjusted. Adjust it so that the PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER audio from the digital audio player is played at a similar volume to TIMER CD playback.
  • Page 23: Radio Reception

    Radio Reception PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE AUTO/MONO DIRECT TUNER D.AUDIO BASS TREBLE FOLDER PREV. NEXT BALANCE : Keys and controls used in the operation. Receiving radio broadcasting Select the [TUNER] input Select the FM or AM band Each press switches the selection.
  • Page 24: Presetting Stations Automatically (Auto Memory)

    Radio Reception Up to 40 stations can be preset in the system. For use of the RDS function, stations must be memorized by Auto PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER Memory. TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE...
  • Page 25: Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)

    Radio Reception Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset) A desired station can be selected and preset in the preset memory. 1 Press the ENTER key during reception of the F M - - 8 7 . 5 0 M H z desired station Go to step 2 within 20 sec.
  • Page 26: Rds (Radio Data System)

    RDS (Radio Data System) This system is designed for RDS reception, it can extract the infor- mation from the broadcast signal for use with various functions PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER such as automatic display of the station name. TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY...
  • Page 27: To Switch The Displays

    RDS (Radio Data System) Start the search ÷ No sound is heard while [PTY] indicator is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type is found, that program is re- ceived and the program type name display changes to the sta- tion name display.
  • Page 28: Playback Of Tracks In Desired Order (Program Playback)

    Playback of Tracks in Desired Order (Program Playback) Playback of Desired Music in Desired Order (max. 30 tracks) PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE Preparations AUTO/MONO DIRECT TUNER D.AUDIO ÷...
  • Page 29: To Stop Playback

    Playback of Tracks in Desired Order (Program Playback) Start playback ÷ Tracks are played in the order they were programmed (in order of program numbers). ÷ Pressing the 4 key once during program playback skips to the beginning of the track being played and re-plays it. Press the 4 key twice to return to the track before the one being played.
  • Page 30: Playback In Repeated Cycle (Repeat Playback)

    Playback in Repeated Cycle (Repeat Playback) PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT CLOSE MODE MUTE Preparations AUTO/MONO DIRECT TUNER D.AUDIO ÷ Place a CD on the tray. ÷ Select the [CD] input. BASS TREBLE FOLDER...
  • Page 31: Playback Of Tracks In Random Order (Random Playback)

    Playback of Tracks in Random Order (Random Playback) Random playback plays tracks in a random order so that a single disc can be enjoyed for long hours without tiring. PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER TIMER SLEEP TIME/PTY CLEAR DISPLAY OPEN/ P.MODE...
  • Page 32: Adjustment Of Input Levels From External Components

    Adjustment of Input Levels from External Components The level of the analog signal input from each external compo- nent can be adjusted independently for the [PHONO], [MD], PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER [TAPE] and [AUX] input sources. Adjust the input levels so that TIMER SLEEP the audio from the external components are played at a similar...
  • Page 33: Timer Operations

    Timer Operations The timer function allows the system to be used as an alarm mu- sic player. PHONO TAPE D-IN 1 D-IN 2 DIMMER Program timer TIMER The system plays the selected input source at the set specified time. SLEEP TIME/PTY Sleep timer (See page 36.) CLEAR...
  • Page 34 Timer Operations Select the program timer on or off Advance Enter the selection P r o g r a m 2 ÷ When [Program 1 off] or [Program 2 off] is selected, the dis- play returns to the original status. ÷...
  • Page 35 Timer Operations Set the details of the timer program. Each press switches the selection. 1 Select the desired volume 1 [Play]: The timer operation starts with the volume level set level to be increased when in step 8 - 2 . a program timer is acti- 2 [AI Play]: The timer operation starts by gradually increasing vated...
  • Page 36: Reactivating/Canceling The Timer Program

    Timer Operations Reactivating/canceling the timer program The settings made in "Making the program timer reservation" can be reactivated or canceled. (See page 33.) Each press switches the selection. ] and [ ] indicators ON: Activates the [Program 1] timer operation. ] and [ ] indicators ON: Activates the [Program 2] timer operation.
  • Page 37: For Your Information

    For Your Information Handling of CD Handling precautions Cautions on CD discs Hold a CD taking care not to touch the played surface. Always use a disc carrying the marking. A disc without this marking may be unable to be played back Discs playable on the system correctly.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following tales before calling for service. Resetting the Microcomputer The built-in microcomputer may malfunction (e.g. impossibility Unplug the power cord from the wall power outlet and, of control, erroneous display, etc.) if the power cord is unplugged while pressing and holding the power key of the system, and plugged while the system is set to ON or an extraneous...
  • Page 39: Message List

    Troubleshooting Amplifier Block (continued) Symptom Remedy ÷ Do not adjust the input level (see pages 22 and 32) or switch the Source Direct func- The recorded audio is interrupted. tion ON or OFF (see page 16) in the middle of recording on an external component. Tuner Block Symptom Remedy...
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications [Amplifier Block] [Tuner block] FM tuner Rated output power during STEREO operation (IEC) Reception frequency range ......87.5 MHz - 108 MHz ....38 W + 38 W (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.07 % T.H.D., at 6Ω) Sensitivity ....45 W + 45 W (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.07 % T.H.D., at 4Ω) MONO ......1.3 µV/13.2 dBf (40 kHz dev, S/N 26 dB) Effective output power during STEREO operation (RMS) STEREO ....45 µV/42.1 dBf (40 + 6 kHz dev, S/N 46 dB)

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