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Kenwood K-323-R Instruction Manual

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COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
K-323
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
© B60-5795-08/00 (E)

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  • Page 1 COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM K-323 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 © B60-5795-08/00 (E)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents ¤ Read the pages marked carefully to Creating the desired sound setting ensure safe operation. Before applying power ......4 Sound Adjustments ......... 30 Safety precautions ............4 Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS) ....30 Adjusting the tone or playing surround IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..
  • Page 3 Maintenance Additional Information ......39 Read Before Use Media Usable With This System ......39 Caution for Disc Writing .........39 Playable audio fi les ........... 40 Order of playback of folders and audio fi les ..41 Handling of CD ............42 Playing music tracks Handling of D.AUDIO ..........42 Handling of iPod ............43 Handling of USB device ..........43...

  • Page 4: Ensure Safe Operation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY Before applying power INSTRUCTIONS ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. ¤ Caution : Read this page carefully to Units are designed for operation as follows. ensure safe operation. Australia ............AC 240 V only Read Instructions –...
  • Page 5 6. Power Sources – This product should be operated 14. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts only from the type of power source indicated on the are required, be sure the service technician has used product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have to your home, consult your product dealer or local power the same characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 6 Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems) Products and batteries with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Preparation of remote control Accessories Loading batteries in the remote control unit Remote control unit (RC-F0715E 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 8: Installation

    Installation Installation precautions • Always install the system on a level, stable surface. When installing on a stand or tabletop, be sure to confi rm the strength of the stand. • The magnetism from the speakers may cause color irregularities on a nearby TV or PC screen. Always install the speakers at a distance from a TV or PC.

  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections Basic connections Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all other connections are Caution for connection completed. Before unplugging a connected cord or cable, be sure to switch the system OFF and unplug the power cord from the power outlet in advance. AM loop antenna Fit into the groove.
  • Page 10 Kenwood of this unit. digital audio player • When a Kenwood digital audio player with digital audio link compatibility is connected using the separately available dedicated cable (separately available), the player can be controlled from this system or its remote control unit.
  • Page 11 REC OUT (Recording output connector) Connect a Kenwood digital audio player/recorder with direct encoding function to the [REC OUT] Stereo mini-plug cord terminal on the rear of this unit. (commercially available) • The [REC OUT] connector outputs analog audio signals.

  • Page 12: Component Names And Functions

    Component names and functions Main unit e f g 0 Disc slot (Power) ● Press to switch the power ON/OFF (standby). a Display 2 CD EJECT b AUX IN (Auxiliary input connector) ● Eject the disc. c PHONES (Headphones connector) 3 INPUT SELECTOR ●...
  • Page 13 Display 1 Light to indicate the type of the audio file : Lights during playback. being played (MP3/WMA/AAC) : Lights during pause. 2 Light when an RDS station is tuned or the PTY : Lights when the CD input source is selected. mode is selected.
  • Page 14 Component names and functions Remote Control Unit (POWER) ● Press to switch the power ON/OFF (standby). 2 SLEEP ● Press to set the sleep timer. 3 TIMER ● Press to switch the set program(s) ON/OFF. 4 Press to select the input source. DIGITAL IN ●...
  • Page 15 7 MUTE Operation ● Press to mute the sound temporarily. Plug the power cord of the system to a power outlet 8 FOLDER A and press [K] on the remote control unit to turn the ● Press to select a folder. system ON.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This symbol indicates an operation on the main unit. When it is marked, perform the operation by pressing the required button(s) on the main unit. This symbol indicates an operation on the remote control unit. When it is marked, perform the operation by pressing the required button(s) on the remote control unit.
  • Page 17 ■ Turn the system ON (OFF). To eject the disc... Press CD EJECT[L]. "EJECT" is displayed and the disc is ejected. Press [K]. How to connect a USB device • Pressing the play/pause [E] button of the desired audio input source also turns the system Hold the device in the correct orientation and ON (page 15, "One touch operation function").

  • Page 18: 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 fi les can be played as described below. Audio fi le disc only • For the playable fi les, see "Playable audio fi les" (page 40). The system can be set to a mode for playback per Playback folder.
  • Page 19 Button operations during playback/stop Operation Press [DISPLAY] during playback or pause. Switch the display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Press [TIME DISPLAY]. Switch the time display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Stop Press [F]/[STOPF] during playback.

  • Page 20: Program Playback

    Playing a CD or audio fi le disc Audio fi le disc operation Program playback Music in a CD or audio fi le disc can be played in the Select the folder with [G]/[H] order programmed by the user. or [Numeric] buttons, and press [ENTER].

  • Page 21: Playback Of Digital Audio Player

    Playback of Digital Audio Player Kenwood digital audio player or an iPod can be Button operations during connected to play audio fi les in it. playback/stop • For the Kenwood digital audio players and iPod models that can be connected to this unit, see “Handling of Operation D.AUDIO”...

  • Page 22: Playing A Usb Device

    Playing a USB device A USB fl ash memory or USB mass storage class Folder play mode 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. folder.
  • Page 23 Button operations during playback/stop Operation Press [DISPLY] during playback or pause. Switch the display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Stop Press [F]/[STOPF] during playback. Press [USBE] during playback. Pause Press again to resume playback. Press the [Numeric] button(s). File number selection methods: 7th file R Press [7].

  • Page 24: Program Playback

    Playing a USB device Start playback. Program playback Audio fi les can be played in the order programmed by the user. Press [USBE]. • Select the USB source and enter stop mode. Select "PGM" (program play mode). ■ To clear a fi le from the program... Stop playback and press [CLEAR] on the remote control unit.

  • Page 25: Playback An External Component

    Playing an external component An external component can be connected to AUX Adjusting the input level IN/DIGITAL IN of this unit and played back. (INPUT LEVEL) If the audio level of the connected external component is Playing an external component lower or higher than the level at the same volume control position of other audio sources, the input level of this system can be adjusted in the range between −3 and +5.

  • Page 26: Listening To Radio Broadcasting

    Listening to Radio Broadcasting A radio station in the FM/AM band can be selected Selecting a station that is not preset in and listened to. memory (Auto tuning/Manual tuning) 1 Select the tuning mode. Listening to Radio Broadcasting Press [G]/[H]. Select the "FM"...

  • Page 27: Presetting Stations Automatically (Auto Memory)

    Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY) Radio stations can be preset automatically in preset channels. • Stations cannot be preset if other audio source is selected. • Up to 40 stations can be preset in the system. • Select the FM or AM band. •...

  • Page 28: Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)

    Listening to Radio Broadcasting • To preset other stations, repeat steps 1 to 4 for each Presetting stations manually of them. (Manual Preset) The FM/AM station being tuned can be preset in • Even when a station is preset, it cannot be tuned if the radio wave condition is poor.

  • Page 29: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)

    Searching for a desired program Program Type Name Display type (PTY search) Culture Culture The tuner automatically searches for a station Science Science which is currently broadcasting a specifi ed Varied Varied program type (genre). Weather Weather Finance Finance Enter the PTY search mode. Children's programs Children Social Affairs...

  • Page 30: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Enhancing the bass tone Adjusting the tone or playing (D-BASS) surround audio (TONE) The level of the low frequency enhancement can The volume levels of low frequencies (BASS) be set as desired in the range from 0 (D-BASS OFF) and high frequencies (TREBLE) can be set to 10.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Adjusted Sound To The Original Sound (Flat)

    ■ When "BASS" or "TREBLE" is selected: Resetting the adjusted sound to the original sound (FLAT) Press [G]/[H]. The results of the D-BASS and TONE adjustments The level can be adjusted in the increment/ can be cancelled to fl at levels so that the original decrement of 1.

  • Page 32: System Setup

    System Setup ■ To display time of day when the system is OFF Adjusting the Time (standby mode): (TIME ADJUST) Press [F]/[STOPF] The day of the week and the time of the day of the system can be set. The time of the day is displayed for 5 seconds. Enter the setup mode.

  • Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer (Sleep)

    Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP) When the sleep timer (10 minutes up to 90 minutes) is set before or during listening to an input source, this unit stops playback when the set time has expired and switches OFF automatically. Set the Sleep Timer. Press [SLEEP].

  • Page 34: Setting The Program Timer (Timer Set)

    System Setup Select and enter the program items. Setting the program timer (TIMER SET) Press [G]/[H] to select, The program timer makes it possible to play radio then press [ENTER]. broadcasting, a CD or a USB device on the specifi ed time of the specifi ed day(s) of the week.
  • Page 35 Program item list Programming item Summary Selection options Select whether the timer ON: Executes the timer operation. ON/OFF is executed or canceled. OFF: Cancels the timer operation. EVERYDAY (Everyday) SUNDAY (Sunday) Select whether the timer program is MONDAY (Monday) activated only once or every week. TUESDAY (Tuesday) Press [ENTER] WEDNESDAY (Wednesday)

  • Page 36: Setting The Display Saver (Disp. Saver)

    System Setup Setting the display saver Setting the brightness of the (DISP. SAVER) display (DIMMER SET) When this unit has not been controlled for a certain The brightness of the display can be set as desired. period of time, the display scrolls to prevent burns and brightness irregularities from being produced Enter the setup mode.

  • Page 37: Setting Auto Power Save (A.p.s. Set)

    Setting Auto Power Save Adjusting the recording output (A.P.S. SET) level (Rec Out LEVEL) A.P.S. stands for Auto Power Save, which is the function If the audio recorded on the component connected that switches this unit OFF when it has not been to the [REC OUT] connector is distorted or too low, controlled for more than 30 minutes while its power is adjust the recording output level.

  • Page 38: Switching The Display Information

    Switching the Display Information Press [DISPLAY] or [TIME DISPLAY]. The displayed information varies as shown below according to the operating status of and selected audio source of the system. Audio source [DISPLAY] [TIME DISPLAY] Normal/program 1-track repeat/ Playback Stop play mode random play mode Elapsed time of Elapsed time of...

  • Page 39: Additional Information

    • Do not connect a component other than a USB flash memory or a USB mass storage class compatible digital audio player to the [USB] terminal. Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the malfunction, damage or loss of data USB mass storage class that may result from connection of other kind of component.

  • Page 40: Playable Audio Fi Les

    Additional Information Playable 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. MP3 fi le USB compatible fi le systems File format: MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3/MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3/ FAT16 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 Lower sampling rate (MPEG2.5) FAT32...

  • Page 41: Order Of Playback Of Folders And Audio Fi Les

    Order of playback of folders and 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. Folder confi guration example ■ Order of playback Root 1.mp3...

  • Page 42: Handling Of Cd

    Do not use any disc accessory (stabilizer, protective sheet, protection ring, etc.). • The Kenwood digital audio player is not provided with this system. • Do not use a CD if the sticker or label on it is peeled off or paste is projected from below a sticker or label.

  • Page 43: Handling Of Ipod

    • The saved data may be lost depending on the operating situations of the iPod. Kenwood will not assume any 3 Wait a while, and then turn the system OFF. liabilities for the damage incurred due to loss of saved data.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting A trouble with the system does not always mean the failure. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of trouble. Amplifi er/Speaker Section Symptom Remedy See page • Reconnect the cords properly. 9~11 • Increase the volume level.

  • Page 45: Cd Section

    Confirm the tag information that can be displayed on this unit. Component connected to D.AUDIO IN connector Symptom Remedy See page Kenwood digital audio player cannot • Connect it using the special connection cable (optional). be controlled from the main unit or •...

  • Page 46: Message List

    Message List Displayed Message Description • The TOC information cannot be read. CHECK DISC • The disc is loaded improperly. CAN'T PLAY An attempt was made to play an audio file that cannot be played with this unit. NO DISC No CD disc is loaded.

  • Page 47: Glossary

    Glossary Term Description AAC stands for "Advanced Audio Coding", which is an audio compression method use with the video compression of digital broadcasting, etc. CD-DA Stands for "Compact Disc – Digital Audio". The CD-DA is usually called "CD". Music CD in which the character information such as the disc titles, artist names, track CD-TEXT titles, etc.

  • Page 48: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage Care and storage of main unit Do not place in the following locations. • Place exposed to direct sunlight. • Place subjected to excessive humidity or dirt. • Place exposed to direct heat from heating equipment. Be careful against condensation When the diff erence in temperatures between the main unit and the environmental air is large, dew may be condensed inside the main unit and may cause...

  • Page 49: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations [Amplifi er section] [Speakers section] Rated power Enclosure …………………………… Bass refl ex system Output power ……… 20 W + 20 W RMS (1 kHz, 10 W, 8 Ω) Speakers …………………………………80 mm cone type Total harmonic distortion ………………………… 0.05 % Impedance ……………………………………………...
  • Page 50 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.

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