Table Of Contents; Unpacking; Discs For Playback - Kenwood HM-437MP Instruction Manual

Before applying power

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all
accessories are present.
Antenna terminal cover ............................... (1)
Screw for antenna terminal cover ............... (1)
AM loop antenna ......................................... (1)
Remote control unit .................................... (1)
Batteries(R6/AA) .......................................... (2)
If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is
damaged of falls to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If your unit was shipped to you di-
rectly, notify your shipper immediately.
KENWOOD recommend that you retain the origi-
nal carton and packing materials in case you need
to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, fi-
nalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR) discs
and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable(CDRW)
discs. This system can also playback CD-DA for-
mat digital audio CD.
Support following MP3-CD formats:
• ISO 9660 format - Max. 20 characters.
• Max. file number plus album is 896.
• Max. nested directory is 8 levels.
• The max. ALB number is 256 including root
ALB (directory).
• The max. MP3 program file number is 60.
• This player can play mixed mode disc:
MP3+CDDA can only play the MP3 files in the
first block.
• Supported VBR bit-rate.
• Supported sampling frequencies for MP3 disc:
32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz.
• Supported bit-rates of MP3 disc are: 32, 64,
96, 128, 192, 256 (kbps).
Following formats can't be supported
• The files like *.AAC, *.DLF , *.M3U, *.PLS.
• Chinese name.
• The non-session closed discs.
• The discs recorded under UDF format.
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power ................................ 2
Safety precautions ................................. 2
Unpacking ................................................... 3
Discs for playback ....................................... 3
Preparing the remote control ...................... 4
Connections ................................................ 4
Names and functions of parts .......................... 5
Remote control unit .................................... 5
Main unit ..................................................... 6
Basic function ................................................... 8
Demonstration mode .................................. 8
Switching the system on ............................. 8
Switching the system to standby mode ...... 8
Volume control ............................................ 8
Sound control .............................................. 8
Headphones ................................................ 8
Using the CD/MP3-CD ..................................... 9
Loading a disc ............................................. 9
Playing a normal disc ................................... 9
Selecting a desired track/passage ............... 9
Selecting a desired album/file
(For MP3-CD only) .................................. 9
Programming tracks .................................. 10
Programming files (For MP3-CD only) ....... 10
Random ...................................................... 11
Repeat ........................................................ 11
Intro scan .................................................. 12
Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 12
Using the radio ............................................... 12
Tuning in radio stations ............................. 12
Storing preset ........................................... 12
Tuning to a preset radio station ................. 13
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ............... 13
Using the RDS/DISPLAY button ................ 13
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) ....... 13
Using the cassette ......................................... 14
Playing a cassette tape ............................. 14
Recording on a cassette tape .................... 14
Clock/timer operation ..................................... 16
View clock ................................................. 16
Clock setting .............................................. 16
Timer setting ............................................. 16
To activate/deactivate the timer ................ 17
Sleep timer setting .................................... 17
General information ........................................ 18
Maintenance ............................................. 18
In case of difficulty ......................................... 19
Specifications ................................................. 20
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