Kenwood K-531-SB manual

K-531 COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL GVT0353-002A (E, X) K-531[E_X].indb 1 K-531[E_X].indb 1 12.8.1 11:40:02 AM 12.8.1 11:40:02 AM[...]

2 K-531 Safety precautions Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC S[...]

3 English Safety precautions CAUTION Do not block the ventilation openings or z holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.) Do not place any naked flame sources, such z as lighted candles, on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental z problems must be c[...]

4 K-531 4 K-531 4 K-531 Safety precautions Declaration of Conformity with regard to the z EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Declaration of Conformity with regard to the z R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Manufacturer: JVC KENWOOD Corporation 3-12, Moriya-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221-0022, Japan EU Representative's: Kenwood Electronics Eur[...]

Safety Precautions 5 English Contents Safety precautions .................... 2 Introduction .................................... 6 Connection ...................................... 8 Part names and functions .............. 10 Important information ................... 14 CD Starts playback ................................................. 18 Other [...]

6 K-531 Introduction How to read this manual The explanations in this manual primarily describe operation procedures using the remote control. If the z main unit has the same or similar button names, they can also be used for the operations. The displays shown in this instruction manual may differ from the actual displays. z Accessories If any acce[...]

7 English Installing the System Always install the System on a flat, stable surface. When installing the System on a stand of some sort, be z sure to check the strength of the stand. The speakers are not magnetically shielded. The magnets used in the speakers may cause color z irregularities on CRT TVs or CRT monitors. Do not set up the speakers to[...]

8 K-531 Connection CAUTION Do not plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet until all the connections are z completed. Before disconnecting any cords or cables, always turn the System off and unplug z the power cord from AC wall outlet. Since antenna installation requires skill and experience, always consult your dealer z before installation. T[...]

9 English Microcomputer malfunctions: z If the System is connected correctly and still does not operate normally or shows display errors, reset the microcomputer. (P.45) Refer also to the instruction manual that comes with the component connected to the System. z AUDIO IN terminal: z When you are not using the component, unplug the mini-plug cable [...]

10 K-531 While the STANDBY/TIMER LED on the main unit lights up, the System is using very weak current to z maintain the built-in memory (Standby mode). While in Standby mode you can turn the System on using the remote control. When the headphones are connected, no sound is emitted from the speakers. z Main unit Part names and functions Top view Fr[...]

11 English Display Part names and functions 1 Lights during USB connection. (P.30) 2 Lights while the sleep timer is set. (P.38) 3 Lights while the program timer is set. (P.39, 40) 4 AUTO Lights during automatic tuning. Goes off during manual tuning. (P.22) TUNED Lights when you are tuned to the radio station. (P.22) ST. Lights when you are receivi[...]

12 K-531 12 K-531 12 K-531 One-Touch Operation: While in Standby mode, pressing [BLUETOOTH £¥8 ] , [CD £¥8 ] , [iPod £¥8 ] , [USB £¥8 ] , [TUNER/BAND] , [AUDIO IN] , [AUX] , or [D-IN] also turns on the power, and switches the input source. Remote control (RC-RP0503E) Part names and functions Selects tracks or radio stations (P.19, 22, 26, 2[...]

13 English 13 English 13 English Part names and functions How to use the number buttons on the remote control Use the number buttons to select tracks on a disc/preset stations. To select 3rd item, press [3] . To select 17th item, press [ 10] , [1] , and then [7] . To select 20th item, press [ 10] , [2] , and then [0] . To select 123rd item, press [[...]

14 K-531 Important information Supported media Media Explanation USB USB flash memory Never connect any other device besides USB flash memory z or a USB mass storage class compliant digital audio player to the terminal. Note that we will not be held liable for any losses related to malfunction, damage, or data loss due to connection of any other ty[...]

15 English Important information Disc formats ISO 9660 Level 1, ISO 9660 Level 2, Joliet, Romeo Number of file limits CD Max. files/folders: 512 in total Max. folders: 255 Files per folder: 511 USB Max. files: 2000 Max. folders: 999 Files per folder: 999 Max. folder layers: 16 Maximum number of displayable characters CD File names: 28 Folder names:[...]

16 K-531 16 K-531 16 K-531 Precautions when writing data to media Discs recorded in Packet Write mode or UDF (Universal Disc Format) cannot be played. z When writing data to a disc, always close the session or finalize the disc. The disc may not play properly if z you do not close the session or finalize the disc. Depending on the specifications of[...]

17 English 17 English 17 English Important information Handling discs Handling precautions z When holding a disc, take care not to touch the played surface. Discs playable on the System z This System can play back a CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW or the audio part of a CD-EXTRA. Notes on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW z If the CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW being[...]

18 K-531 Track numbers may not be displayed correctly for the following types of discs. Discs recorded in Mix mode * z Discs recorded in multiple sessions z Discs recorded in mixed formats of CD-DA format and formats that are not music data z * Mix mode combines the CD-DA format with audio files, such as MP3 and WMA. The explanations in this manual[...]

19 English About Resume function (for MP3/WMA only) When you stop playback by pressing z [ 7 ] , the track being played is stored. Pressing the [CD £¥8 ] restarts playback from the beginning of that track. (Resume function) The Resume function is canceled if you change the input source or turn off the power. z Other operations during playback To [...]

20 K-531 20 K-531 20 K-531 If you press z [REPEAT] during program play, “ ” and “PGM” indicators light up and repeat playback begins for the selected tracks. If you press z [REPEAT] during random play to activate all-track repeat playback, “ ” and “ ” indicators light up and random playback begins with different sequence once the cu[...]

21 English 21 English 21 English The specified program is deleted if.... You change the input source or turn off the System. z You remove the disc for which program playback is set. z CD Program play You can select up to 50 tracks and play them in the order you like. Press z [CD £¥8 ] to switch the input source to “CD”. Playback begins when y[...]

22 K-531 There is no sound while tuning (automatic/manual) is in progress. z Automatic tuning provides stereo reception while manual tuning provides monaural reception. z Radio Preparation: Connect the antenna cords. (P.8) Listening to FM/AM radio 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. You can also select “FM” or “AM” on the m[...]

23 English Radio Data System stations are given priority during automatic presetting. If there is memory left z after presetting, this unit continues presetting regular FM and AM stations. Preset stations cannot be received if the reception is poor. z If the selected preset number is already assigned to a station, the existing station is overwritte[...]

24 K-531 There is no sound while searching is in progress. z Some stations may not be provided or may be given different names depending on countries or z areas. Radio Data System Preparation: Press z [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”. Preset Radio Data System stations with AUTO MEMORY function. (P.23) z Displaying Program Service (PS) name When an R[...]

Safety Precautions 25 English Refer also to the instruction manual that comes with your BLUETOOTH device. BLUETOOTH You can listen to music from your BLUETOOTH mobile phone or BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection. Pairing this System with a BLUETOOTH device When you connect a BLUETOOTH device to the System for the first time, make pairing be[...]

26 K-531 26 K-531 26 K-531 BLUETOOTH Listening to a BLUETOOTH device Once the BLUETOOTH device is registered with the System, connect the BLUETOOTH device and start playing music. 1 Press [BLUETOOTH £¥8 ] to start playback of the BLUETOOTH device. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressing z [INPUT] to change the input source to “[...]

27 English 27 English 27 English BLUETOOTH Other BLUETOOTH settings 1 Press [BLUETOOTH SETUP]. 2 Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select an item, then press [ENTER]. PAIRING? z * 1 : Enters pairing process. (P.25) RECEIVE? z * 1 : Establishes the connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. CANCEL? z * 2 : Disconnects the BLUETOOTH device. SEL DEVIC[...]

28 K-531 You cannot connect an iPod/iPhone to the System if it is in a cover, case, or with other accessories. z Always remove it. Connecting an iPod/iPhone to the System without using the dock adapter may deteriorate or z damage the connector. Always use the dock adapter. (For some iPod models such as iPod nano 6th generation, dock adapter is not [...]

29 English Other operations during playback To pause and resume playback Press [iPod £¥8 ] . To fast-forward or reverse Press and hold [ ¢ ] to fast-forward. Press and hold [ 4 ] to reverse. To skip tracks Press [ ¢ ] to skip to the next track. Press [ 4 ] to skip to the beginning of a track. Press [ 4 ] repeatedly to skip to a previous track. [...]

30 K-531 Refer also to the instruction manual that comes with the USB device. z You cannot use an iPod/iPhone by connecting to the z terminal on the System. When connecting using a USB cable, use a USB cable whose length is less than 1 m. z Depending on the USB device being connected, it may take some time for the System to recognize z it. If no pl[...]

31 English When you stop playback by pressing z [ 7 ] , the track being played is stored (“ 3 ” indicator flashes). Pressing the [USB £¥8 ] restarts playback from the beginning of that track. (Resume function) The Resume function is canceled if you press z [ 7 ] again or turn off the power. Skip folder may not work with some USB devices. z Pr[...]

32 K-531 Refer also to the instruction manual that comes with the external component. z This System can play PCM (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz) digital signals. z External components Preparation: Connect an external component to the AUX PLAY IN or DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear panel. Refer to “Other connections (commercially avai[...]

Safety Precautions 33 English Digital audio players, etc. Preparation: Connect a component (such as a digital audio player) to the AUDIO IN terminal on the rear panel. Refer to “Other connections (commercially available accessories)” for connection (P.9). Starts playback 1 Press [AUDIO IN]. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressi[...]

34 K-531 USB recording You can record the sound from an Audio CD, FM/AM radio broadcast, or an external component to the USB device in MP3 format. Preparation: Connect a USB device (with sufficient free space) for recording to the terminal. (P.30) Recording all tracks of a CD 1 Press [CD £¥8 ] to select “CD” source, then press [ 7 ]. 2 Press [...]

35 English USB recording Selecting the recording sound quality 1 Press [CD £¥8 ], [TUNER/BAND ], [AUDIO IN], or [ AUX] to select an input source. 2 Press [MODE]. 3 Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “REC FORMAT”, then press [ENTER]. 4 Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to select the recording sound quality, then press [ENTER]. SQ z Records with normal qualit[...]

36 K-531 Adjusting super-bass tones (D-BASS) The System has a digital signal processor (DSP), which allows you to adjust the impact of super-bass tones. 1 Press [D-BASS]. 2 Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to adjust the level (0 to 10), then press [ENTER]. Higher numbers give more pronounced super-bass tones. z “D-BASS” indicator lights up (except if the[...]

37 English Matching the acoustic effect to the listening environment (CONEQ) The CONEQ (Convolution Equalizer) digital sound correction technology allows you to select the suitable acoustic effect to your room. 1 Press [MODE]. 2 Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “CONEQ SET”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to select a mode suitable to[...]

38 K-531 Setting the sleep timer (SLEEP) This function automatically turns the System off after a set interval. You can set an interval from 10 to 90 minutes (in 10-minute increments). 1 Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the time interval to turn off the System. Each time you press the button, the timer (minutes) changes as.... 10 = 20 = 30 = 40 =[...]

39 English Timer settings Setting the program timer (TIMER SET) This function allows you to use the timer to start playback or recording automatically at a specified time. You can set two timers (“PROG. 1” and “PROG. 2”). The available sources for program timer are as follows: – For playback: TUNER, CD, iPod, USB, D-IN, AUX or AUDIO-IN ?[...]

40 K-531 40 K-531 40 K-531 Timer settings 3 Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to make selection, then press [ENTER]. ~ Select “PROG. 1” or “PROG. 2”. Ÿ Select “ON” or “OFF”. Selecting “OFF” ends the procedure and restores the original display. ! Select the day(s) to activate the timer. EVERYDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDA[...]

Safety Precautions 41 English Other settings Setting the display brightness (DIMMER) Adjust the display brightness according to your preferences and the conditions in the room. 1 Press [DIMMER] repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the mode changes as.... DIMMER OFF (normal brightness) = DIMMER 1 (reduces the display brightness) = DIMMER 2 (r[...]

42 K-531 42 K-531 42 K-531 Auto Power Save does not work while recording on the USB device. z When recording audio signals from the AUX REC OUT terminals to the other component, Auto z Power Save activates. To avoid the interruption of the recording due to Auto Power Save activating, deactivate Auto Power Save (select “OFF”) or set the volume a[...]

Safety Precautions 43 English Troubleshooting Whenever the System is not operating as expected, check the following tables to see if you can resolve the problem yourself before requesting service. Symptoms Solution Amplifier / Speakers No sound comes out from the speakers. Check all connections as described in “Connection.” (P.8, 9) z Increase [...]

44 K-531 44 K-531 44 K-531 Symptoms Solution Tuner A radio broadcast cannot be received. Connect the antennas. (P.8) z Connect the black and white cords of the AM loop antenna correctly. z (P.8) Select the broadcast band (AM or FM). (P.22) z Tune the radio to the frequency of the desired station. (P.22) z A radio broadcast has interference from noi[...]

45 English 45 English 45 English Troubleshooting Symptoms Solution USB No sound can be heard when USB flash memory or a USB audio player is connected. Plug in the USB flash memory correctly. (P.30) z Connect the USB cable correctly. (P.30) z Check to make sure the USB audio player is turned on. z Format the USB flash memory with the FAT32 format on[...]

46 K-531 Specifications Amplifier Effective output power during STEREO operation 40 W + 40 W, RMS (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 4 Ω) Total harmonic distortion 0.03% (1 kHz, 1 W, 4 Ω) Tone control characteristics BASS (TURN OVER 100 Hz) ±4.0 dB (at 100 Hz) (TURN OVER 150 Hz) ±6.6 dB (at 100 Hz) (TURN OVER 200 Hz) ±7.5 dB (at 100 Hz) MID (TURN OVER 1 kH[...]

47 English CD player Scanning method Semiconductor laser BLUETOOTH Version BLUETOOTH ver. 2.1 +EDR Class 2 Compatible BLUETOOTH profile A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)* AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Communication format 2.4 GHz FHSS Maximum communication range Line of sight approx. 10 m * For reception only, compatible with [...]

F or your r ecords 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 f or information or service on this product. Model Serial Number K-531[E_X].indb 48 K-531[E_X].indb 48 12.8.1 11:40:15 [...]