Kenwood MGR-A7-B User Manual download pdf

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

MGR-A7

QUICK START 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

Reading the PDF Instruction Manual

The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following folder of this unit.

Copy this file into your PC before reading it.

[My Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP] – [Manual]

Refer to <Recharging Battery/ Connecting a PC> for details.

Specifications

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.

Model Serial Number

Built-in flash memory

: 2 GB*

Headphone output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

: 6.0 + 6.0 mW/ 16 Ω

Line output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

: 700 + 700 mV/ 10 kΩ

USB jack

: USB 2.0/ USB 1.1

Display

: 1.5 inch monochrome LCD

Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)

: 52.7 mm × 100.0 mm × 18.0 mm

:(2-1/16 × 3-15/16 × 11/16 inch)

Weight (Net)

: Approx. 95 g

: (Approx. 0.21 lbs)

Operational Temperature Range

: 5 °C – +35 °C

(without condensation)

Battery type

: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC adaptor (AC-050150A)

Power supply

: AC 100-240 V

Rated input capacity

: 0.2 A 13 W

Rated output

: DC 5 V 1.5 A

Max. recording tracks *

: Approx. 450 tracks

Battery operation time *

Continuous play time (Internal

memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 19 hours

MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

Recording time (Built-in

microphones & internal memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 12.5 hours

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 12.5 hours

Recording format

: WAV (44.1/ 48 kHz: 16 bit: Monaural/

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 64/ 96/ 128 kbps:

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 32 kbps: Monaural)

Maximum recording time (without

other types of file)

Recording

format

WAV WM A

kHz

44.1

kHz

128

kbps

Internal

memory

2h40m 2h54m 32h 42h 64h

SD card

8G 10h40m 11h36m 128h 168h 256h

4G 5h20m 5h48m 64h 84h 128h

2G 2h40m 2h54m 32h 42h 64h

1G 1h20m 1h27m 16h 21h 32h

(Unit: h = hour, m = minute)

* The figure shown are standard values

of stereo recording.

* During continuous recording, the file is

divided every 2 hours.

Playback format

MP3

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

Variable bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4

WMA (DRM compatible)

Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps

(Not supported by Professional,

Lossless, or Voice.)

WAV (Linear PCM)

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 8 bit/ 16bit

Channel: Stereo/Monaural

SD card *

Compatible SD card

: SD card, SDHC card, miniSD™ card,

miniSDHC™ card, microSD™ card

(Data recorded in the SD audio format

cannot be played back.)

PC system configuration

requirements *

: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP (Not

supported by 64 bit version OS.)

USB connector

: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard

• Kenwood follows a policy of

continuous advancements in

development. For this reason

specifications may be changed

without notice. The full performance

may not be exhibited in an extremely

cold location (under a water-freezing

temperature).

*1 The actual available space may be

smaller than specified due to the

presence of the system file area.

*2 The continuous play time value is the

standard value when the provided

headphones are used, Supreme is "Off"

and the sound mode is "NORMAL".

Note that it is not the guaranteed

value. The actual time may be

shortened depending on the ambient

temperature and other operating

conditions.

The battery operation time may be

shortened with certain SD cards.

*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128

kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback

time of about 4 min.

*4 All of the above specified PC

environment does not guarantee full

operation of this unit.

Use a PC in which either OS

mentioned above is preinstalled.

Operation is not guaranteed on a

PC running an upgraded OS or a PC

assembled by yourself.

*5 This unit is capable of recording/

playback of SD/SDHC memory cards

complying with the SD or SDHC

standard.

Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

¤ Caution:

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should

be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should

be followed.

WARNING :

• Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or

walking.

Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result. Never use headphones

when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike.

If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut

and you may have diﬃ culties in hearing various warning sounds.

• Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.

Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile,

motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result. Be

sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating this unit.

• Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a

vehicle.

Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result.

• Always use the designated AC adapter.

Otherwise, a ﬁ re or electric shock may result.

• Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet

supplying the speciﬁ ed voltage.

Otherwise, a ﬁ re or electric shock may result.

Precautions :

• Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily ﬂ ammable

object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a ﬁ re

hazard or battery leak may result.

• When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the

instruction for the equipment, switch this unit oﬀ and connect

the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the speciﬁ ed

cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a

non-speciﬁ ed cord or extension of the cord may cause heat

generation and a burn or other injuries.

Do not use or place the product in the following

locations:

• A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower

room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water

splashes. Otherwise, a ﬁ re hazard or battery leak may result.

• Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron,

etc.). Otherwise, a ﬁ re hazard or battery leak may result.

• Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for

example in a kitchen or near an air humidiﬁ er, or in a place

subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a ﬁ re hazard or

battery leak may result.

• Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise

abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under

direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or

a ﬁ re hazard or battery leak may result.

Notes on AC adapter

• Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand.

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

• In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter

or the power plug. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

• In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit

outdoors, immediately stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock

may result.

• Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt

is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to

moisture may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. To clean the power

plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry

cloth.

• Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying,

bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or ﬁ xing it with a

staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on the power cord

or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet,

etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to

the cord may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Using the damaged

power cord may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock.

• In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug.

In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit

or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately

switch oﬀ this unit and unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a

ﬁ re or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise

disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for

servicing.

• If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord.

If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch

oﬀ this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a ﬁ re or

electric shock.

• Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit.

These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or

modifying them may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Notes on using through headphones:

• Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden

output of a high-volume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.

• Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long

hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.

• Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin.

Otherwise, skin inﬂ ammations may result. Should any abnormality

be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately

stop using them and see a doctor.

• A person with an ear disease is discommended to use

headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any

abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones,

immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

• Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and

slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.

Handling

• Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it

may be damaged.

• Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object.

Otherwise, this unit may be damaged when the bag is pushed.

• Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile

substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or

vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface

ﬁ nish may result.

• Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be

damaged due to a strong impact when you sit down, etc.

• Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.

Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours

in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of

moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.

Operating conditions

Temperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry

cloth.

Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may

cause discoloration.

Note on the built-in battery

• For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.

• The battery built into this unit discharges spontaneously even

when this unit is not used. This means that the built-in battery

may be exhausted completely when this unit is left unused for

a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using

this unit.

• The battery recharging time is variable depending on the

condition of the battery and ambient temperature.

• The available playback time reduces when this unit is used under

low temperatures.

• The built-in battery can be recharged for about 500 times. (This is

a reference value and is not guaranteed.)

• The built-in battery is a consumable part, and the available

playback time reduces gradually after repeated use. If the

available playback time becomes very short even after the battery

has been recharged fully, the battery may be degraded; replace it

with new one.

• Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the alteration or loss of

data caused due to complete discharging of the built-in battery.

• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.

It is free from the memory eﬀ ect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen

batteries, with which the capacity decreases if the battery is

charged or discharged incompletely for several times.

The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before

it has exhausted completely.

Storage and maintenance of SD card

Before storage

• Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.

• Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high

temperature (under direct sunlight, etc.) or extremely high

humidity.

When the SD card gets dirty

• Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.

• Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Other cautions

• Do not open or modify the SD card.

• Do not peel oﬀ the label from the SD card.

• Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.

• Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a ﬁ nger

or metallic object.

Note on disposal/transfer of SD card

The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply

change the ﬁ le management information and do not erase the

data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or transferring

the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase

the internal data completely using commercially available PC data

erasing software.

It is the user’s responsibility to manage the data in the SD card

properly.

SD card (LOCK switch)

The SD card has a switch for protecting the card against data write.

Set the switch to the LOCK position to protect the data in the card.

Set the switch to the unlock position before recording, transferring,

editing or erasing the data.

Lock Unlock

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical

and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU

countries that have adopted separate waste

collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out

wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as

household waste.

Old electrical and electronic equipment

should be recycled at a facility capable

of handling these items and their waste

byproducts. Contact your local authority for

details in locating a recycle facility nearest to

you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will

help conserve resources whilst preventing

detrimental effects on our health and the

environment.

Trademark Information

÷ "Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

USA and other countries.

÷ "Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

÷ SDHC logo is a trademark.

Other system names and product names are also

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-

tive developers. Note that the "™" and "®" markings

are omitted in the text of this manual.

Unpacking

USB cable

Recorder

Headphones

Names and functions of parts

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













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

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



















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1 Display

2 EDIT button

• Press during recording to divide the recorded file at the

position where the button is pressed.

3 CHARGE indicator

4 REC EQ button

• Press to set the equaliser effect to be applied to the recording

of the built-in or external microphone.

/ Power/Menu button

• Press and hold to switch the power ON/OFF.

• Press shortly to open the pop-up menu.

• Press when the backlight is off to turn it on.

6 REC button

• Press to start or let pause the recording of music or voice.

• Status indicated by the REC indicator

Steady lighting Record mode

Blink Record-pause mode

Extinguished Stop mode

7 REPEAT button

• Press to select the repeat mode.

• During playback, press and hold for more than 1 second to

set the A-B Repeat points.

8 PEAK indicator

9 MIC input jack

0 LINE-IN jack

- LINE-OUT jack

= DC jack

VOLUME button

• Press to increase (%) or decrease (ﬁ) the volume. Pressing

and holding a button segment varies the volume gradually.

4 Up button

• Press to move the cursor upward.

• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current

track. Pressing the button at the beginning of a track skips to

the beginning of the previous track.

• Press and hold to fast reverse the music.

• Press during playback to increase the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

selected).

¢ Down button

• Press to move the cursor downward.

• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next

track.

• Press and hold to fast forward the music.

• Press during playback to decrease the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

selected).

2 Left button

• Press to return to the previous (left) display. This can be used

for example to return from the playback display to the track

list.

• Press and hold to return to the home screen.

3 Right button

• Press to enter an item and advance to the next (right) item.

% 3/7 Play/Stop button

• Press to play a track or let it stop.

• Press while the menu is displayed to enter a selected item.

• Press during recording to stop it.

^ Right microphone

& Center microphone

* Left microphone

( Strap eyelet

• Pass the strap through this hole.

Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through

the strap eyelet. Otherwise, this unit may be damaged.

) MIC MODE switch

• When the built-in microphones are used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural, 2-Microphone or 3-Microphone.

• When an external microphone is used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural or Stereo.

_ MIC REC LEVEL switch

• When the built-in microphones or an external microphone

is used, set the recording level adjustment method to either

MANUAL or AUTO.

+ PLUG IN POWER switch

• Set ON when using an external microphone with the plug-in

power type.

¡ HOLD switch

• Press to defeat all other buttons. This helps prevent erroneous

operation of this unit when it is carried in a bag, etc.

™

Phones jack

• Connect the provided stereo headphones.

USB jack

• Connect to a PC using the provided USB cable to transfer

music files or recharge the battery.

¢ Reset button

• In case of irregularity, first consult <Troubleshooting> (the

PDF manual). If an optimum remedy is not found, try pressing

the reset button with the tip of a clip.

∞ SD card slot cover

AC adaptor

(AC-050150A)

Power cord

Recharging Battery

This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter

referred to as "the battery"), which can be recharged from the

AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB connection.

Recharging from the AC adapter

Connect the AC adaptor (provided accessory) to this unit.

Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns

off.

Recharging completes in about 3 hours.

This unit can be used in playback and recording even when

the AC adapter is connected.

Power cord

(provided accessory)

AC adaptor

(provided accessory)

To wall AC outlet

• Use the enclosed AC adaptor (AC-050150A) for this product.

Recharging and battery indication

CHARGE indicator

ON The indicator lights during recharging.

OFF The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.

On-screen icons

→ →

Shows the remaining power of the battery.

The battery is nearly exhausted.

Connecting stereo headphones

Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.

Entanglement-prevention slider

• When the built-in battery power is low, connect the AC adapter

to this unit.

• Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching

or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord may result in

malfunction.

• To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled, slide the

entanglement-prevention slider to fix the headphone bodies in

position.

Cancelling the HOLD function

The HOLD function defeats all of this unit’s buttons and helps

prevent erroneous operation when this unit is carried in a

bag, etc. The HOLD function should be canceled before using

this unit.

HOLD canceled

HOLD

(Red indication is visible.)

Inserting/removing an SD card

This unit can play music stored in an SD card or recording

music in an SD card.

Inserting the SD card

1 Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

2 Insert the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Hold the SD card with the label side up and the notched section on the right, and

insert it into the slot until it clicks.

Close the card cover.

Removing the SD card

1 Switch this unit OFF.

2 Take out the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Push the SD card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card. The card

pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.

Close the card cover.

• When the SD card is inserted, is displayed on the screen

during playback and recording.

• A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC

card or microSD card.

• The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.

Switching Power ON/OFF

1 Switch this unit ON.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

KENWOOD logo is displayed.

2 Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

Regarding the usage of an SD

card

While using an SD card, it may take some time to move on to

the next step after the operations below because of update of

file database in the SD card.

While an SD card is loaded in this unit

• The power is turned on.

• A USB cable is disconnected.

• Recording or ﬁ le editing is completed.

When an SD card is inserted or removed

Setting the display language

1 Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Language".

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded

Recording

Settings

Folder

Lighting time

LCD Contrast

Auto power oﬀ

Beep

Language

Settings

2 Select the language.

日本語

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

Language

EnterEnter

Select the desired language.

Setting the date and time

1 Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Clock setting".

1sec.

Album

Track

Favorite

Genre

Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded

Recording

Settings

Folder

Beep

Language

Format

Prioritized Drive

Clock setting

Settings

2 Set Year, Month, Day and Hour.

Clock setting

01 23

02 29

Clock setting

01 23

02 29

Ye a r

Month Day

Hour

Minute

For each of Month, Day and Hour, press

/ to select the desired figure

and press

to move to the next item.

3 Set Minute.

Clock setting

01 23

02 29

EnterEnter

Press to start the time count

from "00" sec.

• Press the Left button to return to the previous display page.

English

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Connecting a PC/ Recharging Battery Recharging from a PC connected with USB connectionUsing the provided USB cable, connect this unit to a PC. This ma