Kenwood K-521-B User Manual

K-521COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEMINSTRUCTION MANUAL© B60-5813-08/01 (E, X, K) GVT0294-002ADeclaDeclaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Di

SPEAKERSRRLLSUBWOOFERPRE OUTDIGITAL OUTDIGITAL INREC OUTPLAY IND.AUDIO IN10K-521Main ConnectionsConnecting the SystemTo AC wall outlet Push into the s

11EnglishConnecting the SystemThe antenna supplied with the system is a basic antenna for indoor use. For stable signal reception, the use of an outdo

K-52112Connecting Other Accessories (Commercially Available Units)Connecting the SystemWhen connecting a related system component, read the instructio

English13Connecting the SystemSUB WOOFER PRE OUTConnect a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier (such as the optional SW-40HT/ sold separately) to the [

USBUSB14K-521Main unitStandby ModeWhile the [STANDBY/TIMER] indicator on the main unit is lit, the system is using very weak current to maintain the b

15EnglishDisplayDisplays shown in this manualmay diff er from the actual displays.Component Names and FunctionsShows numbers and text.AUTOLights durin

PTYClears settings. (P.30, 31) RC-RP0502E only Performs PTY search. (P.37)Display settings. (P.63)Switches the information sho

English17Loading the remote control batteries1 Remove the battery cover.2 Load the AAA-size batteries supplied with the system.3 Close the bat-tery co

26K-521Press the [L] key to open the CD tray and then insert the CD.11Playing a CDPress the [CDE] key. 33Insert and play the CD.If a disc is already i

27English132Operations during CD playback Stopping playbackPress the [F] key. CDRelated InformationAudio Settings R P.47 onwardsTo play the 3rd track

2K-521Safety precautionsWARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO

20K-521Basic OperationPreparationsCheck the connections. (P.10-13)Have the remote control ready. (P. 17)Increases the volumeLowers the volumeLowers th

21EnglishBasic OperationOn remote control z[D.AUDIOE], [TUNER/BAND], [CDE], [iPodE], [USBE] key also turn on the power.Pressing the power z[K] key w

22K-521Discs must be fi nalized during writing. zDepending on the equipment or recording mode used for re- zcording onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc, and depe

23EnglishImportant InformationSupported Audio FilesOn this system, you can play the audio fi le types listed below (MP3, WMA and AAC).AAC fi les (USB on

K-52124Important InformationCautions on CD discsAlways use a disc carrying the marking.A disc without this marking may be unable to be pl

English25CDPlaying a CD• ……………………………………………………… 26CD Random Playback Mode• …………………………………… 29CD Repeat Playback Mode• ……………………………………… 29CD Program Pl

26K-521Press the [L] key to open the CD tr a y and then insert the CD.11Playing a CDPress the [CDE] key. 33Insert and play the CD.If a disc is already

27EnglishRelated InformationOperations during CD playback Stopping playbackPress the [F] key. CDRelated InformationAudio Settings zR P.47 onwardsTo

K-52128K-521CDTrack fi le playback sequenceTrack 1 ...F0_1.mp3Track 2 ...F0_2.mp3Track 3 ...F0_3.mp3Track 4 ...

CD• RPage XX• RPage XXEnglishRelated InformationCD29EnglishRelated InformationSupported Audio Files zR P.23 Audio Settings zR P.47 onwardsThis mode

3EnglishSafety Precautions5. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the pro

K-52130CDK-521You can select up to 50 tracks and play them in the order you like.Press the z [CDE] key to switch the input source to CD. Playback begi

CD• RPage XX• RPage XXEnglishRelated InformationCD31EnglishRelated InformationCD Repeat Playback Mode zR P.29Press the [CDE] key to begin playback.55T

K-52132Listening to FM/AM RadioSimply pressing the z [TUNER/BAND] key turns on the system and allows you to listen to the radio. Select a station.22Th

33EnglishRelated InformationReceiving Radio BroadcastsRelated InformationPresetting Stations Automatically (AUTO MEMORY) zR P.34Presetting Stations M

Up to 40 stations can be preset in the system. zFor use of the RDS function, stations must be memorized by AUTO MEMORY. zPress the [MODE] key.11Press

Receiving Radio Broadcasts• RPage XX• RPage XXEnglishRelated InformationReceiving Radio Broadcasts35EnglishRelated InformationUse this procedure to ma

36K-521PTYWhen an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed.PS (Program Service) Name DisplayThe “RDS” lights up when an

37EnglishRelated InformationPTYPress the [PTY] key.11Press the [A] or [B] key to select the desired program type.22Select it while “PTY” is lit. zUse

K-52138Playing from an iPodThis section explains how to connect and play from an Apple iPod.iPodOpen the cover on the main unit, and then connect an i

39EnglishRelated InformationiPodSupported Audio Files zR P.23Audio Settings zR P.47 onwardsOperations during iPod playbackSkipping forward/backHol

Safety Precautions4K-521 9. Lightning – Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.10. Overloading – Do not

40K-521Playing back from a USB deviceThis section explains how to connect a USB fl ash memory or USB mass storage class compliant digital audio player

41USBEnglishRelated InformationSupported Audio Files zR P.23Audio Settings zR P.47 onwardsOperations during USB device playbackSelecting folder pl

42K-521Playback from External ComponentsThis section explains how to connect external components to the system and play back tracks.External Component

43External ComponentsEnglishRelated InformationAdjusting the External Component Input LevelUse the procedure below to adjust the input level for the e

44K-521Playing from a digital audio playerYou can connect a Kenwood digital audio player (referred to hereafter simply as "digital audio player&q

45D.AUDIOEnglishRelated InformationAdjusting the Digital Audio Player Input Level zR P.46Audio Settings zR P.47 onwardsOperations during digital aud

K-52146D.AUDIOK-521Adjusting the Digital Audio Player Input LevelPress the [D.AUDIOE] key.1133Select "INPUT LEVEL".Press the [C] or [D] key.

English47Audio SettingsUse the procedures in this chapter to specify the sound quality settings for your stereo system.You can use the system's s

48K-521Select "CONEQ SET".Press the [C] or [D] key.Press the [ENTER] key. With the digital sound correction technology of Convolution Equali

49EnglishCONEQ (Acoustic Equalizer)The display changes as shown below.Suitable for a room with the average acoustic environmentSuitable for a room whe

Safety PrecautionsEnglishSafety Precautions5Notes:Item 7 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.Note to CAT V system insta

K-5215022Press the [A] or [B] key to adjust the level.Digital Signal ProcessorThe system has a digital signal processor (DSP), which allows you to adj

Continued to next page51English33Press the [A] or [B] key to adjust the low tones (BASS) level.22Press the [C] or [D] key to select the frequency (Low

K-52152K-521Digital Signal Processor55Press the [C] or [D] key to select the frequenc y (Low: 1kHz, Mid: 2kHz, or High: 3kHz) of the mid-range tones (

English53EnglishDigital Signal Processor8899Press the [ENTER] key.If you set a level other than 0, the "TONE" is displayed. z101077Press the

Digital Signal ProcessorK-521Digital Signal ProcessorDisabling D-BASS, TONE eff ects (FLAT)Press the [FLAT] key.11The "D-BASS" and "TONE

Related InformationEnglishSetting Supreme EXSupreme EX is Kenwood's original sound quality enhancement technology and is used for playing CDs and

56K-521BALANCEUse this procedure to adjust the volume balance for the left and right speakers.Adjusting the Speaker Volume BalanceSelect "BALANCE

English57Setting the TimerSetting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)• ………………………………… 58Setting the Program Timer (TIMER SET)• ………………………… 59Display SettingsSetti

58K-521Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)This function automatically turns the system off after a set interval. You can set an interval from 10 to 90 min

Continued to next page59EnglishRelated InformationSetting the TimerSetting the Program Timer (TIMER SET)This function allows you to use the timer to s

What the K-521 Can DoVarious recording formatsDisc PlaybackAs well as music CDs, the system will also play discs containing recorded audio fi les (MP3/

K-52160K-521Setting the TimerSpecify the "ON" (start time) setting.77Specify the "OFF" (end time) setting.88Use the [A] or [B] key

TUNER CD iPodAUX D-IN USBContinued to next pageSetting the Timer zRP. X X zRP. X XEnglishRelated InformationSetting the Timer61English Playback begi

K-52162Setting the TimerK-521To turn a timer off or on When the system is turned on, press the z [TIMER] key.Press the power [K] key to turn the powe

Related InformationEnglishEnglishDisplay SettingsUse these settings to adjust the brightness of the display and to specify the settings for the main u

K-52164K-521Set the system clock to the correct time.If the system clock time setting is not cor-rect, the Program Timer will not start playback at th

Related InformationEnglish65EnglishAuto Power Save (A.P.S)Auto Power Save (A.P.S.) is automatically turns the system off if no operation is per-formed

K-521K-521Setting the Power SupplySpecify whether power is supplied to an iPod or USB device, even when iPod or USB device is connected but not select

English67MaintenanceThis chapter explains what to do when error messages appear on the display or when problems arise. It also describes how to store

68K-521MessagesDisplayed Message MeaningNO DISC There is no CD inserted.RInsert a CD.NO PGM No tracks are programmed.RProgram the tracks you want to l

69EnglishTroubleshootingWhenever the system is not operating as expected, check the following tables to see if you can resolve the problem yourself be

EnglishEnglish7ContentsProcedures by Input SourceMaintenanceP.25P.67Be sure to read these precautions. Safety Precautions ……………………… 2Accessories ……………

70K-521TroubleshootingSymptoms Solution Ref. pageCDA CD does not play back when loaded. Load the disc correctly with the label side facing upward. zCl

71EnglishTroubleshootingMicrocomputer mal-function (the system does not work, the display is faulty, etc.).Malfunctions may occur due to an external c

72K-521Term Meaning PageAAC An abbreviation for "Advanced Audio Coding". This is a com-pression standard that applies only to the audio comp

73EnglishCare and StorageCare and storage of main unitKeep the system out of the following lo- cationsAreas exposed to direct sunlight. zAreas subjec

74K-521[Tuner]FM tuner Reception frequency range ... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Antenna impedance ...

75EnglishCAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposu

This symbol is labeled on the products whose impacts on the environment are minimized by Kenwood.For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on th

K-5218K-521AM loop antenna (1) FM indoor antenna (1)Remote control (1) Batteries for Remote control (R03: 2)Check that all accessories are present in

English9EnglishAlways install the system on a fl at, stable surface. When installing the system on a stand of some sort, be sure to check the zstrengt