Kenwood M505usb Manual

© B60-5693-08/01 (E, X)  
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
M-505USB
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
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Before applying power
€ Caution  :  Read this page carefully to 
ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Australia  ........................................................... AC 240 V only
Europe  .............................................................. AC 230 V only
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE 
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The marking of products using lasers
The marking this product has been classified as...

EN3
6. Power Sources – This product should be operated 
only from the type of power source indicated on the 
product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply 
to your home, consult your product dealer or local power 
company.
7. CAUTION – Polarization – This product may 
be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line 
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). 
This plug will fi t into the power outlet only one way. This 
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug...

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Before applying power
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked 
€ carefully to 
ensure safe operation.
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all 
accessories are present.
FM indoor antenna .............................................................................. (1)
AM loop antenna .................................................................................. (1)
Remote control unit............................................................................ (1)
Battery...

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Preparing the remote control unit
Operation
When the power cord is plugged in, standby 
indicator is lit. The power turns ON by pressing  
button on the remote control unit pointing at the 
remote sensor. When the power comes on, press the 
button you want to operate.
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•  The supplied battery may have shorter live than ordinary 
battery due to use during operation checks.
•  When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than 
before, replace the battery with a new one.
•  Placing the remote...

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About MP3 and WMA
The playable MP3/WMA fi le (hereafter called 
Audio fi le) and the media format has the following 
limitation. The Audio fi le, which is not conforming to 
the specifi cation, may not play normally.
Playable Audio fi  le : MP3, WMA
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•  Attach the correct extension for the Audio fi le. (MP3: “.MP3”, 
WMA: “.WMA”)
•  Do not attach the extensions to fi les other than the Audio fi le. 
If the extension is attached, the fi le, which is not the Audio 
fi le, will play and outputs a loud...

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About USB device
Notes on use of the USB device 
This unit can play audio fi les stored in the fl ash 
memory and digital audio player that have a USB port 
(these devices are referred to as USB devices in this 
document).
The following restrictions are placed on the types and 
usage of available USB devices:
Available USB devices•  USB devices belonging to the USB mass storage class.
•  USB devices whose maximum current consumption is 500 
mA or less. 
•  Supported formats and USB device types : FAT...

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Names and functions of parts 
USB connector
Remote sensorCD tray
Cassette tape door
Phones jack
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Buttons both on the remote control unit and 
the unit 
1  () buttonTo switch the system on or to standby mode.
 standby indicator (on the main unit only)
7 EQ (EQ) buttonTo select the desired sound eff ect : POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, 
JAZZ, or FLAT (off  ).
8   P.CALL/ALBUM 5/∞ (p.call/album up/down) 
buttons 
To select a preset radio station for TUNER. 
To select an album (folder) of audio fi les.
9  SEARCH/TUNING 4 /¢ (4 /¢ search 
+/–) buttons
To search forward/backward to next/previous track for CD....

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Demonstration mode
The system is equipped with a demonstration 
function (only display). When the power cable is 
plugged in and 
 button is pressed to turn the 
system on for the fi rst time, the demonstration 
automatically starts. The demonstration consists of 
sequential change of display and indicators showing 
the operations, but the audio itself does not change. 
The demonstration function can be cancelled as 
follows. 
To deactivate the demonstration 
Press (demo) button on the unit during...