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 
Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazard-
ous radiation outside the product.
Location: Bottom
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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.
1. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall 
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or 
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
2. Attachments – Do not use attachments not 
recommended by the product manufacturer as they 
may cause hazards.
3.  Water and Moisture – This product shall not be 
exposed to dripping and splashing – for example, near 
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in 
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the 
like. Do not place an object containing liquid, such as a 
fl ower vase, on the appliance.
4. Accessories – Do not place this product on an 
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The 
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or 
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with 
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended 
by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the product 
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and 
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the 
manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should 
be moved with care. Quick stops, 
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may 
cause the product and cart combination 
to overturn.
5. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are 
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation 
of the product and to protect it from overheating, 
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. 
The openings should never be blocked by placing the 
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This 
product should not be placed in a built-in installation 
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is 
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been 
adhered to.
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD 
SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER 
TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’
S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT 
MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUI-
LATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT 
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT 
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVIC-
ING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE AC-
COMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
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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 
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug 
should still fail to fi t, contact your electrician to replace 
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose 
of the polarized plug.
8.  Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords 
should be routed so that they are not likely to be 
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against 
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit 
from the product.
9. Lightning – For added protection for this product 
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended 
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from 
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable 
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to 
lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, 
extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as 
this can result in a risk of fi re or electric shock.
11. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of 
any kind into this product through openings as they 
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts 
that could result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill 
liquid of any kind on the product.
12. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product 
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose 
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all 
servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
13. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product 
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualifi ed 
service personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen 
into the product,
c)  If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by 
following the operating instructions.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in 
any way, and
f)  When the product exhibits a distinct change in 
performance – this indicates a need for service.
g) If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected.14. 
Replacement Parts – When replacement parts 
are required, be sure the service technician has used 
replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have 
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized 
substitutions may result in fi re, electric shock, or other 
hazards.
15. Safety  Check – Upon completion of any service 
or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to 
perform safety checks to determine that the product is 
in proper operating condition.
16. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – This product should 
be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended 
by the manufacturer.
17. Heat – This product should be situated away from 
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, 
or other products that produce heat. Do not place a 
fl aming object, such as a candle or lantern, or near the 
product.
18. Power  Lines – An outside antenna system should 
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines 
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can 
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an 
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken 
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as 
contact with them might be fatal.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside 
antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be 
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to 
provide some protection against voltage surges and built-
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical 
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to 
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, 
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge 
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and 
requirements for the grounding electrode.
I
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER 
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 
ELECTRODE SYSTEM 
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS 
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA 
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA 
DISCHARGE UNIT 
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC 
SERVICE 
EQUIPMENTGROUND CLAMPS
Notes:
1.  Item 7 is not required except for grounded or 
polarized equipment.
2.  Item 19 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
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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 (AAA/R3) ................................................................................... (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 directly, notify your shipper immediately. 
Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and 
packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in 
the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
€Before applying power ..............................2€Safety precautions ............................................................... 2
€IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........2Unpacking ....................................................................................... 4
Connections ................................................................................... 5
Preparing the remote control unit ................................... 5
About MP3 and WMA .....................................6
About USB device ...........................................7
Description of the button name in this 
manual .........................................................7
Names and functions of parts  .......................8
Basic function ...............................................10
Demonstration mode ............................................................ 10
Switching the system on ..................................................... 10
Switching the system to standby mode .................... 10
Volume control .......................................................................... 10
Sound control ............................................................................. 10
Headphones ................................................................................ 10
Using the CD/MP3-CD/WMA-CD/
USB device .................................................11
Preparation ................................................................................... 11
Playing a disc/USB device ................................................... 11
Selecting a desired track/passage ................................. 11
Selecting a desired album/fi le 
(For audio fi le only) ......................................................... 12
Programming tracks ............................................................... 12
Programming fi les (For audio fi le only) ...................... 13
Random play ............................................................................... 13
Repeat play................................................................................... 13
Intro scan ....................................................................................... 14
Recording on a USB device ................................................ 14
Program recording .................................................................. 14
Changing the display of the disc/USB device 
information .......................................................................... 14
Using the radio  .............................................15Tuning in radio stations ........................................................ 15
Storing preset ............................................................................. 15
Tuning to a preset radio station ...................................... 15
Using RDS (Radio Data System) ....................................... 15
Changing the RDS display information ...................... 16
Tuning by Program TYpe (PTY search) ........................ 16
Using the cassette.........................................17Playing a cassette tape.......................................................... 17
Recording on a cassette tape ........................................... 17
Using an external equipment ......................18Sleep timer operation ..................................19
Sleep timer ON/OFF ............................................................... 19
Changing and Turning Sleep timer on ....................... 19
General information .....................................20Maintenance ............................................................................... 20
In case of diffi  culty ........................................22
Specifi cations ................................................23
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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 sensor in direct sunlight, or in direct 
light from a high frequency fl uorescent lamp may cause a 
malfunction.
  In such a case, change the location of the system installation 
to prevent malfunction.
Loading batteries
Use two “AAA”/“R3”-size batteries.
1  Remove the cover.
2 Insert batteries.
3  Close the cover.
 
Connections
Connecting the FM antenna
Connect the FM antenna to FM 75Ω COAXIAL 
terminal on the back.
Adjust the position of the FM antenna for the best 
reception and fi x it.
Connecting the AM antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, and then connect it to 
AM LOOP terminal on the back.
Setup the antenna in the position and the direction 
to be able to receive AM broadcast. 
Speakers connection
1  Connect the right speaker to terminal marked 
“R”, with the red wire to + and the black wire to 
–.
2  Connect the left speaker to terminal marked “L”, 
with the red wire to + and the black wire to –.
Clip the stripped portion of the speaker wire as 
shown.
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•  For optimal sound performance, it is recommended to use 
the supplied speakers. 
•  Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of 
+/– speaker terminals.
€ CAUTION
Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper 
ventilation will be blocked causing damage or 
fi re hazard.
•  Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto 
the top of the unit.
•  Leave some space around the unit (from the largest 
outside dimension including projection) equal to or 
greater than, shown below.
Top panel : 50 cm   Back panel : 10 cm
€ CAUTIONThe power in this equipment will not be completely cut off  
from the wall outlet when the standby switch is turned off .
Install the equipment so that the wall outlet is easily 
accessible and, in case of emergency, immediately unplug 
the power cord from the wall outlet.
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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 noise, causing damage to the 
speaker.
•  The fi les with copy protection cannot be played.
•  Audio fi les cannot be played depending on the encoding 
software setting, USB device type, and/or recording 
conditions.
•  The unit may not be compatible with upgrade of 
compression format standard and additional specifi cations.
Playable MP3 fi le•  MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 fi le
•  Transfer bit rate:  8/ 16/ 24/ 32/ 40/ 48/ 56/ 64/ 80/ 96/ 112/ 
128/ 144/ 160/ 192/ 224/ 256/ 320 kbps
•  Sampling frequency:  48/ 44.1/ 32/ 24/ 22.05/ 16/ 12/ 11.025/ 
8 kHz
Playable WMA fi le•  The fi le in accordance with Windows Media Audio 9 
•  Transfer bit rate: 32-192 kbps
•  Sampling frequency: 48/ 44.1/ 32 kHz
Playable storage media•  CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW 
•  USB device (USB version 1.1/2.0)
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•  CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing 
software cannot be used.
•  When recording to the maximum CD-R/RW media capacity at 
once, the writing software is set to “Disc at once”.
•  For details on the available USB devices, refer to  (page 7).
Playable CD-R/RW format•  ISO 9660 Level 1/2
• Joliet
Playable fi  le format of USB device •  For the formats supported by USB devices, refer to  (page 7).
The maximum number of characters for 
display
•  File/Folder name: 30/30 characters
•  MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 
30 characters
( The information which can be displayed with this unit: 
title, artist name, and album name)
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•  File/Folder name is the number of the characters including 
the extensions.
•  This unit can display the following versions of MP3 ID3 tag: 
version 1.0/ 1.1/ 2.2/ 2.3
Limitation of structure for the fi  le and the 
folder
•   Maximum number of folders: 250 (including root folder)
•  Maximum number of fi les per folder: 900 (including the 
number of folders)
Playing order of the audio fi le•  Audio fi les are played in the order the fi les are written. You 
can specify the order of playback by numbering fi les in a 
folder and writing them by folder.
Example
 
CD 
¡! 
2 (1) 
^: Folder¡: Audio file
3 
¡$ 4 ¡
¡#
¡P  5 
¡% 
FolderAudio file
• Playing order
  Playing order after 
¡! play:
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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 12/ 16/ 32
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• USB Mass Storage Class : USB devices that the PC can 
recognize as an external storage without using any special 
driver or application software.
•  Contact the sales agent as to whether your USB device 
conforms to the USB mass storage class specs.
•  Using an unsupported USB device can result in abnormal 
playback or display of the audio fi le. 
Even if you use the USB device conforming to the above 
specs, audio fi les cannot be played normally depending on 
the type or condition of the USB device. 
Description of the button 
name in this manual
Most of the functions are designed to be able to 
operate from the remote control unit. Therefore, in 
this manual, the button names are described using 
the names on the remote control unit fi rst, followed 
by names on the main unit put in parenthesis.
Example: 
STOP 7 (7 stop) button
  Button on the main unit
Button on the remote control unit
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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.
To skip tracks for CD. 
To search forward/backward or to skip to the next/
previous fi les for audio fi les. 
To fast forward or rewind a tape. 
To tune to higher/lower radio frequency or search radio 
stations for TUNER. 
10 USB O.T.E (USB O.T.E) buttonTo record from CD to a USB device.
11 Source buttonsTo select the source you want, or to turn the system on to 
the selected source.
12 RVS PLAY  () button To start or interrupt playback for TAPE.
To start recording for TAPE.
14 VOLUME UP/DOWN (volume knob) buttonsTo increase or decrease the volume.
17 FWD PLAY 6 (6) button To start or interrupt playback for CD, USB and TAPE.
To start recording for TAPE.
To start and interrupt recording for USB.
19 STOP 7 (7 stop) buttonTo stop playback for CD, USB and TAPE.
To stop program playback and recording for CD and USB.
To stop recording for USB and TAPE.
20 TAPE REC (TAPE rec) button To start or interrupt recording from TUNER, CD, USB, or 
AUX to a cassette tape.
22 X.BASS (X-bass) buttonTo switch on/off   bass enhancement.
Buttons only on the remote control unit
2 SLEEP button To select the delay time until switching to the standby 
mode.
3 STEREO/MONO buttonTo switch between stereo mode and mono mode (on FM 
band only) for TUNER.
4 RDS DISPLAY button To change the display for RDS.
5 P.MODE button To program tracks/fi les for CD/USB.
To program preset radio stations for TUNER.
6 RANDOM button To playback in random order for CD and USB.
13 digit 0 – 9/A – Z buttonsTo select a track/fi le number for CD/USB.
To select a preset radio station for TUNER.
To enter fi le names in fi le search mode for audio fi les.
15 CLEAR buttonTo delete the fi le name entered during fi le search.
16 MUTE buttonTo interrupt and resume sound reproduction.
18 FILE SEARCH buttonTo select a desired fi le in audio fi les.
21 ENTER buttonTo confi rm the selection in fi le search mode for audio fi les.
23 REPEAT button To repeat one track/fi le or all tracks/fi les for CD and USB.
24 PTY button To carry out PTY search.
25 INTRO button To play fi rst several seconds for each track of CD.
26 TIME DISPLAY buttonTo view the current status of the system.
To change the time display for CD.
To change the information display for audio fi les.
27 TIMER ON/OFF buttonTo turn the sleep timer on. The delay time is same as the 
previous setting.
To cancel the sleep timer if working.
28 TIMER SET buttonTo set the delay time and turn the sleep timer on.
Buttons only on the main unit 
29 (demo) buttonTo activate/deactivate the demonstration in power on 
mode.
30 (0) buttonTo open or close the CD tray.
Standby mode
While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is 
supplied to the system to back up the memory. This is called 
standby mode. Under the condition, the system can be turned 
ON by the remote control unit.
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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 
demonstration.
To activate the demonstration
After turning the power on, press (demo) button on 
the unit. 
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•  The demonstration operates automatically when; a power has 
failed and then recovered, or the plug of the power cable has 
been pulled out while the power was on and then plugged 
back in.
Switching the system on
Press , CD/USB (CD/USB), TUNER band (TUNER 
band), TAPE mode (TAPE mode), AUX (AUX) button.
The standby LED will go out. 
The system will switch to the last selected source or 
the selected source.
Switching the system to standby mode
Press  button. 
Standby indicator is lit.
Basic function
Volume control
Press VOLUME UP (turn (volume) knob to the right) 
button to increase, or press VOLUME DOWN (turn 
(volume) knob to the left) to decrease the volume 
level.
“VOL XX” is displayed. “VOL XX” denotes the volume 
level. 
To switch off   the volume temporarily
Press MUTE button.
Playback continues without sound, and the icon 
“MUTE” appears on the display.
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•  To restore the volume, press MUTE button again or adjust the 
volume. 
Sound control
The sound control system feature enables you to 
enjoy special sound eff  ects; preset equalizer settings 
and bass enhancement, providing the best music 
reproduction.
To switch on preset equalizer settings
Press EQ (EQ) button to select the desired sound 
eff  ect: POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ or FLAT (off ).
To switch on the bass enhancement
Press X.BASS (X-bass) button. The icon “X-BASS” 
appears on the display.
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•  To switch off  X-BASS, press X.BASS (X-bass) button. The icon 
“X-BASS” disappears.
•  EQ and X-BASS functions are not applied to the recording 
sound.
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (separately 
available), use the 3.5 mm phones jack on the unit.
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•  Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones 
can cause hearing loss.
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