KENWOOD K 501USB 02 User Manual

COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM  
K-501USB  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
(Operating Procedures)  
Read “Read Before Use”  
on the opposite side first.  
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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT  
SYSTEM  
K-501USB  
2WAY SPEAKER SYSTEM  
What are Available with This System  
Contents (Operating Procedures)  
Using the USB Audio Player  
Using a Memory Card  
Operation from this system/remote control unit  
Enjoy music files stored in a memory card  
Playback...................................................... 6  
Playback in Repeated Cycle  
(Repeat Playback)................................13  
Selecting the Desired Tone................18  
Playback...................................................... 7  
Playback in Repeated Cycle  
(Repeat Playback)................................13  
Finding Music by Playing  
Introductions (Intro Scan) ...............16  
Selecting the Desired Tone................18  
Play  
Record  
Edit  
Recording with simple operation  
Recording CD tracks  
(All tracks, single track,  
programmed tracks)..........................26  
Moving Music from Memory Card  
to USB Audio Player...........................30  
Record more music  
Recording CD tracks (All tracks, single  
track, programmed tracks)...................28  
Recording Music from Kenwood  
Digital Audio Player...........................32  
Recording of Radio Broadcasting  
(FM or AM) .............................................34  
Recording of Auxiliary Component  
(AUX)........................................................34  
Editing music as required  
Easy editing  
Erasing Music..........................................36  
Character Input......................................38  
Renaming of Title ..................................40  
Erasing Music..........................................36  
Character Input......................................38  
Renaming of Title ..................................40  
Timer Operation................................. 42  
Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)........ 47  
One-Touch Edit Recording  
Using TOOL....................................... 48  
Adjusting the External Signal  
Setting the recording mode.......... 56  
Advanced  
Recording  
Setting the recording speed ......... 57  
Setting the recording input........... 57  
Setting the recording level ............ 58  
Setting the track  
Operations  
Setup  
Input Level........................................ 50  
Checking the Numbers of Folders  
and Music Files in USB Audio  
Player or Memory Card................. 51  
Refreshing for Rearranging Folders........ 52  
Recording More Music..................... 53  
Switching the Display Information ........ 54  
marking method ............................ 59  
Setting the track mark intervals........ 60  
Setting whether the music title is  
also copied in recording .............. 61  
Troubleshooting  
Message List............................................70  
Resetting the Microcomputer ..........71  
Troubleshooting ....................................72  
Glossary ....................................................75  
Read “Read Before Use” on the  
opposite side first.  
Using CD  
Using Radio and External Input  
Play your CDs in different ways  
Playback......................................................................8  
Playback in Random Order  
(Random Playback)............................................ 12  
Playback in Repeated Cycle  
(Repeat Playback)............................................... 13  
Playback of Desired Music in Desired Order  
(Program Playback)............................................ 14  
Selecting the Desired Tone............................... 18  
Playback of Auxiliary Component  
(AUX)..........................................................................9  
Playback of Kenwood  
Digital Audio Player.......................................... 10  
Selecting the Desired Tone............................... 18  
Radio Reception.................................................... 20  
Presetting of Stations.......................................... 22  
RDS (Radio Data System)................................... 24  
Enhancing the bass tone................ 62  
Tone  
Setup  
Enhancing both bass and treble........ 63  
Registering the desired tone setups........ 64  
Playing audio in more realistic tone .........65  
Adjusting the balance between left  
and right speakers...............................65  
Adjusting the Display Brightness ........ 66  
System  
Erasing All Data in Memory Card........ 67  
Setup  
Setting Auto Power Save ................ 68  
Adjusting the Time of Day.............. 69  
Playback  
Playing music in USB audio player  
Start playback.  
1
* The music title of the music file  
is displayed. Characters that  
doesn't correspond with this  
system are displayed as "*".  
USB  
* For the playable data format,  
refer to page 17 of "Read Before  
Use".  
To select music:  
Select the folder or music  
file.  
* For the selection method, see  
page 20 of "Read Before Use".  
To select a play mode:  
Each press switches the  
selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Folder play mode  
All file play mode  
( M u s i c f i l e s i n t h e (All music files in the  
s e l e c te d fo l d e r a re USB audio player are  
played back.)  
played back.)  
To stop playback  
To let playback pause temporarily  
Press again to resume  
playback.  
USB  
Press again to resume  
playback.  
English  
6
Playing music in memory card  
Start playback.  
1
* The music title of the music file is displayed.  
Characters that doesn't correspond with this  
system are displayed as "*".  
* For the playable data format, refer to page 17 of  
"Read Before Use".  
To select music:  
Select the folder or  
music file.  
* For the selection method,  
see page 20 of "Read  
Before Use".  
To select a play mode:  
Each press switches  
the selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Folder play mode  
All file play mode  
(Music files in the selected  
folder are played back.)  
(All music files in the memroy  
card are played back.)  
Provided that the USB audio player or memory card contains music files, simply  
pressing USB or MEMORY switches the system ON and starts playback.  
Hint  
If another audio source is selected during playback of the memory card or  
USB audio player, pressing MEMORY or USB resumes the playback  
of the card or player from the point where another audio source was selected.  
To skip music  
To fast forward/fast reverse music  
To start playback from desired  
music (Remote control unit only)  
Press and hold during  
playback.  
To select F023:  
To select F102:  
x 2,  
,
Tilt during playback.  
7
Playback  
Playback of Auxiliary Component (AUX)  
Playing Music in CD  
Load a CD.  
1
Open the tray.  
1
Place a CD on the tray.  
2
Close the tray.  
3
lights when the CD is loaded.  
Start playback.  
2
* With a CD-TEXT compatible disc,  
character information including  
the track title and album title is  
displayed. A long title is scrolled.  
Note that only the alphanumeric  
characters can be displayed. Other  
types of characters are displayed  
as space.  
* For the playable disc types, refer to  
page 18 of “Read Before Use.  
Provided that a CD is already loaded in the system, simply  
pressing CD  
playback.  
switches the system ON and starts  
Hint  
Other operation of CD  
* The following operation during playback of auxiliary component  
(AUX) will not be possible.  
To stop playback  
To let playback pause temporarily  
Press again  
to resume  
playback.  
Press again  
to resume  
playback.  
English  
8
Playback of Auxiliary Component (AUX)  
Connect the component.  
1
2
* Be sure to switch the system OFF before connection. (Refer  
to page 10 of "Read Before Use".)  
* Also read the instruction manual for the connected  
component.  
Select the AUX source.  
Each press switches the selection.  
AUX  
D.AUDIO  
Start playback.  
3
Play the connected auxiliary component.  
* If the audio of the auxiliary component is louder or  
lower than other audio sources while the system is set  
to the same volume level, adjust the signal input level.  
(See page 50.)  
Simply pressing AUX on the remote control unit switches the  
system ON.  
Hint  
To skip music  
To fast forward/fast reverse music  
To start playback from desired  
music (Remote control unit only)  
Press and hold during  
playback.  
To select track 12:  
To select track 23:  
,
Tilt during playback.  
x 2,  
9
Playback of Kenwood Digital Audio Player  
Kenwood Digital  
Audio Player  
Connect the player to the D.AUDIO  
IN connector.  
1
* When the dedicated cable is used, the Kenwood  
digital audio player can be controlled from the  
main unit or remote control unit.  
* Be sure to switch the system OFF before  
connection. (Refer to page 10 of "Read Before  
Use".)  
* Also read the instruction manual for the connected  
component.  
Playable Kenwood  
digital audio player  
(as of Sep. 2006)  
HDD audio player  
HD20GA7  
Memory audio  
player  
M1GC7  
Turn the Kenwood digital audio  
player ON.  
2
*
O p e r a t i o n s a v a i l a b l e  
only when the player is  
connected through the  
dedicated cable.  
To stop playback  
English  
10  
Start playback.  
3
Selects the audio source  
and starts playback.  
Each press switches the  
selection.  
AUX  
D.AUDIO  
* If the dedicated cable is not used  
for the connection, start playback  
on the connected Kenwood digital  
audio player.  
Simply pressing D.AUDIO  
switches the system ON.  
on the remote control unit  
Hint  
The volume and tone setups made on the Kenwood digital  
audio player are defeated while it is connected to this system.  
To let playback pause  
temporarily  
To skip music  
To fast forward/fast reverse  
music  
Press and hold during  
playback.  
Press again to  
resume playback.  
Tilt during playback.  
11  
Playback in Random Order (Random Playback)  
Playback in Repeated Cycle (Repeat Playback)  
Random playback  
Select the CD source.  
1
Start random playback.  
2
Each press switches the  
selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Random playback ON  
Random playback OFF  
To cancel random playback  
Press the RANDOM key again  
during random playback so  
that is extinguished.  
* Simply pressing the STOP  
key also cancels the random  
playback. In this case, play  
mode is also switched to stop  
mode.  
When the REPEAT key is pressed during random playback,  
random playback in a different order will start after the  
current random playback has played all of the music files or  
tracks.  
Hint  
It is not possible to skip to already played music during  
random playback.  
English  
12  
Repeat playback  
Select the audio source.  
1
2
or  
or  
USB  
or  
or  
Start repeat playback.  
Each press switches the selection.  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Repeat playback of  
single music file/  
track.  
Repeat playback  
of all music files/  
tracks.  
Repeat playback  
canceled.  
*
Cannot be selected  
d u r i n g p ro g r a m  
playback.  
To cancel repeat playback  
Press the REPEAT key  
again during repeat  
playback so that  
extinguished.  
is  
Pressing the REPEAT key during program playback repeats the selected music  
files/tracks.  
Hint  
Pressing the REPEAT key in the folder play mode repeats the music files in the  
current folder. (See page 6.)  
13  
Playback of Desired Music in Desired Order  
(Program Playback)  
CD only  
Select the CD source.  
1
Stop playback.  
2
Select the program mode.  
3
Each press switches the  
selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Program mode ON  
Program mode canceled  
To add a track in the program  
Stop playback and perform the  
operation in step 4.  
English  
14  
Select the desired tracks.  
4
Select a track.  
* After selecting a track, press the  
ENTER key within 20 seconds.  
* If you made a mistake, press the  
CLEAR key and restart selection from  
the beginning.  
Enter the selection.  
Example) Display when CD track No.  
4 is selected as the first track in the  
program.  
To select the second and later tracks,  
repeat step 4 for each of them.  
5
6
* Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. [PGM FULL] is displayed if you  
attempt to select the 33rd track.  
Start playback.  
Turning the system OFF or taking out a disc with program playback set  
erases the set program.  
Hint  
To clear a track from the program  
To cancel program playback  
Stop playback and  
press the CLEAR key.  
S t o p p l a y b a c k a n d  
then press the P.MODE  
key so that  
extinguished.  
is  
* Each press clears the  
currently last track in  
the program.  
15  
Finding Music by Playing Introductions (Intro Scan)  
Memory card only  
Select the memory card source.  
1
Intro Scan plays the first 10 seconds  
of every music file. This function is  
convenient for finding the desired  
music file from a memory card.  
Select the play mode.  
2
E a c h p re s s s w i tc h e s t h e  
selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Folder play mode  
All file play mode  
(Intro Scan of the music (Intro Scan of all music  
files in the selected folder.)  
files in the memory card.)  
* Skip to Step 4 when  
selecting All file play  
mode.  
Select a folder.  
3
* For the selection method,  
see page 20 of "Read  
Before Use".  
To cancel in the middle:  
* This stops any playback.  
* Intro Scan stops automatically  
when the first 10 seconds of  
all of the available music files  
have been played.  
English  
16  
Start Intro Scan.  
4
5
The first 10 seconds of  
every track in the selected  
folder are played from the  
beginning.  
When the desired music file is found:  
Press to start normal  
playback.  
A music file can be erased or moved even in the middle of Intro  
Scan. Press the TOOL key for erasing or press the MEMORY USB  
key for moving in the middle of Intro Scan. Intro Scan is paused  
during erasing or moving files, and after completion of them Intro  
Scan will be resumed from the following music file.  
Hint  
To start Intro Scan using TOOL :  
17  
Selecting the Desired Tone  
Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS)  
Each press switches  
between ON and OFF.  
*
lights up when it is ON.  
The effects of the tone setup may be  
less noticeable with certain audio  
sources.  
To adjust the enhancement level  
The tone setup adjusted using SOUND  
SETUP can be switched ON/OFF.  
(See page 62~65.)  
The level can be adjusted in  
the range between 1 and 10,  
in steps of 1.  
*
It can also be adjusted in SOUND  
SETUP. (See page 62.)  
Playing audio in more realistic tone (Supreme)  
USB audio player or memory card only.  
Each press switches  
between ON and OFF.  
*
lights up when  
Supreme is ON.  
* It can also be adjusted in SOUND  
SETUP. (See page 65.)  
Supreme  
This is the name of the Kenwood-original tone  
improvement technology, which reproduces  
realistic sound by estimating and interpolating  
the high frequencies that are lost as a result of  
audio data compression.  
English  
18  
Enhancing both bass and treble (TONE)  
Each press switches between ON and OFF.  
*
lights up when it is ON.  
When the level is "0", it doesn't  
light.  
To adjust the enhancement level  
Select Treble or  
Bass  
The level can be  
adjusted in the  
range between +8  
and -8, in steps of 2.  
The level can be  
adjusted in the  
range between +8  
and -8, in steps of 2.  
and adjust.  
* It can also be adjusted in SOUND SETUP. (See page 63.)  
Setting a desired tone (MANUAL EQ)  
The system incorporates a high-grade, 7-band equalizer covering heavy bass to ultrahigh  
treble frequencies. You can create desired tone response curves and preset up to three  
of them (USER 1 to 3) in the user memory.  
Each press switches the selection.  
*
lights up when it is ON. When  
the level is "0", it doesn't light.  
OFF  
USER 1  
USER 2  
USER 3  
MANUAL EQ OFF  
USER 1 setup  
USER 2 setup  
USER 3 setup  
* It is necessary to preset USER 1 to 3 in advance.  
(See page 64.)  
Defeating the D-BASS, TONE and MANUAL EQ setups temporarily (FLAT)  
Each press switches between FLAT and the set tone  
setup.  
* When FLAT is switched ON, the lighted indicators among  
,
and  
are extinguished.  
The previous display resumes in 5 seconds after a tone setup is switched ON/OFF or in 20  
seconds after an enhancement level is adjusted.  
Hint  
The operations including the selection can also be performed on the main unit.  
19  
Radio Reception  
Tuner only  
Select the FM or AM band.  
1
Each press switches the  
selection.  
FM  
FM  
AM  
Each press switches the  
selection.  
AM  
Select a radio station.  
2
Selecting a preset station (Preset Call)  
Example) When preset No. 03  
is selected.  
Select the preset number  
(P01 to P40) in which the  
desired station is preset.  
* For the method of presetting  
stations (Auto preset/Manual  
preset), see pages 22 and 23.  
* Holding the key or tilting the  
knob continuously varies preset  
numbers at a high speed.  
To select a station (preset number) using numeric keys:  
To select P13:  
To select P32:  
,
x 3,  
English  
20  
Selecting a non-preset station (Auto Tuning, Manual Tuning)  
Select either Auto Tuning or Manual Tuning.  
1
* Each press switches the selection.  
ON  
OFF  
Auto Tuning  
Manual Tuning  
(Select under good radio  
receiving condition.)  
(Selected under relatively  
poor receiving condition.)  
2
Select a station.  
Auto Tuning:  
Each press tunes into the next receivable  
station automatically. Press repeatedly until  
the desired station is received.  
Manual Tuning:  
Press or tilt until a station is received or the  
desired frequency is tuned.  
Hold the key or tilting the knob continuously  
varies tuned frequencies at a high speed.  
Simply pressing the FM/AM  
key on the remote control unit switches the system ON.  
No audio is output during either Auto or Manual Tuning.  
Hint  
Auto Tuning receives stations in stereo audio but Manual Tuning receives them in monaural audio.  
lights up when a station is tuned.  
lights when the received station is in stereo.  
21  
Presetting of Stations  
Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY)  
Tuner only  
Press the TOOL key.  
Preparations  
1
Select the FM or AM band.  
* Stations cannot be preset if other audio  
source is selected.  
* Up to 40 stations can be preset in the  
system.  
* For use of the RDS function, stations must  
be memorized by AUTO MEMORY.  
2
Select [AUTO MEMORY].  
Presetting of Stations  
3
* [AUTO MEMORY] blinks on the display  
and the receivable radio stations are  
preset automatically.  
* A preset frequency can be rewritten  
later.  
RDS stations are given priority during auto presetting. If  
there is memory left after presetting, this unit continues  
presetting regular FM and AM stations.  
Hint  
A broadcast station that cannot be preset with AUTO  
MEMORY should be set with Manual preset. (See page 23.)  
To select a preset number using numeric keys:  
To select P13:  
To select P32:  
,
x 3,  
English  
22  
Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)  
Select a desired station.  
1
* Receive a station with either Auto Tuning or Manual Tuning.  
(See page 21.)  
* To memorize an RDS station, wait for the station name to  
appear on the display before performing step 2.  
Press the ENTER key.  
2
Select the desired preset number  
(P01 to P40).  
3
* If the selected preset  
number already stores a  
station, the existing station  
will be overwritten by the  
newly selected station.  
Presetting of Stations  
4
* To preset other stations,  
repeat steps 1 to 4 for each  
of them.  
23  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
Tuner only  
PS (Program Service Name) Display  
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is  
automatically displayed.  
This system is designed for RDS reception,  
it can extract the information from the  
broadcast signal for use with various  
functions such as automatic display of the  
station name.  
* The  
when an RDS broadcast (signal)  
is received.  
indicator lights up  
Preparations  
To switch the displays  
Select the FM band.  
Preset RDS stations with the AUTO  
MEMORY function. (See page 22.)  
Each press switches the  
selection.  
*
Some functions may not be provided or  
be given different names depending on  
countries or areas.  
Clock  
PS (Program Service Name)  
English  
24  
Searching for a desired program type (PTY serch)  
The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a specified program type (genre).  
Press the PTY key.  
1
When an RDS broadcast is received, the  
program type is shown on the display. If no  
PTY data is available, or if the station is not  
an RDS station, "None" is displayed.  
2
Select the desired program type.  
Select it while the  
indicator is lit.  
Use program type table for your convenience.  
Program type table  
Program Type Name  
Pop Music  
Display  
Pop M  
Rock M  
Easy M  
Light M  
Classics  
Other M  
News  
Varied  
Weather  
Finance  
Children's programs  
Social Affairs  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Varied  
Weather  
Finance  
Children  
Social  
Religion  
Phone In  
Travel  
Rock Music  
Easy Listening Music  
Light Classical  
Serious Classical  
Other Music  
News  
Current Affairs  
Information  
Sport  
Education  
Drama  
Affairs  
Info  
Sport  
Educate  
Drama  
Culture  
Science  
Leisure  
Leisure  
Jazz  
Country  
Nation M  
Oldies  
Jazz Music  
Country Music  
National Music  
Oldies Music  
Folk Music  
Documentaty  
Culture  
Science  
Folk M  
Document  
Start the search.  
3
* No sound is heard while the  
indicator is blinking.  
* If a program of the desired type is found, that program is  
received and the program type name display changes to the  
station name display.  
To cancel in the middle:  
If a program of the desired type cannot be found, "No Program" blinks, then after several seconds the  
display returns to the original display.  
Hint  
25  
Recording CD Tracks  
(One-Touch Edit Recording)  
USB audio  
player operation  
Recording all tracks in CD  
Preparations  
Start recording.  
1
Make sure that both the USB audio  
player and CD are in stop modes.  
If  
is lit,  
press the RANDOM key to cancel the  
random play mode.  
* Do not insert a memory card during editing,  
as this will stop the recording.  
* To change the record mode setup, see pages  
56 to 61.  
To cancel in the middle:  
* It is not possible to let the  
recording pause temporarily.  
* It is not possible to let the  
recording pause temporarily.  
If the USB audio player contains a folder named AL_Z90  
or higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and  
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required to  
rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.  
(See page 52.)  
Hint  
When recording completes:  
W h e n t h e U S B a u d i o  
player becomes full before  
completion of recording:  
The USB audio player  
stops and a message [DATA  
WRITING] is displayed.  
A message [STOP REC No  
Capacity] is displayed.  
Erase the unnecessary  
music files before retrying  
r e c o r d i n g f r o m t h e  
beginning. (See page 36.)  
*
Do not switch the system OFF or  
apply shock or vibration to it while  
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
*
If the power to the system is shut off  
before [DATA WRITING] disappears,  
the recorded data will be lost.  
English  
26  
Recording a single track  
Recording desired tracks in desired order  
Play the track to be  
recorded.  
Select the tracks to be  
1
2
1
recorded.  
Use the program mode to select the  
desired tracks in the desired order.  
(See page 14.)  
Start recording.  
Recording starts from  
the beginning of the  
track being played.  
Start recording.  
2
To cancel in the middle:  
To cancel in the middle:  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
One-Touch Edit recording from a CD to the USB audio player is also possible using the TOOL key. (See  
page 49.)  
Hint  
With a CD-TEXT compatible disc, character information including the track title and album title is  
recorded together with the music data. (See page 61.)  
Other operations  
To record in a shorter period ………………………………… See page 57 (Setting the recording speed).  
To view data in the USB audio player ……………………………………………………… See page 51.  
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.  
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.  
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.  
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Recording CD Tracks  
(One-Touch Edit Recording)  
Memory card operation  
Recording all tracks in CD  
Preparations  
Start recording.  
1
Make sure that both the memory card  
and CD are in stop modes.  
If  
is lit,  
press the RANDOM key to cancel the  
random play mode.  
* Do not connect a USB audio player during  
recording, as this will stop the recording.  
* To change the record mode setup,  
see pages 56 to 61.  
To cancel in the middle:  
* It is not possible to let the  
recording pause temporarily.  
* It is not possible to let the  
recording pause temporarily.  
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90 or  
higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and  
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required to  
rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.  
(See page 52.)  
Hint  
When recording completes:  
When the memory card  
becomes full before  
completion of recording:  
The memory card stops  
and a message [DATA  
WRITING] is displayed.  
A message [STOP REC No  
Capacity] is displayed.  
Erase the unnecessary  
music files before retrying  
r e c o r d i n g f r o m t h e  
beginning. (See page 36.)  
*
Do not switch the system OFF or  
apply shock or vibration to it while  
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
*
If the power to the system is shut off  
before [DATA WRITING] disappears,  
the recorded data will be lost.  
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Recording a single track  
Recording desired tracks in desired order  
Play the track to be  
recorded.  
Select the tracks to be  
1
1
2
recorded.  
Use the program mode to select the  
desired tracks in the desired order.  
(See page 14.)  
Start recording.  
Recording starts from  
the beginning of the  
track being played.  
Start recording.  
2
To cancel in the middle:  
To cancel in the middle:  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
*
It is not possible to  
let the recording  
pause temporarily.  
One-Touch Edit recording from a CD to the memory card is also possible using the TOOL key. (See page 49.)  
With a CD-TEXT compatible disc, character information including the track title and album title is  
recorded together with the music data. (See page 61.)  
Hint  
Other operations  
To record in a shorter period ………………………………… See page 57 (Setting the recording speed).  
To view data in the memory card …………………………………………………………… See page 51.  
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.  
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.  
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.  
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Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player  
(O.T.E. moving)  
Moving a single file  
Recording of music from the memory  
card to the USB audio player has the  
same effect as moving the music files  
from the former to the latter. This means  
that the music files in the memory card  
are erased after they have been moved.  
Select the memory card source.  
1
2
*
Once moving music files from the memory  
card to the USB audio player is completed, the  
file cannot be restored to the memory card.  
Preparations  
Select the music file to be moved  
and play it.  
Make sure that both the USB audio  
player and memory card are in stop  
modes.  
* To change the record mode setup,  
see pages 56 to 61.  
* For the selection  
method, see page  
20 of "Read Before  
Use".  
Start moving.  
3
* Even when this operation is  
per formed in the middle of  
playback of the music file, the  
entire file will be moved from the  
beginning.  
One-Touch Edit moving from the memory card to the USB  
audio player is also possible using the TOOL key. (See page  
48.)  
Hint  
When the USB audio player becomes  
full before completion of moving:  
[Failed MOVE Check USB]  
are displayed. Erase the  
unnecessary music files  
before retrying moving  
from the beginning. (See  
page 36.)  
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Moving all files in a folder  
Select the memory card source.  
1
2
Select the folder to be moved.  
* For the selection method, see page 20  
of "Read Before Use".  
Start moving.  
3
* When you press some keys while moving,  
messages [Now Moving Locked keys.] are  
displayed. No other operation is available  
until the completion of moving.  
If the USB audio player contains a folder named AL_Z90 or higher, a  
message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and recording cannot be started.  
In this case, it is required to rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.  
(See page 52.)  
Hint  
Other operations  
To view data in the USB audio player or memory card……………………………………… See page 51.  
To erase folders and music files ……………………………………………………………… See page 36.  
To rearrange folders ………………………………………………………………………… See page 52.  
To rename folders and music files …………………………………………………………… See page 40.  
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Recording Music from Kenwood Digital Audio  
Player  
Memory card only  
Select the D.AUDIO source.  
1
Preparations  
Connect a Kenwood digital audio player  
to the D.AUDIO IN connector. (Refer to  
page 10 of "Read Before Use".)  
Prepare recording.  
2
Make sure that the memory card is in  
stop mode.  
Let playback pause  
temporarily.  
1
If  
is lit,  
press the RANDOM key to cancel the  
random play mode.  
Select the music file to be recorded.  
2
* Do not connect a USB audio player during  
recording, as this will stop the recording.  
*
Playback pauses at the beginning of the selected music file.  
* To change the record mode setup,  
see pages 56 to 61.  
* When the dedicated cable is used, the Kenwood digital  
audio player can be controlled from the main unit or  
remote control unit.  
* If the dedicated cable is not used for the connection,  
prepare recording on the connected Kenwood digital  
audio player.  
Enter record-pause mode.  
3
The memory card is put  
to record-pause mode.  
* A message [Don't remove  
MEMORY CARD] is scrolled.  
To stop recording  
To let recording pause  
temporarily  
or  
* To resume recording, press the  
same key again. Note that a new  
music file is created at this time.  
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Dividing music during recording  
Start recording.  
4
5
During recording from the TUNER,  
AUX or D.AUDIO source to a memory  
card, the recorded music file can be  
divided into multiple music files by  
manually entering a track mark (music  
division mark). Each press of the key  
or knob creates a new music file from  
that point.  
Press the MEMORY  
REC key again to enter  
record mode.  
* A message [Don't remove  
MEMORY CARD] is scrolled.  
Press at the point you  
want to divide the music.  
* The track marks can  
also be entered  
automatically. (See  
page 59.)  
Start playback of the Kenwood  
digital audio player.  
If the audio recorded is distorted  
or too low  
* If the dedicated cable is not used for the  
connection, start playback on the connected  
Kenwood digital audio player.  
Adjust the recording level. (See page 58.)  
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90  
or higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed  
and recording cannot be started. In this case, it  
is required to rearrange the folders by means of  
refreshing. (See page 52.)  
Hint  
When recording completes:  
When the memory card becomes  
full before completion of recording:  
The memory card stops and a message  
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
A message [STOP REC No Capacity]  
is displayed. Erase the unnecessary  
music files before retrying recording  
from the beginning. (See page 36.)  
*
Do not switch the system OFF or apply shock or  
vibration to it while [DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
*
If the power to the system is shut off before [DATA  
WRITING] disappears, the recorded data will be lost.  
33  
Recording of Radio Broadcasting (FM or AM)  
Recording of Auxiliary Component (AUX)  
Memory card only  
Select the recording source.  
1
Recording radio broadcasting (AM or FM)  
Preparations  
Make sure that the memory card is in  
Each press switches  
the selection.  
stop mode.  
If  
is lit,  
press the RANDOM key to cancel the  
random play mode.  
FM  
AM  
* Do not connect a USB audio player during  
recording, as this will stop the recording.  
Recording the auxiliary component (AUX)  
* To change the record mode setup,  
see pages 56 to 61.  
Each press switches  
the selection.  
AUX  
D.AUDIO  
Prepare recording.  
2
Recording radio broadcasting (AM or FM)  
Select a station. (See page 20 to 21.)  
Recording the auxiliary component (AUX)  
Prepare reception or playback of the component.  
(See page 9.)  
To stop recording  
To let recording pause  
temporarily  
or  
* To resume recording, press the  
same key again. Note that a new  
music file is created at this time.  
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Dividing music during recording  
Enter record-pause mode.  
3
4
During recording from the TUNER,  
AUX or D.AUDIO source to a memory  
card, the recorded music file can be  
divided into multiple music files by  
manually entering a track mark (music  
division mark). Each press of the key  
or knob creates a new music file from  
that point.  
The memory card is put  
to record-pause mode.  
* A m e s s a g e [ D o n ' t  
remove MEMORY CARD]  
is scrolled.  
Press at the point you  
want to divide the music.  
Start recording.  
* The track marks can  
also be entered  
automatically. (See  
page 59.)  
Press the REC key again  
to enter record mode.  
* A m e s s a g e [ D o n ' t  
remove MEMORY CARD]  
is scrolled.  
If the audio recorded is distorted  
or too low  
Adjust the recording level. (See page 58.)  
Start playing the auxiliary  
component.  
5
* This operation is not necessary when  
recording radio broadcasting.  
If the memory card contains a folder named AL_Z90 or  
higher, a message [CHECK REFRESH] is displayed and  
recording cannot be started. In this case, it is required  
to rearrange the folders by means of refreshing.  
(See page 52.)  
Hint  
When recording completes:  
When the memory card becomes  
full before completion of recording:  
The memory card stops and a message  
[DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
A message [STOP REC No Capacity]  
is displayed. Erase the unnecessary  
music files before retrying recording  
from the beginning. (See page 36.)  
*
Do not switch the system OFF or apply shock or  
vibration to it while [DATA WRITING] is displayed.  
*
If the power to the system is shut off before [DATA  
WRITING] disappears, the recorded data will be lost.  
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Erasing Music  
USB audio player  
or memory card  
only  
Select the audio source.  
1
2
It is also possible to erase a music file while  
playing it for confirmation. If this is required,  
play the music file you want to erase when  
performing the procedure in this page.  
or  
A track cannot be restored once it has been erased.  
Be careful when performing this operation.  
Select the music file or folder to  
be erased.  
*
For the selection method, see page 20 of "Read Before Use".  
Erasing file by file  
Select a music file.  
* If a music file is being  
played, the current  
music file is selected  
automatically.  
Erasing a folder and all files in a folder  
Select a folder.  
* If a folder cannot be erased,  
it may contain files other  
than music files (see page  
73).  
To cancel in the middle:  
or  
English  
36  
Press the TOOL key to select  
3
4
[ERASE] and enter the selection.  
Confirm the selection and execute it.  
* After a folder or music file is erased,  
an audio file "F001" is displayed.  
If the write inhibit switch on the memory card is locked, the above  
operation completes but [PROTECTED] is displayed and no music file  
is actually erased.  
Hint  
If the folder selected for erasing music files contains files other than  
music files, the above operation completes but only the music files  
are erased and the folder and the non-music files remain without  
being erased.  
With this system, files other than music files cannot be erased unless  
the MEMORY FORMAT operation is applied. (See page 67.)  
The operations including the selection and entry can also be  
performed on the main unit.  
37  
Character Input  
USB audio player  
or memory card  
only  
Input the desired characters.  
1
First, select the character  
1
This section describes how to input  
characters for use as a title of music, etc.  
Also, read the method for modifying a  
title (page 40).  
group. Each press switches  
the character type.  
* For details, see the title  
editing character list on  
the right.  
Press the character input key  
to input the desired character.  
2
Example) When group [Aa] is selected  
and  
is pressed, each press  
switches the characters as follows.  
A
B
C
a
b
c
3
Input other characters by repeating  
and for each of them.  
2
1
Example) The operations  
required to input "HAPPY"  
are as follows.  
Character  
Key  
Number of presses  
Press twice.  
Press once.  
Press once.  
Move  
cursor.  
Press once.  
Press once.  
Press 3 times.  
*
To input a numeric character, press the DISPLAY/  
CHARAC. key to select the corresponding  
character group and input the desired character in  
the same way as above.  
Enter the input title.  
2
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Title editing character list  
Aa  
12  
(space)  
(space)  
(space)  
Number of input characters  
Up to 28 characters can be input for a title of a folder or music file in the memory card or  
USB audio player.  
* When the number of music files is large, the number of characters that can be input is reduced.  
A space (blank character) spends the same amount of data as a character.  
To clear a character:  
To insert a character:  
Place the cursor  
on the character  
to be cleared.  
Move the cursor  
1
on the position  
you want to insert  
a character, and  
then perform the  
character input  
operation above.  
Press to clear the  
character.  
2
Management No.  
*
D o not modify the alphanumer ic charac ters  
(management number characters) placed before the  
title of a folder or music file. Otherwise, the order of  
music files will be altered.  
Management No.  
Management No.  
When renaming a music file title in the USB audio player or memory card, be careful not to  
assign a name that is already used as the title of a music file or folder.  
Hint  
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main unit.  
39  
Renaming of Title  
USB audio player  
or memory card  
only  
Renaming a music file or folder  
Do not attempt to rename data other  
than the music files recorded on the  
player and folders created on it (saved  
in the KWD folder). Refer to page 20 of  
"Read Before Use" for KWD folder.  
Select the audio source.  
1
or  
USB  
or  
Select the music file or folder  
you want to rename.  
2
* For the selection method,  
see page 20 of "Read Before  
Use".  
* If a music file is being played,  
its title will be renamed.  
To cancel in the middle:  
or  
English  
40  
Press the TOOL key to select [TITLE INPUT], and  
then enter the selection.  
3
Input the desired characters.  
4
5
See page 38.  
Enter the input title.  
* To rename other music files or  
folders, return to step 2 now  
and repeat steps 2 to 5 for  
each of them.  
When renaming a music file title in the USB audio player or memory card, be careful  
not to assign a name that is already used as the title of a music file or folder.  
Hint  
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main  
unit.  
41  
Timer Operation  
Two timer programs (PR OGR AM 1,  
PROGRAM 2) can be set simultaneously.  
Select [TIMER SETTING].  
1
PROGRAM 1 and PROGRAM 2 should  
be set by leaving an interval of 1 minute  
or more so that their timer periods do  
not overlap.  
I n the timer recording of radio  
broadcasting, the initial part may not  
be recorded if the timer recording start  
time is set to exactly the same time  
as the start of the radio program. It is  
recommended to set the recording start  
time by about 1 minute earlier than the  
start of the radio program.  
Select [PROGRAM 1 SET] or  
[PROGRAM 2 SET].  
2
Preparations  
Set the correct system time in advance.  
(See page 69.)  
Select and set the required items.  
3
When setting timer playback or timer  
recording of an external component,  
connect a component and set its timer  
also. (Refer to the instruction manual for  
the external component.)  
The following items can be selected.  
For the description of these items, see pages 43 to 46.  
There is no order defined for setting of the following  
items.  
Pressing the RETURN key during  
operation, returns to the previous  
display.  
You can select and set the following items in any order.  
Set whether or not  
activating the timer.  
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM  
SETUP] in advance.  
Set timer playback or  
timer recording.  
Select one  
of the items.  
Set the day(s) of the  
week.  
Set the start time.  
Set the end time.  
Set the volume level.  
Enter the  
selection.  
Set AI PLAY.  
(Valid only with TIMER PLAY)  
Set the details  
of each item.  
Set the audio source to  
be played.  
Set the recording mode.  
(Valid only with TIMER REC)  
* All of the above items are not always required to set up  
the timer. However, it is still recommended to check each  
item to ensure an appropriate timer operation.  
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42  
[ON/OFF] Set whether or not activating the timer.  
* Select [OFF] if you do not activate  
the timer program now.  
[PLAY/REC] Set timer playback or timer recording.  
Timer  
recording  
Timer  
playback  
[OPERATION] Set the day(s) of the week.  
Set the day(s) of  
the week.  
1
The timer program  
is activated until it  
is canceled.  
(Everyday)  
(Sunday)  
(Monday)  
(Tuesday)  
(Wednesday)  
(Thursday)  
(Friday)  
Select whether the  
timer program is  
executed only once  
or every week.  
Go to  
step  
2
.
Press the  
right button  
only once.  
(Saturday)  
(Monday to Friday)  
(Tuesday to Saturday)  
(Saturday and Sunday)  
The timer program  
is activated until it  
is canceled.  
Select whether the  
timer program is  
executed only once  
or every week.  
2
Select to execute only once.  
Select to execute every week.  
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Timer Operation (continued)  
[ON TIME] Set the start time.  
Select [hour].  
Select [minute].  
Press the  
right button  
only once.  
[OFF TIME] Set the end time.  
Select [hour].  
Select [minute].  
Press the  
right button  
only once.  
[ON VOLUME] Set the volume level.  
* The volume level can be set in  
the range between 0 and 40  
(max.).  
* The volume of the current  
playback is not affected.  
* Different volume levels can  
be set for [TIMER PLAY] and  
[TIMER REC].  
[AI PLAY] Set AI PLAY. (Valid only with TIMER PLAY)  
* Setting AI PLAY to [ON] starts  
playback at the set start time  
and the volume increases  
gradually till the level set with  
[ON VOLUME].  
* Setting AI PLAY to [OFF] starts  
playback at the volume level  
set with [ON VOLUME].  
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[PLAY SOURCE] Set the audio source to be played.  
Select the audio source.  
1
Press  
Select to set a  
radio (preset)  
station.  
the right  
button  
only once.  
Go to  
step  
.
2
* When [TIMER REC] is selected in  
step [PLAY/REC] (see page 43),  
[MEMORY ] or [CD] cannot be  
selected here.  
2
Select a radio station (preset number P01 to P40).  
* For the preset numbers, see  
pages 22, 23.  
[REC MODE] Set the recording mode. (Valid only with TIMER REC)  
* For the recording mode setup, see pages 56 to 61.  
45  
Timer Operation (continued)  
Set the power switch to OFF.  
4
* When the system is switched to the standby mode  
while a timer program is activated, message  
[SETUP TIMER] is displayed and the standby/timer  
indicator lights in amber.  
* Later, if the power cord is unplugged then  
plugged in or after a power failure, message  
[CHECK CLOCK] is displayed and the standby/  
timer indicator blinks in amber. In this case, set the  
correct system time again.  
To cancel (switch OFF) or reactivate (switch ON) the timer programs:  
Each press of the key switches the timer  
programs as shown below.  
*
Be sure to set the power switch to ON before  
pressing this key.  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
PROGRAM 1 is in  
ON state.  
PROGRAM 2 is in  
ON state.  
PROGRAM 1 and 2  
is in ON state.  
Both timer  
programs are  
in OFF state.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
To check or modify a timer program or to correct it after making a mistake, restart the  
setup procedure from the beginning.  
Hint  
Even the system is used for playback, etc. after activating a timer program, the timer  
program is not affected.  
If any of the operations of “Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player” (pages  
30 and 31), “Erasing Music” (pages 36 and 37) and “Erasing All Data in Memory Card” (page  
67) is performed while a timer program is being executed, the system is not switched OFF  
even after the timer end time.  
English  
46  
Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP)  
The Sleep Timer switches the  
system automatically OFF after the  
set period of time has elapsed.  
Press the SLEEP key to set the  
timer period.  
1
Each press increments the time  
by 10 minutes.  
* A maximum period of 90 minutes can be set.  
* Selecting [OFF] cancels Sleep Timer.  
lights.  
10  
20  
90  
30  
80  
40  
70  
50  
60  
OFF  
Setting the sleep timer using SETUP  
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM  
SETUP], and then enter the selection.  
1
Select SLEEP, and then enter the selection.  
2
3 Press the MULTI CONTROL up/down keys  
to set the timer period, and the enter the  
selection.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
If any of the operations of “Moving Music from Memory  
Card to USB Audio Player” (pages 30 and 31), “Erasing  
Music” (pages 36 and 37) and “Erasing All Data in  
Memory Card” (page 67) is performed while Sleep  
Timer is set, Sleep Timer is canceled.  
Hint  
To cancel or re-set the sleep timer:  
* Switch the system OFF or press the SLEEP key  
repeatedly until [OFF] is selected.  
47  
One-Touch Edit Recording Using TOOL  
Preparations  
Moving Music from Memory Card to USB Audio Player  
If  
is lit,  
press the RANDOM key to cancel the  
random play mode.  
Recording of music from the memory card to the USB audio player has the  
same effect as moving the music files from the former to the latter. This means  
that the music files in the memory card are erased after they have been moved.  
* To change the record mode setup,  
see pages 56 to 61.  
Select the memory card source.  
1
Select the music file or the folder  
to be moved.  
2
* For the selection method,  
see page 20 of "Read  
Before Use".  
Press the TOOL key to select  
[MEM USB MOVE] andEnter the  
selection.  
3
Start movement.  
4
* Select [CANCEL] if  
you do not want to  
start movement.  
See page 30 for other details and operations on recording.  
The operations including the selection and entry can also be  
performed on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
48  
Recording CD tracks in USB audio player or memory card  
Select the CD source.  
1
2
Check the CD mode.  
The track being played will be recorded.  
All tracks in the CD will be recorded.  
The programmed tracks will be recorded.  
Play mode  
Stop mode  
Stop mode in Program mode  
Press the TOOL key to select [O.T.E. MODE],  
and then enter the selection.  
3
4
Set the recording destination.  
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the  
previous display.  
Example) Recording in  
the USB audio player  
Example) Recording into  
the memory card  
Start recording.  
5
See pages 26 to 29 for other details and operations on recording.  
The operations including the selection and entry can also be performed on the main unit.  
Hint  
49  
Adjusting the External Signal Input Level  
If the audio of the auxiliary component  
is louder or lower than other audio  
sources while the system is set to the  
same volume level, adjust the signal  
input level.  
Select the audio source to be  
adjusted (AUX or D.AUDIO).  
1
or  
Each press switches the  
selection.  
AUX  
D.AUDIO  
Press the TOOL key to select [INPUT  
LEVEL] and enter the selection.  
2
3
* Selecting [EXIT] returns to  
the previous display.  
Adjust the input level.  
Adjust in the range between –3 and +3.  
*
The input level adjustment is applied only to  
the audio source selected in step 1.  
Enter the selection.  
4
Adjusting the input level also changes the recording  
level of the audio signal input from the AUX or D.AUDIO  
IN connector.  
Hint  
The operations including the selection and entry can  
also be performed on the main unit.  
English  
50  
Checking the Numbers of Folders and Music  
Files in USB Audio Player or Memory Card  
USB audio player  
or memory card  
only  
Select the audio source.  
1
The numbers of folders and music  
or  
files in the KWD folder of the USB  
audio player or memory card can be  
checked. This function is convenient  
for checking before recording or  
refreshing.  
Press the TOOL key to select [USB  
2
CAPACITY] or [MEM CAPACITY],  
and then enter the selection.  
or  
Check the current numbers of  
folders and music files.  
3
*
blinks when the USB  
audio player is selected  
or  
blinks when  
t h e m e m o r y c a r d i s  
selected.  
*
This system can handle up  
to 200 folders and up to  
1,000 music files. Refer to  
page 20 of "Read Before  
Use".  
It is included in the number of music files when there is  
a music file right under the route.  
Hint  
To return to previous display:  
or  
51  
Refreshing for Rearranging Folders  
USB audio player  
or  
memory card only  
Select the audio source.  
1
Refreshing consists of rearranging and  
the discontinued folder titles (AL_XXX)  
in the USB audio player or memory card  
and assigning them serial numbers.  
or  
Preparations  
Press the TOOL key to select  
[REFRESH] and enter the selection.  
2
Make sure that both the USB audio  
player and memory card are in stop  
modes.  
Select [OK], and then enter the  
selection.  
3
* Select [CANCEL] if you  
do not want to start  
refreshing.  
When refreshing completes:  
The folders are renumbered automatically.  
The operations including the selection and entry can  
also be performed on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
52  
Recording More Music (Replacement of Memory Card)  
Preparations  
Open the memory card slot  
1
The memory card can be replace  
when the system is in the standby  
cover.  
mode.  
* Never open the memory  
* An SD memory card with a capacity  
between 32 MB and 2 GB can be used.  
A SDHC card (4 GB or more) cannot be  
used.  
card slot cover in the  
middle of recording.  
Otherwise, the recording  
s t o p s a n d n o r m a l  
recording cannot be  
obtained.  
* It is recommended to format the card  
with this system before proceeding to  
recording. (See page 67.)  
TM  
Take out the existing memory card.  
2
3
An SD memory card or a miniSD  
card can be used.  
Push in the memory  
card lightly.  
* A special adapter is required to insert a  
miniSDTM card.  
Special adapter  
Insert the new memory card.  
miniSDTM card  
You can improve the convenience  
by using a PC.  
To move music files stored in a PC:  
To arrange music files in the memory  
card:  
Hold and insert the card so that the labeled side  
faces down and the cut corner comes on the left.  
* Insert the card all the way.  
Close the memory card slot  
cover.  
4
* If the cover is left open,  
playback or recording  
will not be possible.  
53  
Switching the Display Information  
* The longest time display  
available is 9999 minutes 59  
seconds. The time exceeding  
this is displayed as "----:--".  
Key  
Audio Source  
Display During Recording  
Recording source  
indicators  
USB audio player/  
memory card recording indicators  
Remaining recording time in memory card or  
USB audio player  
REC REMAIN lit.  
* The time is not displayed during movement  
of files from the memory card to the USB  
audio player.  
English  
54  
Display During Playback  
*
The day of the week  
and time of the day  
are displayed when  
the D.AUDIO source  
is selected.  
Played music  
title/Time  
Day of Week/  
Clock  
Folder title/Time  
Folder/  
All file play mode  
Elapsed time of  
played music  
Remaining time  
of played music  
Remaining  
recording time  
REC REMAIN lit.  
Elapsed time of  
played music  
Remaining time  
of played music  
Remaining  
recording time  
Single-file repeat  
REC REMAIN lit.  
* Disc title is displayed in stop mode.  
Played music  
title/Time  
Day of Week/  
Clock  
CD-TEXT present  
CD-TEXT absent  
Day of Week/  
Clock  
Time  
Track mode  
Program mode  
Elapsed time of  
played music  
Remaining time  
of played music  
Total elapsed  
time of CD  
Total remaining  
time of CD  
TOTAL lit  
TOTAL REMAIN lit  
Single-file repeat  
Random mode  
Elapsed time of  
played music  
Remaining time  
of played music  
Station name  
displayed (RDS only)  
Program Service name  
Frequency  
/
Day of Week/  
Clock  
Station name not  
displayed  
Receiving  
frequency  
Day of Week/  
Clock  
NO PS  
55  
Recording Setup  
Setting the recording mode (REC MODE)  
Set the audio quality and length of the recording in the USB audio  
player and memory card.  
Detailed setups are possible for the  
variety of recording functions provided  
by this system.  
Select [REC MODE] and enter the selection.  
1
It is recommended to set up the  
following items as you like to improve  
the ease of use of the system.  
Preparations  
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Press the SETUP key to select [REC  
SETUP] in advance.  
Set the recording mode.  
2
or  
SQ is selected  
Select for recording in standard quality. The available  
recording time is increased compared to HQ.  
Bit rate: 128 kbps  
HQ is selected  
Select for recording in high quality. The available  
recording time is decreased compared to SQ.  
Bit rate: 192 kbps  
Enter the selection.  
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
56  
Setting the recording speed (O.T.E. SPEED)  
Set the speed of recording in the USB audio player or memory card.  
Select [O.T.E. SPEED] and enter the selection.  
1
*
blinks.  
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Select the recording speed and enter the selection.  
2
* Selecting [HIGH]  
multiplies the  
recording speed  
by 4 times.  
or  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Audio is not output during HIGH speed recording.  
Hint  
When [HIGH] is selected while the recording input is set to ANALOG, the recording input is switched  
automatically to DIGITAL. (see below)  
When a memory card with insufficient transfer speed is used, HIGH speed recording may not be  
possible. In this case, select the [NORMAL].  
Setting the recording input (REC INPUT)  
Set whether the digital or analog input is used for recording in the USB audio player or memory card.  
Select [REC INPUT] and enter the selection.  
1
*
and  
blinks.  
* Selecting [RETURN] returns to the  
previous display.  
Select the recording input and enter the selection.  
2
*
Even when the recording  
input is set to DIGITAL, the  
analog signal is recorded  
when the recording source  
is an analog component.  
or  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
The ANALOG recording input setting is canceled when the system is switched OFF. (The default recording input is DIGITAL.)  
Hint  
When [ANALOG] is selected while the recording speed is set to HIGH, the recording speed is switched  
automatically to NORMAL. (see above)  
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Recording Setup (continued)  
Setting the recording level (REC LEVEL)  
If the audio recorded in the memory card, component connected to the D.AUDIO output or the USB audio  
player is distorted or too low, adjust the recording level.  
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)  
Select [REC LEVEL] and enter the selection.  
1
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Select the recording source and enter the selection.  
2
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Adjust the recording level.  
3
MEMORY/USB level  
Adjust in the range between –2 and +2.  
E x a m p l e ) W h e n  
[MEMORY/USB] is  
selected  
D.AUDIO level  
Select HIGH or LOW.  
E x a m p l e ) W h e n  
[D.AUDIO] is selected  
Enter the selection.  
4
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
58  
Setting the track marking method (TRACK MARK)  
Set whether track marks are marked automatically or manually during recording of the audio from the  
components connected to the TUNER, D.AUDIO IN or AUX input connectors into the memory card.  
This system recognizes each section between two track marks as the music file.  
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)  
Select [TRACK MARK], and then enter the selection.  
1
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Select AUTO or MANUAL and enter the selection.  
2
or  
When AUTO (automatic track marking) is selected  
When AUTO is selected, the intervals between track marks (AUTO  
MARK) can be set. (See page 60.)  
* During recording from a CD, track marks are marked automatically every  
time the music track or file advances, regardless of the setting here.  
* During recording from a radio, track marks are marked at the intervals set  
with AUTO MARK.  
* During recording from a source connected to the D.AUDIO IN or AUX  
input, a track mark is marked when no-sound condition has continued for  
2 seconds or more.  
When MANUAL (manual track marking) is selected  
During recording, press the ENTER key  
at every point you want to mark a track  
mark.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
A track mark is usually marked when no-sound condition has continued for 2 seconds or more  
according to the setup, but there may be cases in which such a track mark is not marked due to noise  
from the audio source, etc.  
Hint  
59  
Recording Setup (continued)  
Setting the track mark intervals (AUTO MARK)  
When you record from a radio and selected to mark track marks automatically, you can also set the intervals at which the track marks are put.  
Select the AUTO track mark setting in advance. (See page 59.)  
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)  
Select [AUTO MARK], and then enter the selection.  
1
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Set the interval.  
2
5 min.  
10 min.  
OFF  
Select to mark track  
marks at 5-minute  
intervals.  
Select to mark track  
marks at 10-minute  
intervals.  
Select to mark a track  
mark every time no-  
sound condition  
has continued for 2  
seconds or more.  
Enter the selection.  
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
A track mark is usually marked when no-sound condition has continued for 2 seconds or more  
according to the setup, but there may be cases in which such a track mark is not marked due to noise  
from the audio source, etc.  
Hint  
English  
60  
Setting whether the music title is also copied in recording (TEXT COPY)  
Set whether the character information such as the music and album titles are copied together with  
music data during recording of a CD-TEXT compatible disc into the USB audio player or memory card.  
(O.T.E. recording only. See pages 26 to 29.)  
* Press the SETUP key to select [REC SETUP] in advance. (See page 56.)  
Select [TEXT COPY], and then enter the selection.  
1
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Select [ON] or [OFF].  
2
ON  
OFF  
Select to copy  
character  
information.  
Select not to  
copy character  
information.  
Enter the selection.  
3
When character information is not copied  
The track title becomes “TRxxx” and folder title  
becomes “AL_xxx.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
In recording of a radio station into a memory card, the frequency of the station is copied to the  
folder name.  
Hint  
The character information can be edited after completion of recording. (See page 40.)  
61  
Tone Setup  
Enhancing the bass tone (D-BASS)  
Select [D-BASS], and enter the selection.  
1
2
The effects of the tone setup may be  
less noticeable with certain audio  
sources.  
*
lights up.  
Preparations  
* Selecting [RETURN] returns  
to the previous display.  
Press the SETUP key to  
select [SOUND SETUP] in advance.  
Adjust the enhancement level.  
The level can be adjusted  
in the range between 1  
and 10, in steps of 1.  
Enter the selection.  
3
* If the D-BASS function has  
been OFF before this setup,  
the function is set to ON  
after it.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
62  
Enhancing both bass and treble (TONE)  
Select [TONE], and enter the selection.  
1
2
*
lights up.  
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Adjust the enhancement level.  
Select Treble  
or Bass  
Adjust in the range  
between +8 an-8,  
in steps of 2.  
Adjust in the range  
between +8 an-8,  
in steps of 2.  
Adjust.  
Enter the selection.  
3
* If the TONE function has  
been OFF before this  
setup, the function is set  
to ON after it.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
63  
Tone Setup (continued)  
Registering the desired tone setups (MANUAL EQ)  
The system incorporates a high-grade, 7-band equalizer covering heavy bass to ultrahigh treble frequencies. You can  
create desired tone response curves and preset up to three of them (USER 1 to 3) in the user memory.  
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)  
Select [MANUAL EQ] and select one of [USER 1 to 3].  
1
*
blinks.  
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Adjust the enhancement level and enter the selection.  
2
* The bar for the selected  
Select a  
band blinks.  
frequency.  
* For each frequency band,  
see below.  
Bass  
Treble  
Adjust in the range  
between –6 and +6.  
Adjust.  
Enter the  
selection.  
Bass  
Increasing this level reproduces the low-frequency instruments such as the bass and bass drum  
in a heavy, stable tone. If very low frequencies are too noticeable during listening, decrease this  
level to an appropriate level.  
Heavy bass band  
(63 Hz)  
With Japanese-style houses that are less tightly close to European-style houses, the resonant frequency  
of the listening room is often located in this band, so the low frequencies tend to be exaggerated. In this  
case, it is often recommended to decrease this level to reduce resonance in the listening room.  
Bass band (160  
Hz)  
Mid-bass band  
(400 Hz)  
This band is the basis of music and determines the richness of music. If the audio is felt poor, it is  
recommended to increase this level slightly to enrich the sound.  
Mid band (1 kHz)  
This band affects most the music featuring the vocal, either enhancing or attenuating the feeling  
of presence of the vocal according to its level. It is also associated with the depth of music.  
Mid-treble band  
(2.5 kHz)  
When increased, this band makes the sound more stimulating, metallic or hard. It can express the  
freshness or brightness if adjusted properly, but may also make the sound felt loud.  
This band effects the image of music such as the hardness or softness. Increasing its level enriches  
the sounds of strings (violin, etc.) or wind instruments (flute, piccolo, etc.), but decreasing its level  
makes these sounds rather quiet.  
Treble band (6.3  
kHz)  
Ultrahigh treble  
band (16 kHz)  
This band affects the expansion and delicacy of sound. Increasing its level represents the ultrahigh-frequency  
instruments (triangle, cymbal, etc.) brilliant at the same time as increasing the expansion and delicacy of their sounds.  
Treble  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
64  
Playing audio in more realistic tone (Supreme)  
USB audio player or memory card only.  
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)  
Select [SPRM], and enter the selection.  
1
*
blinks.  
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Select [ON] or [OFF], and enter the selection.  
2
Adjusting the balance between left and right speakers (BALANCE)  
* Press the SETUP key to select [SOUND SETUP] in advance. (See page 62.)  
Select [BALANCE], and enter the selection.  
1
* Selecting [RE TURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Adjust the balance and enter the selection.  
2
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
65  
Adjusting the Display Brightness (DIMMER SET)  
DIMMER SET adjusts the display  
brightness in 3 steps. Adjust it according  
to the individual taste or to the listening  
room condition.  
Press the DIMMER key to adjust  
the display brightness.  
1
Each press switches the  
selection.  
DIMMER 1  
DIMMER 2  
Display brightness is  
lowered than usual.  
Display brightness is  
lowered and LEDs are  
extinguished.  
DIMMER OFF  
DIMMER 3  
Display and LEDs are  
illuminated in normal  
brightness.  
LEDs remain extinguished  
but display brightness  
returns to normal.  
Adjusting the Display Brightness using SETUP  
Press the SETUP key to select [SYSTEM  
SETUP], and then enter the selection.  
1
Select [DIMMER SET], and then enter the  
selection.  
2
3 Press the MULTI CONTROL up/down keys  
to adjust the display brightness, and the  
enter the selection.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
Hint  
English  
66  
Erasing All Data in Memory Card  
(MEMORY FORMAT)  
MEMORY FORMAT erases all data  
in the memory card including the  
folders and music files recorded  
and created with this system.  
Select [MEMORY FORMAT].  
1
* Once formatted, the erased data  
cannot be restored. Be careful while  
performing the operation.  
* Selecting [RETURN] returns to the previous  
display.  
CAUTION  
Never remove the memory card  
during formatting. Otherwise,  
malfunction may result.  
Select whether formatting is executed.  
2
Preparations  
* Selecting [CANCEL] returns to the previous  
display.  
Before erasing all data in the  
memory card (MEMORY FORMAT),  
select the memory card source in  
advance.  
Confirm execution of formatting.  
3
4
Press the SETUP key to select  
[SYSTEM SETUP] in advance.  
* Confirm the formatting again because the data  
cannot be restored once it has been erased.  
* Selecting [CANCEL] returns to the previous  
display.  
Enter the selection.  
* A message [Don't remove MEMORY CARD] is  
scrolled.  
When formatting completes  
[COMPLETE] is  
displayed.  
* The display in step  
1 returns after  
completion.  
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
A memory card subjected to MEMORY FORMAT on this  
system may not be usable with certain other devices.  
MEMORY FORMAT may take a long type depending on  
the memory card type.  
Hint  
67  
Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)  
Adjusting the Time of Day (TIME ADJUST)  
A.P.S. stands for Auto Power Save. This  
function switches the system OFF  
Setting Auto Power Save (A.P.S.)  
automatically when it has not been  
operated for more than 30 minutes  
while its power is OFF and the CD is in  
Select [A.P.S.].  
stop mode.  
1
Preparations  
Press the SETUP key to  
select [SYSTEM SETUP] in advance.  
*
blinks.  
Select [ON] or [OFF].  
2
3
Enter the selection.  
*
lights when ON is  
selected.  
English  
68  
Adjusting the Time of Day (TIME ADJUST)  
Select [TIME ADJUST].  
1
2
* Selecting [RETURN]  
returns to the previous  
display.  
Adjust the day of the week, hour and minute.  
* The item being selected blinks.  
Day of Week  
Hour  
Minute  
Select an item  
and adjust.  
Enter the selection.  
3
The same operation is also available on the main unit.  
If the power cord is unplugged then plugged in or after a power failure, adjust the time of the day again.  
The clock operation involves a certain error. It is recommended to adjust the time of the day periodically.  
Hint  
To view the time of day when the system is OFF (standby mode)  
* The time is  
displayed for 5  
seconds.  
69  
Message List  
Resetting the Microcomputer  
Displayed Message  
Description  
CAN'T PLAY  
You attempted to play a copyright-protect file.  
Change to  
MEMORY Sel.  
An attempt is made to format the memory while the audio input source is  
not set to MEMORY.  
Select the MEMORY audio source.  
*
CHECK DISC  
TOC data cannot be read.  
Disc is not inserted properly.  
Check MEMORY  
No Capacity  
At the start of recording, it has been found that there is no available recording  
space in the memory card.  
The number of folders has reached 200 or that of music files has reached 1000.  
CHECK REFRESH  
Contains a folder named AL_Z90 or higher  
Execute refreshing to arrange and renumber the folders.  
Check USB  
No Capacity  
At the start of recording, it has been found that there is no available recording  
space in the USB audio player.  
The number of folders has reached 200 or that of music files has reached 1000.  
EDIT FAILURE  
Files other than music files may be stored.  
Check the USB audio player or memory card on a PC.  
Failed MOVE  
Check USB  
The USB audio player does not have a recordable space.  
Erase unnecessary music files.  
NO CARD  
No memory card is inserted.  
Memory card is not inserted properly.  
NOT CONNECTED  
The USB audio player is not connected properly.  
The USB audio player is seeking establishment of connection.  
NOT FOUND  
PGM FULL  
There is no file that can be played with this system (MP3 or WMA).  
You attempted to program a 33rd track during programming CD playback.  
It is only up to 32 tracks that can be programmed.  
Please Change  
Normal Speed  
The write operation into certain memory cards may take time depending on  
their specifications.  
PROTECTED  
The write inhibit switch on the memory card is set to "LOCK".  
RANDOM MODE  
You attempted O.T.E. recording in the middle of random playback.  
Cancel random playback and retry.  
*
READING  
TOC data is being read.  
English  
70  
Displayed Message  
Description  
STOP REC  
No Capacity  
The memory card does not have a recordable space.  
Erase unnecessary music files. If you do not want to erase files, use a  
recordable memory card.  
The USB audio player does not have a recordable space.  
Erase unnecessary music files.  
Since a certain work area is used during recording, the available recording  
space may sometimes be left even after this message is displayed.  
TEXT FULL  
TITLE FULL  
The text information of a CD-TEXT compatible disc cannot be displayed if the  
text information consists of 1536 bytes or more.  
An attempt is made to input a title that is longer than the maximum number  
of characters for the USB audio player or memory card.  
The maximum number of characters used for each folder or file title is 28.  
"?" mark blinks.  
A message for confirming whether a setup or editing operation can be  
executed.  
* In addition to the audio signal, a TOC (Table Of Contents) is recorded on a CD. The TOC corresponds to the  
table of contents of a book, and in addition to the number of tracks the playing time, text information, etc., it  
contains parts which cannot be rewritten.  
Resetting the Microcomputer  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The microcomputer  
malfunctions (resulting  
in inoperability of the  
system, erroneous display,  
etc.).  
The microcomputer may malfunction due to unplugged and plugging of a  
cable while the system is ON or to an extraneous cause.  
In this case, reset the microcomputer with the following steps.  
Unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet.  
1
While holding the power key on  
the main unit, plug the power cord  
again.  
2
Then the microcomputer is reset, the  
message shown on the left is displayed.  
3
*
Please note that resetting the  
microcomputer results in erasing the  
setups of the system and returns it to  
the factory-shipped condition.  
71  
Troubleshooting  
Troubles are not always due to malfunction or failure of the system. In case of a trouble, check the following  
tales before calling for service.  
Amplifier/Speaker Blocks  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
No audio output.  
Connect cables properly by referring to "Connections".  
Increase the volume level.  
8 of "Read Before Use"  
24 of "Read Before Use"  
24 of "Read Before Use"  
10 of "Read Before Use"  
Cancel muting.  
If headphones are plugged in, unplug them.  
The standby/timer  
indicator blinks in red and  
no audio is output.  
Stop using the system, for there may be an internal error  
in the system. Switch it OFF, unplug the power cord  
and call for service.  
The standby/timer  
indicator blinks in amber.  
Adjust the time of the day again.  
69  
44  
Set the timer start time and end time.  
No audio from  
headphones.  
Check if headphone plug is inserted properly.  
Increase the volume level.  
10 of "Read Before Use"  
24 of "Read Before Use"  
No audio from one of the  
speakers.  
Connect cables properly by referring to "Connections".  
Adjust balance.  
8 of "Read Before Use"  
65  
Time display is stopped and  
blinking.  
Adjust the correct time by referring to "Adjusting the Time  
of Day".  
69  
Timer cannot be  
activated.  
Adjust the correct time by referring to "Adjusting the Time of Day".  
Set the timer start time and end time.  
69  
44  
Tuner Block  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
Radio stations cannot be  
tuned.  
Connect the antenna(s).  
8 of "Read Before Use"  
Select a broadcasting band.  
20  
20  
Tune into the frequency of the desired station.  
Noise interferes with  
reception.  
Install the outdoor antenna away from the road.  
Switch off the nearby electrical appliances.  
Install the system away from a TV set.  
After Auto Memory, no  
station can be received by  
pressing the P.CALL key.  
Perform Auto Memory again.  
22  
23  
Preset stations with receivable frequencies manually.  
English  
72  
Memory Card Block  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
53  
No audio from the  
Insert the memory card properly.  
inserted memory card.  
Insert a memory card containing music files.  
Recording stops in the  
middle.  
The memory card does not have a recordable space.  
Erase unnecessary music files. If you do not want to erase files,  
use a recordable memory card.  
36  
Recording or editing is  
impossible.  
Set the write inhibit switch on the memory card to enable  
writing or use a recordable memory card.  
Select the audio source you want to record.  
Some folders cannot be  
found after recording.  
The number of folders has reached 200.  
Erase unnecessary folders.  
19 of "Read Before Use"  
A folder cannot be erased.  
Files other than music files may be stored. Check the  
memory card on a PC.  
Folders and files in  
a memory card are  
completely invisible.  
Data in the memory card may be destroyed or the memory  
card may contain files that cannot be recognized with this  
system.  
USB Block  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
No audio from the  
connected USB audio  
player.  
10 of "Read Before Use"  
Connect the USB cable properly.  
Check if the USB audio player is switched ON.  
A folder cannot be erased.  
Files other than music files may be stored. Check the USB  
audio player on a PC.  
73  
Troubleshooting  
CD Block  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
Loaded CD cannot be  
played back.  
Place the CD properly with the label side up.  
8
Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD.  
26 of "Read Before Use"  
Evaporate condensation by referring to "Be careful against  
condensation".  
26 of "Read Before Use"  
CD audio is not output.  
CD sound skips.  
Press CD  
.
8
Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD.  
26 of "Read Before Use"  
Clean the disc by referring to “Care and storage of CD.  
Unplug the power cord from the outlet and, while holding  
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Even when the CD  
key is  
pressed, [LOCKED] is displayed  
and the disc will not come out.  
the  
key, plug the power cord again.  
Remote Control Unit  
Symptom  
Remedy  
See page  
Remote caontrol is  
unavailable.  
Replace the batteries with new ones.  
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Use the remote control unit within the controllable  
distance.  
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Glossary  
Term  
Description  
See page  
Bit rate  
Figure expressing the amount of information per second.  
A higher bit rates offer higher audio quality.  
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CD-DA  
CD-TEXT  
MP3  
Music CD. In general, when “CD” is mentioned, it means the CD-  
DC in most cases.  
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Music CD in which the character information such as the disc  
titles, artist names, track titles, etc. is recorded.  
An audio compression method developed by Faunhofer IIS, Germany. It  
achieves a high compression rate by thinning out the data of the sound  
that is less audible to human ears. It can compress music CD data into  
about 1/11 (128 kbps) while maintaining similar audio quality.  
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Sampling frequency  
Number of times analog signal is converted into digital signal  
per second. It is 44.1 kHz with music CD. In general, higher  
sampling frequencies offer higher audio quality.  
SDHC  
Memory card standard with a capacity of 4 GB or more which is a  
higher-level standard than the SD memory card.  
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Note that this system is not compatible with this standard.  
USB hub  
Adapter for connecting more than one USB device  
simultaneously.  
USB mass storage  
class  
Standard for connection of USB devices to the PC. Also, refers to  
the action that a PC recognizes a USB device connected to it as  
an external storage device.  
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VBR  
Technology for assigning the bits by varying their quantity  
according to the amount of music information.  
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(Variable Bit Rate)  
WMA  
Audio compression method developed by Microsoft Corporation. It  
achieves a high compression rate by thinning out the data of the sound  
that is less audible to human ears. It can compress music CD data into  
about 1/22 (64 kbps) while maintaining similar audio quality.  
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