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COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM
K-323
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
© B60-5795-08/00 (E)
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
COMPACT Hi-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM K-323 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 © B60-5795-08/00 (E) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Listening to Radio Broadcasting .... 26 Listening to Radio Broadcasting .......26 Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY) ..........27 Presetting stations manually (Manual Preset) ...........28 RDS (Radio Data System) ........28 PS (Program Service Name) Display ....28 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) ............29 K-323... - Page 3 Maintenance Additional Information ......39 Read Before Use Media Usable With This System ......39 Caution for Disc Writing .........39 Playable audio fi les ........... 40 Order of playback of folders and audio fi les ..41 Handling of CD ............42 Playing music tracks Handling of D.AUDIO ..........42 Handling of iPod ............43 Handling of USB device ..........43...
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Page 4: Ensure Safe Operation
This product should not be placed in a ous radiation outside the product. built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless Location: Back panel proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. K-323... - Page 5 6. Power Sources – This product should be operated 14. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts only from the type of power source indicated on the are required, be sure the service technician has used product. If you are not sure of the type of power supply replacement parts specifi ed by the manufacturer or have to your home, consult your product dealer or local power the same characteristics as the original part.
- Page 6 Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment. Notice: The sign "Pb" below the symbol for batteries indicates that this battery contains lead. K-323...
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Page 7: Accessories
Accessories Preparation of remote control Accessories Loading batteries in the remote control unit Remote control unit (RC-F0715E x 1) 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the provided AAA-size batteries. • Insert batteries with correct polarity. Remote control batteries (LR03 (AAA) x 2) 3 Close the battery cover. -
Page 8: Installation
To shut down the power supply completely, it is required to unplug the power cord. If the system does not function properly or the display shows erroneous information Malfunction of the system even when the connections are made correctly, reset the system (page 45). K-323... -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Basic connections Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all other connections are Caution for connection completed. Before unplugging a connected cord or cable, be sure to switch the system OFF and unplug the power cord from the power outlet in advance. AM loop antenna Fit into the groove. - Page 10 Kenwood of this unit. digital audio player • When a Kenwood digital audio player with digital audio link compatibility is connected using the separately available dedicated cable (separately available), the player can be controlled from this system or its remote control unit.
- Page 11 REC OUT (Recording output connector) Connect a Kenwood digital audio player/recorder with direct encoding function to the [REC OUT] Stereo mini-plug cord terminal on the rear of this unit. (commercially available) • The [REC OUT] connector outputs analog audio signals.
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Page 12: Component Names And Functions
● Red: Normal standby mode. the microcomputer. This status is referred to as the ● Orange: Timer standby mode standby mode. In this state, the system can be switched 9 Remote control sensor OFF from the remote control unit. K-323... - Page 13 Display 1 Light to indicate the type of the audio file : Lights during playback. being played (MP3/WMA/AAC) : Lights during pause. 2 Light when an RDS station is tuned or the PTY : Lights when the CD input source is selected. mode is selected.
- Page 14 ● Press to select the setup items. ENTER ● Press to enter the selected item. 6 VOLUME A B (Volume control) Press to control the volume level. Pressing A ● increases the volume level and pressing B decreases it. K-323...
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Page 15: Numeric Buttons
7 MUTE Operation ● Press to mute the sound temporarily. Plug the power cord of the system to a power outlet 8 FOLDER A and press [K] on the remote control unit to turn the ● Press to select a folder. system ON. -
Page 16: Basic Operation
Press [MUTE] again (this resumes the original volume) Decreasing the Decreasing the or adjust the volume. volume level volume level Adjust in the range from 0 to 40 (max.). • Press and hold the button to vary the volume level at a high speed. K-323... -
Page 17: Start Playback
■ Turn the system ON (OFF). To eject the disc... Press CD EJECT[L]. "EJECT" is displayed and the disc is ejected. Press [K]. How to connect a USB device • Pressing the play/pause [E] button of the desired audio input source also turns the system Hold the device in the correct orientation and ON (page 15, "One touch operation function"). -
Page 18: Playing A Cd Or Audio Fi Le Disc
• With a CD-TEXT compatible disc, character information automatically. including the track title and album title is displayed. ■ To cancel the folder play mode... Stop playback and press [P.MODE] to select the normal play mode. K-323... - Page 19 Button operations during playback/stop Operation Press [DISPLAY] during playback or pause. Switch the display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Press [TIME DISPLAY]. Switch the time display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Stop Press [F]/[STOPF] during playback.
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Page 20: Program Playback
The set program is cleared when the input source is or [Numeric] buttons, and press switched, the disc is ejected or the unit is switched OFF. [ENTER]. When the 7th track is selected as the fi rst track of the program. K-323... -
Page 21: Playback Of Digital Audio Player
Playback of Digital Audio Player Kenwood digital audio player or an iPod can be Button operations during connected to play audio fi les in it. playback/stop • For the Kenwood digital audio players and iPod models that can be connected to this unit, see “Handling of Operation D.AUDIO”... -
Page 22: Playing A Usb Device
• When a digital HDD audio player is connected, the Stop playback and press [P.MODE] to select the characteristics of the HDD system may cause the normal play mode. sound to be interrupted when playback is resumed after pause. K-323... - Page 23 Button operations during playback/stop Operation Press [DISPLY] during playback or pause. Switch the display information Each press switches the displayed information (page 38). Stop Press [F]/[STOPF] during playback. Press [USBE] during playback. Pause Press again to resume playback. Press the [Numeric] button(s). File number selection methods: 7th file R Press [7].
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Page 24: Program Playback
Display when fi le 10 in folder 003 is programmed as the 1st fi le in the program. If you committed a mistake in selection, press [CLEAR] on the remote control unit before pressing [ENTER] and restart selection. • Up to 32 fi les can be programmed. K-323... -
Page 25: Playback An External Component
Playing an external component An external component can be connected to AUX Adjusting the input level IN/DIGITAL IN of this unit and played back. (INPUT LEVEL) If the audio level of the connected external component is Playing an external component lower or higher than the level at the same volume control position of other audio sources, the input level of this system can be adjusted in the range between −3 and +5. -
Page 26: Listening To Radio Broadcasting
Holding the button depressed switches the preset numbers at intervals of about 0.5 second. • The preset number can also be entered directly. Press the [Numeric] button(s) to select. To select preset No. 27 R Press [+10] twice and [7] once. K-323... -
Page 27: Presetting Stations Automatically (Auto Memory)
Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY) Radio stations can be preset automatically in preset channels. • Stations cannot be preset if other audio source is selected. • Up to 40 stations can be preset in the system. • Select the FM or AM band. •... -
Page 28: Presetting Stations Manually (Manual Preset)
Press the numeric button(s) to select. To select preset No. 35 R (Program Service Name) Press [+10] 3 times and [5] once. Frequency Preset a radio station. Day of Week/Clock Press [ENTER]. "COMPLETE" is displayed and the radio station is preset in memory. K-323... -
Page 29: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)
Searching for a desired program Program Type Name Display type (PTY search) Culture Culture The tuner automatically searches for a station Science Science which is currently broadcasting a specifi ed Varied Varied program type (genre). Weather Weather Finance Finance Enter the PTY search mode. Children's programs Children Social Affairs... -
Page 30: Sound Adjustments
Low frequencies are D-BASS enhanced. Select the frequency range to " " lights when D-BASS is set. be adjusted and adjust it to the Enter the selection. optimum level. Alternatively, select DTS Surround Sensation for the surround eff ect. Press [ENTER]. K-323... -
Page 31: Resetting The Adjusted Sound To The Original Sound (Flat)
■ When "BASS" or "TREBLE" is selected: Resetting the adjusted sound to the original sound (FLAT) Press [G]/[H]. The results of the D-BASS and TONE adjustments The level can be adjusted in the increment/ can be cancelled to fl at levels so that the original decrement of 1. -
Page 32: System Setup
Adjust the day of the week, the hour, then the minute. Press [G]/[H] to select, then press [ENTER]. Enter the selection. Press [ENTER]. When the setting completes, "COMPLETE" is displayed and the unit exits the setup mode automatically. K-323... -
Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer (Sleep)
Setting the Sleep Timer (SLEEP) When the sleep timer (10 minutes up to 90 minutes) is set before or during listening to an input source, this unit stops playback when the set time has expired and switches OFF automatically. Set the Sleep Timer. Press [SLEEP]. -
Page 34: Setting The Program Timer (Timer Set)
The [STANDBY/TIMER] indicator lights orange. PROG. 2 SET Program 2 is selected. • If the power cord is unplugged then plugged in or after a power failure, adjust the time of the day again Display when program 1 is selected. (page 32). K-323... - Page 35 Program item list Programming item Summary Selection options Select whether the timer ON: Executes the timer operation. ON/OFF is executed or canceled. OFF: Cancels the timer operation. EVERYDAY (Everyday) SUNDAY (Sunday) Select whether the timer program is MONDAY (Monday) activated only once or every week. TUESDAY (Tuesday) Press [ENTER] WEDNESDAY (Wednesday)
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Page 36: Setting The Display Saver (Disp. Saver)
10 minutes after the end of the last playback. With other inputs, Display Saver is activated when the unit has not been controlled for 10 minutes after a button is pressed. K-323... -
Page 37: Setting Auto Power Save (A.p.s. Set)
Setting Auto Power Save Adjusting the recording output (A.P.S. SET) level (Rec Out LEVEL) A.P.S. stands for Auto Power Save, which is the function If the audio recorded on the component connected that switches this unit OFF when it has not been to the [REC OUT] connector is distorted or too low, controlled for more than 30 minutes while its power is adjust the recording output level. -
Page 38: Switching The Display Information
TUNER (radio) Receiving frequency NO PS** Day of Week/Clock Day of Week/Clock The maximum displayable time is 999 min. 59 sec. * The track and album titles are displayed when the CD-TEXT data is available. ** FM stations only. K-323... -
Page 39: Additional Information
• Do not connect a component other than a USB flash memory or a USB mass storage class compatible digital audio player to the [USB] terminal. Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the malfunction, damage or loss of data USB mass storage class that may result from connection of other kind of component. -
Page 40: Playable Audio Fi Les
Sampling frequency: 16 kHz/ 22.05 kHz/ 24 kHz/ 32 kHz/ 44.1 kHz/ 48 kHz Bit rate: 32 kbps ~ 320 kbps • Files created using the Apple lossless encoder cannot be played back. Disc formats ISO 9660 Level 1 ISO 9660 Level 2 Joliet Romeo K-323... -
Page 41: Order Of Playback Of Folders And Audio Fi Les
Order of playback of folders and audio fi les Audio fi les are played beginning with those located in the Root directory. The following diagram shows how this system selects the stored audio fi les. Folder confi guration example ■ Order of playback Root 1.mp3... -
Page 42: Handling Of Cd
Do not use any disc accessory (stabilizer, protective sheet, protection ring, etc.). • The Kenwood digital audio player is not provided with this system. • Do not use a CD if the sticker or label on it is peeled off or paste is projected from below a sticker or label. -
Page 43: Handling Of Ipod
• The saved data may be lost depending on the operating situations of the iPod. Kenwood will not assume any 3 Wait a while, and then turn the system OFF. liabilities for the damage incurred due to loss of saved data. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Insert the USB flash memory properly. a USB flash memory or USB mass • Connect the USB cable properly. storage class compatible audio • Check if the USB mass storage class compatible digital audio player is connected. player is turned ON. K-323... -
Page 45: Cd Section
Confirm the tag information that can be displayed on this unit. Component connected to D.AUDIO IN connector Symptom Remedy See page Kenwood digital audio player cannot • Connect it using the special connection cable (optional). be controlled from the main unit or •... -
Page 46: Message List
The CD contains information called TOC (Table Of Contents) in addition to audio signals. Like the table of contents of a book, the TOC includes non rewritable information among the information on the disc such as the number of tracks, playing time and other character information. K-323... -
Page 47: Glossary
Glossary Term Description AAC stands for "Advanced Audio Coding", which is an audio compression method use with the video compression of digital broadcasting, etc. CD-DA Stands for "Compact Disc – Digital Audio". The CD-DA is usually called "CD". Music CD in which the character information such as the disc titles, artist names, track CD-TEXT titles, etc. -
Page 48: Care And Storage
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Other system names and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of their developers. However, note that the text in this manual does not use the TM and ® markings to them. K-323... -
Page 49: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations [Amplifi er section] [Speakers section] Rated power Enclosure …………………………… Bass refl ex system Output power ……… 20 W + 20 W RMS (1 kHz, 10 W, 8 Ω) Speakers …………………………………80 mm cone type Total harmonic distortion ………………………… 0.05 % Impedance ……………………………………………... -
Page 50: For Your Records
For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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