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INSTRUCTIONS
Basic operations
Select the source.
• Turn on the power.
• Attenuate the sound (if the
power is on).
• Turn off the power [Hold].
• Control the volume or selection [Turn].
• Confirm the selection [Press] .
• FM: Enter SSM preset mode [Hold] .
• CD: Enter playback mode [Hold] .
Detach the panel.
Check the current clock time/other information.
See also “CLOCK DISP“ of “Menu operations.”
Control panel
Display window
Disc indicator Playback mode / item indicator
• ST: Lights up when receiving an FM
stereo broadcast with sufficient
signal strength.
• MO: Lights up in monaural mode.
• Source display
• Track number
• Folder number (for KD-R304)
• Time countdown indicator
Main display (time,
playback information)
EQ (equalizer) indicator
Sound mode indicator
LOUD (loudness) indicator
Disc information indicators
(for KD-R304)
Tr (track) indicator
*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled in the Menu (See “Menu operations”).
*2 You cannot select “CD” as the playback source if no disc is in the unit.
OPERATIONS
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
Reception improves, but the stereo effect will be lost. (MO indicator lights up.)
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same procedure to select “MONO OFF.” The MO indicator goes off.
FM station automatic presetting —SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM.
To preset other 6 stations, repeat from step 1 again.
Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations for AM.
Example: Storing the FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset number “04”.
Selecting preset station
Radio operations
Select “FM” or “AM.”
Search for a station—Auto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until “M” flashes on the display, then press it repeatedly.
Select “TUNER” = “MONO” =
“MONO ON”
(See also “Menu operations.”)
Select preset number “04.”
Disc operations
Turn on the power.
Insert disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or eject the disc.
Eject disc.
• “NO DISC” appears.
Press SRC to listen to another
playback source.
• 4 / ¢
[Press] Go to the previous or next track.
[Hold] Reverse or fast-forward the track.
• 5 / ∞ : KD-R304: Go to the previous or next folder (for MP3/WMA discs).
Selecting the playback modes
Changing the display information
While playing an audio
CD or CD Text
While playing an MP3 or
a WMA disc (for KD-R304)
A = B = Disc title/
performer *1 = Track
title *1 = (back to the
beginning)
A = B = Album name/
performer (folder name *2)
= Track title (file name *2)
= (back to the beginning)
A : The elapsed playing time with the current track
number
B : Clock with the current track number
*1 If the current disc is an audio CD, “NO NAME” appears.
*2 If an MP3/WMA file does not have tags or “TAG
DISPLAY” is set to “TAG OFF,” folder name and
file name appear.
REPEAT
TRACK RPT : Repeats current track
FOLDER RPT
(for KD-R304)
: MP3/WMA: Repeats current
folder
RANDOM
FOLDER RND
(for KD-R304)
: MP3/WMA: Randomly plays
all tracks of current folder,
then tracks of next folders
ALL RND : Randomly plays all tracks
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RPT OFF”
or “RND OFF.”
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
Prohibiting disc ejection
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same procedure.
Selecting a track/folder
• KD-R304: For MP3/WMA disc, select the desired folder,
then the desired track by performing the control dial.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
REPEAT
∆
RANDOM
• Adjusts the volume level.
or
3.5 mm stereo mini
plug (not supplied)
Portable audio player, etc.
Turn on the connected
component and start
playing the source.
External component operations
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary)
input jack on the control panel.
• Make sure “AUX ON” is selected in the “SRC SELECT”
= “AUX IN” setting, see “Menu operations.”
Remote controller—RM-RK50
RM-RK50 is supplied only for KD-R304
• Turns the power on if pressed briefly or
attenuates the sound when power is on.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
• Changes the preset stations.
• KD-R304: Changes the folders of MP3/
WMA discs.
• Selects the sound mode
(iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
• Selects the source.
• Searches for stations if pressed briefly.
• Fast-forwards or reverses the track if
pressed and held.
• Changes the track of the disc if pressed
briefly.
7 Installing battery
Warning: To prevent accidents and damage
• Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its
equivalent.
• Store out of reach of children.
• Do not recharge, short, or dismantle.
• Do not dispose of in fire.
• Do not carry around with other metallic materials.
Lithium coin battery (CR2025)
7 Features
Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
If the effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.
Remote sensor (for KD-R304)
DO NOT expose to strong light.
Return to the
previous menu.
Refer to table
on right
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