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Contents

Caution : Read the pages markedcarefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power	2
Safety precautions	2
Preparation section
System connection	4 - 6
Unpacking	4
Loading batteries
in the remote control unit	4
Connecting the accessories	5
Connecting other components	6
Adjusting the present time	7
Presetting radio stations	8 - 9
Presetting stations automatically
(AUTO PRESET)	8
Presetting stations manually
(MANUAL PRESET)	9
Basic section
Playback of CD	10
Playback of MD	12
Playback of TAPE	14
Receiving broadcast stations	16
Playing audio input from AUX component	18
Recording CD onto MD (MD O.T.E.)	20
Recording CD onto TAPE (TAPE O.T.E.)	22
Application section
Displayed information	26 - 27
Viewing the CD information	26
Viewing the MD information	27
Adjusting the tone	28
Enhancement of bass and treble
(EX.BASS / LOUDNESS)	28
Fine adjustment of bass and treble
(TONE)	28
Adjusting the AUX input level	29
Muting the audio temporarily (MUTE)	29
Playing CD or MD tracks
in the desired sequence (PGM)	30
Repeating a CD or MD (REPEAT)	31

Playing a CD or MD in a random (RANDOM) ... 31

Stereo LP modes	32
Types of recording modes	32
Setting the recording mode	33
High-speed recording
of all CD tracks onto an MD	34
Recording onto MD	36
Recording onto TAPE	38
Recording CD tracks onto MD or TAPE
in desired sequence	39
Recording MD tracks onto TAPE
in desired sequence	40
Recording only the first track of CD
(BEST HITS)	41
Editing the MD titles	42- 46
Assigning a title to a disc or track	42
Registering titles	44
Copying titles	45
Title editing character list	46
Moving one track	47
Moving several tracks at a time	48
Combining tracks	49
Dividing a track	50
Erasing a track	51
Erasing several tracks at a time	52
Canceling editing	53
Waking up to the timer playback (O.T.T.)	54
Program timer (PROG.1, PROG.2)	56 - 59
Timer playback using program timer	56
Timer recording using program timer	58
Sleep timer (SLEEP)	60
Auto power save (A.P.S.)	60
Knowledge section
Important items	61
In case of difficulty	65
Display message list	68
Specifications	70
Controls and indicators	71

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Kenwood MDX-G3 instruction manual Contents

Contents

MDX-G3 Factory fitted moulded mains plug Before applying powerSafety precautions Marking of products using lasers Except for some areas Contents Loading batteries in the remote control unit System connectionUnpacking Connecting the accessories FM rod antennaOn next page \ AUX auxiliary component Connecting other componentsHeadphones System connection Press the SET key Press the Power key to turn power onJ U S T Hour Press the Menu key Presetting stations automaticallyEX. Bass T U N E R EX. Bass a U T O P R E S E T Press the AUTO/MANU key so that Auto is lit Presetting stations manuallyPreset number EX. Bass M E M O R Y 10 EN Press the Power key to turn power on Insert a CDPlayback of CD Press the CD 6key Operation of keys 11 ENTo take out the CD Press the MD 6key Press the Power key to turn power on Insert an MDPlayback of MD ÷ N O T I T L E ÷ To take out the MD MD play mode indicatorsA C K 13 EN Press the Tape `key Press the Power key to turn power on Load a tapePlayback of Tape A Y Playing a Dolby-encoded tape Tape EQ Setting the reverse mode of tape Tape RVS15 EN To take out the Tape 16 EN Receiving broadcast stations Receiving non-preset broadcast stations To tune a radio station using numeric keys17 EN 18 EN Press the Power key to turn power on Press the AUX keyPlaying audio input from AUX component Play the component connected to the AUX input jacks 19 EN Recording CD onto MD MD O.T.E Insert a recordable MD20 EN 21 EN 4 0Recording the CD track being played Single-track recording Press the MD O.T.E. key on the remote Recording CD onto Tape Tape O.T.E Front22 EN Press the Tape O.T.E. key on the remote EX. Bass T a P E S T O PEX. Bass R E V E R S E 23 EN Recording CD onto Tape 24 EN 25 EN Viewing the text data CD-TEXT Displayed informationViewing the CD information 26 EN To view the disc title or track titles Viewing the MD informationEX. Bass 0 0 3 R 9 0 27 EN EX. Bass L O U D N E S S O N Adjusting the toneFine adjustment of bass and tre- ble Tone EX. Bass E X . B a S S O N EX. Bass a U X I N P U T ? Adjusting the AUX input levelPress the Mute key to switch muting on or off Muting the audio tempo- rarily Mute Playing CD or MD tracks in the desired sequence PGM CD Press the CD 6 key MD Press the MD 6 key30 EN Press the Random key so that Random is lit Repeating a CD or MD RepeatPlaying a CD or MD in a random Random EX. Bass ÷ N O T I T L E ÷ Stereo LP modes Types of recording modes32 EN EX. Bass M D R E C M O D E EX. Bass L P S T a M P o n33 EN High is displayed, then press the SET key EX. Bass R E C S P E E D ?EX. Bass C D ≥ M D H I G H Make preparation for recording 35 EN EX. Bass W a i t 7 4 m i n Press the MD REC key Recording onto MDEX. Bass 0 0 1 R 7 4 0 Tips for recording CD onto MD 37 EN Regard to track numbers at the time of recording Start playing the source to be re- corded Recording onto TapeTip for recording CD or MD onto tape Select the source to be recorded 39 EN Recording CD tracks onto MD or Tape in desired se- quenceProgram the CD tracks in the de- sired sequence Start recording 40 EN Program the MD tracks in the de- sired sequence Replace the CD and press the Best Hits key EX. Bass 0 0 3 R 7 2 0 1 Best HitsPress the CD 6key Press the 7STOP key Press the Best Hits key 42 EN Editing the MD titlesEX. Bass ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ≤ a a Deleting a title Character input using the 4 and ¢keys≤ a B C D Changing a title 44 EN Registering titlesInput the title After composing the title, press the Enter key 45 EN To cancel title copy in the middleCopying titles ≤ W J 46 EN Title editing character list SET key To cancel the Move operation in the mid- dleMoving one track EX. Bass 0 0 6 / 1 /0 0 EX. Bass 0 3 3 / 9 / 03 Moving several tracks at a timeEX. Bass Q . M O V E EX. Bass 0 0 2 T I TL E EX. Bass 0 0 4 + 0 0 To cancel the Combine operation in the middleCombining tracks EX. Bass C O MB I NE ? Press the SET key again Dividing a trackEX. Bass D I V I D E EX. Bass P R E V 0 s + To cancel the Erase operation in the mid- dle Erasing a track51 EN Erased, and press the SET key To cancel the Q. Erase operation in the middleErasing several tracks at a time EX. Bass Q . E R a S E ? 53 EN Canceling editingTo cancel the Cancel operation in the mid- dle EX. Bass C a NC E L EX. Bass T I M E R S E T ? EX. Bass O . T . T . S E T ?54 EN To check or change the timer setting Standby modeTo cancel O.T.T. timer To re-execute O.T.T. timer with the same setting as before T I M E Program timer PROG.1, PROG.2Timer playback using program timer EX. Bass P R O G S E T ? 57 EN Key Timer recording using program timerPerform steps 2 to 6 of Timer playback using program timer R E C Press the Timer key on the re To cancel program timer59 EN 60 EN Sleep timer SleepTo check the remaining sleep timer To cancel sleep timer 61 EN Disc handling precautionsImportant items N O D I S C 62 EN Handling of MD 63 EN Maintenance 64 EN Maintenance of the unitRegard to contact cleaner Memory backup function Common section Operation to resetCase of difficulty 65 EN MD recorder section Case of difficulty Remote control unitMD recorder section Symptoms related to the MD standard 66 EN 67 EN CD player sectionCassette deck section 68 EN Display message list Scms 69 EN 70 EN Specifications Controls and indicators Main Unit71 EN For your records Remote control unit