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COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM
K-531
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GVT0353-002A (E, X)

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  • Page 1 COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM K-531 INSTRUCTION MANUAL GVT0353-002A (E, X)

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
  • Page 3 Safety precautions IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover or cabinet. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries Do not block the ventilation openings or (applicable for EU countries that have...
  • Page 4 1999/5/CE. Español Por medio de la presente Kenwood declara que el R-K531 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions Contents To ensure safety, read the items by this mark carefully. External components Safety precautions ....2 Starts playback ..........32 Introduction ........6 Adjusting the input level for AUX Connection ........8 source ............. 32 Part names and functions ....10 Important information ....

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction How to read this manual The explanations in this manual primarily describe operation procedures using the remote control. If the main unit has the same or similar button names, they can also be used for the operations. The displays shown in this instruction manual may differ from the actual displays. Accessories If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer (or shipper) immediately.
  • Page 7 Introduction Installing the System Always install the System on a flat, stable surface. When installing the System on a stand of some sort, be sure to check the strength of the stand. The speakers are not magnetically shielded. The magnets used in the speakers may cause color irregularities on CRT TVs or CRT monitors.

  • Page 8: Connection

    Connection Do not plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet until all the connections are CAUTION completed. Before disconnecting any cords or cables, always turn the System off and unplug the power cord from AC wall outlet. Since antenna installation requires skill and experience, always consult your dealer before installation.
  • Page 9 Connection Ensure that all the cords are securely connected. Loose or incomplete connections may result in noise interference or no sound at all. Other connections (commercially available accessories) Subwoofer with Digital audio Cassette deck, etc. built-in amplifier component Optical digital input Analog audio input Analog audio input (PCM signal)

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Main unit Top view terminal (P.30) Connector for iPod/ iPhone (P.28) Switches to “BLUETOOTH” / Enters Red: Lights in normal BLUETOOTH pairing standby mode mode if pressed and Orange: Lights in timer held / Disconnects if standby mode (P.40) pressed and held when BLUETOOTH connection...
  • Page 11 Part names and functions Display 1 Lights during USB connection. (P.30) e Lights while iPod/iPhone is connected. (P.28) 2 Lights while the sleep timer is set. (P.38) r Lights when there is a disc in the CD tray. (P.18) 3 Lights while the program timer is set. (P.39, 40) t Lights during playback.
  • Page 12 Part names and functions Remote control (RC-RP0503E) Sets the timer (P.38 – 40) Turns the System on or off (Standby) Opens/closes the CD tray (P.18) Enters BLUETOOTH setup Selects folders (P.19, 31) mode or sound enhancer (P.25, 26) Adjusts the display brightness Selects tracks or radio stations (P.41) (P.19, 23)
  • Page 13 Part names and functions Using the remote control Loading the batteries Remote sensor R03/AAA (supplied) Approx. 6 m Approx. 30° Approx. 30° The batteries supplied with the System are for operational testing and may last only for a short time. When replacing the batteries, always load 2 new batteries.

  • Page 14: Important Information

    Important information Supported media Media Explanation USB flash memory Never connect any other device besides USB flash memory or a USB mass storage class compliant digital audio player USB mass storage class compliant to the terminal. Note that we will not be held liable digital audio player for any losses related to malfunction, damage, or data loss due to connection of any other type of device.
  • Page 15 Important information Supported audio files On this System, you can play the audio file types listed below. MP3, WMA and WAV files are referred to collectively as “audio files”. Media Audio file type Extension Sampling frequency Bit rate .mp3 32 kHz – 48 kHz 32 kbps –...
  • Page 16 Important information Precautions when writing data to media Discs recorded in Packet Write mode or UDF (Universal Disc Format) cannot be played. When writing data to a disc, always close the session or finalize the disc. The disc may not play properly if you do not close the session or finalize the disc.
  • Page 17 Important information Handling discs Handling precautions When holding a disc, take care not to touch the played surface. Discs playable on the System This System can play back a CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW or the audio part of a CD-EXTRA. Notes on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW If the CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW being used has a printable label surface, the label surface may cause sticking that makes it impossible to remove the disc from the System.

  • Page 18: Starts Playback

    The explanations in this manual primarily describe operation procedures using the remote control. If the main unit has the same or similar button names, they can also be used for the operations. Starts playback Press [ 0 ] to open the CD tray and then insert the disc. Label side Press [ 0 ] again to close the CD tray.

  • Page 19: Other Operations During Playback

    Other operations during playback To pause playback Press [CD £¥8 ]. To stop playback Press [ 7 ]. To playback a specified track number Press [3] to play the 3rd track. Press [ 10], [1], and then [7] to play the 17th track. Press [ 10], [2], and then [0] to play the 20th track.

  • Page 20: Random Play

    Random play You can play all tracks in the disc in random order. If a disc is already playing, press [ 7 ] to stop playback. Press [P.MODE] repeatedly until “ ” indicator lights up. Press [CD £¥8 ] to start playback. To cancel random play Press [ 7 ] to stop playback, then press [P.MODE] repeatedly until “...

  • Page 21: Program Play

    Program play You can select up to 50 tracks and play them in the order you like. Press [CD £¥8 ] to switch the input source to “CD”. Playback begins when you switch the input source, so press [ 7 ] to stop playback. If the disc is already playing, press [ 7 ] to stop playback.

  • Page 22: Radio

    Radio Preparation: Connect the antenna cords. (P.8) Listening to FM/AM radio Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. You can also select “FM” or “AM” on the main unit by pressing [INPUT] to change the input source to “TUNER”, and then pressing [BAND] to select “FM”...

  • Page 23: Presetting Stations Automatically (Auto Memory)

    Radio Presetting stations automatically (AUTO MEMORY) You can preset up to 40 FM stations. Preparation: Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” Press [MODE]. Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “AUTO MEMORY”, then press [ENTER]. “AUTO MEMORY” flashes on the display and the receivable stations are preset automatically.

  • Page 24: Radio Data System

    Radio Data System Preparation: Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”. Preset Radio Data System stations with AUTO MEMORY function. (P.23) Displaying Program Service (PS) name When an Radio Data System broadcast is received, the station name is displayed automatically. To change the display information Press [ DISPLAY ] repeatedly.

  • Page 25: Bluetooth

    BLUETOOTH Safety Precautions You can listen to music from your BLUETOOTH mobile phone or BLUETOOTH device over a wireless connection. Pairing this System with a BLUETOOTH device When you connect a BLUETOOTH device to the System for the first time, make pairing between the System and the device.

  • Page 26: Listening To A Bluetooth Device

    BLUETOOTH Listening to a BLUETOOTH device Once the BLUETOOTH device is registered with the System, connect the BLUETOOTH device and start playing music. Press [BLUETOOTH £¥8 ] to start playback of the BLUETOOTH device. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressing [INPUT] to change the input source to “BLUETOOTH”, and then pressing [ £¥8 ].

  • Page 27: Other Bluetooth Settings

    BLUETOOTH Other BLUETOOTH settings Press [BLUETOOTH SETUP]. Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select an item, then press [ENTER]. PAIRING? * Enters pairing process. (P.25) RECEIVE? * Establishes the connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device. CANCEL? * Disconnects the BLUETOOTH device.

  • Page 28: Ipod/Iphone

    iPod/iPhone Starts playback Connect an iPod/iPhone. iPod/iPhone (commercially available) Dock adapter (supplied with your iPod/iPhone or commercially available) Press [iPod £¥8 ] to start playback. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressing [INPUT] to change the input source to “iPod”, and then pressing [ £¥8 ]. To change the display information Press [ DISPLAY ] repeatedly.

  • Page 29: Other Operations During Playback

    iPod/iPhone Other operations during playback To pause and resume playback Press [iPod £¥8 ]. To fast-forward or reverse Press and hold [ ¢ ] to fast-forward. Press and hold [ 4 ] to reverse. To skip tracks Press [ ¢ ] to skip to the next track. Press [ 4 ] to skip to the beginning of a track.

  • Page 30: Usb Playback

    USB playback Starts playback Connect a USB device to the terminal. USB flash memory or USB mass storage class compliant digital audio player, etc. (commercially available) terminal Press [USB £¥8 ] to start playback. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressing [INPUT] to change the input source to “USB”, and then pressing [ £¥8 ].

  • Page 31: Other Operations During Playback

    USB playback Other operations during playback To pause and resume playback Press [USB £¥8 ]. To stop playback Press [ 7 ]. To skip folders Press [ NEXT ] to skip to a track in the next folder. Press [ PREV. ] to skip to a track in the previous folder. To fast-forward or reverse Press and hold [ ¡...

  • Page 32: External Components

    External components Preparation: Connect an external component to the AUX PLAY IN or DIGITAL IN terminals on the rear panel. Refer to “Other connections (commercially available accessories)” for connection (P.9). Starts playback For playing a component connected to the AUX PLAY IN terminals: Press [AUX].

  • Page 33: Digital Audio Players, Etc

    Digital audio players, etc. Safety Precautions Preparation: Connect a component (such as a digital audio player) to the AUDIO IN terminal on the rear panel. Refer to “Other connections (commercially available accessories)” for connection (P.9). Starts playback Press [AUDIO IN]. You can also start playback on the main unit by pressing [INPUT] to change the input source to “AUDIO IN”.

  • Page 34: Usb Recording

    USB recording You can record the sound from an Audio CD, FM/AM radio broadcast, or an external component to the USB device in MP3 format. Preparation: Connect a USB device (with sufficient free space) for recording to the terminal. (P.30) Recording all tracks of a CD Press [CD £¥8 ] to select “CD”...

  • Page 35: Selecting The Recording Sound Quality

    USB recording Selecting the recording sound quality Press [CD £¥8 ], [TUNER/BAND ], [AUDIO IN], or [ AUX] to select an input source. Press [MODE]. Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “REC FORMAT”, then press [ENTER]. Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞...

  • Page 36: Audio Settings

    Audio settings Adjusting super-bass tones (D-BASS) The System has a digital signal processor (DSP), which allows you to adjust the impact of super-bass tones. Press [D-BASS]. Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to adjust the level (0 to 10), then press [ENTER].

  • Page 37: Matching The Acoustic Effect To The Listening Environment (Coneq)

    Audio settings Matching the acoustic effect to the listening environment (CONEQ) The CONEQ (Convolution Equalizer) digital sound correction technology allows you to select the suitable acoustic effect to your room. Press [MODE]. Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “CONEQ SET”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 38: Timer Settings

    Timer settings Setting the sleep timer (SLEEP) This function automatically turns the System off after a set interval. You can set an interval from 10 to 90 minutes (in 10-minute increments). Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to select the time interval to turn off the System.

  • Page 39: Setting The Program Timer (Timer Set)

    Timer settings Setting the program timer (TIMER SET) This function allows you to use the timer to start playback or recording automatically at a specified time. You can set two timers (“PROG. 1” and “PROG. 2”). The available sources for program timer are as follows: –...
  • Page 40 Timer settings Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to make selection, then press [ENTER]. ~ Select “PROG. 1” or “PROG. 2”. Ÿ Select “ON” or “OFF”. Selecting “OFF” ends the procedure and restores the original display. ! Select the day(s) to activate the timer. EVERYDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MON-FRI, TUE-SAT, SAT-SUN ⁄...

  • Page 41: Other Settings

    Other settings Safety Precautions Setting the display brightness (DIMMER) Adjust the display brightness according to your preferences and the conditions in the room. Press [DIMMER] repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the mode changes as..DIMMER OFF (normal brightness) = DIMMER 1 (reduces the display brightness) = DIMMER 2 (reduces the display brightness and turn off the dial lighting) = DIMMER 3 (restores the normal display brightness and turn off the dial lighting) = (back to the...

  • Page 42: Setting The Auto Power Save (A

    Other settings Setting the Auto Power Save (A.P.S.) Press [MODE]. Press [ 2 ] or [ 3 ] to select “A.P.S. SET”, then press [ENTER]. Press [ 5 ] or [ ∞ ] to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press [ENTER]. ON : Activates the auto power save if no operation is performed for 15 minutes in the following conditions.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Safety Precautions Troubleshooting Whenever the System is not operating as expected, check the following tables to see if you can resolve the problem yourself before requesting service. Symptoms Solution No sound comes out from Check all connections as described in “Connection.” (P.8, 9) the speakers.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Symptoms Solution A radio broadcast cannot be Connect the antennas. (P.8) received. Connect the black and white cords of the AM loop antenna correctly. (P.8) Select the broadcast band (AM or FM). (P.22) Tune the radio to the frequency of the desired station. (P.22) A radio broadcast has Install an outdoor antenna away from roads.
  • Page 45 Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by JVC KENWOOD Corporation is under license. English...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Effective output power during STEREO operation 40 W + 40 W, RMS (1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 4 Ω) Total harmonic distortion 0.03% (1 kHz, 1 W, 4 Ω) Tone control BASS (TURN OVER 100 Hz) ±4.0 dB (at 100 Hz) characteristics (TURN OVER 150 Hz) ±6.6 dB (at 100 Hz)
  • Page 47 140 mm × 237 mm × 236 mm Weight (net) 3.4 kg (each) Notes: JVC KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations (where water freezes). English...
  • Page 48 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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