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Kenwood MGR-A7-B User Manual

Mgr-a7, Quick start manual, Safety precautions

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DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

MGR-A7

QUICK START MANUAL

© B60-5732-00/00 (E/X)

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

Reading the PDF Instruction Manual

The Instruction Manual is saved as a PDF file in the following folder of this unit.
Copy this file into your PC before reading it.
[My Computer] – [KENWOOD_DAP] – [Manual]

Refer to for details.

Specifications

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.
Model

Serial Number

Built-in flash memory

: 2 GB*

1

Headphone output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
: 6.0 + 6.0 mW/ 16 Ω

Line output

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
: 700 + 700 mV/ 10 kΩ

USB jack

: USB 2.0/ USB 1.1

Display

: 1.5 inch monochrome LCD

Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)

: 52.7 mm × 100.0 mm × 18.0 mm

:

(2-1/16 Ч 3-15/16 Ч 11/16 inch)

Weight (Net)

: Approx. 95 g

:

(Approx. 0.21 lbs)

Operational Temperature Range

: 5 °C – +35 °C (without condensation)

Battery type

: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery

AC adaptor (AC-050150A)

Power supply

: AC 100-240 V

Rated input capacity

: 0.2 A 13 W

Rated output

: DC 5 V 1.5 A

Max. recording tracks *

3

: Approx. 450 tracks

Battery operation time *

2

Continuous play time (Internal
memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 19 hours
MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours
WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

Recording time (Built-in
microphones & internal memory)

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 12.5 hours
WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 12.5 hours

Recording format

: WAV (44.1/ 48 kHz: 16 bit: Monaural/

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 64/ 96/ 128 kbps:

Stereo)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 32 kbps: Monaural)

Maximum recording time (without
other types of file)

Recording
format

WAV

WMA

48

kHz

44.1
kHz

128

kbps

96

kbps

64

kbps

Internal
memory

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

SD car

d

8G

10h40m 11h36m

128h

168h

256h

4G

5h20m

5h48m

64h

84h

128h

2G

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

1G

1h20m

1h27m

16h

21h

32h

(Unit: h = hour, m = minute)

* The figure shown are standard values

of stereo recording.

* During continuous recording, the file is

divided every 2 hours.

Playback format

MP3

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4

WMA (DRM compatible)

Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps
Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps
(Not supported by Professional,

Lossless, or Voice.)

WAV (Linear PCM)

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

48 kHz

Bit rate: 8 bit/ 16bit
Channel: Stereo/Monaural

SD card *

5

Compatible SD card

: SD card, SDHC card, miniSD™ card,

miniSDHC™ card, microSD™ card

(Data recorded in the SD audio format

cannot be played back.)

PC system configuration
requirements *

4

OS

: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP (Not

supported by 64 bit version OS.)

USB connector

: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard

• Kenwood follows a policy of

continuous advancements in
development. For this reason
specifications may be changed
without notice. The full performance
may not be exhibited in an extremely
cold location (under a water-freezing
temperature).

*1 The actual available space may be

smaller than specified due to the
presence of the system file area.

*2 The continuous play time value is the

standard value when the provided
headphones are used, Supreme is "Off"
and the sound mode is "NORMAL".
Note that it is not the guaranteed
value. The actual time may be
shortened depending on the ambient
temperature and other operating
conditions.
The battery operation time may be
shortened with certain SD cards.

*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128

kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback
time of about 4 min.

*4 All of the above specified PC

environment does not guarantee full
operation of this unit.
Use a PC in which either OS
mentioned above is preinstalled.
Operation is not guaranteed on a
PC running an upgraded OS or a PC
assembled by yourself.

*5 This unit is capable of recording/

playback of SD/SDHC memory cards
complying with the SD or SDHC
standard.

Safety precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

¤ Caution:

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.

WARNING :

• Do not use headphones during riding/driving a vehicle or

walking.

Otherwise, a traffi

c accident may result. Never use headphones

when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike.
If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut
and you may have diffi

culties in hearing various warning sounds.

• Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.
Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile,

motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traffi

c accident may result. Be

sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place before operating this unit.

• Do not stare at the display screen during riding or driving a

vehicle.

Otherwise, a traffi

c accident may result.

• Always use the designated AC adapter.
Otherwise, a fi re or electric shock may result.
• Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet

supplying the specifi ed voltage.

Otherwise, a fi re or electric shock may result.

Precautions :

• Do not insert or drop a metallic object or an easily fl ammable

object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a fi re
hazard or battery leak may result.

• When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the

instruction for the equipment, switch this unit off and connect
the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the specifi ed
cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a
non-specifi ed cord or extension of the cord may cause heat
generation and a burn or other injuries.

Do not use or place the product in the following

locations:

• A place with high humidity, such as in a bathroom or shower

room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water
splashes. Otherwise, a fi re hazard or battery leak may result.

• Do not approach this unit to heating equipment (a stove, iron,

etc.). Otherwise, a fi re hazard or battery leak may result.

• Do not place this unit in a place subject to soot or vapor, for

example in a kitchen or near an air humidifi er, or in a place
subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a fi re hazard or
battery leak may result.

• Do not leave this unit in a place where the temperature may rise

abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under
direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or
a fi re hazard or battery leak may result.

Notes on AC adapter

• Do not plug or unplug the power plug with a wet hand.

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

• In case a thunder begins to rumble, do not touch the AC adapter

or the power plug. Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

• In case a thunder begins to rumble when you are using this unit

outdoors, immediately stop using it. Otherwise, an electric shock
may result.

• Clean the power plug and AC adapter plug periodically. If dirt

is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to
moisture may result in a fi re or electric shock. To clean the power
plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry
cloth.

• Do not damage the power cord by scratching, modifying,

bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or fi xing it with a
staple or nail. Also do not place a heavy object on the power cord
or lay it below this unit. If you cover the power cord with a carpet,
etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to
the cord may result in a fi re or electric shock. Using the damaged
power cord may result in a fi re or electric shock.

• In case of an abnormality with this unit, unplug the power plug.

In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit
or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately
switch off this unit and unplug the power cord from the power
outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a
fi re or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise
disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for
servicing.

• If you drop the AC adapter or this unit, unplug the power cord.

If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch
off this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a fi re or
electric shock.

• Do not open the case of or modify the AC adapter or this unit.

These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or
modifying them may result in a fi re or electric shock.

Notes on using through headphones:

• Do not start listening with too high a volume. Otherwise, sudden

output of a high-volume sound may cause hearing failure, etc.

• Do not listen to the audio with an extremely high volume for long

hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.

• Do not use headphones if an abnormality is felt on the skin.

Otherwise, skin infl ammations may result. Should any abnormality
be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately
stop using them and see a doctor.

• A person with an ear disease is discommended to use

headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any
abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones,
immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

• Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and

slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.

Handling

• Do not apply an excessive force to the display part. Otherwise, it

may be damaged.

• Avoid storing this unit in a bag together with a hard object.

Otherwise, this unit may be damaged when the bag is pushed.

• Do not expose this unit to an insecticide or other volatile

substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or
vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface
fi nish may result.

• Do not put this unit in a pocket of trousers. Otherwise, it may be

damaged due to a strong impact when you sit down, etc.

• Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.
Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours

in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of
moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.

Operating conditions

Temperature: 5 to 35°C. (without condensation)

Maintenance of the unit

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry
cloth.
Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may
cause discoloration.

Note on the built-in battery

• For the replacement of the built-in battery, contact your dealer.
• The battery built into this unit discharges spontaneously even

when this unit is not used. This means that the built-in battery
may be exhausted completely when this unit is left unused for
a long period. If this happens, recharge the battery before using
this unit.

• The battery recharging time is variable depending on the

condition of the battery and ambient temperature.

• The available playback time reduces when this unit is used under

low temperatures.

• The built-in battery can be recharged for about 500 times. (This is

a reference value and is not guaranteed.)

• The built-in battery is a consumable part, and the available

playback time reduces gradually after repeated use. If the
available playback time becomes very short even after the battery
has been recharged fully, the battery may be degraded; replace it
with new one.

• Kenwood will not assume any liabilities for the alteration or loss of

data caused due to complete discharging of the built-in battery.

• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.
It is free from the memory eff ect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen

batteries, with which the capacity decreases if the battery is
charged or discharged incompletely for several times.

The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before

it has exhausted completely.

Storage and maintenance of SD card

Before storage
• Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.
• Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high

temperature (under direct sunlight, etc.) or extremely high
humidity.

When the SD card gets dirty
• Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.
• Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Other cautions
• Do not open or modify the SD card.
• Do not peel off the label from the SD card.
• Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.
• Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a fi nger

or metallic object.

Note on disposal/transfer of SD card
The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply
change the fi le management information and do not erase the
data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or transferring
the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase
the internal data completely using commercially available PC data
erasing software.

It is the user’s responsibility to manage the data in the SD card
properly.

SD card (LOCK switch)
The SD card has a switch for protecting the card against data write.
Set the switch to the LOCK position to protect the data in the card.
Set the switch to the unlock position before recording, transferring,
editing or erasing the data.

Lock

Unlock

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU
countries that have adopted separate waste
collection systems)

Products with the symbol (crossed-out

wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as
household waste.
Old electrical and electronic equipment
should be recycled at a facility capable
of handling these items and their waste
byproducts. Contact your local authority for
details in locating a recycle facility nearest to
you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will
help conserve resources whilst preventing
detrimental effects on our health and the
environment.

Trademark Information

÷ "Microsoft" and "Windows Media" are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
USA and other countries.

÷ "Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

÷ SDHC logo is a trademark.

Other system names and product names are also

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-
tive developers. Note that the "™" and "®" markings
are omitted in the text of this manual.

Unpacking

USB cable

Recorder

Headphones

Names and functions of parts

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1 Display
2 EDIT button

• Press during recording to divide the recorded file at the

position where the button is pressed.

3 CHARGE indicator
4 REC EQ button

• Press to set the equaliser effect to be applied to the recording

of the built-in or external microphone.

5 / Power/Menu button

• Press and hold to switch the power ON/OFF.
• Press shortly to open the pop-up menu.
• Press when the backlight is off to turn it on.

6 REC button

• Press to start or let pause the recording of music or voice.
• Status indicated by the REC indicator

Steady lighting

Record mode

Blink

Record-pause mode

Extinguished

Stop mode

7 REPEAT button

• Press to select the repeat mode.
• During playback, press and hold for more than 1 second to

set the A-B Repeat points.

8 PEAK indicator
9 MIC input jack
0 LINE-IN jack
- LINE-OUT jack
= DC jack
~

VOLUME button

• Press to increase (

%) or decrease (fi) the volume. Pressing

and holding a button segment varies the volume gradually.

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4

Up button

• Press to move the cursor upward.
• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current

track. Pressing the button at the beginning of a track skips to
the beginning of the previous track.

• Press and hold to fast reverse the music.
• Press during playback to increase the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is
selected).

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Down button

• Press to move the cursor downward.
• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the next

track.

• Press and hold to fast forward the music.
• Press during playback to decrease the recording level

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is
selected).

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2

Left button

• Press to return to the previous (left) display. This can be used

for example to return from the playback display to the track
list.

• Press and hold to return to the home screen.

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3

Right button

• Press to enter an item and advance to the next (right) item.

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3

/

7

Play/Stop button

• Press to play a track or let it stop.
• Press while the menu is displayed to enter a selected item.
• Press during recording to stop it.

^ Right microphone
& Center microphone
* Left microphone
( Strap eyelet

• Pass the strap through this hole.
Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through

the strap eyelet. Otherwise, this unit may be damaged.

) MIC MODE switch

• When the built-in microphones are used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural, 2-Microphone or 3-Microphone.

• When an external microphone is used, set the microphone

mode to Monaural or Stereo.

_ MIC REC LEVEL switch

• When the built-in microphones or an external microphone

is used, set the recording level adjustment method to either
MANUAL or AUTO.

+ PLUG IN POWER switch

• Set ON when using an external microphone with the plug-in

power type.

¡ HOLD switch

• Press to defeat all other buttons. This helps prevent erroneous

operation of this unit when it is carried in a bag, etc.

Phones jack

• Connect the provided stereo headphones.

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USB jack

• Connect to a PC using the provided USB cable to transfer

music files or recharge the battery.

¢ Reset button

• In case of irregularity, first consult (the

PDF manual). If an optimum remedy is not found, try pressing
the reset button with the tip of a clip.

SD card slot cover

AC adaptor

(AC-050150A)

Power cord

Recharging Battery

This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter

referred to as "the battery"), which can be recharged from the

AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB connection.

Recharging from the AC adapter

Connect the AC adaptor (provided accessory) to this unit.

Recharging is complete when the CHARGE indicator turns
off.
Recharging completes in about 3 hours.
This unit can be used in playback and recording even when
the AC adapter is connected.

Power cord
(provided accessory)

AC adaptor
(provided accessory)

To wall AC outlet

• Use the enclosed AC adaptor (AC-050150A) for this product.

Recharging and battery indication

CHARGE indicator

ON

The indicator lights during recharging.

OFF

The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.

On-screen icons

Shows the remaining power of the battery.

The battery is nearly exhausted.

Connecting stereo headphones

Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.

Entanglement-prevention slider

• When the built-in battery power is low, connect the AC adapter

to this unit.

• Always hold the headphone bodies when attaching

or detaching headphones. Pulling a cord may result in

malfunction.

• To prevent the headphone cord from being entangled, slide the

entanglement-prevention slider to fix the headphone bodies in

position.

Cancelling the HOLD function

The HOLD function defeats all of this unit’s buttons and helps

prevent erroneous operation when this unit is carried in a

bag, etc. The HOLD function should be canceled before using

this unit.

HOLD canceled

HOLD
(Red indication is visible.)

Inserting/removing an SD card

This unit can play music stored in an SD card or recording

music in an SD card.

Inserting the SD card

1

Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

2

Insert the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Hold the SD card with the label side up and the notched section on the right, and

insert it into the slot until it clicks.

Close the card cover.

Removing the SD card

1

Switch this unit OFF.

2

Take out the SD card.

Open the card cover.

Push the SD card until it clicks and then remove your finger from the card. The card

pops up so that you can pull it out with your fingers.

Close the card cover.

• When the SD card is inserted,

is displayed on the screen

during playback and recording.

• A special adapter is required to use a miniSD card, miniSDHC

card or microSD card.

• The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.

Switching Power ON/OFF

1

Switch this unit ON.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

KENWOOD logo is displayed.

2

Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

Regarding the usage of an SD
card

While using an SD card, it may take some time to move on to

the next step after the operations below because of update of

file database in the SD card.

While an SD card is loaded in this unit
• The power is turned on.
• A USB cable is disconnected.
• Recording or fi le editing is completed.
When an SD card is inserted or removed

Setting the display language

1

Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Language".

1sec.

Album
Track
Favorite
Genre
Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded
Recording

Settings

Folder

Lighting time
LCD Contrast
Auto power off
Beep

Language

Settings

2

Select the language.

日本語

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ESPAÑOL

Language

Enter

Enter

Select the desired language.

Setting the date and time

1

Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Clock setting".

1sec.

Album
Track
Favorite
Genre
Year

Artist

Year

Genre

Recorded
Recording

Settings

Folder

Beep
Language
Format
Prioritized Drive

Clock setting

Settings

2

Set Year, Month, Day and Hour.

Clock setting

08

01 23

02 29

Y

M

H

M

D

Clock setting

08

01 23

02

29

Y

M

H

M

D

Year Month

Day

Hour

Minute

For each of Month, Day and Hour, press

/

to select the desired figure

and press to move to the next item.

3

Set

Minute.

Clock setting

08

01

23

02 29

Y

M

H

M

D

Enter

Enter

Press

to start the time count

from "00" sec.

• Press the Left button to return to the previous display page.

English

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