Kenwood MGR-A7 Quick Start Manual

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Specifications

Built-in flash memory

Recording format

PC system configuration

: 2 GB*

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

requirements *

Stereo)

Headphone output

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

: Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP (Not

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Stereo)

: 6.0 + 6.0 mW/ 16 Ω

supported by 64 bit version OS.)

: WMA (44.1 kHz: 32 kbps: Monaural)

USB connector

Line output

Maximum recording time (without

: Compliant to USB 1.1/2.0 standard

: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

other types of file)

: 700 + 700 mV/ 10 kΩ

WAV

WMA

USB jack

Recording

44.1

128

format

: USB 2.0/ USB 1.1

kHz

kbps

Display

Internal

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

memory

: 1.5 inch monochrome LCD

10h40m 11h36m 128h 168h 256h

Main unit dimensions (W × H × D)

5h20m

5h48m

64h

84h

128h

: 52.7 mm × 100.0 mm × 18.0 mm

2h40m

2h54m

32h

42h

64h

• Kenwood follows a policy of

:(2-1/16 × 3-15/16 × 11/16 inch)

1h20m

1h27m

16h

21h

32h

continuous advancements in

Weight (Net)

development. For this reason

(Unit: h = hour, m = minute)

: Approx. 95 g

specifications may be changed

* The figure shown are standard values

without notice. The full performance

(Approx. 0.21 lbs)

of stereo recording.

may not be exhibited in an extremely

Operational Temperature Range

* During continuous recording, the file is

cold location (under a water-freezing

divided every 2 hours.

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

temperature).

Battery type

Playback format

*1 The actual available space may be

smaller than specified due to the

: Built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery

MP3

presence of the system file area.

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

AC adaptor (AC-050150A)

*2 The continuous play time value is the

48 kHz

Power supply

standard value when the provided

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

: AC 100-240 V

headphones are used, Supreme is "Off"

Variable bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

Rated input capacity

and the sound mode is "NORMAL".

ID3 tag: ver. 2.2/ 2.3/ 2.4

Note that it is not the guaranteed

: 0.2 A 13 W

WMA (DRM compatible)

value. The actual time may be

Rated output

Sampling rate: 32/ 44.1/ 48 kHz

shortened depending on the ambient

: DC 5 V 1.5 A

Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps

temperature and other operating

Max. recording tracks *

Variable bit rate: 32 - 355 kbps

conditions.

: Approx. 450 tracks

(Not supported by Professional,

The battery operation time may be

Lossless, or Voice.)

shortened with certain SD cards.

Battery operation time *

*3 Assuming that each tracks is in the 128

WAV (Linear PCM)

Continuous play time (Internal

kbps MP3/ WMA format with playback

Sampling rate: 22.05/ 24/ 32/ 44.1/

memory)

time of about 4 min.

48 kHz

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 19 hours

*4 All of the above specified PC

Bit rate: 8 bit/ 16bit

MP3 (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

environment does not guarantee full

Channel: Stereo/Monaural

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 19 hours

operation of this unit.

Recording time (Built-in

SD card *

Use a PC in which either OS

mentioned above is preinstalled.

microphones & internal memory)

Compatible SD card

Operation is not guaranteed on a

WAV (44.1 kHz): Approx. 12.5 hours

: SD card, SDHC card, miniSD™ card,

PC running an upgraded OS or a PC

WMA (128 kbps): Approx. 12.5 hours

miniSDHC™ card, microSD™ card

assembled by yourself.

(Data recorded in the SD audio format

*5 This unit is capable of recording/

cannot be played back.)

playback of SD/SDHC memory cards

complying with the SD or SDHC

standard.

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

Safety precautions

Notes on AC adapter

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

Otherwise, an electric shock may result.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

¤ Caution:

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

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

Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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

may result.

Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

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

should be read before the product is operated.

is attached on these plugs, deterioration of insulation due to

Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should

moisture may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. To clean the power

be retained for future reference.

plug, unplug it from the power outlet and wipe dirty with a dry

Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the

cloth.

operating instructions should be adhered to.

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

Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should

bending forcibly, twisting, stretching, heating or ﬁ xing it with a

be followed.

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,

WARNING :

etc., you run the risk of placing a heavy object on it. Damage to

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

the cord may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock. Using the damaged

walking.

power cord may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result. Never use headphones

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

when you ride a bicycle or driving an automobile or motorbike.

In case of water or a foreign object penetrates inside this unit

If this unit is used during walking, the ambient sounds will be cut

or it produces smoke, abnormal odour or noise, immediately

and you may have diﬃ culties in hearing various warning sounds.

switch oﬀ this unit and unplug the power cord from the power

• Do not operate this unit during riding or driving a vehicle.

outlet. Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a

Do not operate this unit when you drive or ride an automobile,

ﬁ re or electric shock. After the smoke, abnormal odour or noise

motorbike or bicycle. Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result. Be

disappears, consult your dealer or a Kenwood service agent for

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

servicing.

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

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

vehicle.

If equipment is dropped or the cover or case is damaged, switch

Otherwise, a traﬃ c accident may result.

oﬀ this unit, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

• Always use the designated AC adapter.

Continuing the use of the equipment may result in a ﬁ re or

Otherwise, a ﬁ re or electric shock may result.

electric shock.

• Always plug the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet

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

supplying the speciﬁ ed voltage.

These incorporate high voltage parts inside and opening or

Otherwise, a ﬁ re or electric shock may result.

modifying them may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock.

Precautions :

Notes on using through headphones:

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

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

object inside this unit through an opening. Otherwise, a ﬁ re

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

hazard or battery leak may result.

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

• When connecting ancillary equipment to this unit, read the

hours. Otherwise, your hearing ability may be damaged.

instruction for the equipment, switch this unit oﬀ and connect

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

the equipment as instructed. Also be sure to use the speciﬁ ed

Otherwise, skin inﬂ ammations may result. Should any abnormality

cord for the connection. Inappropriate connection, use of a

be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones, immediately

non-speciﬁ ed cord or extension of the cord may cause heat

stop using them and see a doctor.

generation and a burn or other injuries.

• A person with an ear disease is discommended to use

headphones. Otherwise, the disease may worsen. Should any

Do not use or place the product in the following

abnormality be felt on the skin or ears during use of headphones,

locations:

immediately stop using them and see a doctor.

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

• Attach and detach headphones around the ears gently and

room. Also do not use this unit in a place subject to water

slowly. Violent attaching or detaching may injure the ear.

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

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

Handling

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

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

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

may be damaged.

example in a kitchen or near an air humidiﬁ er, or in a place

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

subject to excessive humidity or dust. Otherwise, a ﬁ re hazard or

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

battery leak may result.

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

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

substance or bring this unit in extended contact with a rubber or

abnormally high, for example in a closed automobile or under

vinyl material. Otherwise, discoloration or peeling of the surface

direct sunlight. Otherwise, this unit or its parts may deteriorate or

ﬁ nish may result.

a ﬁ re hazard or battery leak 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.

English

DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER

MGR-A7

QUICK START MANUAL

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.

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

• Protect this unit against sweat and moisture.

It is the user's responsibility to manage the data in the SD card

Do not use this unit by putting it in a breast pocket for long hours

properly.

in the summer or during exercise. Otherwise, penetration of

SD card (LOCK switch)

moisture or sweat may cause malfunction or failure.

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.

Operating conditions

Set the switch to the unlock position before recording, transferring,

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

editing or erasing the data.

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

Lock

Unlock

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.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical

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

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

and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU

• The built-in battery is a lithium ion battery.

countries that have adopted separate waste

It is free from the memory eﬀ ect of Ni-Cd and nickel-hydrogen

collection systems)

batteries, with which the capacity decreases if the battery is

Products with the symbol (crossed-out

charged or discharged incompletely for several times.

wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as

The built-in battery therefore accepts additional charging before

household waste.

it has exhausted completely.

Old electrical and electronic equipment

Storage and maintenance of SD card

should be recycled at a facility capable

of handling these items and their waste

Before storage

byproducts. Contact your local authority for

• Be sure to put the SD card in the case before storing it.

details in locating a recycle facility nearest to

• Do not leave the SD card in a place with extremely high

you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will

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

humidity.

help conserve resources whilst preventing

detrimental effects on our health and the

When the SD card gets dirty

environment.

• Wipe lightly with a soft cloth, etc.

• Do not use lacquer thinner, benzine or alcohol.

Trademark Information

Other cautions

• Do not open or modify the SD card.

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

• Do not peel oﬀ the label from the SD card.

registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

• Do not attach a label or sticker on the SD card.

USA and other countries.

• Do not touch the metallic terminals on the backside with a ﬁ nger

÷ "Adobe Reader" is a trademark of Adobe Systems

or metallic object.

Incorporated.

Note on disposal/transfer of SD card

÷ SDHC logo is a trademark.

The "Format" and "Delete" functions of this unit or a PC simply

change the ﬁ le management information and do not erase the

Other system names and product names are also

data in the SD card completely. Before disposing of or transferring

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respec-

the SD card, it is recommended to destroy it physically or erase

tive developers. Note that the "™" and "®" markings

the internal data completely using commercially available PC data

are omitted in the text of this manual.

erasing software.

Unpacking

Names and functions of parts

Recorder

Headphones

USB cable

AC adaptor

(AC-050150A)

Power cord

Recharging Battery

Cancelling the HOLD function

This unit incorporates a rechargeable battery (hereafter

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

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

prevent erroneous operation when this unit is carried in a

AC adapter or from a PC connected through USB connection.

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

this unit.

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

HOLD canceled

the AC adapter is connected.

HOLD

(Red indication is visible.)

Inserting/removing an SD card

To wall AC outlet

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

Power cord

AC adaptor

music in an SD card.

(provided accessory)

Inserting the SD card

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

Switch this unit OFF.

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

Recharging and battery indication

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

CHARGE indicator

The indicator lights during recharging.

OFF

The indicator is extinguished when recharging completes.

Insert the SD card.

On-screen icons

→

Shows the remaining power of the battery.

The battery is nearly exhausted.

Connecting stereo headphones

Open the card cover.

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

Connect the provided stereo headphones to this unit.

insert it into the slot until it clicks.

Close the card cover.

Removing the SD card

Switch this unit OFF.

Entanglement-prevention slider

Take out the SD card.

• 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

Open the card cover.

malfunction.

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

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

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

entanglement-prevention slider to fix the headphone bodies in

position.

Close the card cover.

1 Display

Left button

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

2 EDIT button

for example to return from the playback display to the track

• Press during recording to divide the recorded file at the

list.

position where the button is pressed.

• Press and hold to return to the home screen.

3 CHARGE indicator

Right button

4 REC EQ button

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

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

Play/Stop button

of the built-in or external microphone.

• Press to play a track or let it stop.

Power/Menu button

• Press while the menu is displayed to enter a selected item.

• Press and hold to switch the power ON/OFF.

• Press during recording to stop it.

• Press shortly to open the pop-up menu.

^ Right microphone

• Press when the backlight is off to turn it on.

& Center microphone

6 REC button

* Left microphone

• Press to start or let pause the recording of music or voice.

• Status indicated by the REC indicator

( Strap eyelet

Steady lighting

Record mode

• Pass the strap through this hole.

Blink

Record-pause mode

Do not pass a metallic hook or like (a key holder, etc.) through

Extinguished

Stop mode

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

) MIC MODE switch

7 REPEAT button

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

• Press to select the repeat mode.

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

• During playback, press and hold for more than 1 second to

• When an external microphone is used, set the microphone

set the A-B Repeat points.

mode to Monaural or Stereo.

8 PEAK indicator

_ MIC REC LEVEL switch

9 MIC input jack

• When the built-in microphones or an external microphone

0 LINE-IN jack

is used, set the recording level adjustment method to either

MANUAL or AUTO.

- LINE-OUT jack

+ PLUG IN POWER switch

= DC jack

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

VOLUME button

power type.

• Press to increase (%) or decrease (ﬁ) the volume. Pressing

¡ HOLD switch

and holding a button segment varies the volume gradually.

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

Up button

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

• Press to move the cursor upward.

™

Phones jack

• Press during playback to skip to the beginning of the current

• Connect the provided stereo headphones.

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

the beginning of the previous track.

USB jack

• Press and hold to fast reverse the music.

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

• Press during playback to increase the recording level

music files or recharge the battery.

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

¢ Reset button

selected).

• In case of irregularity, first consult (the

Down button

PDF manual). If an optimum remedy is not found, try pressing

• Press to move the cursor downward.

the reset button with the tip of a clip.

• 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

∞ SD card slot cover

(provided that the MANUAL recording level adjustment is

selected).

Setting the display language

• 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

Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

card or microSD card.

"Language".

• The MultiMedia Card (MMC) cannot be used.

Artist

Genre

Album

Year

Track

Folder

Switching Power ON/OFF

Favorite

Recorded

1sec.

Genre

Recording

Year

Settings

Switch this unit ON.

Settings

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

Lighting time

LCD Contrast

KENWOOD logo is displayed.

Auto power oﬀ

Beep

Language

Select the language.

Switch this unit OFF.

Select the desired language.

Language

Press and hold the Power/Menu button until the

日本語

ENGLISH

pattern shown on the left is displayed.

DEUTSCH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

Enter

Setting the date and time

Regarding the usage of an SD

card

Open the home screen. Select "Settings" >

"Clock setting".

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

Artist

Genre

the next step after the operations below because of update of

Album

Year

Track

Folder

file database in the SD card.

Favorite

Recorded

While an SD card is loaded in this unit

1sec.

Genre

Recording

Year

Settings

• The power is turned on.

• A USB cable is disconnected.

Settings

Beep

• Recording or ﬁ le editing is completed.

Language

When an SD card is inserted or removed

Format

Prioritized Drive

Clock setting

Set Year, Month, Day and Hour.

Clock setting

02 29

01 23

Clock setting

For each of Month, Day and Hour, press

Year Month Day

to select the desired figure

and press

to move to the next item.

Hour

01 23

Minute

Set Minute.

Clock setting

Press

from "00" sec.

02 29

Enter

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

to start the time count

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