Kaito KA1121 Manual de usuario
Copyright 2007, Kaito Electronics, Inc.
For update information, visit www.kaitousa.com
Version 1.0, Printed in China
OPERATION MANUAL
The KAITO KA1121 is a frequency synthesized radio receiver with an integrated MP3
recorder/player that covers longwave, AM, shortwave, FM and NOAA weather radio bands. The
MP3 player can be used to record what is received on the radio or it can be used as a conventional
stand-alone MP3 player.
What!s included with the KA1121?
Kaito KA1121 radio with built-in MP3 player
Soft case
Quick reference guide
User Manual
AC adaptor
3 AA rechargeable (TYPE?) batteries
DF6 Ni-MH rechargeable battery for the MP3 player
Stereo earphones
External wire antenna
Warranty card
Installation CD-ROM
USB cable
MAIN FEATURES
The radio and MP3 player can work as a single integrated unit or can be used independently of
each other.
A built-in timer exists to control the on/off switching of the radio and MP3 player.
FM direct recording and external microphone recording is possible using the MP3 player.
Alphanumeric display of up to 100 user-set station names, 400 frequency memories.
LW/MW(AM)/SW dual conversion technology for superior reception results.
PC-based editing of the receiver!s frequency and station name memories.
Local, normal and distant radio sensitivity settings.
Fast/slow tuning speed selection.
External antenna jack.
28x64 matrix LCD display.
MP3 player supports WAV and WMA formats.
MP3 or microphone standalone MP3 player recording.
MP3 player A-B repeat function.
Four playback cycle modes, 6 equalizer configurations for the MP3 player.
Built-in high quality speaker
Power Supply: 3 "AA!Batteries (Radio), 1 DF6 Battery (MP# unit) and AC Power Adapter.
INDEX
Location of controls..........…………………………..1
Power supply......................................................... 3
Using the radio and MP3 Player together...............5
Setting the radio clock.............................................5
Volume control.........................................................5
Keypad lock/unlock................................................. 6
Menu functions........................................................ 6
Tuning the radio.....................................................14
Quick operations.....................................................15
Editing the FREQTXT file........................................16
Active amplifier...................................................... ..16
Using the radio without the MP3 player....................17
How to use this radio................................................ 19
FM mono/stereo ........................................................19
Local/normal/DX sensitivity selection.........................19
Selecting narrow or wide reception bandwidth.......... 19
SSB/CW reception modes..........................................20
NOAA weather band....................................................20
Using the MP3 player with the radio............................ 21
Using the MP3 player without the radio....................... 27
Connecting to a PC and transferring data.....................29
How to upgrade firmware...............................................30
Lyric display....................................................................31
Frequently asked questions.....………………………......33
Specifications ................................................................ 35
Page One:
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
#5 should read "Numeric Keypad"
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manual
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manual
Page Two:
***FIX THE SPELLING ON ‘LOCATION’
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Hole for Strap
Page Three:
Powering the Radio with Batteries
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the
radio.
2. Insert 3 "AA" batteries (alkaline or rechargeable).
Note polarity signs inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the lid
Installing the Batteries for the MP3 Player
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of the
MP3 unit.
2. Insert the supplied DF6 NiMH battery. Note the
polarity signs inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment lid
Notes on using Batteries
NOTE: When using the MP3 unit with the radio, the
DF6 battery must be installed in the MP3 unit in
order to prevent shutdown in the event of a power
failure.
Do not try to charge dry (alkaline)batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries together.
Take the batteries out if you don't plan to use the
radio for a long period of time.
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries with the AC
adaptor plugged into the unit.
In case of battery leakage, please clean the battery
compartment immediately to avoid damage to the
radio circuits.
It is best to use batteries when listening to AM or
SW bands, as the AC adaptor may cause noise or
interfere with reception.
Page Four:
Powering the Radio with the AC Adaptor
1. Plug the supplied AC adaptor to an AC outlet as
shown above.
2. Plug the other end into the Radio's "DC Jack".
• It is normal for the AC Adaptor to become warm
during use.
• The Radio's internal batteries will be cut off when
the AC Adaptor is in use.
• If you employ the AC Adaptor for daily use,
remove the Radio's batteries.
•Use the supplied AC Adaptor only. The Radio's
software is optimized for use with this adaptor only.
Page Five:
USING THE RADIO AND MP3 UNIT TOGETHER
1. Observe the LCD screen during each step.
2. Attach the MP3 unit to the Radio
3. Supply power to the Radio (AC or Batteries)
before turning it on.
Adjusting the Radio Clock
When the Radio is turned OFF, press <button 7>
once to get into "Time Set" mode. The sub-display
will show "SET". Press <button 7> again to get into
"Entry" mode. Use the Numeric Keypad to enter the
time. Example: you will have to type "0 1 3 0" for
"1:30".
Power ON / OFF and Change Operating Mode
1. Power ON: Press <button 4> once to turn Radio
ON. The system will enter "Radio" mode.
2. Power OFF: In "Radio" mode, press <button 4>
once to turn Radio OFF.
3. Turn off Main LCD screen: In "Radio" mode,
press and hold <button 4> until the main LCD
screen shuts off.
4. Change operating mode: In "Radio" mode,
press <button 3> to switch to "MP3" mode. In
"MP3" mode, press <button 4> to switch to
"Radio" mode.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the MP3 unit, do not
insert or remove the MP3 unit while either unit
(Radio or MP3) is turned ON.
Volume Control
1. Increase Volume: Press <button 8>.
2. Decrease Volume: Press <button 12>.
3. Mute: Press <button 6>.
Page Six:
USING THE RADIO AND MP3 UNIT TOGETHER
Key Lock and Unlock
1. Lock: Press and hold <button 9>. The small
LCD will show the "lock" <symbol> symbol.
2. Unlock: Press and hold <button 9>. The "lock"
<symbol> symbol will disappear from the small
LCD.
NOTE: When Key Lock is engaged, all keys are
inactivated.
Menu Features
In "Radio" mode, press <button 17> to enter the
main Menu.
Press <button 13a> or <button 13b> to select
Menu. Press <button 17> to access the next
Menu.
Searching by Station Name
There are a total of 100 memory preset stations
available in each of 4 frequency bands, for a total
of 400 memory presets.
1. Select "Search" mode: After entering the Radio
main Menu, press <button 17> to search stations.
2. Select "Memory", then <button 17> to confirm.
Press <button 13a> or <button 13b> to change
stations.
Press <button 16> or <button 14> to change
frequencies under the same station name (Or the
same page).
See Page 14 for other ways to search.
Page Seven:
USING THE RADIO AND MP3 UNIT TOGETHER
Searching by Band
There are two ways to search for a station in the
Menu. You can only change the band while
searching in "Step" mode. Here is how to do it:
1. In "Radio" mode, access the Menu and press
<button 17> to enter "Search" mode.
2. Select "Step", and press <button 17> to confirm.
Press <button 13a> or <button 13b> to search for
stations.
3. Press <button 16> to choose bands. Press
<button 16> for FM, <button 15> for AM, or
<button 14> for SW bands. You can easily change
the band by selecting one of these three buttons.
4. For LW (140KHz - 510KHz), use the Numeric
Keypad to type in the frequency, and then use the
Tuning Knob to tune specific stations. Alternately,
you may use <button 13a> or <button 13b> to
select stations.
Station Management
Browser
Use the Browser to view saved stations and their
frequencies.
1. In "Radio" mode, press <button 17> to open the
Browser. Select "Station" to enter Station
Manager, then press <button 17> to enter the next
page.
2. Select "Browser," then press <button 17> to
confirm. Press <button 13a> or <button 13b> to
view station names, or press <button 16> or
<button 14> to see the four frequencies under the
same station name.
NOTE: See the quick reference guide on Page 15
for more information.
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