Kenwood KX-W8010 User manual

Brand: Kenwood

Model: KX-W8010

Category: Cassette players

Type: User manual

Kenwood KX-W8010 is a stereo cassette tape deck designed to provide high-quality audio playback and recording. It features Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension for improved sound quality, as well as a variety of playback and recording functions, including auto-reverse, continuous play, and timer-controlled recording. The deck also has a built-in microphone for direct recording and a headphone jack for private listening. With its combination of features and ease of use, the Kenwood KX-W8010 is a versatile and powerful tool for music lovers and audio enthusiasts.

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

KX-!V801 0

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B5O-9466-OO@(K, P, U, UE, M, X, Ê, TXT)

90/12 11 10 9 I 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 89112 1't 10 I I 7 6 5 4 3 2

lntroduction

Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee

to excellence in sound reproduction.

We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long trad¡-

tion of quality components, that our company represents.

So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that

you take the time to read through this manual before you hook

up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper-

ating features, and system-connection considerat¡ons, so that

your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start.

You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering.

styling, operating convenience and adaptability, we have

sought to anticipate your needs and desires.

Keep this manual handy for futuro referonco.

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

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories

are put aside so they will not be lost.

Examine the un¡t for any possibility of shipping damage. lf your

unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immedi-

ately. lf your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship-

ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person

or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car-

rier for shipping damage.

We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack-

ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in

the future.

WARNING NOTICE:

IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT

TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE

PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE

WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES

OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL

FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.

Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension

manufactured under license from Dolby Laborator¡es

Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang &

Olufsen.

"DOLBY", the double-D symbol ffi and "HX PRO" are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Lieensing Corporation.

Accessories

Audio cord x 2

System control cord x 1

(Except for Europe

and U.K. models)

Gontents Caution: Read the following pages marke¿ ¡n A carefully to keep your safcty

A Before applying power...... ,

Â rwponlt¡tr SAFEGUARDS

System connections

Controls and indicators ......

Listening to cassette tapes.

DPSS...,......

How to record..................

Dubbing operation

Iimer stand by operation

ln case of difficulty .......

Specifications

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ACaut¡on : Read this page carefully to keep your safety.

Before applying power

For the U.S.A. and Canada

lmportantl

Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for

operation on 1 20 volts AC only.

For Australia and Europe

lmportantl

Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on

240 V AC only.

Units shipped to Europe are designed for operat¡on on 220 V

AC only.

For other countries

For the united Kingdom

lmportantl

Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are

equipped with an AC voltagê selector switch on the rear

panel. Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting

of this switch.

AG vottage selection

This unit operates on 1 1 0-1 20 o¡ 22O-24O volts AC. The AC

voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage

that prevails in the area to which the un¡t is shipped. Before

connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that

the sett¡ng position of th¡s switch matches your line voltage.

lf not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the

following direction.

Note:

Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line

voltage due to ¡mproper sett¡ng of the AC voltêge selector

switch. Srl

1 20V ^/

Setting

Stopper 2

plate

220V-240V N

setting

1. Before plugging in this unit, make sure that the pos¡t¡on of

the AC Voltage Selector conforms to your line (mains)

voltage. lf not. it must be reset. See Figure 1.

2. To reset the selector, slide the stopper plate to the

opposite side with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. See

Figure 2.

3. lnsert thê power cord securely. See Figure 3.

A Z

Safety precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

lmportant!

Units shipped to the U.K. are designed for operation on 240

volts AC only.

The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to

any ¡nternal examination.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:

Blue ........................ Neutral

The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the

terminals in the plug as follows:

Wire colour P¡ug terminal marking

Blue ................ N or Black

L or RedBrown .......................

Brown to

Live

Blue to

Neutral

Plug

Notes:

1. lf a 1 3-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5- amp

fuse.

2. lf a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must

be connected to the E terminal.

CAUTION

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A A CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-

VICING TO OUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TBIAN-

GLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DAN.

GEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT

MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT

THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SER.

VICING} INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING.THE APPLIANCE.

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IMPORTA]UT SAFEGUAHDS AGaut¡on : Read this page carefulty to keep your safety

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions

before operating this unit. For best results, follow all

warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operat-

ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in-

structions should be retained for future reference.

1. Power sources - The unit should be connected

to a power supply only of the type described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

2. Power-cord protect¡on - Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, pay particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the unit.

Never pull or stretch

thð cord.

3. Grounding or polarization - The precautions

should be taken so that the grounding or polariza-

tion means of this unit is not defeated.

4. Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that

its location or position does not interfere with its

proper ventilation.

To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or

a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least

10 cm away from the walls.

Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar

surface that may block the ventilation openings.

5. Water and moisture - The unit should not be

used near water - for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-

ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Temperature - The unit may not function pro-

perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera-

tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above + 5oC

(410F).

7. Heat - The unit should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

8. Electric shock - Care should be taken so that ob-

jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en-

closure through openings. lf a metal object, such as

a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact w¡th the

inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may

result. For families with children, never permit chil-

dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this

unit

9. Enclosure removal - Never remove the en-

closure. lf the internal parts are touched accidentally,

a serious electric shock might occur.

1O. AC outlets - Do not connect other audio equip-

ment with a power consumption larger than that

specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never

connect other electrical units, such as an iron or

toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.

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AGaut¡on : Read this page carefully to keep your safety.

11. Magnetic fields - Keep the unit away from

sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker

systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized

objects.

12. Cleaning - Do not use volatile solvents such as

alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to

clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

13. Carts and stands - An appliance and cart com-

bination should be moved with care. Ouick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the

appliance and cart combination to overturn.

14.Nonuse periods - The power cord of the unit

should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-

used for a long period of time.

15. Abnormal smell - lf an abnormal smell or smoke

is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull

out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest

service center. pOWER OFF!

17. Servicing - The user should not attempt to ser-

vice the unit beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred

to qualified service personnel.

18. Outdoor antenna grounding - lf an outside an-

tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an-

tenna system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built up static

charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information

with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-

ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec-

t¡on to grounding electrodes, and requiremenls for

the grounding electrode. See Figure.

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" Use No. 1O AWG {5.3 mm2) copper, No. I AWG {8.4 mm2} alum¡num,

No. 17 AWG (1 .O mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as

a ground wrre.

bSecure antenna lead-in and ground w¡res to house with stand-off in-

sulators spaced from 4 - 6 teel 11.22 - 1.83 m) apart.

c Mount antenna discharge un¡t as close as poss¡ble to where lead-in enters

house.

dUse jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper, or

the equivalent, when a separate anlenna-ground¡ng electrode is used.

See NEC Section 810-21{j).

19. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be lo-

cated away from power lines.

Note¡:

1, ltem 3 is not requlrod except for grounded or polarlzed

oqu¡pm€nt.

2, ltem 10 ls not roqu¡red except for unlts provided wlth AC outlet¡'

3, ltem 18 and 19 are not required except for unlts provided wlth

ant€nna termlnals,

4. ltom 18 complles wlth UL-f 270 in tho U.S.A.

16. Damage requiring service - The unit should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged, or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into

the unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure

damaged.

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I Cassette tape notes

Eraso protection device

An erase proof detection notch is located on each side of the

cassette to prevent the accidental erasure of important record-

ings. Break the tab after important recording to avoid accidental

erasure or re-recording of the cassette tape. To re-record on

the cassette tape, cover the notch with cellophane adhesive

tape.

Break the tãb with a screwdriver

after making an imponant recording,

For A side

For B side

Erase protection device

- Seal with cellophane tapè

¡o fe-rgcofo

For tape slack

lnsert a pencil into the hub and take-up the slack before using

the tape lnsen a pencil into

the hub and turn until tho

slack is removed.

' For tape slack.

Storage of cassette tapes

Avoid placing or leaving cassette tapes:

o ln direct sunlight or near heating systems.

o Near magnets or magnetic fields, as erasure of lmportant

recordings will result.

Avoid placing tapes near magnets

or magnetic fields.

store cassette tapes w¡th cafe

Note:

1, The 120 minuto cassolte tapes ar€ not recomended because

thoy aro too thin and may be damaged by repeatod use. 2. The use of endless tap6 is not recomended as th6y may cause

malfunction of the unit.

I Cleaning the head sect¡on

As the tape rubs against the heads during recording and play-

back, oxide debris from the tape accumulates on the heads,

guides, and pinch roller. To maintain the optimum recording

and playback performance, periodically clean the entire tape

path, including the heads (about every 10 hours of use).

Head Demagnet¡zation

A magnetized record/play head may degrade the sound quali-

ty and increase the noise. ln this case, use the commercially

available Head Eraser to demagnetize the head.

Cleaning the hoad soction

1. Press the EJECT button (A) and the cassette holder will

slide forward.

2. Clean the heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a ootton

swab slightly dampened with cleaning solvent (or denatured

alcohol).

As there is a wide variety of commercially-available clean-

ing fluids, carefully read the instructions provided with your

cleaning kit and use the appropriale type of fluid.

Noto:

The heads and guides ¡n the tape path aro precisely ad¡ustod. Do

not oxort excessive prgssuro on any parts while cleaníng,

Cotton swab

Capstan Capstan

Pinch roller Pinch roller

Head

I Beware of condensation

Water vapor in the air may condense on cold parts, forming

"dew" on their surfaces.

For example, when a bottle is taken out of the ref rigerator and

brought into a warm room, droplets of water will form on the

'bottle surface. This phenomenon is called "condensation".

lf this occurs inside the unit, the player may operate incorrect-

ly or may not function at all.

This is not a malfunction, however, the player should be left

until it ¡s dry. (Turn the power of this unit ON and leave the

player for awhile. After several hours, even ¡n the worst case,

the player will stabilize and correct playback will be possible.)

Be especially careful in the following cases:

. When the unit is suddenly brought from a cold place to a

warm place (causing rapid temperature change).

. When the temperature of the room is raised suddenly us-

ing a heater, etc.

r When the unit is brought from a well-cooled (air-

conditioned) room in to a damp and hot room.

. ln conditions where the temperature difference between the

surroundings and this unit might cause condensation.

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System Gonnections

Gonnection to stereo amplifier or receiver

Before connecting, be sure to turn the POWER switches of each componsnt OFF, then make connections as shown In

the diagram below:

KX-W8010

To AC outlet

@@ SYSTEM CONTROL terminals

When connected to an amplifier or receiver

having KENWOOD System Control terminals,

system operation such as remote control is

made possible. For details, refer to the instruc-

tion mant¡al of the amplifier or receiver.

lf your amplifier or receiver is not equipped with

SYSTEM CONTROL terminals, do not connect

anything to any SYSTEM CONTROL terminal.

Do not connect the unit in any system config-

uration other than specified.

or Receiver

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REC/LINE IN lacks PLAY/LINE OUT iacks

IN_LINE OUf

Audio cord

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Gontrols and indicators

AUTO BIAS key (B deckl

Rofer to page 14.

INDEX SCAN key (A deck)

Refer to page 1 1.

EJECT button (A

Opens the cassette holder of A

deck.

DOTBY NR sw¡tch

Selsct ths OFF or type B or type C

Dolby noise reduction systêm with

th¡s switch.

TIMER switch

Used when timer rocording or timer

playback is required.

DIRECTION switch

Refer to page 10,

POWER switch

Press this sw¡tch to turn the power

ON and OFF.

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COUNTER A/B key

Switchtis the counter mode be-

tween decks A and B.

COUNTER RESET

Rossts the counter to key

"0000'

EJECT button (B deck)

Opens the cassette holder of B

dock.

DUBBING keys

(> NORMAL, >> HIGH)

Used when performing tape-to-tape

dubbing.

REC LEVEL knob

Adiust the recording lovel wilh th¡s

knob.

REC BALANCE knob

Adiust tho recording level balance

between the left and r¡ght channels

w¡th th¡s knob.

PHONES jack

Plug sterêo headphones ¡nto this

jack.

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Display section

Counter A/B

A deck operation ind¡cators

<, Þ : Diroctlon ind¡cator

PLAY: Play ind¡cator

O : REC lndicator

ll : Pause lndicator

DUBB. indicator

(NOR., HIGH}

Operation key sect¡on

Rowind keys

Used to rewind the tape,

Reverse play keys

Used to playbâck the tape in

the reverse direction.

REC/ARM key

(A deckl

Press this key to start

recording.

II PAUSE

PAUSE key (A deck)

Press this key to stop the

tapo temporarily.

Peak level meter

Stop key

Used to stop the tape

motion.

REC/ARM

II PAUSE

Countsr display

deck operation indicators

{, Þ : Direction indicator

PLAY : Play indicator

O : REC indicator

ll : Pause indicator

AUTO BIAS indicator

Fast forward keys

Used to fast-forward the

tape.

Play keys

Used to playback the tape in

the forward direction.

REC/ARM key

(B deckl

Press this koy to start

recording.

PAUSE key (B deckl

Press this key to stop the

tapê temporarily.

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A deck B deck

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Listening to cassette tapes

ÐOLBY NR

TIMER stand by

DIRECTION switch

I Tape playback operation

1. Ser rhe deck's TIMER sw¡tch to OFF.

2. Press tho EJECT (Al button for the deck to be used for

playback.

3. lnsert a cass6tt6 and cloee the cassott€ holder securely.

o The optimum playback condition ls set automatically ac-

cording to the type of tape, i.e. Metal, chrome or normal.

4. Set tho DOLBY NR sw¡tch according to the NR mode of

th€ cassetto tape.

5. Set the DIRECTION switch according to the desired play-

back direction.

One-way playback

Tape stops at the end of one side.

Two-way playback...... ...............f,

Tape stops after two sides have been played.

Endless playback...... CJ

Tape playback continues until the stop ( I ) key is pressed.

6. Press tho play (Þ) or reverse.play (<l key.

. The playback direction indicator lights and playback

slarts.

o The peak level meter lights in accordance with the con-

tents of the tape.

INDEX SCAN key

EJECT button

Close socurely by pressing

upper inside.

I Operation of fast forward and rewind

Press the << or >> l¡sy when in the STOP mode.

o Ïhe tape is either fast-forwarded or rewound depend-

ing on the key pressed.

o When << or >> key is pressed during PLAY. DPSS

operates (see page 12).

I Stopping playback

Pressthestop(llkey,

o Playback is stopped.

o The tape is stopped automat¡cally at the end of a one-

sid'e or two-side relay playback, or when it has been com-

pletely wound forward or rewound.

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I Relay playback operation

Tapes in tho two decks (A and B) can be played alternately

and repeatedly.

1. Set the deck's TIMER switch to oFF.

oTtMER

REC OFF PLAY

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2. Pross the EJECT (Al button for each deck.

3. lnsert a cassotto tape in each deck and close the cas-

sette holders securely.

4. Set the DOLBY NR switch according to ths NR mode of

the cassotte tapos.

I lndex scan (A deck onlyl

1. Press the INDEX SCAN key. Tho tape is rapidly advanced

and the beginning of each tune ¡s played back for about

1O seconds.

2. When the dosired tune is found, press the forward play

(Þl or reverse play {<) key according to the dlrection of

tapo travol. Normal playback oporation will resume.

INDEX SCAN

5. Sst the DIRECTION switch according to the desired play-

back direction.

One-way relay p|ayback................................ =

One side of A deck, B deck is played.

Two-way relay playback ............................... -

Both sides of A deck, B deck are played.

DIRECTION

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6. Press the play (Þ) or reverse play l<) key of the deck to

be played before.

Blank between tunes Blank between tunes Blank betw66n tunes

Play Play Play

Tune BTune A

Tape runn¡ng direction

Notes:

1. The direction of the index scan ¡s ¡nd¡catod by tho FOR-

WARD/REVERSE lndicators. To change the direction of index

scan, pross the play (>ì or revorso play l<l key, thôn press thc

INDEX SCAN key.

2. When tho DIRECTION sw¡tch lô sot to the rovorso mode (Þl

or endless mode lC)l, index scan of both sides is carr¡ed out.

3, lndsx sc¡n functlons by detectlng a gap lnon-recorded ¡ectlonl

of more thân 4 scconds between tuneg, lf there is a gap of less

than 4 soconds betweon tunos, index ecan may not opcrate cor-

roctly.

I Ouick reverse (Europe and U.K. onlyl

When the cassotte is to be reversed at the end of the tape,

ths tapo running diroction will be roversed the moment when

tho tape reachos the end of the magnetic sectlon. Since the

Ieader tape portion is not wound, this system greatly reducos

the reversing time.

Ouick reverse will operate when the direction modo switch

¡s sot to ")" ot " C)".

Magnet¡c tape Leader tap€

Notes:

1, During tape running, qulck reverse may oporate at th6 magnet-

lc sectlon of tho tapo laccording to the typo of the tape),

ln th¡s caso, slide tho DIRECTION sw¡tch to

2, Reverso may fall to oporato on the bordor botw€on magnctlc

tape and leader tape. In this case, revorsc oporatos at tho tapo

end,

3. Ouick reverce wlll not operato for 1O seconds after play koy (>l

or REC/ARM key is pressed. lf thoso keye aro preesod near the

tapo ond, tapo runnlng rovorae automatlcal¡y at the tape cnd.

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DPSS (direct program search systeml

DPSS (direct program search system)

The DPSS function of the cassette deck allows you to perform the following convenient operations

easily by a touch of the corresponding operation key. (Gommon to A and B decks).

1. Skip play

2. Single-tune repeat playback

3. Rewind and auto play

4. Re-Rec standby (when a recording needs to be restarted from the beginning)

5.Dash & play (when playing while fast-forwarding through non-recorded sections of more than 1O

seconds)

DPSS and non-recorded sections of tape (blank intervalsl

The DPSS funct¡on works by detecting a non-recorded section (blank) of more than 4 seconds between tunes.

When making a new recording on a tape, the blank sections between programs should be made according to "How to pro-

vide non-recorded blanks between programs."

The function may not operate correctly when the following types of tape are used.

1. Tapes with conversation, etc. in which the sound is interrupted for more than 4 seconds.

2. Tapes having very low level sections or non-recorded sections in the middle of a tune, such as in some classical pieces.

3. Tapes in which high level noise is recorded between tunes.

4. Tapes having blank sections of less than 4 seconds between tunes.

5. Tapes recorded at an excessively Iow level.

Forward DPSS selection (>l

Current tune

Later tunes Previous

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I Skip play in the forward direction

Perform the following to play a tune which is several tunes

ahead of the one currently being played.

During forward playback, press the fast forward (>>) l¡sy.

During reverse playback, press the rewind (<<l key.

. The number of tunes skipped (maximum: 16) is equal

to the number of times the key is pressed, after which

playback of the target tune starts.

I Skip play in the reverse direction

To play a tune located before the one currently being played,

perform the following.

During forward playback, press the rewind (+<l key

During reverse playback, press the fast forward (>>l key.

. The number of tunes skipped (maximum: 16) is equal

to the number of times the key is pressed, after which

playback of the target tune starts.

Notes:

1. When the DIRECTION switch is set to ",-r " (reversel ot "-)"

(endlessl, skip play can extend to the other s¡de of the tape.

2. lf the rewind {<<l key is pressed ¡mmediately after the start

of a program, the current tune could be d¡scounted and more

tunes could be skipped than is desired.

I Single-tune repeat playback

This function is used to play back a desired tune repeatedly

While the forward side is being played back, press the play

(>l key again.

While the reverse side is being played back, press the reverse

play (<) key again.

o The designated tune will be played back repeatedly 16

times. then the deck enters the normal playback mode.

o To release single-tune repeat play, press the stop ( I )

key.

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Unrecorded section

Head

Reverse DPSS selection (<)

Current tune

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Later tunes

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I Rewind & auto play

This function is usod to automat¡cally play the tape from

the first tuno aftor rewinding.

To play the forward side of ths taps, press the play (>l key

and rewind (<<l key simultaneously.

To play the reverse side of tho tape, press the reverse play

(<) key and fast forward (>>) koy simultaneously.

I Dash & play

This function allows you to play a tape repeatedly by fast-

forwarding through any non-recorded blank of more than

10 seconds on the tape.

1. Set the DIRECTION switch according to the desired play-

back direction.

't " One side will be repeated 8 times.

'C-)" Both sides will be repeated 8 times

2. Press the fast forward (>>l and rewind (<<) koys s¡mul-

taneously.

o To cancel dash & play, press the stop ( I ) key.

Notes:

1 . lf a non-recorded section is less than 1 0 seconds, this function

may not work correctly.

2. lf cassotto tapos are lòaded in both the A and B decks with the

DIRECTION sw¡tch sot to "=)" (rôv€rsol, when tho dash & p¡ay

oporat¡on fin¡shoa on one deck, it is then carried out on the othor

deck.

I Re-Rec standby

This function allows you to ¡nterrupt recording, return the

tape to the position where the recording started, and put

the deck ¡n the stop mode. This is useful when you have

started a recording by mistake.

(ln this case, a four second blank section is required before

the position at which the recording is to start).

During forward recording, press the rewind (<<) key.

During rev€rse recording, press the fast forward (>>l key.

o Recording is interrupted, the tape is rewound 1o the cor-

rect starting point, a non-recorded blank of 2 seconds

is made after the end of the previous program, and the

deck enters the record-pause mode.

When start¡ng to re-record

1. Press the REC/ARM key twice in succession to make a

new non-recorded blank.

2. Press the REC/ARM key again

o This starts a new recording.

I How to provide non-recorded blanks between

programs

To make a non-recorded blank of about 4 seconds:

Press the REC/ARM key twice in succession.

o After leaving a non-recorded blank of about 4 seconds,

the deck enters the record-pause mode.

To make a non-recorded blank during recording:

Press the REC/ARM key once during recording.

o After running to make a non-recorded blank of about 4

seconds from the point where the key is pressed, the

deck enters the record-pause mode.

Note:

For normal recording oporations, soo tho "How to record" section

which starts on page 14.

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I Preparation for recording

Preparatory settings

1. Set the TIMER switch to OFF.

2. Press the EJECT (Al button for B deck.

3. lnsert a cassstto, and close the cassotte holder securely.

4. Set the DIRECTION switch to the desired recording

direction.

One-side recording

Two-side recording

5. When DOTBY NR is required, set the DOTBY NR switch

toBorC.

Treatment of chrome tape, Metal tape and nor-

mal tape:

The respective standard recording conditions for chro-

me, Metal and normal tapes are set automatically with

this tape deck.

Ihere are many types of tapes available from average

to high quality. To get the best possible recorded sound

from these, this deck is equipped with special 5-step auto

bias adjustment functions separately for normal tape and

chrome tape.

We recommend, therefore, that you use the auto bias

function whenever recording with normal or chrome

tape.

AUTO BIAS key

EJECT button

I Auto bias adjustment (B deck onlyl

Use auto bias for the best recording conditions when record-

ing on normal tape or chrome tape.

1. Press the stop I I I key.

2. Press the AUTO BIAS key.

o The appropriate bias adjustment is made in about 45

seconds.

. Press the stop ( I ) key to interrupt the auto bias ad-

justment.

Notes:

1. When AUTO BIAS is not omployed, tho b¡as is sot to the stan-

dard value,

2. The auto bias adjustment cânnot be activated unless both decks

A and B are ln the stop modo,

3, Durlng ad¡ustment, A deck operatlon keys other than fast for-

ward (Þl and rewind {<<l aro not offectlve. B deck operation

keys are also ¡noffoctive, oxcopt for tho stop I I I key,

4, The bias sett¡ng can be released by pressing the EJECT ( A I but-

ton or switch¡ng th€ powor OFF.

5. lf tho amount of remaining tape is small, tho auto bias adjust-

mont may be canceled ¡n tho middlo and stopped,

DOLBY NR

TIMER stand by switch DIRECTION switch

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I Normal recording operations

Recording level adjustment

After each of the settings is completed, set the recording

level.

1. Select the recording source with the amplifier's input

seloctor, and start to play the source.

2. Press ths PAUSE (ll) key and REC/ARM key simultane-

ous¡y to put tho deck in the record-pause mode.

3. While observing the peak level meter, adiust the record-

ing levelw¡th ths REC TEVEL and REG BALANCE knobs

so that the +3 dB (Dol indicator l¡ghts occas¡onally.

I Relay record¡ng

This device can cont¡nuously record on the A and B decks

Convenient for Iong rocordings such as classical music.

1. Place tapos ¡n both the A and B decks

2. Set the DIRECTION switch to normal mode ( = l or

revorse mode (Ð1.

3. Press the desired INPUT SELECTOR switch on tho am-

plifier for the source to be recorded.

4. Press tho REC/ARM key for the A or B deck

5. Simultaneously press the REC/ARM and PAUSE (ll) keys

on the other deck to pauso the recording.

¡ Adjust the recording level by turning the REC LEVEL knob

and REC BALANCE knob.

o When the DIRECTION switch is set to normal mode

( = ), when one side ends, the other deck starts

recording.

. When the DIRECTION switch is set to reverse mode

(Ð), when the reverse side ends the other deck starts

recording.

o By setting a new tape in the deck that finished record-

ing and pausing the recording, continuous recording is

possible.

Note:

lf tho DIRECTION sw¡tch 18 sot to endless mode (C-)l, relay record-

¡ng doos not op€rat6.

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Starting recording

1. Press the REC/ARM key.

2. Play the recording sourco.

. To momentarily stop recording. press the PAUSE (ll) key.

. At the end of recording. press the stop ( I ) key.

. The tape is stopped automatically at the end of the desig-

nated side for recording.

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I Using the tape countel

When the COUNTER A/B key is pressed, tho tapo counter

will be switched between the A dock and B deck alternately.

Pressing the COUNTER RESET key will reset the countor

to "0000".

Before start¡ng to record, be surs to pr6ss tho COUNTER

RESET key to return the counter to "0O00". When record-

ing stops before the end of a tape, take note of the countsr

reading, and fast-forward the tape to that position for sub-

soquent recording,

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<I Counter "Zero-Stop" function

1. When the rewind (<) key and the stop ( I I key are

pressed simultaneously, the cassette tapo is rewound un-

til the counter reading shows "0000".

2. When the fast-forward (>>l key and the stop ( I ) key

are pressed simultaneously, the cassotte tape ¡s fast-

forwarded until the counter reading shows "0000".

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When the tape stops, the counter reading will be w¡thin + 5 counts

of "0000".

Dolby no¡se reduct¡on system

The Dolby noise reduction system was developed to reduce

the tape hiss noise generated during play back.

The optimum effect of the Dolby NR system is obtained when

the same type NR system is used for both recording and play-

back, lf a different type NR system is used, playback is not

performed correctly. Make sure that the same type noise reduc-

lion system is used for both recording and playback.

Dolby B-type NR:

The most popular noise reduction system used in home audio

components. Usually. Dolby NR system corresponds to B-type

NR.

Dolby C-type NR:

ln Dolby C-type NR, the effect of Dolby B-type NR is greatly

improved. lt features a superior noise reduction effect. Use Dol-

by C-type NR to record or playback with this unit.

It is recommended that tapes recorded with the Dolby NR sys-

tem be marked "8" or "C", so that they can easily be distin-

guished.

What is Dolby HX Pro

ln ordinary recording using high-frequency biasing, the high-

frequency bias current, which should be constant. is increased

with some recording sources due to the high-frequency com-

ponent contained in the music, etc. This increase affects the

recording characteristics with distorted high frequencies and

degraded dynamic range and frequency response.

The Dolby HX Pro circuit detects the high-frequency compo-

nent contained in the music source being recorded, and

reduces excessive bias current to make it constant. As a result,

the recording characleristics of high frequencies are drastical-

ly improved, and the improved high-frequency reproduction can

also be enjoyed even when the tape is played on tape decks

which are not equipped with circuit.

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Dubbing operation (A+B deck onlyl

Dubbing is the operation for copying sound from a prerecorded tape to another tape.

DIRECTION switch

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I Normal dubbing operat¡on

1; Set the tapos ¡n both the A and B decks as shown in the

figure.

2. Check that both the A and B deck tape direction indica-

tors are set to tho forward direction (>1.

o lf a reverse direction (<) indicator is lit. set it to the for-

ward direction (>) in the following manner.

1 ) Press the play (>) key.

2) Press the stop ( I ) key.

3) Press the rewind (<<) key.

3. Set the DIRECTION switch to solsct the dubbing mode,

either one side or both sides.

o One-side dubbing Set to = .

o Both-side dubbing Set to ¡ .

4. Press the > NORMAL key.

o Dubbing operation from A deck to B deck starts.

o During dubbing, when any of the operation keys of B

deck is pressed, the dubbing operation will be released.

B deck will enter the operation corresponding to the key

pressed. and A deck will enter stop mode.

o During dubbing, when any of the operation keys of A

deck is pressed, the dubbing operation stops temporarily.

A deck will enter the operation corresponding to the key

pressed and B deck will enter record-pause mode after

leaving a non-recorded section of about 4 seconds on

the tape.

5. To stop dubbing, press the stop ( I I key of B deck.

. Both the A and B decks w¡ll enter stop mode.

Pause during dubbing

Press the > NORMAL key.

o B deck enters record-pause mode after leaving a non-

recorded section of about 4 seconds on the tape.

o To restart dubbing, press the > NORMAL key again.

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I High-speed dubbing operat¡on

1 ,2,3. Perform the preparations for dubbing according to

tho operat¡ons in steps I to 3 of the "normal dubbing

operation" sect¡on.

4. Press tþg >> HIGH key.

¡ The dubbing operation will be performed in half of the

normal dubbing time. At this time, pressing the >> HIGH

key again will leave a non-recorded section of about 6

seconds on the tape.

5. To stop high-speed dubbing, press the stop ( I I key of

B deck.

r Both the A and B decks will enter stop mode.

Pause during dubbing

Press the >> HIGH koy.

o B deck enters recor!-pause mode after leaving a non

recorded sect¡on of about 6 seconds on the tape.

o To restart dubbing, press the >> HIGH key again.

Using AUTO BIAS

Press the AUTO BIAS key after performing step 3 of the

normal or high-speed dubbing procedure.

. After the bias setting is completed, carry out step 4.

Notes:

1 . The recordlng level cannot be ad¡usted for dubbing, lnsort a tapo

which was recordod at an opt¡mum recording level in tho A deck,

2. Regardless of tho posit¡on of tho DOLBY NR switch, the DOL-

BY NR setup cannot be changed duríng dubbing. lA tape record-

ed by dubbing will have tho samo DOTBY NR mode as tho A

deckl.

Examplel

lf the A dock tapo was recorded using Dolby B NR, tho tapo

recorded in tho B deck will also be recorded using Dolby B NR.

3. Repeat dubbing loads to degradatlon of sound quallty. lt is

recommended that tho prerecorded tape in A deck be an orlgl-

nal lfirst genoratlon tapol,

4. When a TV set is placed noar tho systom, the result of high-

speed dubbing could contâ¡n noiee from tho TV. To avold this,

place the TV a¡ far as possible fiom the systom.

5. lf tho prerecorded tape wae recordod at a relat¡voly hígh record-

ing level, tho result of h¡gh-speed dubblng could be poor sound

quality. Use normal dubblng w¡th such tapos.

Set the tape for play-

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By using the built-in TIMER STAND-BY mechanism in com-

bination with an audio timer (available from many dealers),

the deck will begin to record or play at any desired time.

I Timer recording of radio broadcasts

1. Connect the power cords to the components and set

the timer so that power is supplied to each component.

(Timer setting procedures vary with tho type of timer

used. Follow the instructions in the timer's manual.l

2. Turn on the power switches of the components to be

used for recording.

3. Tune in the desired stat¡on and set the recording level.

4. Set the volume control of the amplifier to its minimum

sett¡ng.

5. Referring to the timer's instruct¡on manual, set the t¡mer

so that the power will be switched ON at the desired

time.

6. Load a taps for recording into B deck or A deck. Relay

recording from B deck to A dsck can also be set by set-

t¡ng the DIRECTION switch to normal mode ( = ) or

reverse mode ( Ð ). (Refer to the "Relay recording")

7. Set the DOLBY NR switch to B or C ¡f the recording is

to be made using the noise reduction system.

8. Set rhe TIMER swirch ro REC.

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9. Power to the components will be switched ON at the

proset time and recording will start.

10. Recording w¡ll stop when the tape end is reached.

Notes:

1, To encure that tho cassotto deck'e automat¡c shut off switch

opôrato8 before thc power is shut off, s6t tho t¡mor so that it

opôrato8 for a llttlo longer than tho play¡ng time of the tape.

2, When oporst¡ng tho unit other th¡n tho CD playor using an au-

d¡o tlmor, be sure to iomovo tho d¡sc from the CD player.

I Timer playback

1. Connect the timer as described under "Timer record-

ing of radio broadcasts"

2. Set the timer so that power is supplied to each com-

ponent,

3. Turn on the power switches of the components to be

used for playback.

4. Load a recorded tape and set each switch referring to

the "Tape playback operation" section.

5. Adjust the volume control of the amplifier.

6. Rewind the taps to ths start.

7. Set the timer to the required time.

8. Ser rhe TIMER switch to PLAY.

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9. The tape will automatically start playback at the preset

time.

I 0. Relay playback from B deck to A deck can also be set-

ting the DIRECTION switch to normal mode ( = l or

r€vorso mode (Ð1. (Refer to the "Relay playback

operation"l

o lf tapes are loaded into both the A and B decks, tlmer

playback will begin with the B deck.

Note:

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Symptom Causes Remedy

Ouick reverse fails to operate properly

(Tape running reverses or stops.l

(U.K. and Europe models only.)

1. Iape with scratch, break, dirl, stain,

or foreign substance is used.

2. Wave-shaped tape is used.

3. Magnetic material on tape is partially

detached or is not homogeneous,

4. The system is exposed to direct sun-

light or intense light.

1,2. Change tapes or slide DIRECTION

switch to normal mode (t).

3. Change tapes.

4. Avoid direct sunlight or intense light.

Recording is impossible by pressing the

REC/ARM key. 'i . The erase protection tab on the cas-

sette shell is broken.

2. Cassette holder is not closed com-

pletely.

3. Record input level knob is set 1o its

minimum position.

1 . Use a cassette which has its protec-

tion tab intact. (When recording using

a cassette with a broken tab, cover the

hole with adhesive tape.)

2. Close the cassette holder completely.

3. Refer to the "How to record" section

Sound is not heard even when the play-

back key is pressed. 1 . Audio cords are connected incorrectly

2. Head is dirty

3. Tape cannot be advanced due to un-

even winding.

4. Unrecorded tape is used.

Refer 1o the "System connections"

section.

Refer to the "Cleaning the head sec-

tion" section.

Replace the cassette.

Use a recorded tape.

Sound is husky or high frequency notes

are not heard. 1 . Head is dirty.

2. lape is damaged

1 . Refer to the "Cleaning the head sec-

tion" section.

2. Replace the cassette.

Sound is distorted 1 . Recording level is too high when

recording.

2. Source itself is distorted.

Refer to the "How to record" section

Too noisy 1. Head is magnetized.

2. Noise is induced from external equip-

ment.

3. Recording level is too low.

4. Dolby NR encoded tape is played back

with Dolby NR switch OFF.

1 . Demagnetize the head using head

eraser.

2. Keep the unit away from other electri-

cal equipment.

3. Refer to the "How to record" section.

4. Set the Dolby NR switch to B or C.

It is recommended to always perform

recording with the Dolby NR switch set

toBorC.

Sound conta¡ns wow or flutter 1 . Capstan or pinch roller is dirty

2. Tape is wound unevenly.

1 . Refer to the "Cleaning the head sec-

tion" section.

2. Wind the tape again by fast-

forwarding or rewinding.

Playback or recording starts whon the

power is turned ON. Timer switch is set to PLAY or REC Set the Timer switch to OFF when the

timer-playback or timer-recording func-

t¡on are not used.

The unit does not function even when

an operation key is pressed. 1 . The operation key is pressed immedi-

ately after the power is turned on (be-

fore 3 seconds have elapsed).

2. Cassette tape is not loaded.

3. The tape cannot be wound (advanced)

because the tape is wound unevenly.

1 . After 3 seconds have elapsed afterthe

power is turned ON, press the opera-

tion key.

2. Load a cassette.

3. Replace the cassette.

DPSS does not function correctly. An unsuitable tape having short blank

sections between tunes is used. Refer to the "DPSS" section

Operation is impossible by pressing any

of the operation keys. 1 . Cassette holder is not closed com-

pletely.

2. An operation key is pressed immedi-

ately after the cassette holder is

closed.

1 . Close the cassette holder completely

2. Wait a few seconds after closing the

cassette holder before pressing an

operation key.

ln Gase of d¡ff¡culty

lf your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help

from your dealer or service representative.

o Depending on tho typo of a cassotto tap6, tho noise will be sometimes be heard when the taps stops automatically, This is not a malfunc-

tion of the unit, but is caused to onsuro tho certain transport of tho tapo.

o The 12o-minute cassotte tapes are not recomended because thoy aro too thin and may be demaged by ropoatod use,

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Specif ications

Typs........... Stereo Double Auto Reverse

Double Recording Full Logic

Cassette Deck with Dolby B. C

NR and HX-PRO system

Track System 4-track, 2-channel stereo,

recording/playback

Recording Systom ........ AC bias system

(Bias frequency: 105 kHz)

Erasing System AC system

Tape Speed 4.76 cm/sec (1-718 ips)

Heads........, Playback/record headx2

Erasing head x 2

Motor ......... DC motor x 2

Fast Winding Time....... Approx. 95 seconds with C-60

tape

Frequency Response (+6 dB) -20 dB recording:

Normal Tape.... 20 Hz To 1 5,000 Hz

CrOz Tape 20 Hz to 'l 6,000 Hz

Metal Tape 20 Hz To 16,000 Hz

Signal-to Noise Ratio:

Dolby C Type NR ON.. 72 dB (Normal tape)

Dolby B Type NR ON.. 65 dB (Normal tape)

Dolby NR OFF............ 57 dB (Normal tape)

Harmonic Distortion...... Less than 0.6% (at 1 kHz, 0 dB

with normal tape)

Wow and Flutter O.O8o/o (W.R.M.S),

0.22% (DrN)

lnput sensitivity/

Impedance:

L|NE lN ... 77.5 mV/50 kohms

Output Level/

lmpedance:

LINE OUT.... 27O mVl3.9 kohms

PHONES...... 0.2 mW/8 ohms Headphones

tGENERALl

Power Consumption

Dimensions.. 30w

W: 440 mm (17-5l16")

H: 127 mm 15"l

D: 264 mm (10-3/8")

5.4 kg (11.9 lb)

Weight (Netl

KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development, For this reason specificat¡ons may be changed without not¡co.

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