Kenwood MIDl M-85 User manual

MIDI COMPACT AUDIO SYSTEM
IN M-85
MIDI M-959
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
| KENWOOD CORPORATION
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Introduction
a)
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
tradition 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 operating features and system-connection
considerations 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 future reference.
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.
Mode! Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If
your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer
immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify
the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee
(the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim
against the carrier 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.
When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set
(Speakers excluded) to your dealer.
Contents
Introduction
A Before applying power
A Safety precautions
A\IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before operation
Controls and indicators
Time adjustment
Operation of remote control unit
Sound adjustment procedures
Operation of tuner
Playback operation of cassette decks
DPSS operation
2 M85/M-959 (En)
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT TO
MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE PERMIS-
SION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE WISHING TO
COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES OR DISCS
SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTEC-
TION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCI-
ETY LIMITED.
Accessories
T-type (FM) feeder
antenna
Antenna stand
Antenna adaptor
(75 Q/300 Q)
(M-85 only)
()
AC plug adaptor
(except for some areas)
For the unit with a European
AC plug in areas other than
Europe.
Recording operation of cassette deck
Recording onCD playback (CCRS)
Tape dubbing
Operation with video components
Let's sing
Concerning presence
Dolby PRO LOGIC/3 STEREO mode
Presence mode
Timer operations
In case of difficulty
A Specifications

Before applying power
A Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
a
a
EI
For the U.S.A. and Canada
For Australia and Europe
Important!
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed for opera-
tion
on
120
volts
AC
only.
:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE
THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY IN-
SERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Important!
Units shipped to Australia are designed for operation on 240 V
AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation on 230 V
AC only.
For the United Kingdom
For other countries
Important!
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 internal examination.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLS» icc stsetvaetins distil es ewotaean tens whe Neutra!
BrOWN oo ...ccc cece eee cence eeeeeeeeeeees Live
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the termi-
nals in the plug as follows:
Wire
colour
Plug
terminal
marking
Bie
ces eae
vies
Bex
nedaencat
eotaccalaten
N
or
Black
Brown
.........
bcs
vais
cndeaapetanegenys
ae
L
or
Red
(> Brown to
Live
Biue to
Neutral ~ )
Plug
Notes:
1. If a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5-amp
fuse.
2. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E terminal.
Important!
Units shipped to countries other than the above countries are
equipped with an AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel.
Refer to the following paragraph for the proper setting of this
switch.
AC voltage selection
This unit operates on 110-120 or 220-240 volts AC. The AC
voltage selector switch Type A or Type B on the rear panel is
set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit
is shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC out-
let, make sure that the setting position of this switch matches
your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in ac-
cordance with the following direction.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line
voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector
switch.
AC voltage selector switch
Type
A
a
yee
HU
sie
AC220V~
AC240V~
Type
B
~
Lf
AC110V- <4» AC220V-
120V ~ 240V ~
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with
a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Safety precautions
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-
DU NOT OPEN VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE,
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ‘DANGEROUS VOL-
TAGE" 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 EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE
USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) IN-
STRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
M-85/M-959 (En) 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
A Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe
operation.
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 operating and
use instructions. These safety and operating instructions
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.
. Power-cord protection —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
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 objects
do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal object, such as a hair pin
or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this
unit, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families
with children, never permit children to put anything,
the cord.
especially metal, inside this unit.
3. Grounding or polarization - The precautions should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of
this unit is not defeated.
9. Enclosure removal - Never remove the enclosure. If
the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
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.
10. Magnetic fields - Keep the unit away from sources of
magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems,
radios, motorized’toys or magnetized objects.
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 basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
11. Cleaning ~ Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol,
paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the
cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
6. Temperature - The unit may not function properly if
used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The
ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
4 35/-959 (En)

A\
Caution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
42.
Carts
and
stands
—
An
appliance
and
cart
com-
bination
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
13.
Nonuse
periods
—
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
un-
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
14.
Abnormal
smell
—
If
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!
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
Outdoor
antenna
grounding
—
If
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
stat-
ic
charges.
Section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANSI/NFPA
70,
provides
information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
sup-
porting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wire
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
con-
Notes:
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
{NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
watt POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H}
18. Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be lo-
cated away from power lines.
19.
AC
outlets
—
Donot
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.
1.
Item
3
is
not
required
except
for
grounded
or
polarized
equipment.
2.
Item
17
and
18
are
not
required
except
for
units
provided
with
antenna
terminals.
3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
M-85/M-959 (En) 9

Before operation
m@ Notes on cassette tape
@ Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
To re-record Cover with adhesive tape.
Notes:
1. 120-minute cassette tape:
Since a 120-minute cassette tape is very thin, the tape could
adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut. It is recommended
that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible
damage.
M@ Cleaning the head section
@ To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the
cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
@ When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the
reel hub to remove the slack.
2. Endless tapes:
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mecha-
nism of the unit.
Cleaning the heads and peripheral Demagnetizing the head
Cotton Swab components:
When the recording/playback head is magnetized,
For maintaining the best condition of the deck the sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a
Capstan
and for longer service life, always keep the case, demagnetize the head using a commercially
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and available dernagnetizer (head eraser).
pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following: Note:
1. Open the cassette holder.
There are precisely aligned parts around the
2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean _ heads, including the tape guides.
the head (recording/playback/erase), capstan When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to
and pinch roller carefully.
Tape guides
@ Beware of condensation
When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of cold
material, water drops are produced.
If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possible, or
the unit may not function correctly.
This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be dried.
(To do this turn the POWER switch ON and leave the unit as it is
for several hours.)
apply shock to them.
Be especially careful in the following conditions
@ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place,
and there is a large temperature difference.
@ When a heater starts operating.
@ When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a
place of high temperature with high humidity.
When there is a large difference between the internal tempera-
ture of the unit and the ambient temperature, or in conditions
where condensation occurs easily.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX
Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbo! [JJ] and "HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
6 -95/M-959 (En)

FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
(Except
for
some
areas}
The
EM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
correct
setting
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
However,
if
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
is
not
matched
to
the
area
where
the
unit
is
to
be
used:
for
instance,
when
you
move
from
area
1
to area
2
or
vice
versa,
desired
reception
of
AM/FM
broadcasts
is
not
expected.
In
this
case,
change
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
in
accordance
with
the
area
corresponding
to
the
table.
The
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
is
switched
over
at
the
same
time.
@
When
changing
the
setting
of
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL
SPACE
switch,
first
disconnect
the
power
cord,
then
reset
the
channel
space
switch,
connect
the
power
cord
again,
and
turn
the
power
on.
AC
outlets
on
the
rear
panel
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
FM : 100 kHz
AM : 10 kHz
FM DE-
EMPHASIS
U.S.A., Canada,
and South
american countries
Other countries
FM :50 kHz
AM : 9 kHz
AM FM
CHANNEL
SPACE
a>
10kHz —9kHz
100kHz SOkH2
75ys 50us
a>
DE-EMPHASIS
Unit destination
For AUSTRALIA
For Europe
For other countries
Shape of the AC outlet
Strémbrytarens
POWER
beredskapslage
Indikatorm
STAND
BY
tands
efter
natkabelns
anslutning
till
ett
vaggutag,
oavsett
strombrytarens
POWER
till/franslag.
Detta
anger
att
en
liten
mangd
strém
leds
till
komponenten
som
st6d
for
minnesinnehallet.
Detta
lage
kallas
for
beredskapslaget.
Strémbrytaren
pa
fiarrkontrollen
kan
anvandas
for
att
sla
pa
och
av
strommen
sa
lange
indikatorn
STAND
BY
lyser.
Virtanappaimen
(POWER)
valmiustila
(STAND
BY)
Kun
laitteen
verkkojohto
on
littetty
pistorasiaan,
valmiustilan
merkkivalo
syttyy
iippumatta
_
virtanappaimen
(POWER)
asennosta
(ON/OFF).
Merkkivalo
osoittaa,
ettra
laitteessa
on
hieman
virtaa
muistin
sisdltéjen
yllapitoa
varten.
Tata
tilaa
kutsulaan
valmiustilaksi.
Kun
valmiustilan
merkkivalo
(STAND
BY}
palaa,
laitteen
virta
voidaan
kytkea
ja
katkaista
kaukosdatimella.
Afbrydertastens
(POWER)
STAND
BY
funktion
Nar
apparatets
stromledning
er
tilsluttet
en
stikkontakt,
lyser
STAND
BY
indikatoren,
uanset
om
der
er
teendt
ved
afbryderen
pa
apparatet
eller
ej.
Det
angiver,
at
apparatet
bliver
forsynet
med
en
ganske
lille
maengde
strom
til
opret-holdelse
af
hukommelsens
indhold.
Denne
funktion
kaldes
STAND
BY.
Nar
STAND
BY
indikatoren
er
teendt,
kan
stremmen
til
apparatet
sias
til
og
fra
med
fjernsty-
ringsenheden.
PA/AV-knappens Stand-by funksjon
Nar
stramledningen
til
dette
anlegget
er
satt
i
en
vek-
selstromskontakt,
vil
STAND
BY
indikatorlampen
lyse
enten
PA/
AV-knappen
er
pa-eller
avslatt.
Dette
betyr
at
en
viss
mengde
strom
tilfores
anlegget
slik
at
innholdet
i
minnet
ikke
gar
tapt.
Denne
funksjonen
kalles
Stand-by.
Nar
indikatorlampen
for
STAND-BY
er
tent,
kan
strammen
slas
PAVAV
fra
fjernkontrollen.
M-85/M-959 (En)
7

Controls and indicators
m@ Amplifier
SEAT POSITION indicator
INPUT indicator
INPUT
SEAT POSITION
MELODY ASSIST
HIT MASTER
e SURROUND
¢ 3STEREO
e PRESENCE
indicators
MELODY ASSIST indicator
HIT MASTER indicator
IL INA INL IN IIIA NL IL
LAM TAM TAM IAM IAN TA AN a 2
Character display
Input source display,
Surround mode display, etc.
PRESENCE VOL., CENTER VOL.,
REAR VOL., DELAY TIME
Display Panel
Karaoke related
HIT MASTER key
MELODY ASSIST key
VISUAL FIX key/indicator
DISPLAY key
SEAT POSITION up/down key
Tone contol knobs
- BASS
‘ TREBLE
KENWOOD | stereo inteaqatep AMPLIFIER 4-85
Presence mode selection keys
: OFF
- D0 PRO LOGIC/3 STEREO
- PRESENCE
CD DIRECT key/ indicator
CENTER MODE key MUTING (MUTE) key
Remote control
light
sensor
MASTER
VOLUME
control knob/
point indicator
MASTER VOLUME
BASS TREBLE
10° be 10° ; "Os
min” bs
OC wore OOpeer
BALANCE MIC MIXING
L) & source
cr
DSP presence mode key
ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, STADIUM,
DISCO, CHURCH, MOVIE
N.B. CIRCUIT key
STAND BY indicator
Headphones jack
POWER key
8 sse/v-g959 (En)
MIC jack
MIC MIXING knob
BALANCE control
Presence adjustment keys
- Delay time up/down keys (DELAY TIME)
- Rear volume up/down keys (REAR VOL.)
- Presence volume up/down keys (PRESENCE VOL.)
- Center volume up/down keys (CENTER VOL.)
Audio input selector keys
Video input selector keys/indicators

M@ Tuner
Tuned mode indicators
TUNED indicator
AUTO STEREO TUNEO
Ai TIMER indicators
Tuned
mode
indicators
WA
ON
NA
NA
WZ]
I
KA
-
I
Id
SLEEP
timer
indicator
‘
MHz
TT
One-touch
timer
indicator
hip
Sar
177K
ZA
IZA
ZA
ZA
ZA
ZA
ZK
ZA
as
MEMORY
ieciester
Timer program number
indicators
Day-of-the-week nace
indicators Character display
Frequency, Broad cast station name,
Present time, Date
Display Panel
Timer execution key
DISPLAY key
(EXE.) ENTER key
DIRECT key
Character key (CHAR. AUTO k
Program key y( ®Y _ TUNING/CHARACTER
(PROG.) DIGIT key (UP/DOWN) keys
ADJUST key
Al TIMER 1 key
Al TIMER 2 key Numeric keys, +10 key :
For broadcast station preset,
SLEEP key day-of-the-week set operations :
Preset scan key
CLEAR
key
(P.SCAN)
BAND select key
—__— -- -“
t O.T.T. SLEEP CHECK CLEAA 1
CHECK key
One-touch timer key (O.T.T. )
M-85/M-959 (En} 9

Controls and indicators
Hi Cassette deck
DOLBY NR indicator
Deck A transport
direction indicators
Multi-display:
SOURCE
< > NTER
cou
Peak {evel indicator
ccrs
eves: NOR. x HIGH
Ail Ril Wl Rl BU
(ZA ZA ZA ZY
AUTO BIAS indicator
Deck B transport direction indicators
Record indicator
Pause indicator
Recorded source, Counter A/B,
Fade mode, Recording level
Transport mode indicators
Display Panel
Deck
A
EJECT
key
|
Deck
B
EJECT
key
. STEREO OOUBLE AUTO REVERSE
KENWOOD Cassette veck x-05
OUBBING
DIRECTION DOLBY VR A HIGH
DIRECTION select key
(Tape transport mode)
DOLBY NR key
DUBBING keys
NORMAL key
HIGH key
10) Ma5/v-959 (En)
DISPLAY key
CCAS corr pro
Amorphous Alloy Head
38st HX PRO]
CCRS recording keys
NORMAL key
HIGH key
Deck A
operation keys | operation keys
Record key (REC)
REC LEVEL up/down keys — Pause key
Counter reset key (C. RESET)
Memory call key (M. CALL)
MODE key
Auto bias key (A. BIAS)

Time adjustment
ADJUST key
ENTER
key
Display
DISPLAY
key
The
tuner
incorporates
the
clock
function.
Adjust
the
clock
the
exact
time,
especially
when
the
program
tim-
er
function
is
to
be
used.
CLEAR key
ADJUST
1
Press
the
ADJUST
key.
2
Input
the
year
using
the
numeric
keys,
and
press
the
ENTER
key.
To
input
1992:
press
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[
9]
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@
if
you
commit
a
mistake
in
the
input
of
numeric
keys,
press
the
[CLEAR|
key,
and
re-start
the
input
from
the
beginning.
3
Input
the
month
then
the
day,
and
press
the
ENTER
key.
To
input
March
7:
press
fo),
[3]
,
[|
;
‘
=
To
input
December
30:
press
[1],
[2].
Ete
(o].
@\f
you
commit
a
mistake
in
the
input
of
numeric
keys,
press
the
[CLEAR]
key,
and
re-start
the
input
from
the
beginning.
4 input the time of the day.
To
input
9:05
AM:
press
.
Use
the
24-hour
system.
To
input
4:50
PM:
press
|
1],
|
6),
|5
I
@
If
you
commit
a
mistake
in
the
input
of
numeric
keys,
press
the
[CLEAR]
key,
and
re-start
the
input
from
the
beginning.
B, Press the ENTER key.
@For
correct
time
adjustment,
it
is
recommended
to
press
the
ENTER]
key
at
the
same
time
as
a
time
announcement.
Clock
starts
to
work.
Note:
The
time
display
blinks
after
a
power
failure
or
when
the
power
cord
was
unplugged
from
the
power
outlet.
In
this
case,
adjust
the
time
again.
Displayed
contents
and
DISPLAY
key
Every
time
the[DISPLAY]key
is
pressed
while
a
radio
station
is
received,
the
displayed
content
is
switched
to
the
frequency
to
the
station
name,
present
time,
and
date
(month
and
day).
When
a
key
associated
with
tuning
is
pressed
while
the
date
or
time
is
being
displayed,
it
is
switched
to
the
frequency
display,
and
returns
to
the
previous
content
in
a
few
seconds.
When
the
[DISPLAY]
key
is
pressed
while
the
power
is
OFF,
the
displayed
content
is
switched
alternately
between
the
date
and
time.
M-85/M-959 (En) 11

Operation of remote control unit
M Loading batteries
1 Remove the cover.
co os
GSEs |
Insert two AAA-size (RO3/UM-
4) batteries as indicated by
the polarity marking.
@ Operation procedure
Plug the power cord of the system into an AC wail outlet, C3 Rethote-Bontral ightisensae
and
press
the
key
on
the
remote
control
unit
to
on
the
main
avstern
turn the power on.
When the power is turned on, press the key of the source
component to be operated.
Approx. 6m
@ When two operation keys on the remote control unit are
pressed successively, press each key securely reserving an
interval of more than 1 second for each press.
@ Components connected via the system control cords, such
as the CD player, can also be remote-controlled. In this case,
please read the instruction manual supplied with your CD Operating range
player.
Remote ‘control unit
Notes:
1. The supplied batteries are intended for use in operation checks. Therefore, their lives may be shorter than ordinary batteries.
2. When the remote-controllable distance gets shorter than before, replace both batteries with new ones.
3. Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the remote control light sensor. [n
such a case, change the system installation position to prevent the malfunction.
12 -85/m-959 (En)

POWER key (page 14) SLEEP key DISPLAY key (page 14) A/B changeover switch
Switches
the
system
power
supply
(page
53)
Operates
in
the
same
The
A/B
changeover
switch
is
aligned
manner as the amplifi- with the color of letters.
er DISPLAY key.
|
Turntable
operation
keys
Tuner
operation
keys
(page
16}
Read
the
instruction
manual
of
the
turn-
table.
ees
Cassette deck operation keys
(page 20)
CD player operation keys
(dedicated DP-950)
Presence related keys
(from page 40)
DOPRO LOGIC/003 STEREO key
Enables switchover between
DOPRO LOGIC and OO 3 STEREO.
OFF key
Cuts off the presence effect of
DOPRO LOGIC, OO 3 STEREO and
PRESENCE modes.
ON/OFF.
Numerical keys
These keys function as numerical keys
when the input selector is at CD or
Tuner.
HIT MASTER key (page 38)
This key establishes mode for learning
the hit music selection.
MELODY ASSIST key (page 38)
Serves to assist the voice of the sing-
er.
b
Graphic Equalizer operation keys
(dedicated GE-850)
EFFECT:
ALAUTO
A\FOCUS
Switches
equalizer
effect
ON/OFF.
Co)
Co
—J
J
CENTER
MODE
key
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:
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OEE.
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ie
rear
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ee
=
/C
DOPRO
LOGIC/
DO
3
STEREO
modes.
{for
CD
only)
Sets
the
equalizer
curve
‘a
e=s)
Cc)
CO)
CO)
TEST
key
Al
oe
SnONG,
TAPER
nn
es
ee
Sets
the
test
tone
to
ON/OFF
when
(for
CD
only)
Sets
the
presence
and
DOPRO
LOGIC
or
OO
3
STEREO
i
i
Chae’
PRYSEC®
edsitio
mode
has
been
selected.
equalizer
curve
automatically.
tape
a
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TIME
VOL.
POSITION
fit
“SIRS
as
Peeler
tt
PRESENCE MODE keys (page 44)
SUPER
WOOFER
operation
keys
om)
‘=
Sas
ee
* Read the instruction manual of the
super woofer.
fad,
(from page 40)
DELAY TIME keys
Regulates the delay time.
1 PRESENCE VOL. keys
Regulates the volume of presence.
SEAT POSITION keys
Adjusts the seat position toward front
or rear.
rte an S|
Input selector key (page 15)
Operates in the same manner as the
amplifier selector key.
N.B. CIRCUIT key (page 14)
Operates
in
the
same
manner
as
the
amplifier N.B. CIRCUIT key.
a
MASTER VOLUME keys (page 14)
(from page 40)
REAR VOL. keys
Regulates the sound volume of the
rear speaker.
CENTER VOL. keys
Regulates the sound volume of the
center speaker.
MUTE key (page 14)
Operates in the same manner as the
amplifier MUTING key.
M-85/M-959 (En) 13

Sound adjustment procedures
Press the POWER key STAND BY
f th lifi indicator Tone control knobs MASTER VOLUME control knob
of the amplifier.
POWER
=
@
The
POWER
key
on
the
am-
power
plitier
can
switch
on/off
the
powers
of
main
system.
DISPLAY
key
DISPLAY
Every
time
the
DISPLAY key
is
pressed,
the
display
of
the
amplifier
switches
the
input
source
and
Dolby
STAND
BY
indicator
ingutgeledion
keys
sar
ahbetates
Surround/Presence
mode.
m@ Adjusting the volume H Adjusting the left and right volume
balance
BALANCE
NO Nome ON
To decrease right To decrease left
speaker volume speaker volume
min” “max
Amplifier main unit Remote control unit
@ When the volume is adjusted from the remote control unit,
the point indicator on the MASTER VOLUME control blinks
and rotates together with the control knob.
@ The REAR VOL. and CENTER VOL. controls are used only in
surround playback. Refer to the section “Concerning Pres-
\ To To 4 . To
‘increase decrease ° ‘ increase
ence’ on pages 40 to 45.
To mute sound temporarily
MASTER VOLUME
@ Compensation of bass sound
N.B.CIRCUIT
O
N.B. CIRCUIT: Natural Bass Circuit
@ The N.B. CIRCUIT effect switches on/off every time the
key is pressed.
@ Set to on to obtain a more natural bass sound.
Blinks in’
ty
Amplifier main unit Remote controi unit
@ The MASTER VOLUME indicator blinks.
@ Pressing the key again resumes the previous volume.
STAND BY mode of POWER switch Automatic play operation function associated
with input selector keys of amplifier
The automatic play operation allows to start playing the selected
input source by simply pressing the input selector key (TAPE A,
TAPE B, TUNER, CD or PHONO etc.), It also allows to select a
correct input selector key on the amplifier by simply starting
playback on the desired input source component.
The same operation is also possible with the input selector keys
on the remote control unit.
The input source selected at the moment the power is switched
ON is the last source (TUNER, CD, etc.) selected before
switching the power OFF.
When the power cord of this system is plugged into an AC
outlet, the STAND BY indicator lights up regardless of the
ON/OFF setting of the POWER switch. This indicates that a
small amount of current is being supplied to the unit to back up
the memory contents. This mode is referred to as the Stand By
mode. While the STAND BY indicator is lighted, the power of
the system can be switched ON/OFF from the remote control
unit.
14 1\-85/-959 (En)

™
Input
source
switchover
@
Listening
through
headphones
Press
the
target
input
selector
key
1
Insert
the
headphone
plug
into
the
head-
phone jack.
BH
Operation
of
CD
DIRECT
playback
The
digital
sound
of
Compact
Disc
features
an
ideal
re-
@
Be
sure
to
minimize
the
volume
before
unplugging
the
production
characteristics,
and
the
sound
quality
pro-
headphone
plug.
vided
by
CD
can
be
reproduced
with
least
degradation
by
means
of
the
CD
direct
playback
function.
1
Press
the
CD
DIRECT
key.
og
@
The
CD
DIRECT
indicator
lights
up.
2
Play
the
CD
player.
@
The
CD
DIRECT
selection
is
given
priority
to
any
other
source
being
selected
by
the
input
selector
keys.
To
cancel
the
CD
DIRECT
playback
function
°
TUNER
CO DIRECT
Press
CD
DIRECT
Press
an
input
selector
key
again.
key
other
than
CD
Notes:
1.
During
CD
DIRECT
playback,
the
tone
controls
and
components
connected
to
the
adaptor
jacks
do
not
function.
2.
During
recording,
the
CD
DIRECT
key
will
not
function
even
if
pressed.
M-88/M-959 (En) 19

Operation of tuner
DIRECT key AUTO key
ENTER key DISPLAY key| |TUNING/CHARACTER key
@ Receiving broadcast stations and
storing them in memory (preset
operation)
Numeric key, +10 key BAND key
P.SCAN key
1
Display
the
frequency
display.
Pe
tiotes
requ
@ Every time the DISPLAY key is pressed, the displayed contents are switched in order of Frequency
~ Broadcast station name ~ Present time > Date (month & day).
2 Select the broadcast band. The bands are switched as follows every time the BAND key is pressed.
il AM (MW Sep |
@ The frequency is displayed for a few seconds when a key associated with tuning is pressed.
3 Select the tuning mode.
lights up.
4 Tune the desired station.
TUNING/CHARACTER
To decrease To increase Press once. (Tuning Press repeatedly, or press and
frequency frequency stops automatically when | hold, until the desired station is
a station is received.) received.
Auto tuning mode Manual tuning mode
@ The TUNED indicator lights up when a station is received.
@ Use manual tuning mode when the radio wave is weak and noisy.
With manual tuning, FM broadcasts in stereo are always received in monaural.
5 Store the station in preset memory.
@ Press the ENTER key.
MEMORY | lights up for approx. 5 sec.
@ Up to 30 stations can be stored in memory irrespective of broadcast band. i
@ Proceed the steps @ while the MEMORY indicator is lighted.
® Press the numeric key.
Example
When
preset
to
preset
3
MEMORY
|
goes
off.
When preset to preset 10 [+10], lo] ” eg gg g Gm
When preset to preset 23 [+10], [+10],
@ When a station has previously been preset under the numeric key pressed, the newly preset station replaces the previous station.
@ When preset is to be continued, repeat steps 2 to 5.
cr7
16 ssyv-gse (En)

@ Receiving a preset station
1 Set to Tuner.
Select with the input selector key. | TUNER
2 Selected the desired station.
Press the numeric key under which the station is
preset.
Example
When receiving preset 29 ... [+10], (+10 |, [9]
@ The frequency of the station received will be displayed.
i Listening to all preset stations in
sequence (PRESET SCAN)
Press the P.SCAN key.
Tuner main unit Remote control unit
@ With the key on the tuner main unit, preset stations are re-
ceived in order of 1 > 2...10...20...30 > 1 ... every time
the key is pressed.
@ With the key on the remote contro! unit, preset stations are
received in order of 1 > 2...10... 20... every time the[Z\]
key is pressed, or in order of 30 + 29 ... 20... 10 ... every
time the[\] key is pressed.
@ Direct tuning of radio station
If you know the frequency of the desired station, it can
be received directly by inputting the frequency using
the numeric keys.
1 Select the broadcast band.
@ One of FM or AM (MW/LW). a
2 Press the DIRECT key.
3 Input the frequency of the desired station
by pressing the numeric keys.
Example of input
Can also be done with remote control numeric key.
.
[9],
[0],
[0]
(100
kHz
space)
[9],
[o],
[o
|,
[o]
(
50
kHz
space)
ep
fo],
[2],
(100
kHz
space)
[1],
(ol,
[2],
[5],
[o]
(
50
kHz
space)
AM (MW) 810 kHz (10 kHz space)
FM 90 MHz
FM 102.5 MHz
( 9 kHz space)
AM (MW) 1260 kHz| [7], [2]. [6] (10 kHz space)
(9 kHz space)
@ If you commit a mistake in the input of numeric keys, press
the | CLEAR | key, and re-start the input from the beginning.
M-85/M-959 (En) 17

Operation of tuner
CHAR. key
ENTER
key
|
DIGIT
key
TUNING/CHARACTER
key
@
Display
station
names
Station
names
composed
of
up
four
digits
of
characters
and/or
symbols
can
be
displayed
on
the
tuner
display.
Example:
To
receive
FM
93.4
MHz,
input
its
name
with
characters
"CBE",
and
preset
them
under
numeric
key
[3].
1
Receive
FM
93.4
MHz,
and
enter
the
character
input
mode.
Blinks.
CHAR
na
2
Select
the
characters
to
be
displayed
with
that
station.
@ Display the desired character.
er
2
aaa
ARETER
Types
of
characters
that
can
=
aoe
(hr
(hy
=:
After
having
pressed
the
CHAR.
key,
press the TUNING/CHARACTER key to
display the characters available.
@ Establish the selection.
DIGIT
Blinking digit changes to the next digit.
~ABCD...XYZ012...
Blank position (Blank space)
@®
Repeat
steps
©
and
®
until
all
of
the
required
/*-+987...
characters
have
been
input.
}
@
Toselect
"C’,
press
the
UP
segment
three
times.
@
To
insert
a
space,
simply
press
the
DIGIT
key.
3 End the character input.
@
The
character
input
also
terminates
automatically
when
So
,
fourth
character
has
been
input.
In
case
you
commit
an
input
mistake,
press
@
Press
thel
CHAR|]key
to
terminate
character
input
with
the
[CLEAR|key
and
re-start
from
the
first
dig-
three
characters
or
less.
it.
4
Preset
them
under
key
[3].
[MEMORY
lights
up.
@ Press the ENTER key.
@
Proceed
the
step
@
while
the
MEMORY
indicator
is
lighted.
@
Press
numeric
key[3].
‘ a s 7
SUN 7 THU Sat
(End of preset)
Last channel memory
When
the
tuner's
band
selector
is
switched
or
when
the
amplifier's
input
selector
is
switched
from
another
source
to
TUNER,
the
last
received
station
is
recalled
for
each
of
FM,
AM
(MW,
LW)
when
the
amp
power
is
switched
ON.
18 -35/1m-959 (En)

CHAR. key
ENTER key | DIGIT key TUNING/CHARACTER key
@
Changing
a
station
name
es
ERE
Example:
To
change
station
name
“FHN8"
preset
with
AM
(MW)
810
kHz
frequency
under
key/
2
|to
“FEN".
1
Receive
preset
station
of
[2]
by
preset
tuning,
and
enter
the
character
input
stand-by
mode.
Conan
[
ora)
2
Move
the
blinking
digit
to
the
second
digit.
8
ETS
3
Select
"E"
with
the
TUNING/CHARACTER
key.
TUNING/CHARACTER
DOWN
4
Move
the
blinking
digit
by
two
digits.
carr
Press twice.
5
Select
the
blank
with
the
TUNING/CHARACTER
key.
TUNING/CHARACTER
@
The
character
input
terminates
automatically
when
fourth
character
has
been
input.
6
Preset
the
new
name
under
numeric
key|
2|
a
@
Press
the
ENTER
key.
lights
up.
eV ds
mary oe
Liye’
@
Proceed
the
step
@
while
the
MEMORY
indicator
is
lighted.
®
Press
numeric
key
[2].
MEMORY]
goes
off.
nas ie
ee
(End of change)
M-85/M-959 (En) 19

Playback
operation
of
cassette
decks
@ To play back a tape
1 Insert a cassette tape.
Press the EJECT key.
@
The
type
of
tape,
Normal,
Chrome
or
Metal,
is
detected
and
set
automaticlaly.
@ Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.
2 Determine the playback conditions.
® Select the playback mode.
DIRECTION
To play both sides endlessly.
To stop after playing both sides of tape.
senenaee To stop after playing one side of tape.
The indication change every time the key is pressed.
3 Start playback.
@ For playback of deck A, use the two keys on the left side.
To stop playback
Deck A EJECT key
Deck B EJECT key
Deck B operation keys
DOLBY NR key Deck A operation keys
Close securely
by pressing upper inside.
@ Select the Dolby NR mode.
Select according to the tape to be played.
goes off.
The indication changes every time the key is
pressed.
REC LEVEL +6
@ Do not press the EJECT key until the tape has stopped completely.
Dolby noise reduction system
The Dolby noise reduction system was developed to reduce the
tape hiss noise generated during playback.
The optimum effect of the Dolby NR system is obtained when
the same type NR system is used for both recording and play-
back. If a different type NR system is used, playback is not per-
formed correctly. Make sure that the same type noise reduction
system is used for both recording and playback.
20 = w85/u-959 (En)
Dolby B NR
The most popular noise reduction system used in home audio
components. Usually, Dolby NR system corresponds to B NR.
Dolby C NR
Dolby C NR offers improved noise reduction performance over
that of theDolby B NR. It features a superior noise reduction ef-
fect. Use Dolby C NR to record or playback with this unit. It is
recommended that tapes recorded with the Dolby NR system be
marked "B" or "C*, so that they can easily be distinguished.