Kenwood KX-97CW User manual

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
KX-97CW |
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD
88/12 1110967664521
© PRINTED IN JAPAN B50-8955.00 (K.P U.MLUE,
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Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a de-
votee to excellence in sounc reproduction
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the jong
tradition of quality components
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we sug-
gest 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-con-
nection 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 anticip-
ate 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 infor-
mation or service on this product
Model Kx-97CW Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all acces-
sories and cables are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage
lf your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your
dealer immediately. !f your unit was shipped to you di-
rectly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only
the consignee ithe 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
packing materials for use should you transport or ship
the unit in the future
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPY-
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-
OUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT
OWNERS. ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMER-
CIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CON-
TACT THE MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHT SO-
CIETY LIMITED.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dol-
by Laboratories Licensing Corporation
Noise reduction circuit made under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation
Accessories
RCA pin-piug cord
System control cord
(Except for some areas.)
Contents
Tape playback ©... 2. ee ee ee 8
Caution:
Read
the
following
pages
marked
/\
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
Z\Before applying power... 6... ee 2 Tape recording... .......-.....20.0000- 10
ASSafety precautions .. 000.200 0-000 008 ee 2 Timer stand by operation... ...........-. 12
ZASimportant safeguards... 1... ee 3 Maintenance ............-.....-..--. 12
System connections ......... 5 In case of difficulty... 22... 20.00 .20000. 13
Controls, indicators and connectors ....-...- 6 Specifications .. 0.0.0... 00.0000. 0 cee 14

Before applying power
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Important!
U.S.A., Canada, and Europe
Units shipped to the U.S.A. and Canada are designed
for operation on 120 V AC only.
Units shipped to Europe are designed for operation
on 220V AC only.
These units are not equipped with an AC voltage
selector
switch
and
the
discussion
of
such
a
switch
that follows, should be disregarded.
All other countries
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 _ 4
AC voltage selection
This
unit
operates
on
120
volts
or
220-240
volts
AC.
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel
ts
set
to
the
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
outlet,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
It
not,
it must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
accordance
with
the
fol-
lowing
direction
Note:
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
vol-
tage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch
AC 110-120Vx 4h AC 220-240V~
|
This shows switch
lever is locked in
220-240V~
position
AC 110-120V\ 4RAC 220-240V ~~
Sms
This shows switch
lever is locked in
110-120V~
position
Move switch lever to maten your line
voltage with a small screw driver or other
pomted tool
AC voltage selector switch
AX
Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
keep
your
safety.
Safety precautions
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL.
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
|S
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
UNINSU-
LATED
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE”
WITHIN
THE
PRODUCT'S
ENCLOSURE
THAT
MAY
BE
OF
SUFFICIENT
MAGNITUDE
TO
CONSTITUTE
A
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
A
A
ING THE APPLIANCE.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICING}
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANY-
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Important safeguards
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 ap-
pliance
2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords
shoutd 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 fram the unit
Never pull or stretch
the cord.
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3. Grounding or polarization — Precautions that
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
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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
temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature 1s
above + 5°C (41°F)
7.Heat — The unit should be situated away fram
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other units (including amplifiers! that
produce heat
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8. Electric shock — Care should be taken so tnat
object do not fall and liquid are not spilled into the
enclosure throuch 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, especially metal, inside
this unit
9.Enclosure removal — Never remove the
enclosure. If the internal parts are touched ac-
cidentally, a serious electric shock might occur
10, AC outlets — Do not connect other audio equip-
ment with a power consumption larger than that
specified to the AC outlet on the rear panei. Never
connect other electrical units, such as an iron or
toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock
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11. Magnetic fields — Keep the units away from a
source of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems. radios, motorized toys or magnetized ob-
jects *
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
(2) tats
—— —
>>
13. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time
14. Abnormal smell — |f an abnormal smell or
smoke is detected, immediately turn the power
OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your
dealer or nearest service station
(o> F) POWER OFF!
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ws
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
antenna Is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Elec-
trical 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 conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode. See Figure.
°Use No 10 AWG 15.3 mm?) copper, No 8 AWG 18 4 mm?) alu
minum, No 17 AWG 41 0 mm?! copper-clad steel or bronze wire, oF
larger, as a ground wire
"Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off in
sulators spaced from 4 — 6 feet 11 22 — 1 83 mt apart
= Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possibie to where lead-in
enters house
°Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm*i copper, or
the equivalent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode ws used
See NEC Section 810-211)!
18. Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines
POWER LINES
SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS
STANOOFF
INSULATORS”
MAST
aa
SERVICE
ANTENNA
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT LEAD-IN WIRE
ANTENNA,
DISCHARGE
UNITS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
e.g. interior metal water pipe!
BONDING JUMPER® GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DAIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 m) INTO THE EARTH
HF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810-2111
FIGURE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 — “RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT’’
Notes:
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment
2. Item 10 is not required except for units provided with AC outlets. .
3. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminais
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System connections
Connection to stereo amplifier or receiver
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PLAY/LINE OUT jacks
' To AC outlet
REC/LINE IN jacks
Amplifier or receivers
To AC outlet *
Connection by audio cords
Two pairs of red and white audio cords with standard To protect your speakers, turn off all power before mak-
phono plugs attached (i.e. LINE OUT cords and LINE ing any system connections.
IN cords) are provided with your KX-97CW. Make connections as follows:
The colors are to identify the right and left stereo chan- 1. Connect the left and right PLAY/LINE OUT plugs to
nels; red indicates the right channel and white the left the Tape Play jacks on your amplifier.
channel. 2. Connect the REC/LINE IN piugs to the Tape Rec (re-
Use of these cords is recommended for optimum per- cord) jacks on your amplifier.
formance in terms of noise and frequency response.
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indicators
and
connectors
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A
deck
EJECT
button
Pressing
this
button
opens
the
A
deck
cassette
holder
@ POWER switch
Use
this
switch
to
turn
the
power
on
and
off
@ PHONES jack
Plug
stereo
headphones
into
this
jack
to
monitor
record-
ings or tape playback.
@ © A/B deck operation keys
@ Rewind key (44)
Press
to
rewind
tape.
Tape
will
move
from
the
right
reel
to
the
left
ree!
at
high
speed.
When
this
key
is
pressed
during
playback,
tunes
are
skipped
in
the
reverse
direc-
tion
each
time
the
key
is
pressed.
When
this
key
is
pressed
together
with
the
forward
play
key
{m)},
the
tape
is
rewound
and
the
tape
is
played
back
from
the
first
tune
of
side
A
@ Fast forward key (>)
Press to rapidly advance the tape. Tape will move from
the left reel to the right reel at high speed. When this
key is pressed during playback, tunes are skipped in the
forward direction each time the key is pressed. When
this key is pressed together with the reverse play key
(<@), the tape is rewound and the tape is played back
from the first tune of side B.
@ Reverse play key (<4)
Press to play tape in the reverse direction (side B). When
this key is pressed more than twice, the current tune is
played back repeatedly (16 times). To release the current
tune being played back repeatedly, press the stop key
(_)
When the reverse play key (-@) is pressed with tapes
loaded in both A and B decks, the unit enters relay play-
back mode.
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@ Pause key (us)
When
this
key
is
pressed
during
playback,
recording,
dubbing
or
high-speed
dubbing,
the
unit
temporarily
stops
To
release
playback
pause
mode,
press
the
forward
play
(h}
or
reverse
play
(<d)
key
To
release
rec
pause
mode,
press
the
REC/ARM
key
or
normal
speed
dubbing
key
or
high
speed
dubbing
key.
@ REC/ARM key
Press
this
key
to
start
recording.
The
REC
indicator
lights.
The
recording
mode
can
only
be
entered
from
the
stop
mode.
Recording
is
not
possible
while
either
deck
is in
the
play-
back
mode
@ Forward play key (>)
Press
to
play
the
tape
in
the
forward
direction
{side
A).
When
this
key
is
pressed
more
than
twice,
the
current
tune
is
played
back
repeatedly
(16
times).
To
release
the
current
tune
being
played
back
repeatedly,
press
the
-
stop
key
(}
@ Stop key (8)
Press
to
stop
tape
travel.
This
will
also
release
the
previ-
ous
mode
of
operation.
@ INDEX SCAN key
This key is for A deck only.
Press
this
key
to
select
the
desired
tune.
When
this
key
is
pressed,
the
beginning
of
each
tune
is
played
back
for
about
10
seconds.
When
the
desired
tune
is
reached,
press
the
forward
play
key
(>)
or
reverse
play
key
{
«@).
@
Balance
adjust
knob
for
L/R
recording
levels
This
adjusts
the
balance
of
recording
levels
so
that
these
of
L/R
channels
are
equal.

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@ DUBBING key
@ Normal-speed dubbing key
When this key is pressed, the normal dubbing indicator
lights and dubbing from Deck A to Deck B starts.
Dubbing is not possibie unless both A and B decks are in
the stop mode
@ High-speed dubbing key
When this key is pressed, the high-speed dubbing indi-
cator lights and high-speed dubbing from Deck A to
Deck B starts.
Dubbing is not possible unless both A and B decks are in
the stop mode
© REC LEVEL CONTROL knob
Adjust the right and left recording levels, with these knobs.
Right and left channels can be adjusted simultaneously
© See No. @ on page 6.
@ B deck EJECT button
Pressing this button opens the B deck cassette holder.
@® TAPE COUNTER and reset button
The TAPE COUNTER provides a means of locating pas-
sages on the tape. When starting a recording, set the
counter 000 by depressing the reset button
@ PEAK LEVEL meter
Indicate the peak values of the input levels for recording
or the output levels for playback
@ DIRECTION switch
Normal mode { = ) — In this position, one side play-
back
or
recording
is
possible.
When
the
end
of
tape
is reached, the operation mode is released and the
tape stops
When the tape reaches its end in playback mode,
the tape loaded on the other deck is played back
Reverse mode ( = ) — In this position, both sides can
be played back or recorded. In this mode, recording
and playback do not automatically change from side
B to side A.
When
the
tape
reaches
its
end
in
playback
mode,
the
tape
loaded
on
the
other
deck
is
played
back
Endless
made
(>)
—
In
this
position,
tape
is
played
back
repeatedly.
DPSS,
index
scan
are
carried
out
2 sides.
In endiess mode (CD), relay playback is not possi-
ble.
® DOLBY NR switch
Set to "B” or “C" when playing a tape recorded using
Dolby NR or recording a tape using Dolby NR
However, avoid changing this switch during record or
playback.
DOLBY
and
the
double-D
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Do!-
by
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
Noise
reduction
circuit
made
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
@ TIMER stand-by switch
This switch is used along with an audio timer when an
unattended recording or timer-playback is performed.
Set this switch to the REC position for unattended re-
cording, to the PLAY position for timer-playback and to
the OFF position when the timer is not used. For timer
operation, B deck has the priority
@ @ REC indicator
This indicator lights during recording, or dubbing (only B
deck).
© @ PAUSE indicator
During playback or recording, this indicator lights when
the pause key (15) is pressed.
@® Dubbing indicators
NORMAL — Lights when the normal speed dubbing key
is pressed.
HIGH — Lights when the high speed dubbing key is
pressed.
@ REC/LINE IN jacks
Connect to the Tape Rec jacks of your amplifier using
the audio cables (supplied)
@ PLAY/LINE OUT jacks
Connect to the Tape Play jacks of your amplifier using
the audio cables (supplied).
@ Jack © (For system contro!)
Connect to the system contro! jack of audio components.
Do not connect here any other cord except for system
control cord. (Except for some areas.)
@ Power cord
Plug in to a convenient AC outlet
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Tape
playback
Proceed
in
the
order
of
numbers
in
the
illustration.
@ Press to open the cassette hoider and toad a
cassette.
For A deck playback.
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@ Setto OFF |
@ Set to “B" or "C" wher
playback using Dolby NR.
@ For B deck playback
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@ or A deck playback, press A deck play key [P!
For B deck playback, press B deck play key (>)
@ Use the volume control of the amplifier
to adjust the sound level.
To play back a tape in the reverse direction
(B side} press the reverse play key («4 }
Forward DPSS seiection
When
the
tune
you
want
listen
to
is
before
or
after
the
current
tune
with
the
tape
running,
just
pressing
the
fast
forward ( bP) or rewind (44) key several times selects
the desired tune.
1. When the desired tune is before the current tune, press
the rewind key (44). When the rewind key ( 44) is
pressed once, the tape is rewound to the beginning of
the current tune. When the desired tune is the fourth
one before the current tune. When the desired tune is
the fourth one before the current tune, press the rewind
key (44) 5 times.
2. To select a tune after the current tune. press the fast
forward key (»»). The number of tunes that will be
skipped will equal the number of times the. key is
pressed.
When the fast forward key ( »P) is pressed once, the
tape is rapidly advanced to the beginning of the next
tune. When the desired tune is the fourth one after the
current tune, press the fast forward key { »® ) 4 times.
Forward DPSS selection( » }
Current tune
Unrecorded section
T sritasecti, | * | dnrocorted sect
Unrecorded section
Playback head
Reverse DPSS selection
When the tune you want to listen to is before or after the
current tune with the tape running, in the reverse direction.
just pressing the fast forward ( >») or rewind { 44) key
several times selects the desired tune.
1. When the desired tune is before the current tune, press
the fast forward key ( »» ). When the fast forward key
( >») is pressed once. the tape is rewound to the
beginning of the current tyne. When the desired tune
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is the fourth one before the current tune. press the fast
forward key ( »R} 5 times.
2. To select a tune after the current tune, press the rewind
key ( 44). The number of tunes that will be skipped will
equal the number of times the key is pressed. When
the rewind key ( 44} is pressed once, the tape is rapidly
advanced to the beginning of the next tune. When the
desired tune is the fourth one after the current tune,
press the rewind key ( 44) 4 times.
Reverse DPSS selection( < }
Current tune
Unrecorded section Unrecorded section
Playback head
Since the DPSS circuit functions by detecting the non-
recorded section of more than approx. 4 seconds between
tunes, the following tapes may cause the DPSS not to work
properly, be careful.
!1. Tapes having more than 4 seconds interval during
selection such as conversation.
2. Tapes having extremely low-level portions or non-
recorded sections during tunes such as classical music.
3. Tapes having too noisy section recorded between
tunes.
4. Tapes having less than 4 seconds blank sections
between tunes.
5. Tapes recorded in extreme low levels.
Note:
The DPSS selection will be repeated twice (2 sides) with the MODE
switch set to the reverse mode { —)) or to endless mode (>)

Repeat playback
1. To repeat the tune currently being played, press. the
forward play (®) or reverse play (<@) key again ac-
cording to the direction of tape travel.
2. When the tune which you want to hear repeatedly is
not the current tune, select the tune by DPSS selec-
tion and press the forward play {®) or reverse play
(<4) key again in playback mode according to the di-
tection of tape travel
When the tape is in stop mode, press the key twice
3. When the current tune has been repeated 16 times,
the unit goes back to the normal playback mode
4. To release the repeat play mode, press the stop key
tH
Auto reverse playback
1. Set the DIRECTION switch to the reverse mode ( >)
2. Press the forward play key (™). Both sides are played
back, then the other deck is set to playback mode
Both sides repeat playback
1. Set the DIRECTION switch to the endiess mode (C>).
2. Press the forward play (™) or reverse play (<@) key
according to the direction of tape travel
3. Both sides are played back continuously.
Rewind playback
1. To rewind playback in the forward direction (side A),
press the forward play key (*} and rewind key (<@<4)
simultaneously. The tape is rewound to the left reel
and played back from the first tune on side A
2. To rewind playback in the reverse direction (side B),
press the reverse play key (@) and fast forward key
(»P} simultaneously. The tape is rewound to the
right reel and played back from the first tune on side
B
Index scan (A deck only}
1. Press the INDEX SCAN key. The tape is rapidiy adv-
anced while the beginning of each tune is played
back for about 10 seconds
2. When the desired tune is found, press the forward
play () or reverse play (@) key according to the di-
rection of tape travel ,
DIRECTION
switch
keys
Forward
play
Key
w)
or
(ON)
Reverse
play
key
(<4)
_
One-side
relay
playback
(endless)
Both-side relay playback (endless}
Both-side full repeat playback
on) (endless)
No relay playback
Repeat and relay playback
Notes:
1. The direction of the index scan is indicated by the FORWARD/RE-
VERSE indicators To change the direction of index scan, press the
torward play (} or reverse play (@) key, then press the INDEX
SCAN key
2. When the DIRECTION switch is set to the reverse mode (>)
or endless mode (C>), index scan of both sides is carried out
Relay playback
Relay playback between A deck and B deck.
1. Load the tapes in both A and B decks. When A deck
forward play key (#) or reverse play key (<d) is
pressed, relay playback starts from A deck. When B
deck forward play key (>) or reverse play key (<@).is
pressed, relay playback starts from B deck.
When the tape reaches its end, the tape is rewound
to the beginning, and the other tape starts playback
(in normal mode ( <= )}
2. To release relay playback, press the stop key (m) of
the deck in playback mode
3. In reverse mode { =>), both sides are played back
from A side, and the other deck enters both-side
playback mode.
in endiess mode (C>), relay playback is not possible.
Notes:
1. Rewind both tepes to their beginning beforehand. If relay
playback operation is engaged with a tape which is near the
tape end loaded in either the A or B deck, relay playback wilt
not be performed correctly.
2. When 3 tape having an excessively short playback time is used
such that playback could finish while the other tape is being re-
wound relay playback witl not be performed correctly.
3. Relay playback will not be performed if the DIRECTION switch
is sat to the’ <> “ (endiess) position.
4. To piay a tape on only one of the decks, the other deck must
not contain a tape,
5. When timer ptayback is performed with cassatte tapes inserted
in both the A and B decks, playback starts with the A deck.
Relay playback automatically starts if the DIRECTION switch
is set to*’ = “' {one way) or“ > "’ (reverse).
Fast reverse (Except U.S.A. and Canada)
Fast reverse may fail to function properly according to the
type of the tape.
1. During tape running, fast reverse may operate at the
magnetic section of the tape. In this case. slide the
direction mode switch to” = “
2. Reverse may fail to operate on the border between
magnetic tape and leader tape. In this case, reverse
operates at the tape end.
Notes on fast reverse
The beginning of the leader tape is detected to avoid unrecorded
section during.playback or recording.
Fast reverse will operate when the direction mode switch is slided
two" Dor" OO”.
Fast reverse will not operate for 10 seconds after forward play
key ( ® ) or REC/ARM key (@ REC) is pressed. If these keys are
pressed near the tape end, tape running reverse automatically at
the tape end
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Tape recording(For both A and B decks)
Recording level
The recording level is strongly related to sound quality,
distortion, S/N ratio, frequency response, etc. When it is
very high, S/N ratio is improved but distortion and fre-
quency response are degraded. When it is too low, the
opposite results. The best recording levels can be deter-
mined by referring to the PEAK LEVEL meters. It is easy
to record a disk or FM broadcast because their sound le-
vel is limited to a certain extent. However, it is difficult
to set the recording level when recording live sounds or
Preceed in the order of numbers in the illustration.
when recording from an open reel tape on which live
sound is recorded because the sound level varies witnin
a very wide range.
Notes:
1 The optimum recording level varies according to the sound source
and the type of tape Find out the optimum recording level by re-
cording and playing several times
2. PEAK LEVEL meter readings during playback may differ trom
those observed during recording This 1s related to tape sensitivity
and is no problem
3. The recording levels of both A and B vary simultaneously
@ Adjust the recording level
while observing the PEAK
@ Set to "B” or “C” when recording LEVEL meters.
using Dolby NR
@ Press to open the cassette holder
and ioad a blank cassette.
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The unit enters the rec pause mode. start.
Note:
You cannot play on both A and B decks at the same
time.
How to make a blank section
To obtain the best performance from DPSS, blank sec-
tions are essential. Leave blank Sections as follows
1. Press REC/ARM key twice. A blank sections of about
4 seconds is made and the unit enters the rec pause
mode.
2. To make a blank section of more than 4 seconds,
keep the REC/ARM key pressed the second time. A
blank section equals to the time the key is kept
pressed is made. When the REC/ARM key is re-
leased, the unit enters the rec pause mode.
3. To make a blank section of less than 4 seconds,
press the REC/ARM key twice and’ press the REC/
ARM key again within 4 seconds. The unit enters the
recording mode. When the pause key (@#) is pressed
after the REC/ARM key has been pressed twice, the
unit enters the rec pause mode.
Quick re-recording
If you accidentally include unwanted material while you
are recording an FM broadcast, etc., you can go back to
the beginning of that section of tape to start over again
by using the following procedure
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A blanc section of more than 4 seconds is necessary
before the beginning of the tape recording.
1. When the tape is moving in the forward direction,
press the rewind key («@d@). The recording stops, the
tape is rewound to the beginning of the recording, a
blank section of about 2 seconds is left and the tape
stops.
2. When the tape moves in the reverse direction, press
the fast forward key (»). The recording stops, tape
is rewound to the beginning of the recording, a blank
section of about 2 seconds is left and the tape stops.
3. To resume recording, make a 4-second blank section
by pressing the REC/ARM key twice, then press the
same key again
Notes:
1. Re-recording standby is not possible while the other deck i5
in the RECORDING mode.
2. Recording is not possible during playback on the other deck.
3. If you use this function at the beginning of the recording,
this will not often operate normally.

Both side recording
Continuous recording from side A to side B is possible
1. Set the DIRECTION switch to the reverse mode ( >)
2. If the FORWARD indicator is not lit, press the forward
play key (*) to change the tape running direction and
press immediately the stop key (I)
3. Press the REC/ARM key to start recording. When the
tape reaches the end of side A, the recording is auto-
matically continued on side B
Notes:
1. Continuous recording from side 8 to side A is not possible.
2. When continuous recording is not carried out, always set the
DIRECTION switch to the normal mode ( = ). Failure to do
so will sometimes erase a valuable recording on side B.
3. Tape running will stop even in the endiess mode {CD ) when
recording on the other side stops.
Dubbing
1. When the dubbing key is pressed, dubbing from A to
B deck starts.
2. When the dubbing key is pressed during dubbing, dub-
bing is automatically muted and the unit enters rec
pause
mode.
leaving
about
4-second
blank
section
{about
6
seconds
during
high
speed
dubbing)
on
the
tape.
3. When an A deck operation key is pressed during
dubbing, A deck enters the mode of the pressed key.
and B deck stops dubbing temporarily. leaving about
4-second blank section (about 6 seconds during high
speed dubbing).
To restart dubbing, press the dubbing key.
4. When a B deck operation key is pressed during dubb-
ing, the dubbing mode is released, B deck enters the
mode of the pressed key and A deck stops.
5. During dubbing, the dubbing indicator and the REC in-
dicator light. When the DUBBING key is pressed dur-
ing dubbing, the indicators flash. When the deck en-
ters rec pause mode, the dubbing indicator, REC indi-
cator and PAUSE indicator light.
High-speed dubbing
To make the dubbing speed increased, press the high-
speed dubbing key (> P>).
Note:
4. Dubbing is not possible unless both A and B decks are in the
stop mode
2. During dubbing, it is not possible to adjust the recording level,
so load the tape recorded with the optimum recording tevel.
3. During dubbing, regardless of ON/OFF of Dolby NR switch,
you cannot change Dolby NR switch. (The same tape as the one
in A deck is mode.)
€.g. When the tape in A deck is recorded with Dolby B, the
tape in B deck will be recorded with Dolby B.
4. Dubbing from the dubbed tape degrades the sound quality.
Itis therefore recommended to lead the original tape in A deck.
5. TV noise may be recorded during high-speed dubbing if TV
is near the system. In this case. keep TV away from the system
6. Dubbing may not restart if the dubbing key is pressed too
quickly after the deck enters dubbing pause mode.
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Relay recording
This device can continuously record in A and B decks
Convenient for long recordings such as classical music,
Set tapes in both A and B decks.
Set DIRECTION switch to normal mode ( — ) or
reverse mode { > }.
Press the desired INPUT SELECTOR switch on the
amplifier for the source to be recorded.
Press REC key in A or B deck,
Press REC and PAUSE keys on the other deck at the
same time to pause the recording.
(Make sure the recording mode indicator on the ampli-
fier for A and B are the same.)
Adjust record level by turning the REC LEVEL
control
When DIRECTION switch is’ set to normal mode
( == }, when one side ends, the other deck starts
recording
When DIRECTION switch is set to reverse mode
( > ), when ‘the reverse side ends the other deck
starts recording
Set a new tape in the deck that finished recording and
pause the recording. By doing this, continuous record-
ing is possible
Note:
If DIRECTION switch is set to endless mode | > }, relay record-
ing does not operate.
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Timer stand by operation
By
usirg the built-in TIMER STAND BY mechanism in combina-
tion with an audio timer (available from many dealers}, the
deck begins to record or play at any desired time
Unattended recording
1
Connect the power cords to the components and set the
timer so that power is supplied to each component. (Timer
setung procedures vary with the type of timer used. Fol-
ow the instructions of the timer's manual.)
2. Turn on the power switches of the components to be
used for recording
3. Tune on the station desired and set the record level
4 Set the volume contro! of the amplifier to its minimum
setting
5, Set the timer to the required time referring to the tmer's
instruction manual so that the power will be switched ON
at the preset time
6 Load a tape for recording into deck B or deck A.
The relay recording from deck B to deck A can be also
setting the DIRECTION switch to normajl mode
( = ) or reverse mode ( > } position.
7. Set the DUBBING speed key to NOR. (D! (Normal)
8 Set the DOLBY NR switch to ON if the recording is to be
made using the noise reduction system
9 Set the TIMER switch to REC.
10. Power to the components will be switched ON at the
preset time and recording will start
11. Recording stops when the tape end is reached
Note:
To ensure that the automatic shut off switch operates before the
power 1s shut off, set the timer so that it operates for a little longer
than the playing ume of the tape
Timer-controlled playback
1. Connect the timer as described for “Unattended record-
ing”
2. Set the timer so that power Is supplied to each compo-
nents.
3. Turn on the power switches of the components used for
playback
4.
Load
a
recorded
tape
and
set
each
switch
referring
to
“Tape
playback
procedure”
Adjust the volume control of the amplifier
Rewind the tape to the start
Set the timer to the required time
Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
The tape will automatically start playback at tne preset
time
onrnoaun
Notes:
1 Do not use a timer for the dubbing procedure
2 Use erther A or B deck for a timer-piayback
To ampiitier
AC ouret
Amplifier or receiver
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Audio trmer
To AC outlet
Maintenance
As
the
tape
rubs
against
the
heads
during
recording
and
playback,
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)
Cleaning the heads section
1
2
Note:
Press
the
EJECT
button
and
the
cassette
holder
will
slide
forward
Turn
on
POWER.
Clean
the
heads,
pinch
roller
and
capstan
with
a
cotton
swab
slightly
dampened
with
cleaning
solvent
(or
denatured
alcohol}
The
heads
and
guides
in
the
tape
path
are
precisely
adjusted.
Do
not
exert
excessive
pressure
on
any
parts
while
cleaning.
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Cotton swab
Capstan
Pinch rollor
Head
Head Demagnetization
The magnetized record/play head may degrades the sound
quality and increases the noise. In this case. use the
commercially available Head Eraser to demagnetize the
head.

In case of difficulty
What appears to be a maifunction may not always be serious. First, check the foliowing items before consult the service per-
sonnel.
Symptom
Causes
Remedy
Fast reverse fails to operate pro-
perly.
(Tape running reverses or stops.)
1. Tape with scratch, break, dirt, 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 the direct
sunlight or intense light.
1, 2. Change tapes or slide reverse mode
switch to normal mode (=).
3. Change tapes.
4. Avoid the direct sunlight or intense
light.
Recording is impossible by press-
ing the REC/ARM key.
1. The safety tab provided with the
cassette shell is broken.
2. Cassette holder is not closed completely |
3. Record input level knob is set to mini-
mum position.
1. Use the cassette with its safety tab.
(When recording using the cassette
with the tab broken, block hole with
adhesive tape.)
2. Close the cassette holder completely.
3. Refer to the “Tape Recording’’ sec-
tion.
Sound is not heard aven when the
playback key is pressed.
1. Audio cords are connected incorrectly.
2. Head is dirty.
3. Tape cannot be advanced caused by un-
even winding.
4. Unrecorded tape is used.
1. Refer to the “Connections” section.
2. Refer to the “Head Maintenance”
section,
3. Replace the cassette.
4. Use the recorded tape.
Sound is husky or high frequency
notes are not heard.
1. Head is dirty.
2. Tape is damaged.
1. Refer to the “Head Maintenance’
section.
2. Replace the cassette.
Sound is distorted.
1. Recording level is too high when record-
ing.
2. Source itself is distorted.
Refer to the ‘Tape Recording” section.
Too noisy
1. Head is magnetized.
2. Noise is induced from the external
equipment.
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 elec-
trical equipment.
3. Refer to the “Tape Recording” sec-
tion.
4. Set the Dolby NR switch to ON.
It is recommended to perform record-
ing always using the Dolby NR switch
ON.
Sound is wow condition.
1. Capstan or pinch roller is dirty.
2. Tape is wound unevenly.
1. Refer to the “Head Maintenance”
section.
2. Wind the tape again by fast-forward-
ing or rewinding.
Piayback or recording starts when
the power is turned ON.
Timer stand-by switch is set to PLAY or
REC position.
Set the Timer Stand-by switch to OFF
when the timer-playback or timer-
recording is not used.
The unit does not function even
when the 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 since
the power is turned ON, press the
operation key.
2. Load a cassette.
3. Replace the cassette.
DPSS does not function correctly.
The unsuitable tape having shorter blank
section between tunes is used.
Refer to the “DPSS” section.
Operation is impossible by pressing
any operation keys.
Cassette holder is not closed completely.
Close the cassette holder completely.
Note:
@ Owing to the type of a cassetts tape, the noise will be sometimes heard when the tape stops automatically. It is not a matfunction of
the unit, but to ensure the certain transport of the tape.
® The 120-minute cassatte tapes are unrecommendable because they are too thin and may be demaged by the repeated use.
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Specifications
Note:
Type.
Track System.............
Recording System ........... ce
Erasing System
Tape Speed......
Motor
Fast Winding Time 0.0.
Frequency Response:
Normal Tape....
CrO, Tape...
Metal Tape...
Signal-to Noise Ratio:
Doiby C Type NRON...............
Dolby B Type NR ON
Dolby NR OFF............
Harmonic Distortion ......
LINE x 2
Output Level/Load Impedance: ~
LINE x 2
Power Consumption
Diensions.
Weight (Net) ...
Reference Tapes
Stereo Double Auto Reverse Double Recording Full Logic Cassette Deck
with Dolby B. C NR system
4-track, 2-channel stereo/mono, recording/playback
AC bias system (Bias frequency: 105 kHz)
AC system
4.76 cm/sec (1-7/8 ips}
Hard permailoy playback/record head x 2
Double gap ferrite erasing head x 2
Electronically-controlled DC motor x 2
Approx. 110 seconds with C-60 tape
20 Hz to 15,000 Hz (30 Hz to 14,000 Hz, +3 dB)
20 Hz to 16,000 Hz (30 Hz to 15,000 Hz, +3 dB)
20 Hz to 16,000 Hz (30 Hz to 15,000 Hz, +3 dB)
72 dB {Normal tape)
65 dB (Normal! tape)
57 dB (Normat tape)
Less than 0.6% {at 1 kHz, 0 dB with normal tape}
0.08% (W.R.M.S), 0.22% (DIN)
77.5 mV/50 k ohms
270 mV/3.9 k ohms
30W
W.: 420 mm (16-9/16")
H : 119 mm (4-11/16")
D : 266 mm (10-1/2")
5.4 kg (11.9 Ib)
Normai: KENWOOD ND-60
CrOz KENWOOD CD-60
Metal: KENWOOD MD-60
We follow a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
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