Kenwood Kx-w1060 User manual

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KX-W1060

KX-W594

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

KENWOOD

CORPORATION

COOMN>A»

Introduction

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

tradi-

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

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.

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

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

orcompany

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.

Contents

Introduction

A,

Before

applying

power

Ay

Safety

precautions

A

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

Before

operation

System

connection

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noise

reduction

manufactured

under

license

from

Dolby

Laboratories

Licensing

Corporation.

"DOLBY"

and

the

double-D

symbol!

DO

are

trademarks

of

Dolby

Laboratories

Licensing

Corporation.

Accessories

Audio

cord

Caution:

Read

the

pages

marked

J

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

Controls

and

indicators

Listening

to

cassette

tapes

How

to

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Specifications

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applying

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caution

:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

For

the

U.S.A.,

Mexico

and

Canada

Important!

Units

shipped

to

the

U.S.A.,

Mexico

and

Canada

are

designed

for

operation

on

120

volts

AC

only.

For

the

United

Kingdom

Important!

Units

shipped

to

the

U.K.

are

designed

for

operation

on

240

volts

AC

only.

Factory

fitted

moulded

mains

plug

1.

The

mains

plug

contains

a

fuse.

For

replacement,

use

only

a

3-Amp

ASTA-approved

(BS1362)

fuse.

2.

The

fuse

cover

must

be

refitted

when

replacing

the

fuse

in

the

moulded

plug.

3.

Do

not

cut

off

the

mains

plug

from

this

equipment.

If

the

plug

fitted

is

not

suitable

for

the

power

points

in

your

home

or

the

cable

is

too

short

to

reach

a

power

point,

then

obtain

an

appropriate

safety

approved

extension

lead

or

adapter,

or

consult

your

dealer.

If

nonetheless

the

mains

plug

is

cut

off,

remove

the

fuse

and

dispose

of

the

plug

immediately,

to

avoid

a

possible

shock

hazard

by

inadvertent

connection

to

the

mains

supply.

Safety

precautions

For

Australia

and

Europe

Important!

Units

shipped

to

Australia

are

designed

for

operation

on

240

Volts

AC

only.

Units

shipped

to

Europe

are

designed

for

operation

on

230

Volts

AC

only.

For

other

countries

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

volts

or

220

-

240

volts

AC.

The

AC

voltage

selector

switch

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

outlet,

make

sure

that

the

setting

position

of

this

switch

matches

your

line

voltage.

If

not,

it

must

be

set

to

your

voltage

in

accordance

with

the

following

direction.

AC

voltage

selector

switch

AC110-120V~

~=

m

AC220-240V~

Cm

Move

switch

lever

to

match

your

line

voltage

with

a

small

screwdriver

or

other

pointed

tool.

Note:

———__—______——

Our

warranty

does

not

cover

damage

caused

by

excessive

line

voltage

due

to

improper

setting

of

the

AC

voltage

selector

switch.

WARNING:

TO

PREVENT

FIRE

OR

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

APPLIANCE

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

TO

REDUCE

THE

RISK

OF

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

DO

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

NO

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE,

REFER

SER-

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.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

3

IMPORTANT

SAFEG

UARDS

/\

caution

:

Read

this

page

carefully

to

ensure

safe

operation.

Piease

read

all

of

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

before

operating

this

appliance.

Adhere

to

all

warnings

on

the

appliance

and

in

the

instruction

manual.

Follow

all

the

safety

and

operating

instructions.

These

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

1.

Power

sources

—

The

appliance

should

be

connected

to

a

power

supply

only

of

the

type

described

in

the

instruction

manual

or

as

marked

on

the

appliance.

If

you

are

not

sure

of

the

type

of

power

supply

to

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

or

local

power

company.

For

appliances

intended

to

operate

from

battery

power,

or

other

sources,

refer

to

the

instruction

manual.

2.

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,

paying

particular

attention

to

cords

at

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

appliance.

Never

pull

or

stretch

the

cord.

3.

CAUTION-

Polarization

—

This

appliance

may

be

equipped

with

a

polarized

alternating-current

line

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other}.

This

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

4.

Ventilation

-

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ventilation

and

to

ensure

reliable

operation

of

the

appliance

and

to

protect

it

from

overheating,

and

these

openings

must

not

be

blocked

or

covered.

The

appliance

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

appliance:

Place

the

appliance

at

least

10

cm

away

from

the

walls.

Do

not

use

the

appliance

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug

or

similar

surface

that

may

block

the

ventilation

openings.

This

appliance

should

not

be

placed

in

a

built-in

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

manufacturer's

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

5.

Water

and

moisture

—

The

appliance

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.

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KX-W1060/KX-W594

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6.

7.

8.

9.

Temperature

—

The

appliance

may

not

function

properly

if

used

at

extremely

low,

or

freezing

temperatures.

The

ideal

ambient

temperature

is

above

+5°C

(41°F).

Heat

—

The

appliance

should

be

situated

away

from

heat

sources

such

as

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

or

other

appliances

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

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

objects,

such

as

a

hair

ora

needle,

comes

into

contact

with

the

inside

of

this

appliance,

a

dangerous

electric

shock

may

result.

For

families

with

children,

never

permit

children

to

put

anything,

especially

metal,

inside

this

appliance.

Enclosure

removal

—

Never

remove

the

enclosure.

If

the

internal

parts

are

touched

accidentally,

a

serious

electric

shock

might

occur.

10.Magnetic

fields

—

Keep

the

appliance

away

from

11

sources

of

magnetic

fields

such

as

TV

sets,

speaker

systems,

radios,

motorized

toys

or

magnetized

objects.

.Cleaning

-

Unplug

this

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

volatile

solvents

such

as

alcohol,

paint

thinner,

gasoline,

or

benzine,

etc.

to

clean

the

cabinet.

Use

a

clean

dry

cloth.

12.

Accessories

—

Do

not

piace

this

appliance

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

appliance

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

adult,

and

serious

.

damage

to

the

appliance.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufacturer,

or

sold

with

the

appliance.

Any

mounting

of

the

appliance

should

follow

the

manufacturer's

instructions,

and

should

use

a

mounting

accessory

recommended

by

the

‘manufacturer.

An

appliance

and

cart

combination

should

be

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

appliance

and

cart

combination

to

overturn.

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:

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page

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safe

operation.

ee

13.

Lightning

—

For

added

protection

for

this

appliance

during

18.Power

fines

—

An

outside

antenna

system

should

not

be

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

it

is

left

unattended

and

unused

.

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

appliance

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

; ;

14.Abnormal

smell

-

|f

an

abnormal

smell

or

smoke

is‘

detected,

immediately

turn

the

power

OFF

and

unplug

the

appliance

from

the

wall

outlet.

Contact

your

dealer

or

nearest

service

center.

POWER

OFF!

15.Damage

requiring

service

—

The

appliance

should

be

serviced

by

qualified

service

personnel

when:

A.

The

power-supply

cord

or

the

plug

has

been

damaged.

B.

Objects

have

fallen,

or

liquid

has

been

spilled

into

the

appliance.

C.

The

appliance

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

D.

The

appliance

does

not

appear

to

operate

normally

by

following

the

instruction

manual.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

by

the

instruction

manual

as

an

improper

adjustment

of

other

controls

may

resultin

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

restore

the

appliance

to

its

normal

operation.

E.

The

appliance

has

been

dropped,

or

the

enclosure

damaged.

F.

Theappliance

exhibits

a

marked

change

in

performance.

16.Servicing

—

The

user

should

not

attempt

to

service

the

appliance

beyond

that

described

in

the

instruction

manual.

All

other

servicing

should

be

referred

to

qualified

service

personnel.

17.Outdoor

antenna

grounding

-

If

an

outside

antenna

is

connected

to

the

appliance,

be

sure

the

antenna

system

is

grounded

so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built

up

static

charges.

Article

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code

ANSI/

NFPA

70,

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

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

Figure.

EXAMPLE

OF

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

AS

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

LEAD

IN

WIRE

GROUND

DISCHARGE

UNIT

ELECTRIC

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

=“

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

~~

GROUND

CLAMP

aut"

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

located

in

the

vicinity

of

overhead

power

lines

or

other

electric

light

or

power

circuits,

or

where

it

can

fall

into

such

power

lines

or

circuits.

When

installing

an

outside

antenna

system,

extreme

care

should

be

taken

to

keep

from

touching

such

power

lines

or

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatal.

19.AC

outlets

—

Do

not

connect

other

audio

equipment

20.

21.

with

a

power

consumption

larger

than

that

specified

to

the

AC

outlet

on

the

rear

panel.

Never

connect

other

electrical

appliances,

such

as

an

iron

or

toaster,

to

it

to

prevent

fire

or

electric

shock.

Overloading

-

Do

not

overload

wall

outlets,

extension

cords,

or

integral

convenience

receptacles

as

this

can

result

in

a

risk

of

fire

or

electric

shock.

Attachment-

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

appliance

manufacturer

as

they

may

cause

hazards.

22.

Replacement

parts—When

replacement

parts

are

required,

23.

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufacturer

or

have

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

parts.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock,

or

other

hazards.

Safety

check

—

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

repairs

to

this

appliance,

ask

the

service

technician

to

perform

safety

checks

to

determine

that

the

appliance

is

in

proper

operating

condition.

Notes:

Ts

Item

3

is

not

required

except

for

grounded

or

polarized

equipment.

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

2.

Item

17

and

18

are

not

required

except

for

units

provided

with

(NEC

ART

250,

PART

H)

antenna

terminals.

NEC

-

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

3.

Item

17

complies

with

UL

in

the

U.S.A.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

5

Before

operation

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.

For

B

side

Ss

=

SS?

SE

Apply

tape

only

to

the

position

To

re-record

Note:

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

recom-

mended

that

these

tapes

not

be

used

with

this

unit

to

pre-

vent

possible

damage.

Cleaning

the

head

section

Cleaning

the

heads

and

peripheral

components

Cotton

Swab

where

the

tab

has

been

removed.

For

maintaining

the

best

condition

of

the

deck

-

and

for

longer

service

life,

always

keep

the

head

(recording

/

playback

/

erase),

capstan

To

store

cassette

tapes

Do

not

store

the

tapes

in

a

place

which

is

subject

to

direct

sun-

light,

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.

Demagnetizing

the

head

When

the

recording

/

playback

head

is

magnetized,

the

sound

quality

will

be

deteriorated.

In

such

a

case,

de-

magnetize

the

head

using

a

commercially

available

de-

magnetizer

(head

eraser).

and

pinch

roller

clean,

To

clean

them,

perform

1.

Press

the

STOP/EJECT

key

to

open

the

cas-

Note:

Pinch

—sette

holder.

roller

2,

Using

a

cotton

swab

dipped

in

alcohol,

clean

the

head

(recording

/

playback

/

erase),

capstan

and

pinch

roller

carefully.

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.)

6

Kx-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

There

are

precisely

aligned

parts

around

the

heads,

in-

cluding

the

tape

guides.

:

When

cleaning,

pay

special

attention

so

as

not

to

apply

shock

to

them.

Be

especially

careful

in

the

following

conditions:

e@

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.

e@

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.

System

connection

ene

re

a

Ra

Make

connection

as

shown

below.

When

connecting

the

components,

refer

also

to

the

instruction

manuals

of

the

Do

not

plug

in

the

power

lead

until

all

connections

are

compieted.

Audio

cord

To

AC

outlet

veel

a

1—J—TAJE

2

Eo2\

AEC

PLAY#]

REG

PLAY

SEDO

Amplifier

or

Receiver

Turntable

Notes:

1,

Connect

all

cords

firmly.

If

connections

are

loose,

there

could

be

loss

of

sound

or

noise

produced.

2.

When

plugging

and

unplugging

connection

cords,

be

sure

to

first

remove

the

power

cord

irom

the

AC

outlet.

Plugging/unplugging

connection

cords

without

removal

of

the

power

cord

can

cause

malfunctions

or

damage

to

the

unit.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

7

Controls

and

indicators

PEAK

LEVEL

METER

B0000

O0000

d00eO

aconN

spnen

(dB)

“OO

-

DUBBING

indicator

DOLBY

NR

reference

level

REC

indicator

KENWOOD

STEREO

DOUBLE

CASSETTE

CECK

DOLBY

NR

|

DUBBING

switch

PLAY

key

PAUSE

key

POWER

switch

Rewind

key

STOP/EJECT

key

REC

LEVEL

knob

Fast

forward

key

Fast

forward

key

TAPE

SELECTOR

switch

STOP/EJECT

key

5

Press

in

play

mode

to

stop

Rewind

key

playback.

Press

in

stop

mode

to

open

the

cassette

holder.

PAUSE

key

PLAY

key

REC

key

8

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

Listening

to

cassette

tapes

Before

starting

playback

Set

the

POWER

switch

to

ON.

POWER

Press

the

STOP/EJECT

Key.

DOLBY

NR

switch

TAPE

SELECTOR

switch

Deck

A

operation

keys

POWER

switch

Deck

B

operation

keys

Insert

with

the

side

to

be

played

facing

toward

the

front.

e@

Be

sure

to

remove

tape

slack

before

insertion.

2

Determine

the

playback

conditions.

@)

Tape

type

selection

(Deck

B

only)

=)

YAPE

SELECTOR

Normai

tape

*NORMAL

Chrome

tape

*HIGH

@

With

playback

on

deck

A,the

type

of

tape

is

set

automati-

cally.

3

Start

playback.

Deck

A

PLAY

@

Playback

stops

automatically

at

the

end

of

tape.

To

stop

playback

@

Select

the

Dolby

NR

mode.

@

Set

to

OFF

when

playing

a

tape

recorded

without

using

Dolby

NR.

e@

When

taking

out

the

tape,

press

the

STOP/EJECT

key

af-

|

ter

the

tape

transport

has

stopped

completely.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

9

Listening

to

cassette

tapes

W@

Fast

Forward

and

Rewind

|

1

Stop

playback.

STOP/EJECT

2

Press

the

-«<]

key

or

>>]

key.

REW

FF

_rtCC

[=|

i

s

ra

ee

a

WV

(«<]:

Rewind

in

the

fee]:

Fast

forward

in

the

@

direction

=

direction

|

To

stop

the

Fast

Forward

or

Rewind

operation

STOP/EJECT

10

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

Deck

A

operation

keys

Deck

B

operation

keys

How

to

record

(deck

B

only)

M@

Ordinary

recording

Since

this

unit

is

not

designed

for

use

with

metal

tapes,

recording

on

metal

tapes

cannot

be

carried

out.

1

Set

up

the

cassette

deck.

(D

Insert

a

tape

in

deck

B.

12

Deck

B

e

Check

that

the

DUBBING

switch

is

OFF.

@

Press

the

TAPE

SELECTOR

switch

according

to

the

type

of

tape

to

be

used.

aa

NORMAL

OLHIGH

_/

Are

SELECTOR

Normal

tape

NORMAL

Il}

Chrome

tape+HIGH

@)

Select

the

Dolby

NR

mode.

———rnencireey

Press

to

record

with

the

DOLBY

NR.

2

Select

the

source

to

be

recorded.

Dolby

noise

reduction

system

recording

and

playback.

Dolby

B

NR

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

playback.

If

a

different

type

NR

system

is

used,

playback

is

not

performed

correctly.

Make

sure

that

the

same

type

noise

reduction

system

is

used

for

both

The

most

popular

noise

reduction

system

used

in

home

audio

components.

Usually,

Dolby

NR

system

corresponds

to

B

NR.

3

Set

the

recording

level.

@

Play

a

music

source.

(2)

Enter

the

record-pause

mode.

PAUSE

REC

PLAY

cme

(3)

Adjust

the

recording

level.

ws

DEAK

LEVEL

METER

see

J,

CAINE

OO

000

OOo

Oonno

e10

@

Adjust

so

that

segments

around

the

0

dB

segment

of

the

|

peak

level

meter

light

up

at

times.

)

Stop

playing

the

source.

Start

recording.

@

Play

the

music

source

from

the

beginning.

@

Press

the

PAUSE

key.

PAUSE

a,

Pe

|

Press

once.

e@

Recording

will

start.

e

The

deck

enters

the

stop

mode

automatically

when

the

tape

has

been

recorded

till

the

end.

Press

the

PAUSE

key.

Press

the

PAUSE

key

again.

Press

the

STOP/EJECT

key

then

stop

playing

the

music

source.

To

pause

recording

To

resume

recording

To

stop

recording

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

11

Tape

dubbing

operation

The

dubbing

refers

to

the

copy

of

the

recorded

contents

of

a

tape

to

another

tape

(tape

in

Deck

A

—

tape

in

Deck

B).

1

insert

tapes

in

the

cassette

decks.

Tape

to

be

played

Tape

to

be

recorded

onto

2

Select

the

type

of

tape

in

deck

B.

be

Normal

tape

-NORMAL

a

Chrome

tape-+HIGH

|

‘3

Start

dubbing.

@

Press

the

DUBBING

switch.

=

ON

©

OFF

DUSBING

DUBBING

Lights

up

@)

Press

the

REC

and

PLAY

keys

of

deck

B

simulta-

neously.

REC

PLAY

Lights

14

up

@)

Press

the

PLAY

key

of

deck

A.

PLAY

e

Dubbing

will

start.

e@

The

dubbing

stops

automatically

when

one

side

has

been

dubbed.

:

e

After

dubbing,

be

sure

to

press“.he

DUBBING

switch

to

OFF.

12

Kx-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

TAPE

SELECTOR

switch

PAUSE

key

STOP/EJECT

key

PLAY

key

REC

key

STOP/EJECT

key

DUBBING

switch

To

stop

dubbing

Press

the

STOP/EJECT

keys

of

both

decks

A

and

B.

STOP/EJECT

To

pause

dubbing

Press

the

PAUSE

key

of

deck

B.

PAUSE

@

Ttoresume

dubbing,

press

the

PAUSE

key

again.

Notes:

1.

The

recording

level

cannot

be

adjusted

for

dubbing.

2.

The

DOLBY

NR

switch

does

not

function

during

dubbing.

*

The

tape

recorded

by

dubbing

features

the

same

NR

system

as

the

original

tape

in

Deck

A.

In

case

of

difficulty

What

appears

to

be

a

malfunction

may

not

always

be

serious.

If

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.

Sounds

is

not

produced

when

the

Play

key

is

pressed.

The

deck

does

not

work

when

an

op-

eration

key

is

pressed.

The

dubbing

on

Deck

A

and

Deck

B

ends

at

different

timing.

The

cassette

holder

does

not

open

when

the

STOP/EJECT

key

is

pressed.

Sound

is

hoarse,

or

high

frequencies

are

not

audible.

Sound

is

distorted.

Recording

is

not

initiated

when

the

REC

key

is

pressed.

Noise

level

is

high.

Sound

is

vibrating.

e@

The

connection

cords

are

connected

improperly.

@

The

head

is

dirty.

e@

Tape

is

irregularly

wound

and

hard

to

take

up.

@

A

non-recorded

tape

is

being

played.

e@

The

cassette

holder

is

not

closed

com-

pletely.

e

The

operation

key

was

pressed

immedi-

ately

after

closing

the

cassette

holder.

e

The

operation

key

was

pressed

within

less

than

4

seconds

after

the

power

was

turned

on.

@

Tape

is

not

inserted.

e@

Tape

is

irregularly

wound

and

hard

to

take

up.

e@

Tape

has

been

rewound

to

a

reel.

e

This

is

due

to

the

difference

in

tape

length

or

to

the

characteristics

of

the

cassette

deck

mechanisms.

e

Connect

the

cords

properly

referring

to

“System

connections”.

e

Clean

the

head

referring

to

“Cleaning

the

head

section”.

@

Replace

the

tape.

e@

Play

a

recorded

tape.

e@

Close

ihe

cassette

holder

completely.

e

Press

the

desired

operation

key

ina

few

seconds

after

closing

the

cassette

holder.

e

Press

the

desired

operation

key

in

more

than

4

seconds

after

turning

the

power

on.

@

Insert

a

tape.

e

Replace

the

tape.

e

Re-insert

the

tape

to

play

the

other

side.

e

Asmall

time

difference

is

not

regarded

as

a

failure.

e

The

key

is

pressed

during

recording.

e

Press

in

the

Stop

mode.

e@

The

head

is

dirty.

e@

The

tape

is

stretched

or

wrinkled,

@

The

recording

level

was

too

high.

e

A

tape

recorded

with

distorted

sound

is

being

played.

@

The

protection

tab

on

the

cassette

has

been

broken.

e@

The

cassette

holder

is

not

closed

com-

pletely.

e

The

recording

level

is

set

to

the

mini-

mum

position.

e@

The

TAPE

input

selector

is

selected

on_

the

amplifier.

@

Tape

has

been

fully

wound

to

a

reel.

e

The

head

is

magnetized.

@

External

noise

is

induced.

@

The

recording

level

was

too

low,

e

A

tape

recorded

with

Dolby

NR

ON

is

being

played

with

Dolby

NR

OFF.

@

The

capstans

or

pinch

rollers

are

dirty.

@

Tape

is

irregularly

wound.

e

Clean

the

head

referring

to

“Cleaning

the

head

section”.

e@

Replace

the

tape.

e@

Adjust

the

recording

level

referring

to

“How

to

record”.

@

Replace

the

tape.

e

Use

a

cassette

with

unbroken

tab

or

close

the

hole.

e@

Close

the

cassette

holder

completely.

e@

Adjust

the

recording

level

referring

to

“How

to

record”.

e@

Press

the

input

selector

key

of

the

source

to

be

recorded.

e

Change

the

tape

transport

direction

of

Deck

or

insert

the

tape

inversely.

@

Demagnetize

the

head

referring

to

“Cleaning

the

head

section”.

@

Install

the

system

apart

from

other

elec-

trical

appliances

and

TV

set.

@

Adjust

the

recording

level

referring

to

“How

to

record”.

e@

Press

the

DOLBY

NR

switch

to

ON,

e

Clean

the

head

referring

to

“Cleaning

the

head

section”.

e@

Wind

the

tape

regularly

by

fast

forward-

ing,

rewinding

or

playing

it

fully

from

one

ree!

to

another.

Notes:

1.

With

some

tapes,

a

squeaky

noise

is

produced

when

the

tape

is

stopped

automatically.

This

is

due

to

the

tape

protection

function,

and

not

a

malfunction.

:

;

2.

Do

not

use

120-minute

tapes,

for

the

tape

is

too

thin

and

gets

easily

tangled.

3.

Do

not

use

contact

cleaners

because

it

could

cause

a

malfunction.

Be

specially

careful

against

contact

cleaners

containing

oil,

for

they

may

deform

the

plastic

components.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En}

13

For

the

U.S.A.

FCC

WARNING

This

equipment

may

generate

or

use

radio

frequency

energy.

Changes

or

modifications

to

this

equipment

may

cause

harmful

interference

unless

the

modifications

are

expressly

approved

in

the

instruction

manual.

The

user

could

lose

the

authority

to

operate

this

equipment

if

an

unauthorized

change

or

modification

is

made.

NOTE:

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

to

comply

with

the

limits

for

a

Class

B

digital

device,

pursuant

to

Part

15

of

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

to

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

in

a

residential

installation.

This

equioment

may

cause

harmful

interference

to

radio

communications,

if

it

is

not

installed

and

used

in

accordance

with

the

instructions.

However,

there

is

no

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

in

a

particular

installation.

If

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

to

radio

or

television

reception,

which

can

be

determined

by

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

is

encouraged

to

try

to

correct

the

interference

by

one

or

more

of

the

following

measures:

—

Reorient

or

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

—

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

—

Connect

the

equipment

into

an

outlet

on

a

circuit

different

from

that

to

which

the

receiver

is

connected.

~~

Consult

the

dealer

or

an

experienced

radio

/

TV

technician

for

help.

For

CANADA

DOC

REGULATION

“This

digital

apparatus

does

not

exceed

the

CLASS

B

limits

for

radio

noise

emissions

from

digital

apparatus

as

set

out

in

the

radio

interfer-

ence

regulations

of

the

Canadian

Department

of

Communications.”

14

Kx-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

Specifications

Track

System

.........c:ccnsssereeescees

4

track,

2

channel

stereo

Recording

System

..........

AC

bias

(Frequency:

105

kHz)

HOAs

iisiienciicieniste

A

DECK

Playback

heads

...........ccccesesereee

1

B

DECK

Playback

/

recording

heads.........

1

Erasing

head

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1

WIOEOES

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cbitanseteates:

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&

|

2]

peepee

ORME

a

ey

x1

B

DECK

sidicsinincaceecevesesticseces

x1

Wow

and

Flutter

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0.3

%

(W.RMS)

Fast

Winding

Time....

Approx.

110

seconds

(C-60

tape)

Frequency

Response

Normal

Tape

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30

Hz

to

13,000

Hz,

+

3

dB

CrOz

Tape

.......:.:esesesereeeeeeees

30

Hz

to

13,000

Hz,

+

3

dB

Signal

to

Noise

Ratio

Dolby

NE

OEP

ives

ices

icccassteccsstescccestovininadcecsianenteaeinys

57

dB

Dolby

B

NR

OWN

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66

dB

(3rd,

H.D.,

3

%,

Chrome

tape)

Harmonic

Distortion

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Less

than

1.0

%

{at

315

Hz,

3rd

H.D.,

250

nWb

/

m,

Chrome

tape)

Note:

le

a

ca

A

input

sensitivity

/

Impedance

i

||

a)

|,

Eee

er

ne

eye

ete

122.8

mV

/

47

kQ

Output

Level

/

Impedance

LINE

OUT

..cciiiinidtieiea

sain

775

mV

/

3.3

kQ

[General]

Power

Consumption

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12W

DIMENSIONS

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W:

440

mm

(17-5/16”"}

H:

129

mm

(5-1/16”}

D:

250

mm

(9-13/16")

Weight

(Net)

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4.0

kg

(8.8

Ib)

KENWOOD

follows

a

policy

of

continuous

advancements

in

development.

For

this

reason

specification

may

be

changed

without

notice.

KX-W1060/KX-W594

(En)

15

KENWOOD

Kenwood KX-W1060 User manual

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