Kenwood KX-W4040 User manual

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
KX-W4040
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-0781-00<JA)(K, P, M, X, Y)[MC]
93/12 11 10 9 8 7

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 ail 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 beiow. 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 immedi¬
ately. if your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship¬
ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person
or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car¬
rier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack¬
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF
COPYRIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS
WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWN¬
ERS. ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE
MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY
LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY
LIMITED.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the doubie-D symbol [X] are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Contents
Caution: Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Introduction.......2
A Before applying power...... 3
A Safety precautions..... 3
A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . m . 4
Before operation. 6
System connections.... . . 7
Controls and indicators... 8
Listening to cassette tapes. 9
DPSS operation. 11
How to record (deck B only). 12
Synchro recording. 14
Recording of CD playback (CCRS)... 16
Tape dubbing operation. 17
Timer operations. 18
In case of difficulty. 2 0
Specifications.22
2 KX-W4040 (En)

A Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power_
For the U.S.A. and Canada
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.
For the United Kingdom
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:
Blue ...— Neutral
Brown...Live
The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the termi¬
nals in the plug as follows:
Wire colour Plug terminal marking
Blue ..—- N or Black
Brown.. . . L or Red
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.
For Australia and Europe
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 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 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
AC220V — AC240V-
Type B
AC110V- ► 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.
A J A
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.
A
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.
A
1
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-W4040 (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 operat¬
ing and use instructions. These safety and operating in¬
structions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — The unit should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord 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
the cord.
3. Grounding or polarization — The precautions
should be taken so that the grounding or polariza¬
tion means of this unit is not defeated.
4. Ventilation — The unit should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or
a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least
10 cm away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be
used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base¬
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Temperature — The unit may not function pro¬
perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera¬
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above + 5°C
(41 °F).
7. Heat — The unit should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8. Electric shock — Care should be taken so that ob¬
jects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the en¬
closure through openings. 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 chil¬
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit.
9. Enclosure removal — Never remove the en¬
closure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally,
a serious electric shock might occur.
10. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
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.
4 KX-W4C40 (En)

ACaution : Read this page carefully to ensure
_safe operation._
12. 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!
doctors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec¬
tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure.
18. Power lines — An outdoor antenna should be lo¬
cated away from power lines.
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 static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/ NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
Notes:------
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.__
KX-W4040 (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.
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.
Cover with adhesive tape.
1 . 120-minute cassette tape
Since a 120 -minute cassette tape is very thin, the tape could ad¬
here to the pinch roller or be easily cut. It is recommended that
these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
2 . Endfess tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism
of the unit.
Cleaning the head section
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com¬
ponents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the head (r'ecord-
ing/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following:
1 . Open the cassette holder.
2 , Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and
pinch roller carefully.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording/playback head is magnetized, the
sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a case,
demagnetize the head using a commercially availa¬
ble demagnetizer (head eraser).
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads,
including the tape guides,
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to ap¬
ply shock to them.
Beware of condensation
When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of cold materi¬
al, 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. ITo
do this, turn the POWER switch ON and leave the unit as it is for several
hours.)
Be specially 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 ambient temperature, or in conditions where
condensation occurs easily.
6 KX-W4040 (En)

System connections
Make connection as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals
of the related components.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed.
AC voltage selector switch
(Except for some areas.)
□ o <== <=> □ = O
System control connection
When connected to an amplifier or receiver having KENWOOD
SYSTEM CONTROL terminals, system operation such as remote con¬
trol is made possible. For details, refer to the instruction manual of
the amplifier or receiver. In addition, when system control cords are
also connected to the CD player or turntable, other functions such
as synchro recording (see page 14) and CCRS recording (see page
16) become possible.
If your amplifier or receiver is not equipped with the SYSTEM
CONTROL terminals, do not connect anything to any SYSTEM
CONTROL terminal.
Do not connect the unit in any system configuration other than
specified.
o
ID®b=
• Be sure to insert the system control cord plugs fully into the
SYSTEM CONTROL terminals.
• If the system control cord and audio cords are not connected
properly, the automatic system governing remote control and sys¬
tem functions will not operate.
X
P IIIT mp=
Turntable
CD player
9 0 -
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 from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause
malfunctions or damage to the unit.
KX-W4040 (En) 7

Controls and indicators
CCRS indicators
(NOR. HIGH)
DUBBING indicators
(NOR. HIGH!
EJECT key-
Peak level meter
I Dolby NR reference level
STEREO COU9LE CASSETTE DSC* KX-W
1 I IHEEm
P
idbui
STAND BY indicator
COUNTER RESET key, COUNTER
-EJECT key
REC, REC PAUSE indicators
ssii
7 1 ■ 1 : ITT
Fast reverse key |
r^i
Play keys/
indicators
Eius
Stop key [ ■ ]
Fast forward key [ »»»|
Fast forward key
Stop key [S|
DUBBING keys
/ NORMAL,
\ HIGH
)'
TIMER switch
POWER switch
DOLBY NR switch —
DIRECTION switch—
Play keys/
indicators
Fast reverse key | j
CCRS keys
— / NORMAL, \
V HIGH J
—REC/ARM key \m\
REC LEVEL knob
-REC PAUSE key Jg
-REC BALANCE knob
-INDEX SCAN key
PHONES jack
Connect headphones plug to this jack
STAND BY mode of POWER switch
When the power cord of this unit 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.
8 KX-W4040 {En)

Listening to cassette tapes
Tape transport direction indicators
The < > indicators show the direction of tape transport in its play¬
back or recording. The direction selected when the tape was stopped
the last time is maintained even after the power is turned off. When
■ G D
< t>
[Zl
the tape is started automatically by the automatic play operation, etc.,
the transport starts with the direction shown by the direction indica¬
tor. If you want to change the transport direction for the next time
the power is turned on, press the play key of the opposite direction
before turning power off.
L r J .
Direction indicators
KX-W4040 (En) 9
IL

Listening to cassette tapes

DPSS operation
The DPSS (Direct Program Search System (enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of the
operation keys (these operation are however not available on both decks simultaneouslyJ.The DPSS functions are based on
the detection of non-recorded spaces of 4 seconds or more between tunes.
1. Skip play: By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond (or behind) the tune being played, skips
tunes between the current tune and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning
of the selected tune. Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip Search.
2. Single-tune repeated
playback: One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times.
Deck A operation keys Deck B operation keys
The example below shows the case in which the direction indicated by the tape transport direction indicator is > . If the direc¬
tion indicated by the tape direction indicator is <3, always press the keys for the opposite directions to those shown in the
illustrations below.
r Ml
I To play a tune located immediately after the tune 1
| being played: ]
1 -1 -
r
Press once during the playback \ /
To play a tune located 4 tunes beyond:
Si
■ Single-tune repeated playback
operation
1,1 ' ■ ' <
*| Play the tune to be repeated.
2 Press the play key of the same direction as
the current tape transport direction.
When direction
of tape direction
indicator is >:
• Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune for
16 times.
Index scan and DPSS will not function properly
with the following types of tape.
• Tapes containing spaces of 4 seconds or more, such as conver¬
sations and speeches.
• Tape containing extremely low levels or non-recorded spaces in
the middle of tunes, such as classical music.
• Tapes containing recording of large noise between tunes.
• Tapes recorded with low recording level.
• Tapes recorded using Cross-fade recording.
To cancel the playback above in the middle:
Press once
Playback is stopped and canceled.
KX-W4040 (En] 11

How to record (deck B only)
Ordinary recording
Set up the cassette deck.
0 Insert a tape in deck B.
@ Set the tape trans¬
port direction.
(3) Select one-side or
two-side recording.
DIRECTION
® Select the Dolby NR
mode.
DOLBY NR
B OFF C
i n - un n
Tape to be recorded
ZD.Two-side recording
"CT..One-side recording
2 Select the source to be recorded.
3 Set the recording level.
(D Play a music source.
(D Enter the record-pause mode.
II aEC PAUSE
(§) Adjust the recording balance and recording level.
REC BALANCE
• Adjust so that segments around the + 3 dB segment of the peak
level meter light up at times,
(4) Stop playing the source.
4 Start recording.
(T) Play the music source from the beginning.
(2) Press the [•] key.
The deck enters the stop mode automatically when the tape
has been recorded till the end.
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 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 recording and
playback.
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 the Dolby B NR. It features a superior noise reduction effect, 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.
12 KX-W4040 (En)

■ To pause recording temporarily
REC PAUSE key H
■ To stop recording
■ How to provide non-recorded
blanks between programs
■ To re-start recording after mistake
A non-recorded space of 4 seconds or more should be
reserved before the position where recording was started.
*\ Stop recording and rewind tape.
During recording in
the > direction:
During recording in
the c direction:
• The recording is aborted, the tape is rewound to the posi¬
tion where the recording was started, and the deck enters
the stop mode after leaving a non-recorded space of about
2 seconds from the end of the previous tune.
2 Re-start recording.
(T) Press the (Vj key twice.
• A non-recorded space of 4 seconds is reserved on tape, then
the tape transport stops,
(2) Press the [•] key once.
• Recording starts.
KX-W4040 (En| 1 3

Synchro recording
By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD "CXS" type amplifier {receiver} with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD
CD player with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on the CD player
• If the stop key of the cassette deck is pressed, the cassette deck enters the stop mode but the CD player does not.

By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD "Q(5J " type amplifier (receiver) with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD
turntable with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on the turntable
can be started simultaneously.
Amplifier or Receiver
Make preparations for recording.
© Insert a tape in deck B. ,
^ r Tape to be recorded
© Set the tape
transport direction.
) Select the side(s) to be recorded onto.
ZD. T wo-side recording
direction _One-side recording
© Select the Dolby NR mode.
DOLBY NR
B OFF C
2 Adjust the recording level.
© Start playing an analog disc.
__ PLAY/CUT _ I]
Hter 1
© Set the record-pause mode.
L 1 C
© Adjust the recording balance and recording level,
REC BALANCE REC LEVEL
MAIt USVE1, METER O *T*NO »T
m Jg= ™ L *
Adjust so that these
segments light at times.
© Stop playing the analog disc.
plmvcut_U
n
“Dr
» The cassette deck
returns to the stop mode.
3 Set the record-pause mode.
H.V "CUT ||
L=r
! |
/
Recording starts at this moment. \-/
When the turntable has completed the play, the deck stops
recording and enters the stop mode..
To stop recording in the middle:
Press the IpLAY/CUt] key of the turntable.
• If the stop key of the cassette deck is pressed, the cassette deck enters the stop mode but the turntable does not.
KX-W4040 (En) 15

Recording of CD playback (CCRS)
About CCRS (Computer Controlled CD Recording System)
When connected with a KENWOOD CD player provided with " CXSD ” marking through the system control cord,
this unit allows to used the CCRS (Computer-controlled CD Recording System), which starts recording automati¬
cally after setting the optimum recording level for the CD and tape to be used in recording.
■ CCRS recording (deck R only)
I S et the input selector switches of the am¬
plifier (receiver) for the CD source.
2 Place a CD in the CD player.
• When edited recording is required, press the EDIT key on
the CD player.
3 Insert a tape in deck B.
• When this unit is connected to KENWOOD DP-R792, press
the SPEED key so that the SPEED indicator goes off.
• When performing CCRS recording with a CD player which can
be loaded multipie compact discs, set the CD player to TRACK
mode, press the disc select key and press the CCRS key.
• The Dolby NR does not work if the HIGH key is pressed.
• The CCRS indicator blinks, and actual recording starts in
about 20 to 200 seconds (after creating a non-recorded
blank of about 8 seconds).
t . -
How to cancel CCRS
During recording level setting:
Press the Stop key of the CD player or the stop key
of the cassette deck.
During CCRS recording:
Press the Stop key of the CD player, then press the
OPEN/CLOSE key of the CD player.
After completion of CCRS recording:
Press the OPEN/CLOSE key of the CD player.
• After completion of CCRS recording, be sure to cancel the
CCRS and ensure that the CCRS indicator has gone off.
• After recording, the cassette deck and CD player enter the
stop mode automatically.
Amplifier or Receiver
Notes:
1. If the CCRS key is pressed during CD playback, playback stops and
CCRS operation begins.
2. If the remaining amount of tape is small, CCRS may not function .
correctly or CCRS operation may be canceled in mid-operation.
3. Once the CCRS recording level has been set, the recording balance _
and recording level cannot be adjusted while the CCRS operation
is being carried out.
4. The CCRS function sets the peak level for the entire CD in approx.
20-200 seconds. On very rare occasions, however, the function
may not be able to set the optimum recording level. If this occurs,
carry out recording manually referring to the "Ordinary recording"
section (page 12).
5. The CCRS recording level setting is canceled when the
OPEN/CLOSE key of the CD player is pressed or when the power
is switched OFF.
16 KX-W404Q (En)

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).
Normal-speed dubbing: Copy at normal tape speed.
High-speed dubbing: Copy at double the normal speed.
DUBBING
DIRECTION switch STOP key'H
f To stop dubbing 1
• Both Decks A and B enter the stop mode.
- >
To pause dubbing
Normal-speed dubbing: Press the NORMAL key.
High-speed dubbing: Press the HIGH key.
• Only deck B enters the record- pause mode after leaving a
non-recorded space of about 4 seconds in case of normal-
speed dubbing, or about 6 seconds in case of high-speed
dubbing.
• To skip tunes you do not want to dub on another tape dur¬
ing dubbing, press the | »> ■ j key of Deck A.
• To resume dub bing after pa us e, press the same DUBBING
key as above [ I NORMAL~| or | HIGH | ) again.
Notes:
1. The recording balance and 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.
3. Noise from TV may interfere with dubbed sound if high-speed dub¬
bing is executed near a TV set. To prevent this, install the system
farther from the TV set.
4. If the original tape was recorded at a high level, the sound quality
may be degraded ,if high-speed dubbing is used. In such a case,
use normal-speed dubbing.
KX-W4040 {EnJ 17

Timer operations
This unit incorporates a built-in timer standby function. By
using an audio timer optionally available in the market,
wake-up playback and unattended recording of tape can
be started at any time of the day.
Preparations for timer playback and recording
Connect the power cords of the components directly or in¬
directly to the timer so that their powers can be turned on
via the timer.
The timer setup operation varies depending on the timer.
Also read carefully the instruction manual of your audio
timer.
When operating the unit other than CD player using an au¬
dio timer, be sure to remove the disc from the CD player.
■ Timer playback
* Set the power switches of the components
■ used in timer playback to ON.
i\\ Start playback.
2 Insert a cassette tape(s). 0 Adjust the volume of the amplifier.
• The type of tape, that is. Normal, Chrome or Metal, is set
automatically.
• Remove the tape slack before insertion.
• If relay playback is required, insert tapes in both decks A
and B. 0 Rewind the tape(s) to the start position.
3 Set the playback condition.
(T) Select the playback mode.
-j Set the timer so that the tape starts at the
' desired time of the day.
O . Endless playback.
ILLIIMJI ZD . S tops after playing two sides.
DIRECTION x* , - ■ ,
-m.Stops after playing one side.
8 Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
• If relay playback is required, set to " ZD " or " ^
(g) Select the Dolby NR mode.
DOLBY NR
B OFF C
U lliuTI
O TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
lirraBI
• Set according to the tape(s) to be played.
• When the set time comes, tape playback starts automatically.
Note:
If tapes are inserted in both decks A and B, timer playback starts with deck A.
18 KX-W4040 CEn)

* Set the power switches of the components
* used in timer recording to ON.
4 Adjust the recording level.
© Set the record-pause mode.
Receive the desired radio station with the
^ tuner.
© Adjust the recording level.
3 Make preparations of the cassette deck.
• Adjust so that the + 3 dB segments of the peak level meter lights
at times.
© Insert a tape in a cassette deck B.
© Set the tape transport direction.
C Set the amplifier volume to the minimum po-
^ sition.
(3) Select the side to be recorded onto.
^ Set the time when the recording is to be
® started.
. ^ ° ~T~).Two-side recording
imirT-ii
• For the time setup operation, read the instruction manual of
direction ^. O ne-side recording
your timer.
© Select the Dolby NR mode.
7 Set the TIMER switch to REC.
O TIMER
DOLBY NR
8 OFF C
| O-LLLI ll
rcrrrrrTil
^ _
• When the set time comes, the powers of the related compo¬
nents are turned ON and recording starts.
• Recording stops when the end of tape is reached.
J
Note:
To ensure that the cassette deck's automatic shut off switch operates before the power is shut off, set the timer so that it operates for a little longer
than the playing time of the tape.
KX-W4040 (En) 19

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.
Symptom Cause Remedy
Sounds is not produced when the Play key
is pressed.
• The connection cords are connected im¬
properly.
• Connect the cords properly referring to "Sys¬
tem connections".
• The head is dirty.
• Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the
head section".
• Tape is irregularly would and hard to take up. • Replace the tape.
• A non-recorded tape is being played.
• Play a recorded tape.
The deck does not work when an opera- • The cassette holder is not closed completely. • Close the cassette holder completely.
tion key is pressed. • The operation key was pressed immediate¬
ly after closing the cassette holder.
• Press the desired operation key in a few se¬
conds after closing the cassette holder.
• The operation key was pressed within less than
3 seconds after the power was turned on.
• Press the desired operation key in more than
3 seconds after turning the power on.
• Tape is not inserted. • Insert a tape.
• Tape is irregulary wound and hard to take up. • Replace the tape.
• Tape has been fully wound to reel.
• Change the tape transport direction or insert .
the tape inversely.
DPSS malfunctions.
• The tape is not suitable for DPSS operation,
for example the spaces between tunes are
too short.
• Read "DPSS operation”.
CCRS does not work. • A recordable tape is not inserted in Deck B.
• Insert a recordable tape in Deck B and press
the CCRS key.
• A disc is not placed in the CD player. • Place a disc in the CD player and press the
CCRS key.
• The disc is dirty. • Clean the disc, place it in the CD player, and
press the CCRS key,
The dubbing on Deck A and Deck B ends
at different timing.
• This is due to the difference in tape length
or to the characteristics of the cassette deck
mechanisms.
• A small time difference is not regarded as a .
failure.
The cassette holder does not open when
the EJECT key is pressed.
• The key is pressed during recording or
playback.
• Press in the Stop mode.
Sound is hoarse, or high frequencies are
not audible.
• The head is dirty.
• Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the
head section".
• The tape is stretched or wrinkled. • Replace the tape.
Sound is distorted. • The recording level was too high. • Adjust the recording level referring to "How
to record".
• A tape recorded with distorted sound is be¬
ing played.
• Replace the tape
Recording is not initiated when the REC
key is pressed.
• The protection tab on the cassette has been
broken.
• Use a cassette with unbroken tab. or close
the hole.
• The cassette holder is not closed completely. • Close the cassette holder completely.
• The recording level is set to the minimum po¬
sition.
• Adjust the recording level referring to "How
to record".
• The TAPE A or B input selector is selected
on the amplifier.
• Press the input selector key of the source to
be recorded.
• Tape has been fully wound to a reel.
• Change the tape transport direction of Deck _
B or insert the tape inversely.
20 KX-W4040 lEn)