Kenwood KX-W5040 User manual

GOOMNA
STEREO
CASSETTE
TAPE
DECK
CW5040-
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

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 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 double-D symbol [DU] are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Accessories
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than Europe.)
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Contents
Caution:
Read
the
pages
marked
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carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
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Before
applying
power
/A\Caution:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
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For the U.S.A. and Canada
For Australia and Europe
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
are
designed
for
opera-
tion
on
120
volts
AC
only.
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THE
AC
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
IN-
SERTED
TO
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
important!
Units
shipped
to
Australia
are
designed
for
operation
on
240
V
AC only.
Units
shipped
to
Europe
are
designed
for
operation
on
230
V
AC
only.
For the United Kingdom
For other countries
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.K.
are
designed
for
operation
on
240 volts AC only.
The
mains
plug
must
be
removed
from
the
wall
socket
prior
to any internal examination.
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
with
the following code:
Blues
everett
chen
harass
Neutral
BOWO
Ai
iicccensqadiicartsamersnee
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coutes
Live
The
wires
in
this
mains
lead
must
be
connected
to
the
termi-
nats
in
the
plug
as
follows:
Wire
colour
Plug
terminal
marking
Blue!
ch
auhsecosbonctar
eatehatineetygetandas
N
or
Black
BOW?
esesne
cst
cen
etgad
ol
eden
bedi
agers
L
or
Red
(>
Brown
to
Live
Blue
to
L
Neutral
wv)
Plug
Notes:
1,
If
a
13-amp
plug
is
used,
this
must
be
fitted
with
a
5-amp
fuse.
2.
If
a
3-pin
plug
with
earthing
contact
is
used,
no
wire
must
be connected to the E terminal.
Important!
Units
shipped
to
countries
other
than
the
above
countries
are
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel.
Refer
to
the
following
paragraph
for
the
proper
setting
of
this
switch,
AC voltage selection
This
unit
operates
on
110-120
or
220-240
volts
AC.
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
Type
A
or
Type
B
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
Before
connecting
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
out-
let,
make
sure
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
voltage.
If
not,
it
must
be
set
to
your
voltage
in
ac-
cordance
with
the
following
direction.
Note:
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
voltage
due
to
improper
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
switch.
AC voltage selector switch
Type A nr aE
Fa III
C110-
Meo. ~AC220V~ AC240V~
Type B a
[
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.
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,
1S
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.
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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.
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.
. 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
Never ‘pull or suratch inside of this unit, a dangerous electric shock may
the cord. result. For families with children, never permit chil-
dren to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit.
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 9.Enclosure removal — Never remove the en-
its location or position does not interfere with its closure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally,
proper ventilation. a serious electric shock might occur.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or
a table-cloth on the unit. Place the unit at least
10 cm away from the walls.
Do not use the unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings.
10. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from
sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker
systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized
objects.
5. Water and moisture — The unit should not be
used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowIl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool, etc.
11. Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
6. Temperature — The unit may not function pro-
perly if used at extremely low, or freezing tempera-
tures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C
(41°F).
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ACaution
:
Read
this
page
carefully
to
ensure
safe operation.
12.
13.
14,
15.
16.
17.
Notes:
1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment.
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.
—_
Nonuse
periods
—
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
un-
used
for
a
long
period
of
time.
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!
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.
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.
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-
ductors,
location
of
antenna-discharge
unit,
connec-
tion
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
for
the
grounding
electrode.
See
Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
| ue POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE {NEC ART 250, PART H)
18.
Power
lines
—
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
lo-
cated away from power lines.
For the U.S.A.
FCC WARNING
This
equipment
may
generate
or
use
radio
frequency
energy.
Changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
may
cause
harm-
ful
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
modifica-
tion
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
pro-
tection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications,
if
it
is
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interfer-
ence
wiil
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
recep-
tion,
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
differ-
ent
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
interference
regulations
of
the
Canadian
Department
of
Communications."
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.
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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 record-
ed on accidentally.
For B side
To re-record Cover with adhesive tape.
Notes:
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.
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. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism
of the unit.
—
Cleaning the head section
Cotton Swab
Capstan
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-
ponents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the head (record-
ing/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
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).
To clean them, perform the following:
fa F 1. Open the cassette holder.
ae 2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and
pinch roller carefully.
Head
|
Pinch
Algees
tt
-
ne
There
are
precisely
aligned
parts
around
the
heads,
Tape
guides
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.
\f 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.)
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.
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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)
L ©
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120v~ 240v~
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System contro{ cord
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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
16}
and
CCRS
recording
(see
page
18)
become
possible.
lf
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.
® 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.
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
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging/unplugging
connection
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit.
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Controls and indicators
Display and operation keys
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Fast reverse key
| <a
Play keys
/indicators
fq,
Fast forward key
[>>|
Stop key
TIMER switch
POWER switch
Stop key I
Fast forward key
[>>|
Play keys
findicators [<], [>|
Fast reverse key | «|
REC LEVEL knob
REC BALANCE knob
DIRECTION switch| PHONES jack
Connect headphones plug to this jack.
DOLBY NR switch
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.
Note:
The unit’s power supply is secondarily connected. Note following.
The unit is not completely disconnected from the mains as long as
the power cord is connected to a wall outlet.
Observera:
Apparatens stramférsorjning kopplas fran sekundart. V.g. ge akt pa
fdljande.
Apparaten frankopplas inte helt och hallet fran str6mnatet medan
apparatens natsladd ar ansluten till vaxelstr6msuttaget.
Huom:
Virta yksikkoOn on kytketty pois sekundaaripuoleita. Huomioi seuraava.
Tama yksikk6 ei ole kokonaan kypketty pois paa virranjakajasta kun
paa katkaisin on liitettyna virtatiiriin.
Bemeerk:
Strammen til apparatet afbrydes pé den sekundare side. Vear
opmeerksom pa falgende.
Denne enhed er ikke fullstendig kobiet fra lysnettet s& lenge stikket
er tilsluttet stikkontakten.
Anmerkning:
Strammen til apparatet er slatt av pa sekundzersiden. Veer oppmerksom
pa det faigende.
Dette apparatet koples ikke fullstendig fra nettet sa lenge stepselet
star i en stikkontakt, selv om strambryteren settes i av-stilling.
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M@ Display and operation keys
Peak level meter
CCRS indicators
(NOR, HIGH)
STAND BY indicator
DUBBING indicators
(NOR, HIGH) (Dolby NR
reference level) COUNTER
COUNTER RESET key
RELAY REC indicator
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F O RELAY REC PEAK LEVEL METER O STAND BY
—— DUBBING-— cna ensccssvene neesecoocnenses cones cessoese
ONOR. HIGHO oo cl os ae oo
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(dB)
-«~
-10
-6
-3
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+3
+6
COUNTER
RESET
ONOR. HIGHO CR] — i
REC PAUSE,
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REC
PAUSE,
REC
PAUSE
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REC
indicators
REC indicators
INDEX SCAN
DUBBING
DUBBING
keys
INDEX
SCAN
key
(NORMAL, HIGH)
CCRS keys
(NORMAL, HIGH)
REC PAUSE key REC/ARM key
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KX-W5040 (in) 9

Listening to cassette tapes
Deck A Deck B
EJECT key [al EJECT key [a]
Before starting playback
Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
@ TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
DOLBY NR
switch
Deck A Deck B
operation IRECTION wea operation
favs DIRECTION switc! keys
TIMER switch
@ To playback a tape
1 Insert a cassette tape.
Press the EJECT key.
Close securely
@ The type of tape, Normal, Chrome or Metal, is detected and set automatically. by presen union saside
@ Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.
Determine the playback conditions.
@) Select the playback mode. @ Select the Dolby NR mode.
Select according to the tape to be played.
To play both sides endlessly.
To stop after playing both SOlLBY KA
sides of tape. B_OFF_C
DIRECTION
To stop after playing one (Co)
side of tape.
3 Start playback.
® Do not press the EJECT key |] until the tape has stopped
completely.
To stop playback, press the (@
[ Tape transport direction indicators
The <p 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 P~{ o< | = | =]
the tape is started automatically by the automatic play operation, etc., fiz Perea
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 poweris turned on, press the play key of the opposite direction
before turning power off.
Direction indicators
10 kx-wes040 (EA)