Kenwood KX-W6080 User manual

KENWOOD
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
KX-W6080
KX-W4080
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for two models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ
depending on the country and sales area.
B60-2396-00 (CH (K, P,Y,C,M,X,T) #82!
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Introduction
Your
choice
of
this
product
indicates
that
you
are
a
devotee
to
excel-
lence
in
sound
reproduction
We
appreciate
your
patronage
and
take
pride
in
the
long
tradition
of
quality
components
that
our
company
represents
So
that
you
can
get the
most
out
of
your
unit,
we
suggest
that
you
take
the
time
to
read
through
this
manual
before
you
hook
up
and
operate
your
system.
This
will
acquaint
you
with
operating
features
and
system-connection
considerations
so
that
your
listening
plea-
sure
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
seriai
numbers
whenever
you
call
upon
your
dealer
for
information
or
service
on
this
product
Mode! ——_—________—-. Serial Number
Unpacking
Unpack
tne
unit
carefully
and
make
sure
that
all
accessones
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
detay.
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
recerving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carner
for
shipping
damage
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
mate-
nais
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future
Accessories
Audio cord say 2
AC plug adaptor
System contol cord
Except for U.S.A., Mexico, Cenada,
China, U.K., Europe and Australia
Contents
Special features 3
Betore applying power 7 . . Btriac)
Safety precautions . . 2 33
Before Operation 4
Maintenance . 5
System connections .... 6
Controls and indicators... .......- - sie 8
Listening
to
cassette
tapes
ei
4
.10
To playback a tape . at 10
Fast forward and rewind .... east V1
Relay playback. a AS.
DPSS operation .............. ike 12
Skip play operation ..... qa’. ai - nite hE
Rewind & Play operation ... i 13
Single-tune
repeated
playback
‘operation
3
fe
13
Dash
&
Play
operation
.
5
ent
Zero-stop operation ...... . . 13
Caution
:
Read
the
pages
marked
A
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
How to record eo cepegazaties
Ordinary recording ..........e ee
To make better recordings ........
To pause recording temporarily
To stop recording
To re-start recording . hs
Relay recording {KX “W6080 ‘only) .
Synchro recording ..
Synchro. fecording of cD.
Synchro recording of analog disc........
Recording of CD playback (CCRS) (Deck B only)
Tape dubbing operation (Deck A — Deck B) ..
Timer operations ...........
Timer playback of tape . ssib7
Timer recording of tuner broadcast .....
In case of difficulty 0.0...
Specifications ...0......
14
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vol
16
16
How to provide non-! recorded blanks between programs
16
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Special
features
eee
eee
Dolby
HX
Pro
and
Auto-Bias
function:
The
Dolby
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
and
auto-bias
function
provide
a
recording
with
superior
high-frequency
characteris-
tics.
DPSS
functions:
Simple
operations
allow
you
to
use
the
following
convenient
functions.
1)
Skip
Play
2:
Single-tune
repeated playback
3
Rewind
&
Play
4
Dash
&
Play
{DPSS:
Direct
Program
Search
System)
CCRS
function:
This
function
automatically
sets
the
optimum
recording
level
of
the
disc
to
be
recorded,
making
it
easy
to
record
a
CD.
(CCRS: Computer-Controlled CD Recording System)
Dubbing
function:
With
an
easy
operation,
the
tape
loaded
in
deck
A
can
be
dubbed
onto
the
tape
in
deck
B.
Before
applying
power
if
/\
Caution:
Read
this
section
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
neers
————————————————a
Units
are
designed
for
operation
as
follows.
*AC voltage selection
U.S.A.
and
Canada...
AC
120
V
only
China
a
AC
oa
V
only
The
AC
voltage
selector
switch
on
the
rear
panel
is
set
to
the
Australia
-
AC
240V
only
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped
U.K.
and
Europe
.
AC
230
V
only
Betore
connecting
the
power
cord
to
your
AC
outlet,
make
sure
*
Other
countries
...
AC
110-
120
7}
220-
240
V
switchable
that
the
setting
position
of
this
switch
matches
your
line
volt-
age. !f not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the
following direction
For
the
United
Kingdom
Factory
fitted
moulded
mains
plug
AC
voltage
selector
switch
The
mairs
piug
conta'ns
a
fuse
For
replacement,
use
only
a
13
Amp
ASTA-aaproved
(8513621
fuse
Tre
tuse
cover
must
be
refitted
when
replacing
the
fuse
in
the
AC110-
120V\
AC220-
240VV
no
oudeo plug
3.
Do
not cur
off
tne
mains
plug
from
this
equipment.
!f
the
plug
fitted
1g
not
suitable
for
the
power
points
in
your
nome
or
the
cable
is
too
sro‘t
to
feach
a
power
point,
then
obtain
an
appropnate
safety
approves
extension
léad
or
adapter,
or
consult
your
dealer
-
nonetheless
the
mains
piug
Is
cut
off,
remove
the
fuse
and
d
spose
of
the
plug
immeaiately,
to
avoid
a
possible
shock
hazard
by
88
.
WOO
i
Inadvertent
connection
to
the
mains
supply
pa
IMPORTANT
The
wires
in
the
ma:ns
lead
are
coloured
in
accordance
witn
the
Move
switch
lever
to
match
your
tine
voltage
with
a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
following code
Note
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
voitage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch
Biue Neutral
Brown. Live
Do
not
connect
tnose
leads
to
the
earth
terminal
of
a
three-pin
plug
Safety precautions
\
Caution:
Read
this
section
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
FISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
RE-
MOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
RE-
FER
SERVICING
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
MAGNI-
TUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
1S
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
(SERVICy
ING)
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.

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
re-
corded
on
accidentally
SEP SE
To re-record Apply tape only to tne pesition
H where the tab has been removed
Notes
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which ts Subject to direct sunight,
or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette tapes
away from any magnetic field
When there is stack in the tape
in such a case, insert a pencil into the reei hole and wind the reel
hub to remove the slack
; 1 120-m:nute cassette tape
: Since a 120-minute cassette tape is very thin, the tape could
adnere to tne pinch roller or be easily cut. Ht is recommended
1 tnal tnese tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible
aamage
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mecha-
nism of the unit
Beware of condensation
| When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of cold
j materia’, water drops are produced
If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possibie, or
the unit may not function correctly
This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be driea
iTo do this. turn the POWER switch ON and leave the unit as It Is
for several nours.'
—
Be especially careful in the following conditions:
@ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and
there is a large temperature difference
@ When a heater starts operating
@ When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a piace
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
—
Temperature
The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low,
or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature !s above
+5°C (41°F)
Doiby noise seduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac-
tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGMENT OF COPY-
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-
OUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.
ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAIL-
ABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-
CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY
LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIM-
ITED.
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation

Maintenance
Pinch roile
Tape guides
Cleaning the head section
Cotton swab
Capstan
Cleaning the heads and peripherat com-
ponents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the head [re-
cording/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 alcohoi, clean
the head irecording/piayback/erase}, capstan
and pinch roller carefully
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording/piayback nead is magnetized.
the sound quality will be deteriorated In such a
case, demagnetize the head using a commercially
avaiable demagnetizer (head eraser)
Note
There are precisely alignea parts around the
heads, including the tape guides
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not tc
apply shock to them
| Cleaning
| Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning De not
| use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline. or
| benzine. etc. to clean tne cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth
i
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

System
connections
nee
en
Make
connections
as
shown
below.
When
connecting
the
related
system
components,
refer
also
to
the
instruction
als
of
the
related
components.
;
eaudon
Do
not
plug
in
the
power
fead
until
all
connections
are
completed.
|
Malfunction
of
microcomputer
|
If
operation
is
not
possible
or
erroneous
display
appears
even
though
all
connections
have
been
made
properly,
reset
the
microcomputer
referring
to
“in
case
of
difficulty”
~
2h
Except
for
U.S.A.,
Canada
{
Caution
regarding
placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit [from the largest outer dimensions includ:ng projections} equal ta, of
greater than, shown beiow
Left and right panels: 10 cm, rear panel: 10 cm
a
Audio cord
System control cord
To AC outlet
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 piugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging connec-
tion cards without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit

ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD auaia component system lets you take advantage of conveniert system
control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminai symbols shown below
[XS8] Mode : lets you combine (X2, ‘XS: and (XSB) terminals
[SL16] Mode : for GLIB) terminals only
This unit is compatible with both [XS8} and [SL16] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [XS8] mode. To switch to the /SL16] made,
follow the instructions in “SWITCHING FROM [XS8} TO [SL16]" below
Notes
+. {SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of this kind
of combination, please do not connect any system contro! cords. Even without system control cords, normal operations can be carried out
without affecting performance
2. If your amplifier or receiver does not have a system control terminal, do nat connect any sysiem control cords to tne system control
terminals on the other components
3. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD It may cause a ma:function ara
damage your equipment
4. Be sure the system control piugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the amplifier or receiver
Automatic Operation (except [XR] equipment)
Automatically switches the input selector on the amplifier or receiver when you start playback from this unit
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD, MD, LD, or analog discs. Also, the simple CCRS operation
lets you make great recordings from CD
SWITCHING FROM [XS8]} TO [SL16]
You can easily change the system control mode with the following operation. Do this operation after completing all connections
Switching to [SL16]: Hold down the > (fast forward) key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON.
Switching back to [XS8]: Hold down the «#@ (rewind) key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON. —
Se
@ This operation will not affect items stored in the memory

Controls and indicators
This illustration shows the KX-W6080 model.
Operation indicators (Deck A)
<4,» Transport direction
indicators
@ = Recording indicator
(KX-W6080 only)
Ik Pause indicator
;— REV.MODE
i ' indicators
Peak level indicators
--— Operation indicators (Deck B)
| <4, Transport direction
| indicators
| e Recording indicator
|
(Dolby NR reference level) u Pause indicator
CCRS indicators
! i MPxX indicator
;—— BAL.BIAS LEVEL
indicators
(KX-W4080:
Deck A counter
RELAY indicator
DUBBING indicators
NORMAL
HIGH
Deck A:
Playback and Recording
(KX-W4080: Playback only}
Eject button &
KENWOOD
yl | : BAL.,LEVEL only)
i
|
| Deck B counter e
i AUTO BIAS indicator
DOLBY NR indicators
ie]
Display
Operation key section
Deck B:
Playback and
Recording
Eject button &
team ccas
1! PAUSE key {
@ REC/ARM key |
Fast reverse key << |
Fast forward key >>
POWER switch
KX-W4080
HIGH DUBBING key
| NORMAL DUBBING key
PHONES jack
@ REC/ARM key
il PAUSE key
Fast forward key >>
Fast reverse key <4
REC LEVEL/BAL. (BALANCE)/BIAS control knob
{KX-W4080: REC LEVEL/BAL.only)
MODE key
TIMER switch

@
Operation
key
section
(KX-W6080)
DUBBING key
FE NORMAL
HIGH
MPX FILTER key
REV. aise key
DOLBY NR key RELAY REC ”
!
RESET A key
(COUNTER)
CCRS key
AUTO BIAS key
RESET B key
{COUNTER}
AUTO BIAS RESET B !
I:
Siac
Dou
nt
fie
ioe
RELAY
REC
ale
MPXFRKTER
CCRS
| |
i
STOP key @ |
|
Play keys <4, >
(For deck A)
@ Operation key section (KX-W4080)
CCRS key
REV.MODE key
|
DOLBY NR key
RESET A key ——
(COUNTER) all
soi i
STOP key @
|
Play keys <4, >
(For deck B)
MPX FILTER key
AUTO BIAS key
ir oe RESET B key
; (COUNTER)
|
|
\
| STOP key @
|
Play keys <4, >
(For deck A)
STOP key @
1
—
Play keys <4, >
(For deck B)
KX-W6080/KX-W4080 (En) 9

Listening
to
cassette
tapes
Deck 4 Elect button Dec B Eject nuttor
REV MODE key |
Before
starting
playback
DOLBY
NR
key
—4
4:
Set
the
TIMER
switch
to
OFF.
|
(KX-W6089
f——=3
REC OFF PLAY
@ TIMER
2 Set the POWER switch to ON.
eo
Oe
OD
ane
| POWER switch , TIMER switch
Deck
A
operation
keys
PHONES
:ack
Deck
8
operation
keys
Mm To playback a tape
1 Insert a cassette tape.
1:
Press
the
Eject
button
4.
2
Insert
a
tape.
3:
Close
the
cassette
holder.
Pe
:
Pee
~~ a
=:
2
EA
@
The
type
of
tape,
Normal(TYPE
I},
High{TYPE
I}
or
Metal(TYPEW),
is
detected
and
set
automatically
Close
securely
e@
Be
sure
to
remove
tape
stack
Devore
insertion
by
press:ng
upper
inside
2 Select direction of travel.
1
Press
the
«4
key
or
>
key.
‘2
To
stop
playback
FORWARD
3
Determine
the
playback
conditions.
1
Select
the
playback
mode.
@
Select
the
Dolby
NR
mode.
The
display
changes
every
time
you
press
The
display
changes
every
time
you
press
Rey
MOOe
at"
To
stop
after
playing
two
sides
of
tape
Select
according
to
the
tape
+
to
be
played.
i.
ea?
To
play
two
sides
endlessly
DOLBY
NA
|
’
ene {s+ To stop after playing one side of tape
4 Start playback.
To pause playback
e@
Do
not
press
the
Eject
button
until
the
tape
has
stopped
com-
@
The
pause
indicator
lights
up
pletely

@ Fast forward and rewind
1 Stop playback.
2 Press the <4 key or > key.
~« >
LAN
bP: Fast tape winding in
the = direction
#4: Fast tape winding in
the @ direction
To stop fast tape winding
@ Relay playback
This
function
plays
back
the
tapes
in
both
decks
A
and B continuously and repeatedly.
1 Insert tapes.
e@
Tapes
are
played
in
the
directions
indicated
by
ther
-espec
tive
indicators
on
the
display
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
fast
time
is
maintained
even
after
the
power
Is
turned
|
off.
When
the
tape
:s
started
automatically
by
the
automatic
play
operation,
etc.,
the
transport
Starts
with
the
direction
shown
by
the
direction
indicator.
If
you
want
to
change
the
transport
direc-
tion
for
the
next
time
the
cower
Is
turned
on,
press
the
play
key
of
the
opposite
direction
before
turning
power
off
Deck A dtect.on .ndicators Deck 6 direction indicators
cons, }
ose «rae |
OX
BAAS LEVEL |
<Pme
sa?
88
66
ae
2
Select
the
playback
mode.
1 Select the playback mode.
REY MODE
[ a en The display cnanges every me vou
press
CA
Relay
playback
of
two
sides
of
tapes
in
cecks
Aand
B
is
repeated
Relay
playback
of
only
one
side
of
tapes
in
decks
Ay
and
B
is
repeated
@
Selay
playback
cannot
be
performed
if
the
REV.MODE
cey
‘s
set
to
“ct”
2: Select the Dolby NR mode.
The splay cnanges every time you press
Seiect according to Ine tape
to be plaved
DOLBY NA ER
DOLBY NR
To use the headphone
Connect
commercially-available
stereo
headphones
to
the
PHONES
jack
for
private
tistening
PHONES \.
3 Start playback.
REVERSE STOP
@
The
playback
starts
with
she
deck
the
play
key
of
which
1s
pressed.
To stop relay playback
Press
the
Il
key
of
the
deck
that
is
playing
Kx-W6080/KX-wa080 (En) 11

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
simultaneously).
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.
Rewind
&
Play:
Rewinds
the
tape
to
the
beginning
and
starts
playback
from
there.
3.
Single-tune
repeated
playback:
One
single
tune
is
played
back
repeatedly
up
to
16
times.
4.
Dash
&
Play:
If
a
non-recorded
space
of
more
than
10
seconds
is
detected
during
playback,
that
space
will
be
skipped
by
fast
forward
tape
winding.
Counter
RESET
A/B
«evs
Tune being olayec
REV.MODE key
| ikX-W6080:
4 i}
Space
inon-recordeai
Space
inon-recorded)
| Ce
(ie
Lata
Ay
Tape transport cirection ™®
.
-
Deck
A
operation
keys
Deck
B
operation
keys
™@
Skip
play
operation
.
The
example
below
shows
the
case
in
which
the
direction
indicated
by
the
tape
transport
direction
indicator
is
>.
if.
the
direction
indicated
by
the
tape
direction
indicator
is
<4,
always
press
the
keys
for
the
opposite
directions
to
those
shown
in
the
illustrations
below.
To
play
the
tune
being
played
from
the
begin-
ning
To
play
a
tune
located
immediately
after
the
tune
being
played
Press
once
durng
the
p.ayback
Press
once
during
the
playback
To
play
the
tune
located
4
tunes
behind
To
play
a
tune
located
4
tunes
beyond
Press
4
times
during
the
olayback.
Press
5
times
during
the
playback
DPSS
will
not
function
property
with
the
following
types
of
tapes.
Tapes
containing
spaces
of
4
seconds
or
more,
such
as
conversations
and
speeches.
Tape
containing
extremely
low
levels
or
non-recorded
spaces
in
the
middie
of
tunes,
such
as
classical
music
Tapes
containing
recording
of
large
noise
between
tunes
Tapes
containing
spaces
of
less
than
4
seconds
between
tunes
Tapes recorded with low recording level
Tapes recorded using Cross-fade recording

®@ Rewind & Play operation
This operation cannot be performed with the remote
control (of the separately sold amplifier}.
Direction of tape direction indicator:
REVERSE sToP
C
FORWARD
OD
Press simultaneously
~« Led
Direction of tape direction indicator: <d
REVERSE FORWARD ««
==
D>
C\
Press simultaneously
Hf Single-tune repeated playback
operation
1 Play the tune to be repeated.
2 Press the play key of the same direction as
the current tape transport direction.
ee ed
te nd
aa
QA
When direction of tape direc-
tion indicator is >:
e@ Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune
for 16 times
To
cancel
the
playback
above
in
the
middle
@ Playback 1s stopped and canceled.
M@ Zero-stop operation
This operation cannot be performed with the remote
control (of the separately sold amplifier).
Press simultaneously.
2-1: SOR ae STOP eee
y!
Fast winding in the >
direction
Fast winding in the =
direction
@ Tapes wound until counter reading near” 0000” where it stops.
W@ Dash & Play operation
The Dash & Play skips long non-recorded spaces auto-
matically as the tape is played.
This operation cannot be performed with the remote
control (of the separately sold amplifier).
1 Determine the playback mode (condi-
tions).
The display cnarges every %
you press
co’
Two
sides
are
‘epeated
only
once,
e*ter
which
alayback
| Stops
: +
j
“o’
Iwo
sides
are
repeatec
8
times.
after
wricn
diaybacr
| stops
One side 5 repeated 8 times, after wrice paybacx stops
tl -
@ In case the REV.MODE key is set to “=>” and tapes are ir-
serted in both of the decks, when a ceck ‘irishes Dash &
Play, the other deck starts Dash & Play for +6 tmes, after
which :t stops
2
Press
the
<4
and
P®
keys
simulta-
neously.
Press once
Usage of counter
Before starting recording (playback), press ihe RESET A o:
RESET B key to reset the counter to “0000”, and write down the
i
counter
reading
when
the
recording
(playback)
should
be
stoppec
|
in
the
middle
of
the
tape,
etc.;
this
will
make
it
easy
to
locate
the
same
position
when
you
want
to
continue
recording
(playback)
nex”
'
time.
it
Is
also
possible
to
use
the
Zero-stop
function
to
return
tc
the
position
where
recording
(playback)
was
started
RESET A
KX-W6080/KX-W4080 (En) 13

How to record
The
cassette
deck
incorporates
the
Dolby
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
function
and
auto-bias
function
to
provide
a
recording
with
superior
high-frequency
characteristics.
Since
this
unit
is
not
designed
for
recording
with
metal(TYPEW)
tapes,
do
not
use
metal
tapes
for
recording.
M@
Ordinary
recording
4
Set
the
recording
level.
7: Play a music source.
1
Set
up
the
cassette
deck.
J: Insert a tape in deck A or B.
(KX-W4080:dece B only!
Tape
to
pe
recordec
2.
Enter
the
record-pause
mode.
1 Pause @ peC/afe
C
Adjust
the
recording
balance
and
recording
level.
Whuie pressing tne Ml key
| press the @ key
Indicator *
ror LY ory,
Deck A 4 Ik Deck B
2
Set
the
tape
transport
direction.
Press
the
play
xey
then
immediately
press
tre
Ml
key
Refer to “To make better recordings”
3:
Select
one-side
or
two-side
recording.
The
disolay
changes
every
lime
you
press
“4: Stop playing the source.
Two-side recoraing
One-side recording
Start recording.
Select the Dolby NR mode.
The aisplay chanaes every time you oress.
1: Press the @ key.
@ FECA
POOR
DOLBY
NR
fs
oN
OFF
ress
once
Ro
1__+
DOLBY
NR
<
5 When recording a radio broadcast
Recording will start
@
Depending
on
the
tuner,
a
recorded
FM
broadcast
may
produce
a
“peat”
sound.
ir
ths
case,
press
the
MPX
FILTER
key
be-
fore
recording.
To
cancel
press
the
MPX
FILTER
key
again
2:
Play
the
music
source
from
the
beginning.
The
deck
enters
the
stop
mode
automatically
when
the
tape
has
been
recorded
till
the
end
Select the source to be recorded.
Activate the auto-bias setting.
The bias adjustment is applied to deck 8.
Auto-bias function
The
tapes
categorized
as
“normal”
or
“high”
tape
vary
widely
in
the
characteristics
from
popular
to
high-class
types
Therefore,
this
system
is
equipped
with
the
auto-bias
adjustment
function
for ex-
clusive
use
with
normal
and
high
tapes
so
that
optimum
recording
can
always
obtained
with
any
types
of
normal
and
high
tapes.
It
is
recommended
to
use
the
auto-bras
function
when
using
a
normal
tape or high tape
aS
ees
@ The optimum bias 's set in about 40 seconds, after which the
deck enters the stop mode
e
Fos
a
fine
adjustment
after
setting
AUTO
BIAS.
refer
to
the
description
of
“Bias
level
adjustment”
{KX-W6080
only)
@ To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middie,
press tne Ml key
@
Recording
is
possible
even
when
the
auto-bias
setting
Is
ommitted
@
1f
the
amount
of
remaining
tape
Is
smali,
tne
auto-bias
adjust-
ment
may
be
canceled
in
the
middle
and
tape
stopped
at
that
position
The pias ievel is canceied when the Eyect button is pressed

H To make better recordings
The
MODE
key
can
be
used
to
adjust
the
recording
level,
the
recording
balance
and
the
bias
level.
Recording level adjustment
1
Select
the
LEVEL
mode.
2
Adjust
the
recording
level.
LEVEL LE ~~
Recording lever ‘© lecorsing level
decreases Seva: "eases.
Bae cx
Press
the
MODE
key
>
Counter
revel
@
Adjust
the
recording
level
so
that
the
C
cB
af
the
peak
eve
L
and
select
the
“LEVEL
BIAS
<
BAL
«
indicators
someumes
lights
up
:
@
The
recording
level
can
be
adjusted
or
Doth
aecks
AaidS
Recording balance adjustment
Tt:
Select
the
BAL.
mode.
2
Adjust
the
recording
balance.
Aight sound
dec-cases.
@
Incounter,
adjust
tne
record:ng
baiance
leve:
so
tnat
the
.ett
>
Counter
»
LEVEL
‘
Press
the
MODE
key
and
rignt
displays
are
the
sarre
You
car
also
check
w
tr
ine
al he “Bi a]
and select the “BAL Eins <J LJ and 1B} peak !evel indicators
Bias
level
adjustment
(Deck
B
of
the
KX-W6080
only)
1
Setect
the
BIAS
mode.
2
Adjust
the
bias
level.
an
:
ed
CA
"Sad
The high frequency 7 The high frequency
decreases.
MaxX/e
increases.
adjust
to
the
suitable
level
Repeat
if
necessary
Sess
the
MODE
kev
Counter
——
LEVEL
@
To
adjust
the
bias
level.
play
back
the
recorded
souna
and
and
select
the
‘BIAS"
ee
3
BIAS
“=
BAL.
@
The
bias
can
be
adjusted
to
a
value
of
+3
Doiby
noise
reduction
system
|
The
Dolby
noise
reduction
system
was
developed
to
reduce
the
tape
hiss
noise
generated
during
playback
j
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
j
type
NR
system
is
used,
playback
1s
not
performed
correctly
Make
sure
that
the
same
type
noise
reduction
system
|S
used
for
Doth
recarding
and
playback
| Dolby 8 NR
i
The
most
popular
noise
reduction
system
used
in
home
audio
components.
Usuaily,
Dolby
NR
system
corresponds
to
8
NR
| Dolby C NR
Doiby
C
NR
offers
improved
noise
reduction
performance
over
that
of
the
Dolby
8
NR.
It
features
a
supenor
noise
reduction
effect,
use
Dalby
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
KX-W60B0/KX-Ww4080 (En? 15

How
to
record
@
To
pause
recording
temporarily
lf
To
re-start
recording
The
following
procedure
is
useful
when
you
want
to
1
pauses
cancel
recording
in
progress
and
re-start
it.
EQ
A
non-recorded
space
of
about
4
seconds
or
more
;
ye
should
be
reserved
before
the
position
where
recording
ee
@
Tne
pause
indicator
tights
up
was
started.
To
resume
recording
1
Rewind
during
recording.
During recording in
the & direction:
During
recording
in
=
Laie
the
<4
direction:
==!
e@
When
the
Pm
tor
<d)
key
1s
pressea
during
recording,
'@-
cording
is
aborec
and
tape
's
rewound
as
showr
belcw
there
1s
a
non-recorded
space
of
more
than
4
seconds
betore
the
recording
start
position
1
Press
the
@
key.
REVERSE
Tape stops atter 2 sec
of transport
=
_
Tune
to
be
re-recorced
(
-——_————
}Recorded
tune
{Re-recording
.|%%
Blank of 4 sec. or more '
?
Stop
playing
the
source
component.
@
[ftnere
is
no
recorded
tune
before,
the
tape
wii!
be
rewound
then
stopped
@
When
re-recording
fram
the
beginning
of
tape,
feed
the
leader
tape
(the
first
portion
of
tape
that
cannot
be
recorded}
before
starting re-recording
@
How
to
provide
non-recorded
blanks
between
programs
2
Re-start
recording.
i: Press the @ key twice.
In
stop
mode
During
recording
© REC ARM
@
Anon-recorded
space
of
about
4
seconds
is
reserved
on
tape,
Prass
successivey
twit
|
Press
orce
|
then
the
tape
transport
stops
!
@
BEC
“AM
@
nec.
ARM
mS
of
ce al S
3.
Replay
the
tune
you
wish
to
record.
3
Press
the
@
key
once.
@ nec/AaM
e@ Recording starts ag
@
Ajter
leaving
a
non-recoraed
blank
of
about
4
seconds,
the
deck
enters
the
record-pause
mode
Recording
with
Dolby
HX
Pro
|
When
recording
is
started
with
this
unit,
the
Dolby
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
function
automatically
operates
to
provide
a
recording
with
supenor
high-frequency
cnaractenstucs
What is Dolby HX Pro?
In
ordnary
recording
using
high-frequency
biasing,
the
high-frequency
bias
current,
which
should
be
constant.
1s
increased
with
some
recording
sources
due
to
the
high-frequency
component
contained
in
the
music,
etc.
This
increase
affects
the
recording
characteristics
with
a:storted
high
freauencies
ana
degraded
dynamic
range
and
trequency
response
The
Dolby
HX
Pro
circuit
detects
the
high-frequency
component
contained
in
the
music
source
being
recorded,
and
reduces
excessive
bias
current
to
make
it
constant.
As
a
result,
the
recording
charactersstics
of
high
frequencies
are
drastically
improved,
and
the
improved
high-
freauency
reproauction
car.
also
be
enjoyed
even
when
the
tape
is
played
on
tape
decks
which
are
not
equipped
with
circuit

Ee
REV. MODE xey i7 RELAY REC xey
DOLBY NR key | |
im AUTO BIAS key
in
Sa
os
Goo
CoxeQ
moo
1KX WEOSO!
IEPAUSE
rey
~
—
@
REC/ARM
key
@
Relay
recording
(KX-W6080
only)
1
Insert
tapes
in
both
decks
A
and
B.
2
Set
the
recording
condition.
i
Select
one-side
or
two-side
recording.
The
display
cnanges
every
time
you
oress
REV. MODE
CA
2, Select the Dolby NR mode.
The display changes every time you press
Two-side recording
One-s:de recording
DOLBY NAL
3
Set
the
relay
recording
mode.
RELAY
REC
RELAY
lights
up
Se
mA
4
Perform
auto-bias
adjustment.
The
bias
adjustment
is
applied
to
deck
B.
®
The
optimum
bias
Is
set
in
about
40
seconds,
after
which
the
deck
enters
tne
stop
mode
@
Recording
1s
possible
even
if
the
auto-bias
adjustment
opera-
ton
1s
omitted
Note
This
function
allows
to
record
sound
continuously
from
deck
A
to
B.
5
Adjust
the
recording
level.
+
Play
the
music
source.
2
Set
the
record-pause
mode.
(deck
A).
tt pause @ REC/ARM
Whee aressivg tre MH key
press the @ rey
(
C
\
3.
Adjust
the
recording
balance
and
recording
level.
4
Stop
playing
the
music
source.
6 Start recording.
i Press the @ key (of deck A).
@ Rec /ARM
@ Recording will start
®
Play
the
music
source
from
the
beginning.
@
Recording
on
deck
B
starts
immediately
after
recording
on
deck
A
has
completed
To
cancel
relay
recording
Press
the
RELAY
REC
key
again.
RELAY goes off.
Relay
recoraing
cannot
be
performed
if
the
REV.MODE
key
's
set
to
“ct>"
KX-WeE080/KX-W4080 (En) 17

Synchro
recording
By
connecting
this
unit
with
a
KENWOOD
“[XS],
[XS8],
[XS8]{[SL16]}”
type
amplifier
(receiver)
with
a
SYSTEM
CON-
TROL
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
can
be
started
simultaneously.
Amolifier or Receiver
System control cord
(KX-W60801
ne
Boot
T
!
CD piaver a
ee
a
r) om =— Audio core
Bact CoecO Como
@ Synchro recording of CD
3 Adjust the recording level.
7) Play a CD.
Make preparations for recording.
i Insert a tape in deck A or B.
sKX-WW4080 ceck B onty!
Tape d 7
ape. 10 bevreca! ded 2: Set the record-pause mode.
Al PALME 0. Rec/arM While pressing tne Ul key
press tne @ key
Indicator
cH (m}
a = \
Deck & | Deck B / ‘3. Adjust the recording balance and recording level.
2 Adjust the tape transport direction.
Press tne play key, then . mediately press the Ml key
‘4° Stop playing the CD.
3. Select one-side or two-side recording.
The display changes every me you press
Se
MORE
Set
the
record-pause
mode.
Two-side recording
One-s.ide secoraing
Whie pressing the Hf key.
press the @ key
4 Select the Dolby NR mode.
The display changes every time you oress
OOLEY NR
Start playing the CD.
Press the »/I1 key or the numeric key correspond-
ing to the track No. to start recording.
Activate the auto-bias setting.
The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.
‘sro bas Recording starts at this moment.
cA When the CD player has completed playback, the cassette
deck stops recording and enters the stop mode
Nae
To pause ... .. Press the P/El key of the CD
The optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the player.
deck enters the stop mode To restart recording .... Press the P/II key of the CD
For a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the player.
description of "Bias level adjustment” {KX-W6080 only) To stop... Press the M@key of the CD
To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, player.
press the ll key
Recording 1s possible even when the auto-bias setting Is
ommitted
{f the stop key of the cassette deck is pressed, the cassette
deck enters the stop mode but the CD player does not stop.

ee
By
connecting
this
unit
with
a
KENWOOD
“IxS]",
“[XS8)",
“[XS8I[SL16]}”
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.
Amptiter or Receiver
System contro! cord
(KX-W60B0)
|
Boos
Com
coo
Audio cord
H
Synchro
recording
of
analog
disc
1
Make
preparations
for
recording.
3
Adjust
the
recording
level.
i:
Insert
a
tape
in
deck
A
or
B.
1:
Start
playing
an
analog
disc.
(KX-W4080'deck
8
only)
Tape to be recoded
bs
7
2.
Set
the
record-pause
mode.
1 paust © REC/AAM
While pressing tne If key
> press tne @ key
Indicator‘,
Lee.
f=s>—
jt
=
3.
Adjust
the
recording
balance
and
recording
level.
\
peck
a
Wi
F
Deck
B
2: Adjust the tape transport direction.
Press
the
play
key,
then
immediately
press
the
™
key
=
Stop
playing
the
analog
disc.
3.
Select
one-side
or
two-side
recording.
player
@ The cassette deck re-
The lay changes ry ume you pr
display changes every time you press turns to the stop mode
REV MODE
=> Two-side recording es
= Ore-side recording
CA
4 Select the Dolby NR mode.
The display changes every time you press
COLBY NA DOLBY NR Ks 1 pause @ FEC ARM
Set
the
record-pause
mode.
Whiie pressing the Wl key
press the @ key
CA
Activate
the
auto-bias
setting.
The
bias
adjustment
is
applied
to
deck
B.
Start
playing
the
analog
disc.
Press
the
PLAY/CUT
key
of
the
turntable.
Recording
starts
at
this
moment
When
the
turntable
has
completed
the
play,
the
cassette
deck
stops
recording
and
enters
the
stop
mode
The
optimum
bias
is
set
in
about
40
seconds,
after
which
the
deck
enters
the
stop
mode
For
a
fine
adjustment
after
setting
AUTO
BIAS.
refer
to
the
description
of
"Bias
level
adjustment”
.(KX-W6080
only)
To
cancel
the
auto-bias
adjustment
operation
in
the
middle,
press
the
B®
key.
Recording
is
possible
even
when
the
auto-bias
setting
Is
ommitted
if
the
stop
key
of
the
cassette
deck
is
pressed,
the
cassette
deck
enters
the
stop
mode
but
the
turntable
does
not
stop.
To
stop
recording
in
the
middle
Press
the
PLAY/CUT
key
of
the
turntable.
Kx-we080/Kx-wa4o8o (En) 19

Recording
of
CD
playback
(CCRS)
(deck
B
only)
fre
eens
|
When connected with a KENWOOD CD player provided with ~ [XS]”, “[XS8]", “[XS8]([SL16]}” marking through the
system
control
cord,
this
unit
allows
to
use
the
CCRS,
which
starts
recording
automatically
after
setting
the
optimum
recording level for the CD and tape to be used in recording.
CCRS (Computer-controlled CD Recording System)
When the CCRS key is pressed, the following operations occur automatically and CD sound is recorded on tape.
——
Cassette deck CCRS 1. The CD starts to be played, and the peak value is sampled
Ac Todimiie ietording level-eetine from the levels of the signals on the CD.
a ~ . 2. The optimum recording level for the specific CD is deter- |
mined and set based on the peak vaiue sampled.
3. The recording preparation steps above take about 20~200
' seconds, after which the actual recording starts.
= 4. After recording (when the CD player is stopped or when |
CD
player
i
the
tape
has
run
out),
both
the
cassette
deck
and
CD
player
|
stop.
i
@
With
CD
piayers
equipped
witn
the
EDIT
function,
1
1s
possible
to
make
recordings
in
which
the
last
songs
on
sides
A
and
B
are
not
cut
off
ir.
tne
middte
aad
in
which
the
recording
capacity
of
the
tape
is
used
to
the
fullest
extent.
(Set
the
REV.MODE
key
of
the
deck
to
"=>"!
m CCRS recording (deck B only}
1 Set the input selector switches of the am-
plifier (receiver) for the CD source. 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
? Place a CD in the CD player.
@ Wren a recoraing is to be edited, use the CD player's EDIT
function and complete the editing
the OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.
After completion of CCRS recording:
Press the OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.
After recording, the cassette deck and CD player enter the
stop mode automatically
Atter completion ot CCRS recording, be sure to cancel the
CCRS and ensure that the CCRS indicator has gone off
3 Insert a tape in deck B.
4 Set the playback condition.
1 Select one-side or two-side recording.
Tre ospiay changes every tme you press
REV MODE
Two-sige recording
NR
One-side
recording
Koos
2 Select the Dolby NR mode.
ihe disolay changes every tme you press
DOLEY NA
Cee COL8Y NA EB
CA t1—_DOLBY NR
Notes
1. If the CCRS key is pressed during CD playback, playback stops
5 Press the CCRS key. and CCRS operation begins
cors
2.
If
the
remaining
amount
of
tape
is
smali,
CCRS
may
not
function
correctly or CCRS operation may be canceled in mid-operation
Ex
\
3.
Once
the
CCRS
recording
level
has
been
set,
the
recording
Ks.
balance
and
recording
jevel
cannot
be
adjusted
while
the
CCRS
operation is being carried out
@
When
performing
CCRS
recording
with
a
CD
player
which
4
The
CCRS
function
sets
the
peak
fevel
for
the
entire
CD
in
can
be
loaded
multiple
compact
discs,
set
the
CD
player
to
approx.
20~200
seconds.
On
very
rare
occasions,
however,
the
TRACK
mode.
press
the
disc
select
key
and
press
the
CCRS
function
may
not
be
able
to
set
the
optimum
recording
level.
!f
key
this
occurs,
carry
out
recording
manually
referring
to
the
“Ordi-
@
The
CCRS
indicator
blinks,
and
actual
recording
starts
in
about
nary
recording”
section
aA
20
to
200
seconas
{after
creating
a
non-recorded
biank
of
5.
The
CCRS
recording
level
setting
is
canceled
when
the
OPEN/
about
8
seconds)
CLOSE
key
of
the
CD
player
ts
pressed
or
when
the
power
is
switched
OFF