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......
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vol
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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