Kenwood X-7WX User manual

STEREO
CASSETTE
TAPE
DECK
X-(WX
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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
tra-
dition
of
quality
components.
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
consi-
derations,
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
seria!
numb-
ers
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
and
cables
are
put
aside
so
they
will
not
be
lost.
Examine
the
unit
for
any
possibility
of
shipping
damage.
If
your
unit
is
damaged
or
fails
to
operate,
notify
your
dealer
immediately.
If
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
the
shipping
company
without
delay.
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carrier
for
shipping
damage.
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
pack-
ing
materials
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future.
Safety precautions
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installation notes
@ install the unit on a flat, vibration-free rigid table.
@ Do not place the unit near a heat producing equipment
such as a radiator. Avoid direct sunlight.
@ The unit may not function properly if used at extremely
low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temper-
ature is above +5°C (41°F).
e@ Do not store or use the unit in a dusty location or in a
moist atmosphere. Select a location where air is well
ventilated.
@
Keep
the
unit
away
from
a
source
of
magnetic
fields
such
as
TV
sets,
speaker
systems,
radios,
motorized
toys
or
magnetized
objects:
@
Operate
the
unit
on
rated
power
supply
voltage
(+
5%).
Irregular
power
voltage
will
result
in
incorrect
operation.
DOLBY
and
the
double-D
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Lincensing
Corporation.
Noise
reduction
circuit
made
under
license
from
Dolby
Lab-
oratories
Licensing
Corporation.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP-
PLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF
COPYRIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR
DISCS WITHOUT THE REMISSION OF THE
COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE WISHING TO
COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES OR
DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR
THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 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) instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the appliance.

Before
applying
power
Important!
Europe
and
Saudi
Arabia
Units
shipped
to
Europe
and
Saudi
Arabia
are
desi-
gned
for
operation
on
220
volts
AC
only.
These
units
are
not
equipped
with
an
AC
voltage
selector
switch
and
the
discussion
of
such
a
switch
that
follows
should
be
disregarded.
All other countries
Units shipped to countries other than the above coun-
tries are equipped with an AC voltage selector switch of
the amplifier. Refer to the following paragraph for the
proper setting of this switch.
AC voltage selection
This unit operates on 120 volts or 220 ~ 240 volts AC.
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to
the
voltage
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC out-
let, make sure that the setting position of this switch
matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your vol-
tage in accordance with the following direction.
Note:
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
vol-
tage due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
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Setting Setting
1-1
Stopper plate
1-2
Fig. 1 AC voltage selector
1. Before plugging in this unit, make sure that the position
of the AC voltage selector conforms to your line (mains)
voltage. If not, it must be reset. See Fig. 1-1.
2. To reset the selector, slide the stopper plate to the oppo-
site side with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. See
Fig. 1-2.
3. Insert the power cord securely. See Fig. 1-3.
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Before operation
Notes on installation
Do not place the unit in a place which is exposed to direct
sunlight, near a heating appliance, etc.
Do not place a vase containing water, makeup, etc. on the
unit. Do not use in a humid place.
Choose a location that is relatively free from vibration or ex-
cessive dust.

Connections
AM
loop
antenna
FM
outdoor
antenna
For
T-7X
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AM
outdoor
antenna
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Remote control RC-9X
T-7X/T—7LX AC outlet
Europe, U.K. others
Saudi Arabia
Synchro
cord
Tuner T-7X
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Amplifier
A-7X
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Speaker
system
Speaker
system
(Left)
Cassette deck X-7WX
To AC outlet
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Function of cassette deck
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@ PEAK LEVEL meter
Indicates the recording level during recording and the
peak value of the playback level during play back.
@ Direction indicator
Indicates running direction of tape.
> indicator is for forward.
<1 indicator is for reverse.
@ Operation keys
@ SToP (0)
Press this key to stop the tape.
@) REWIND (<<)
Press this key to advance the tape rapidly to the left.
@) FAST FORWARD (>> }
Press this key to advance the tape rapidly to the right.
@) REVERSE PLAY (<)
Press this key to playback the back side of the cassette.
G) PLAY (>)
Press this key to play the front side of the cassette.
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Press this key to stop the tape for a moment during
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Press this key to record.
@ A-EJECT, B-EJECT key
Open the cassette holder of the corresponding deck.
Do not press the key during operation.
@ TAPE COUNTER’reset button
The number changes according to the tape run.
Pressing RESET displays '’000"' (A deck only)
@ DOLBY NR switch
To play back the tape recorded with DOLBY NR (Noise
Reduction) or to record with DOLBY NR, set this switch
to BorC.
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TIMER STANDBY switch (TIMER)
To set the unit to record or playback at a predetermined
time
OFF : Set to OFF when the timer is used for the tuner
or when the timer is not used for the cassette
deck (when the timer does not start the cassette
deck).
PLAY : Set to PLAY for playback.
REC : Set to REC for recording.
CCRS (Computer CD Recording System) key
and indicator (B deck only)
Used to record the compact disc sound with optimum
recording level.
NORMAL DUBBING indicator
HIGH SPEED DUBBING indicator (HIGH)
PAUSE indicator
DIRECTION switch
NORMAL mode (==): Set to this position, to record or
play back on one side of the tape. The tape stops when
one side ends.
REVERSE mode (=>): Set to this position, to record or
play back on both sides.
ENDLESS mode (C>): Set to this position, to play both
sides repeatedly.
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NORMAL
DUBBING
key
(NOR.)
Pressing this key illuminates the NORMAL DUBBING in-
dicator and dubbing can be done from A to B deck.
@ HIGH SPEED DUBBING key (HIGH)
Pressing this key illuminates the HIGH SPEED DUBBING
indicator and high speed dubbing can be done from A to
B deck.
© REC LEVEL knob
Controls recording level.
@ AUTO BIAS adjustment key (B deck only)
Used to adjust the amount of bias appropriately for tape.
used. When the optimum amount of bias is set, the in-
dicator lights.
@ CCRS indicator
@ AUTO BIAS indicator
@ POWER switch
Press this switch to turn on the power. To turn off,
press the switch again.
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To listen to cassette tape
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power.
How to play back tapes (Same for A
and B deck)
@ Press EJECT key.
Set the desired cassette tape with its running side down
into the cassette holder and close it.
@ Adjust DOLBY NR to the contents of the cassette tape.
Tapes recorded with DOLBY NR should be set to B or C,
otherwise set to OFF to listen.
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Set DIRECTION key as desired.
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Press PLAY key (>), REVERSE PLAY key (<1) or TAPE
on the amplifier.
To operate with the amplifier, press TAPE A key for
playback on A deck and press TAPE B for the playback on
B deck.
© Control the volume by VOLUME contro! on the
amplifier.
Relay play
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This device can repeat the playback. of cassette tapes in both
A and B decks alternately.
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@ Set cassette tapes in both A and B decks.
@ Set DIRECTION switch to normal mode (=
mode (=).
) or reverse
@ Press PLAY key (>) or REVERSE PLAY (<) on A or B
deck.
When DIRECTION switch is set to normal mode ( ==) at
the end of playback the cassette tape rewinds, then the
other deck starts playing. When DIRECTION switch is set
to reverse mode (=>), at the end of reverse playback, the
other deck starts playing.
Relay play notes: ———________-_____-
1. Place a cassette tape in A and B decks and press a PLAY
key (>) or REVERSE PLAY key (<1). This automatically sets
the switch to relay play mode.
2. When the direction mode switch is set to” €) ” position
relay play is not performed.
3. When setting only one deck to play mode, do not set a
tape in other deck.
4. Rewind the tapes in both decks. When relay play starts
at the end of the tape in both A and B decks, it will not
operate correctly.
5. Avoid using exceedingly short tape which finishes play-
ing time while the other tape is rewinding. Malfunction
will result.
Endless play in A or B deck
@ Set DIRECTION switch to endless mode (>).
@ Press PLAY or REVERSE PLAY keys on A or B deck.
@® Both sides of the tape are on endless play.

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To
set
the
timer,
see
the
timer
instructions
(T-7X/T-7LX)
“How
to
set
program
timer”.
@
Set
TIMER
STANDBY
switch
on
the
cassette
deck
to
PLAY.
@
Set
a
cassette
tape.
@
The
tape
plays
at
the
timer
ON
time.
Note:
—————_—__—_________"_
If
timer
play
is
used
with
cassette
tapes
in
both
A
and
B
decks,
and
timer
play
is
used
with
normal
mode
(==)
or
reverse
mode
(
2D),
relay
play
automatically
starts.
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How to record
Recording is possible in both A and B decks of the X-7WX.
To set the cassette deck as shown below is convenient
Set a blank tape. Set B or C to record
with DOLBY NR.
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Set it to OFF. Usually, set to the center. Set DIRECTION switch to normal
mode ( =) for one side of the tape
and set to reverse mode (=) for
both sides.
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at
the
same
time
to
pause
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deck
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the
moving
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Adjust
recording
level
referring
to PEAK
LEVEL
meter
ection
of
the display.
so
that
+
6dB
is
illuminated.
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Press
the
input
mode
key
on
amplifier,
selecting
the
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Usually,
center
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control
to
obtain
the
ap-
lesired
source
from
the
amplifier
then
play
the
source.
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desired
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then
play
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propriate
level.
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Press
REC
key.
Normal
recording
(Same
for
A
and
B
REC
mode
indicator
on
the
amplifier
flashes,
then
recor-
deck)
ding
starts.
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Adjust REC LEVEL control checking PEAK LEVEL
meter when REC LEVEL is not appropriate.
Press PAUSE key to pause recording.
Press REC key to re-start recording.
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AUTO
BIAS
Adjustment
(B
Deck
only)
. During Auto Bias adjustment, A deck does not function,
and no key will be accepted on B deck other than the
STOP key.
. When the STOP key is pressed during adjustment, the
Auto Bias adjustment operation will be stopped and the
deck will enter the stop mode.
After
loading
a
recordable
cassette
on
B
deck,
pressing
the
AUTO
BIAS
key
sets
the
optimum
amount
of
bias
for
the
tape
used
automatically
for
approx.
50
seconds.
While
adjusting
the
bias,
the
indicator
blinkes
and
when
the
adjustment
has
been
completed,
the
indicator
lights.
(Operation
during
adjustment
will
be
performed
in
the
order
@
record
mode,
@
rewind,
@
playback
mode,
.
The
adjusted
bias
will
be
cancelled
by
turning
off
the
@®
rewind.)
power
or
ejecting
the
tape.
When
the
power
is
turned
Note:
on,
the
bias
will
be
set
to
the
reference
level.
.
If
the
remaing
tape
is
quite
a
low,
the
Auto
Bias
adjust-
ment
operation
may
be
released
in
the
middle.
1.
Auto
Bias
adjustment
does
not
function
unless
both
A
and
B
decks
are
in
the
stop
mode.
Recording from CD Player (DP-770D)
Recording from Tuner (T-7X/T-7LX)
(Common to A and B decks)
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recording,
the
Arrows
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indicator
of
the
re-
show
the
moving
dir-
cording
deck
side
ection
of
the
display.
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of amplifier (A-7X).
@ Press the @ REC key.
The BALANCE indicator of the amplifier will display the
moving pattern toward left and the right.
@ To temporarily stop recording, press the PAUSE
(ill) key.
To resume recording, press the @ REC key.
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During recording, the
indicator of the re-
cording deck side
blinkes.
Arrows ("—” and “>”)
show the moving dir-
ection of the display.
@
Press
the
PLAY/I
PAUSE
key
twice
(DP-770D).
The
CD
player
enters
the
pause
mode
and
the
INPUT
mode
indicator
on
the
amplifier
is
changed
to
CD.
@
Press
the
@
REC
key
then
the
PLAY/IE
PAUSE
key
on the CD player.
The BALANCE indicator on the amplifier will display the
moving pattern toward the left and right.
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To
temporarily
stop
recording,
press
the
PAUSE
(ti) key.
To resume recording press the @ REC key.
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blinkes.
@ Press the PLAY/CUT key on the turntable (P-7X).
The tonearm starts moving and the INPUT mode indica-
tor on the amplifier is changed to PHONO.
@ When the tonearm is lowered on the recrod sur-
face, press the @ REC key.
The BALANCE indicator on the amplifier will display the
moving pattern toward the left and right.
@ To temporarily stop recording, press the PAUSE
(Il) key.
To resume recording press the @ REC key.
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Relay recording
This
device
can
continuously
record
in
A
and
B
decks.
Conve-
nient
for
long
recordings
such
as
classical
music.
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Set
tapes
in
both
A
and
B
decks.
Set
DIRECTION
switch
to
normal
mode
(=)
or
reverse
mode
(
=).
Press the desired INPUT SELECTOR switch on the
amplifier for the source to be recorded.
Press REC key in A or B deck.
Press REC and PAUSE keys on the other deck at
the same time to pause the recording.
(Make sure the recording mode indicator on the ampli-
fier for A and B are the same.)
Adjust record level by turning the REC LEVEL control.
When DIRECTION switch is set to normal mode
(== ),when one side ends, the other deck starts recor-
ding.
When DIRECTION switch is set to reverse mode (=>),
when the reverse side ends the other deck starts recor-
ding.
Set a new tape in the deck that finished recording and
pause the recording. By doing this, continuous recor-
ding is possible.
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if
DIRECTION
switch
is
set
to
endless
mode
(>),
relay
recording
does
not
operate.
To record the same source in both A
and B decks
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dicator source is iden-
tical to that displayed.
Arrows (“—" and “-+")
show the moving dir-
ection of the display.
Set cassette tapes in A and B decks.
Set the input mode on amplifier to desired source.
Press REC key in A and B decks.
REC mode indicator on the amplifier flashes and recor-
ding starts. ;
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Set a cassette tape in A or B deck.
To set the TIMER see the timer instructions (T-7X/T-7 LX)
“How to set program timer”.
Set the TIMER switch to REC.
Turn the POWER switch of the tuner OFF.
Recording automatically starts at the timer ON timer.
Setting cassette tapes in A and B decks operate relay REC
from A deck.
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Synchro recording
When
recording
the
sound
from
the
CD
player
(DP-7
70D)
or
turntable
(P-7X)
on
the
tape
the
re-
cording
operation
on
the
cassette
deck
can
be
controlled
according
to
the
playing
operation
of
the
CD
player
or
turntable.
Synchro Recording with CD Player
(Common to A and B decks)
@ Recording from CD player onto A deck
1.
. Load a recordable cassette on A deck.
. Set the DIRECTION MODE switch to” = “or” > ”.
. Set the DOLBY NR switch to B or C position if required.
. While pressing the PAUSE (lll) key, press the @ REC key
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Set the INPUT SELECTOR of amplifier (A-7X) to CD.
on A deck.
. Press the PLAY/M#— PAUSE key on the CD player.
The CD player starts the play and the cassette deck
starts recording simultaneously. When the CD player fin-
ishes the play, the cassette deck will enter the stop mode
after leaving approx. 4-second non-recorded section.
. During Synchro Recording operation, when the PLAY/I
PAUSE key is pressed on the CD player to set to the
pause mode, the cassette deck will enter the record-
pause mode after leaving approx. 4-second non-recorded
section.
. When the PLAY/HE PAUSE key on the CD player is
pressed again to restart the play, recording will resume
on the cassette deck.
. To stop recording temporarily, press the STOP (CQ) key on
the CD player. The CD player will stop the play and the
cassette deck will enter the stop mode after leaving ap-
prox. 4-second non-recorded section.
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Synchro Recording From Turntable
(optional) (Common to A and B decks)
@ Recording from turntable onto A deck
1. Set the INPUT SELECTOR on the amplifier to PHONO.
Perform the same procedures as 2. through 5. above
(Synchro Recording from CD player).
6. Press the PLAY/CUT key on the turntable.
7. During record play, when the CUEING key is pressed to
set to the pause mode, the cassette deck will enter the
record-pause
mode
after
leaving
approx.
4-second
non-
recorded section.
8. When the CUEING key on the turntable is pressed again
to
restart
the
play,
recording
will
resume
on
the
cassette
deck.
9.
To
stop
recording
temporarily,
press
the
PLAY/CUT
key
on
the
turntable.
The
turntable
will
stop
the
play
and
the
cassette
deck
will
enter
the
stop
mode
after
leaving
ap-
prox.
4-second
non-recorded
section.

DPSS (Direct Program Search System)
The
DPSS
function
on
the
X-7WX
have
the
following
convenient
uses:
Notes:
DPSS
function
scans
the
blank
sections
between
music
selections
which
is
longer
than
4
seconds.
Operation
is
not
accurate
on the following tapes.
1.
With
approx.
a
4
second
interval
of
voice
such
as
in
conversation
or
comedy
albums.
2.
With
an
exceedingly
low
tone
or
blank
sections
such
as
classical
music.
3. With noise between music selections.
4.
With
an
interval
of
less
than
4
seconds
between
music
selections.
5. Recorded with a low recording level.
ARM (Auto record mute)
Blank sections. between music. (Same for A and B decks)
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To
make
DPSS
function
effectively,
how
to
place
a
pause
bet-
ween
music
selections
is
an
important
point.
Use
REC
(record)
to
create
a
blank
section
easily.
This
is
con-
venient
to
eliminate
advertising
or
unwanted
conversation
during
FM
air
check
or
to
edit
while
dubbing.
@
Press
REC
(record)
key
twice
successively,
creates
a
4
second
of
blank
section
and
recording
pause.
@)
To
make
the
blank
section
longer
than
4
seconds,
press
REC
(record)
key
twice,
holding
the
key
for
the
desired
length.
When
the
finger
leaves,
recording
pauses.
@® To make the blank section shorter than 4 seconds,
press
REC
(record)
key
twice
to
stop
recording,
then
press
REC
within
4
seconds.
Recording
starts
directly.
Pressing
PAUSE
key
(II)
within
4
seconds
pauses
the
recording.
Skip selection forward (Same for A
and B deck)
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To listen to specific music which is ahead, not played yet, the
following instructions are used.
@
Press
FAST
FORWARD
key
(>>)
when
using
forward
play
back.
This
skips
to
the
next
selection
or
for
instance,
if
the
desired
selection
is
the
5th
selection
ahead
press
FAST
FORWARD
key
5
times.
Playing Selection
Blank Section selections Blank Section Selections
Playback head
e¢
Press
FAST
FORWARD
key
(»®
)
3
times
for
the
3rd
selec-
tion
ahead,
5
times
for
the
5th
selection
ahead,
etc.
@
Press
REWIND
key
(<<)
when
using
reverse
playback.
The
selection
depends
on
the
number
of
times
the
key
is
pressed.
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Skip selection backwards (Same for
A and B deck)
To listen to specific music which has played, the following in-
struction is used.
‘O) Press REWIND key (<<) when using forward
playback.
For instance, the desired selection is the 4th backwards
including the music being played, then press REWIND
key (<4) 4 times.
Press it once to return to the beginning of the selection
being played.
Playing Selection
“ To skip and select music, for a selection backwards from
the music being played, press REWIND key 4 times, for
3rd selection. Press REWIND key (<4) 6 times for the 5th
selection
@. Press FAST FORWARD key (p>) when using reverse
playback.
The selection depends on the number of times the key is
pressed.
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In skip selection program when DIRECTION key is set to re-
verse mode ( =) or endless mode ( Cc) ), it operates on
both sides.
Pressing REWIND key directly after the beginning of a selec-
tion or FAST FORWARD key directly before the end of a se-
lection may cause a selection to be skipped.
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Repeat playback (Same for A and B
deck)
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To repeatedly play the same selection, this operation is used.
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@ Press PLAY key (>) or REVERSE PLAY key (<1) twice.
@ While the desired music selection is playing, press
PLAY key (>) when using forward playback, press
REVERSE PLAY key (<1) when using reverse playback.
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Returns to normal play after repeating 16 times.
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P?tess STOP key (C) to release.
Rewind playback (Same for A and B
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This is used to listen to a tape from the beginning which has
not been played or rewound completely.
@ Press PLAY key (>) and REWIND key (<<) at the
same time to listen in a forward direction.
This plays the tape from the beginning on the front side
after winding the tape to the left reel.
@ Press REVERSE PLAY key {<) and FAST FORWARD
key (p>) at the same time to listen in a reverse direc-
tion.
This plays the tape from the beginning on the back side
after winding the tape to the right reel.

Re-rec standby
This
is
used
to
start
recording
over
again
after
a
mistake.
[
The
tape
needs
more
than
4
second
blank
section
before
the
recording.
]
@ Press REWIND key (<<) when the tape being recorded
is in the forward direction.
Recording
stops,
the
tape
returns
to
the
beginning
of
the
recorded selection, puts a 2 second blank section after
the previous selection and stops.
@)
Press
FAST
FORWARD
key
(>>)
when
the
tape
is
be-
ing
recorded
is
in
the
reverse
direction.
@)
Press
REC
(record)
key
twice
to
put
a
4
second
blank
section
under
the
control
of
ARM
(Auto
Rec
Mute).
@
Press
REC
(record)
key
to
start
recording
again.
Note:
Avoid
‘using
-this
function
within
approx.
3
seconds
after
recording
has
started
as
a
malfunction
will
result.
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Dush & Play (Same for A and B decks)
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When the FAST FORWARD (p®) key and REWIND ( <4) key
are pressed simultaneously, the tape can be played back
repeatedly while fast winding the blank section of more than
approx. 10 seconds on one side or both sides.
CD Set the direction mode switch to ‘’ =~"' or
tion.
"CD" posi-
@ Press the FAST FORWARD (> ) key and REWIND ( <<)
key simultaneously.
Playback starts while fast winding the blank section of
more than approx. 10 seconds.
When the direction mode switch is set to the '’ == "’ posi-
tion, one side of the tape can be played back eight times
then the deck stops. When the direction mode switch is
set to the ‘‘C>"’ position, both sides of the tape can be
played back 16 times continuously then, deck stops.
@) To release the Dush & Play operation, press the STOP
(CO key).
Notes:
1. The tape will be played back in the direction indicated by
the direction indicator.
2. The Dush & Play operation can be operated correctly only
when the blank sections are more than approx. 10
seconds.
3. If the direction mode switch is set to the ‘‘2D"' position
and the cassette tapes are loaded on both A and B decks,
when one deck completes the Dush & Play operation,
another deck enters the Dush & Play operation.
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Quick reverse
One
second
quick
reverse
shortens
the
momentary
sound
while
playback
or
recording.
Quick
reverse
does
not
operate
within
10
seconds
after
pressing
PLAY
key
or
REC
key.
Pressing
these
keys
near
the
end
of
the
tape
reverses
it
automatically.
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IDRS
(Isolated
Dual
Recording
System)
The
IDRS
function
of
X-7WX
advances
the
features
of
usual
double
cassette
decks,
“Long
recording
time”,
“Recording
2
tapes
from
the
same
source
at
the
same
time”
and
enables
the
following
convenient
uses.
To
record
each
tape
from
different
Source
monitor
and
recording
sources
at
the
same
time
monitor
(If
a
random
function
is
available,
recording
with
random
To
listen
to
a
different
source
from
the
ones
being
recorded
in
editing
is
possible.)
A
and
B
decks.
Returning
from
another
source
to
monitor
A
or
B
deck
is
possible.
@® Set tapes in A and B decks.
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@
Select
first
source
and
press
REC
key
on
A
deck.
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A
deck
starts
recording.
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@
Adeck
starts
recording.
@
Select
the
second
source
and
press
REC
key
on
B
deck.
@
Press
the
input
mode
key
of
the
amplifier
or
PLAY
key
of
B
deck
starts
recording
and
the
IDRS
indicator
of
the
the
desired
source
during
recording
in
A
and
B
decks.
amplifier
illuminates.
@
Press
TAPE
A
or
TAPE
B
key
of
the
input
mode
on
the
amplifier to monitor A and B decks.
Playback
during
recording
To play a tape in A or B cassette deck while recording in the
other deck 3
@ Set a cassette tape in the deck which is not used for
recording and press PLAY or TAPE key of the amplifier
input mode.
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Normal dubbing (from A to B deck only)
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& SIs
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Set the original tape in A deck.
@ Set a blank tape in B deck.
iS)
Press NORMAL DUBBING key.
Dubbing from A to B deck starts. Pressing one of A
deck’s operation keys while dubbing puts A deck in that
mode, places a 4 second blank section on B deck and
recording pauses.
Press NORMAL DUBBING key again to re-start dubbing.
Pressing one of B deck’s operation keys while dubbing,
releases dubbing and puts B deck in that mode and A
deck stops.
Pressing NORMAL DUBBING key flashes the REC in-
dicator, and places approx. a 4 second blank section on
B deck and dubbing pauses.
Press NORMAL DUBBING key again to re-start dubbing.
(from A to B deck only)
Pressing HIGH SPEED DUBBING key again places a blank
section on the tape.
Notes on normal dubbing
and high speed dubbing:
1. The recording level can not be controlled while dubbing.
Set a tape which is recorded at the appropriate level in A
deck.
2. DOLBY NR can not be changed while dubbing.
(The tape will be a duplicate of the one in A deck.)
Example: |f the tape in A deck was recorded with DOLBY
B, the tape in B deck will also be recorded with
DOLBY B.
3. Set the original tape in A deck for better sound quality.
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Manual dubbing
Manual dubbing enabies dubbing from A to B deck or vice
versa. The following ways of dubbing are available.
e Cross Dolby system changes the tape with DOLBY off
to the tape with DOLBY on and vice versa.
® Mixing dubbing records the source mixed with a
microphone.
¢ Graphic equalizer dubbing records the source through the
graphic equalizer.
Cross Dolby System
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Set DOLBY NR to the tape in the playback deck.
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Set DOLBY NR on the recording deck to the desired
position.
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@) Press PLAY key (>) or REVERSE PLAY key (<1) on the
playback deck.
Press REC (record) key on the recording deck.
®
Control the recording level by the REC LEVEL control
on the recording deck.
©
®
Press
STOP
key
(C)
on
A
and
B
decks
to
release
cross
Dolby
system.

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@ Press PLAY key (>) or REVERSE PLAY key (<1) on the
playback deck.
@ Operate Mic mixing control.
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Dolby
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Licensing
Corporation.
@
Press
REC
key
on the
recording
deck.
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Control
recording
level
by
REC
LEVEL
control
on
the
aboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
recording
deck
X-7WX
(cassette
deck)
are
produced
based
on
the
license
©)
Press
STOP
key
(C1)
on
A
and
B
decks
to
release
mix-
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
ing
dubbing.
Graphic equalizer dubbing
Records the source played through the graphic equalizer
combined with (option) GE-900W (Stereo Double Graphic
Equalizer).
For further details, see GE-9O0W instruction manual.
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TO RECORD CD SOUND DIRECTLY TO TAPE (Disc-to-tape Direct
Recording):
CCRS
(Computer
CD
Recording
System)
With this function, when used with the CD player (DP-770D), the CD sound can be recorded
onto tape with optimum recording level.
Load a disc on the CD player and a recordable cassette on the B deck, then press the CCRS
key.
(Operation
will
be
performed
as
in
the
table
below.)
Press the CCRS key on the cassette deck.
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The CD player enters search mode to determine the optimum output le-
ayy 0 —T vel while the cassette deck starts Auto Bias operation. At this time, the
il ‘A CCRS and AUTO BIAS indicators blink on the cassette deck. (CCRS set-
7 . ting operation requires approx. 50 seconds for completion.)
After CCRS and Auto Bias settings are completed, the CCRS and AUTO
PETES BIAS indicator light, and the B deck starts recording from the CD player
LE ' i See automatically.
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After CCRS recording is finished:
With the CCRS and AUTO BIAS indicator lit or the cassette deck, when
the disc tray of the CD player is opened, the CCRS indicator will go off
and the optimum output level which is set by the loaded disc will be
cleared.
Load a disc to be recorded next on the CD player then press the CCRS
key on the cassette deck. Only the CD player will enter the search mode.
After CCRS setting is completed, recording will start automatically.
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