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MINIDISC PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-4535-10 01 MA (M)
AP
9909
MDX-F1
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
MDX-F1 (EN)
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Preparation section
Before applying power
Before applying power
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo-
nent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There
is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 ELEC-
TRIC 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
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Before applying power
Contents
Preparation section
Operation
Knowledge section
Before applying power .............................. 2
Safety precautions........................................................... 2
Special features ................................................................ 4
System connection........................................... 5
Controls and indicators ................................... 6
Main unit ............................................................................. 6
Display ................................................................................ 7
Operation of remote control unit ................... 8
Setting the current time .................................. 9
Important Items ............................................... 48
Maintenance .................................................................... 48
Reference ......................................................................... 49
Handling of discs ............................................................ 50
Notes on cassette tape .................................................. 51
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) ................. 51
In case of difficulty ........................................ 52
Specifications ........................................... 56
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Let's put out some sound............................... 10
Basic use method............................................................ 10
Listening through headphones ..................................... 10
Adjusting the bass and treble....................................... 11
AUTO POWER SAVE function ........................................ 12
Playback of CD................................................ 13
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ................................................... 15
Repeated playback ......................................................... 16
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback) .................................................... 17
Playback of Mini Disc ................................... 18
Searching a desired track by its title
(TITLE SEARCH).......................................................... 20
Title display ...................................................................... 21
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ................................................... 22
Repeated playback ......................................................... 23
Playback of tape ............................................. 24
To wind tape at high speed ........................................... 25
To stop playback ............................................................. 25
Selection of reverse mode ............................................ 25
Selection of TAPE EQ. .................................................... 25
Receiving broadcast station ........................ 26
Presetting radio stations automatically
(auto preset) ............................................................... 27
One-by-one presetting (manual preset) ..................... 27
Let's recording ................................................ 28
Recording on MD ............................................................ 28
Recording on TAPE ..........................................................30
Convenient Recording Methods .................. 32
One-touch recording (CD
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TAPE) ............ 32
Program recording (CD
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TAPE) ............... 33
Program recording (MD
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TAPE) ................................. 34
MD Edit Functions .......................................... 35
Assigning a title to a disc or track .............................. 35
Changing or deleting a title .......................................... 37
Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)....... 38
Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE) ........................ 39
Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) ................................. 40
Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) ................ 41
Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or
erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) ............ 42
Timer operation............................................... 44
Setting the O.T.T. timer ................................................... 44
Setting the Program Timer ............................................ 45
Execution and cancellation of timer ...............................
47
Sleep timer (SLEEP) ........................................................ 47
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Before applying power
CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck as standard equipment
A CD player and auto-reverse cassette deck are also provided in addition the MD recorder, making the unit an
integrated minidisc personal stereo system for enjoyment of multiple music sources.
Special features
An MD recorder is equipment
An MD recorder with high digital sound quality is equipment. Digital copying from a CD is also easy. This
recorder has many functions like recording and display of names for discs and titles, changing the sequence of
tracks, etc.
Convenient Recording Methods
Various versatile recording functions are provided according to the use purposes.
÷One-touch recording : Recording of one CD or one track by pressing a single key
÷Program recording : Any desired tracks can be recorded in the desired sequence
Wake-up timer(O.T.T.) : Timer operates only once.
Two-program timer : Timer playback, timer recording and AI timer playback can be programmed.
÷AI timer: An Artificial Intelligence increases the volume gradually after the power is turned on by the timer.
Sleep timer : Power turns off automatically when the set time has elapsed. Convenient for sleeping while listening to
music, for example.
Convenient timer functions
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 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 packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Accessories
Power cord (1) Loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) R6/SUM-3 batteries
for remote (2)
Please confirm that the following accessories are present.
DEMO OFF (To cancel demonstration):
Press the “SET/Demo” key when DEMO is ON.
DEMO ON (To execute demonstration):
After turning power ON, press and hold the
SET/Demo key (for more than 2 seconds) (In stop mode
of CD,MD or TAPE).
In regard to demonstration
This unit is equipped with a demonstration func-
tion. The demonstration consists of sequential
change of display and indicators showing the op-
erations, but the audio itself does not change. The
demonstration function can be cancelled as fol-
lows.
÷Even when DEMO is ON, stations with weak radio waves are muted and their sound cannot be heard.
÷This operates automatically when a power failure has occurred or the plug of the power cable has been pulled while
the power was ON. Cancellation is possible by pressing the key during the demonstration.
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Even when the power is off (STANDBY mode), pressing any of the CD 6, MD 6, TAPE ` key or TUNER FM/
AM key turns the system on and starts playback (reception) of the source.
One-touch operation function
AC plug adaptor (1)
÷Power cord differ depending on the country and sales area.
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FM 75ΩAM GND
AC IN
ANTENNA
10mm
10mm
FM 75ΩAM GND
ANTENNA
PHONES
AC IN
System connection
AM loop antenna
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place
it as far as possible from the main system, TV
set and power cord, and set it to a direction
which provides the best reception.
POWER cord
TO WALL AC
OUTLET
CAUTION
Note on Connection
Connect the components as shown in the diagram.
Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once
connections are completed.
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or er-
roneous display appears even
though all connections have been
made properly, reset the micro-
computer referring to “In case of
difficulty”. W
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FM outdoor antenna
(separately available in audio stores)
When the receiving condition is poor, lay a coaxial cable
from the antenna to indoors and connect to the FM
75Ω terminals.
1.Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be
produced or noise may interfere.
2.It is dangerous to install the outdoor antenna by yourself. Please have your dealer or a specialist install it.
3.When this unit is installed too close to a TV, color irregularities may be produced on the TV screen.
Notes
Notes
FM rod antenna
Extend and orient in the direction pro-
viding the best receiving condition.
Connecting stereo mini-plug headphones
(separately available in audio stores)
Unplug the headphones from the PHONES jack
when listening through speakers.
Assembling the
antenna
Connecting an an-
tenna wire
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Controls and indicators
1Cassette holder ¢
2 (POWER) key 9
3“STANDBY/TIMER” indicator 9u
4Remote sensor
5Display
6(7) STOP key (CD/MD/TAPE/TUNING MODE)
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74 / ¢ key (CD/MD/TAPE/tuner tuning)
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8“SOUND” key !
9“MENU” key 79
0“REPEAT” key ^
!“TUNER FM/AM” key §
@“CD 6” key #
#“MD 6” key *
$“TAPE `” key ¢
%PUSH OPEN button ¢
^“TAPE REC” key º
&“MD REC” key •
*“VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL” knob
790
(Mini Disc insertion slot
)EJECT (0) key (
¡“SET/Demo” key 479
About the one-touch operation function
This unit incorporates the one-touch operation function for the user's convenience.
With this function, pressing any key enclosed in (!~$) while the unit is in standby mode immediately start
playback (or reception).
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Top panel
Front panel
Main unit
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Display
(The displays given in this manual are approximations only.
They may differ from what actually appears on the display.)
1PGM (program) indication
2Indication related to CD and MD
3Timer-related indicators
4A.P.S. (Auto Power Save) indicator
5Character information display section (dot display)
Shows character information including the input selection,
volume level and disc/track title.
6Character information display section
Frequency indication, time indication, track No., program No.,
etc.
7Tuner-related indicators
8TAPE EQ. indication
9O.T.E. (ONE TOUCH EDIT) indication
Appears during one-touch recording.
0Selector-related indicators
!TITLE SEARCH indication
@MD EDIT indication
#LOUD (Loudness) indication
$EX.BASS (extra bass) indication
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TITLE SEARCH
MHz
kHz O.T.E.
TAPE EQ.
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About the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL knob (Main unit)
1Press the MENU key.
2Rotate the VOLUME/MULTI CONTROL knob to se-
lect an item.
3Press the SET/Demo key to set or enter the selection
of the item.
Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
TAPE RVS. ? ∞
REC MODE ? ¤
AUTO PRESET (TUNER only)
TIMER SET ? r
A.P.S. SET ? @
÷The function of the control knob returns to the normal
mode when it has not been operated for 5 seconds.
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The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the
keys on the main unit.
Operation of remote control unit
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TITLE SEARCH
CLEAR
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FM/AM
TAPE EQ.
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VOLUME
MD TAPE
STOP
AUTO/MANU.
CD
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QUICK MOVE
POWER
TITLE INPUT
TRACK EDIT
TONE
RANDOM TAPE O.T.E. MD O.T.E.
TIME
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
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P.CALLTUNING
SOUND SLEEP TIMER
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Loading batteries
3 Close the cover.1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries.
÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following
the polarity indications.
Operation
÷When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1
second or more between keys.
÷The standard remote control range is within about 6 meters from the main unit front panel and within 30 degrees to
the left or right of the center line from the front. Be sure to point the remote control unit to the front panel.
After plugging the power cord of this unit, press the POWER ( ) key of the remote control unit to turn
the system ON. When the system is turned ON, press the key of the function to be operated.
Press the POWER ( ) key again for OFF.
The unit enters standby mode in which only the “STANDBY/TIMER” indicator is lit.
1.The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
2.When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.
3.If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote
sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.
Notes
Notes
Numeric keys $
TAPE EQ. key ∞
FM/AM key §
CD/MD/TAPE/TUNER operation keys
TIME DISPLAY key $
DISPLAY/CHARAC. key ¡fl
RANDOM key &
TONE key !
SOUND key !
POWER ( ) key 9u
QUICK MOVE key °
TITLE SEARCH key )
TITLE INPUT key fi
TRACK EDIT key ª
CLEAR/DELETE key %
PGM key %
SET key fifl
ENTER key
TAPE O.T.E. key ¤
MD O.T.E. key ¤
SLEEP key u
TIMER key u
VOLUME keys 0!
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Setting the current time
÷The time display starts to blink.
÷The “CLOCK” display starts to blink during time setting.
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REC
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Press and hold the MENU key for more
than 2 seconds.
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Enter the figure of hour.
Example: Adjustment to 8:07
To decrease
hour
To increase
hour
To decrease
minute
To increase
minute
Example: Adjustment to 8:07
÷The time of the day is represented in 12-hour AM/PM
method.
÷Press the SET/Demo key. The hour is entered and the
minute display starts to blink.
÷If you make a mistake, restart from the beginning.
÷To adjust correct time, press the SET/Demo key at the
same moment as a time announcement.
÷After a power failure of more than 10 minutes or the
power cord has been unplugged for more than 10 min-
utes, the current time should be set again.
÷When the time of day has been set by pressing the SET/
Demo key, the display shows “COMPLETE !”.
÷ “ : “ (colon) blinks when the time of day has already
been set.
To display the time
Enter the figure of minute.
(In standby mode)
(Displayed for 5 sec.)
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The current time of the day must
be set before using the timer.
Preparation
(Main unit)
Press the power ( ) key to turn
power on.
ADJUST
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A.P.S.
REC
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PGM
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Let's put out some sound
Basic use method
PHONES
CD
TRACK NO.
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REC
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TRACK NO.
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REC
REC
VOLUME 20
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VOLUME
Standby mode
While the standby indicator of the
unit is lit, a small amount of cur-
rent is flowing into the unit’s in-
ternal circuitry to back up the
memory. This condition is referred
to as the standby mode of the
unit. While the unit is in the
standby mode, it can be turned
ON from the remote control unit.
Press the (POWER) key to turn power on.
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When the “ (POWER)” key is pressed while the unit is ON, the unit is switched off and the
“STANDBY/TIMER” indicator lights up.
The indicators lights in green when the OTT, PROG 1 or PROG 2 timer is activated. u
Selecting the desired output.
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To play a CD : Press the CD 6 key. #
To play a MD : Press the MD 6 key. *
To play a TAPE : Press the TAPE ` key.¢
To play a TUNER
: Press the TUNER FM/AM key. §When CD has been selected.
Volume adjustment.
To decrease To increase
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Listening through headphones
Insert the plug of the headphones into the
PHONES jack on the rear panel.
÷Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected.
÷The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
(Main unit) (Remote control)
To decrease To increase
Volume display
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÷Pressing the CD 6, MD 6, TAPE ` or TUNER FM/AM key also turns power on and starts playback (reception)
of the corresponding input. (One-touch operation)
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SOUND
BASS -6
TREBLE +4
TONE
VOLUME
Adjusting the bass and treble
One-touch enhancement of bass and treble
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1“EX.BASS” lights.
2“LOUD” lights.
3Both indicators off.
The tone adjusted using the “TONE” key
(see below).
“EX.BASS” (Extra Bass) : Enhances the bass tone
regardless of the cur-
rent volume.
“LOUD” (Loudness) : Enhanced both the
bass and treble tones
according to the cur-
rent volume. (Effective
during low-volume lis-
tening)
Fine adjustment of bass and treble (Remote control only)
Each press switches the operation.
1“BASS” (low frequency) adjustment
2“TREBLE” (high frequency) adjustment
3Normal mode
÷The levels of both “BASS” and “TREBLE” can be
adjusted in 2 steps in the range between -8 and +8.
÷If tone control is started while the “LOUD” or
“EX.BASS” indicator is lit, the “LOUD” or “EX.BASS”
setting is canceled.
(The adjustment using the “TONE” key cannot be used
simultaneously with the adjustment using the
“EX.BASS” and/or “LOUD” switch.)
(Go to step 2 within 5 seconds.)
2Adjust the VOLUME keys.
1Press the TONE key.
To decrease To increase
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AUTO POWER SAVE function
When the unit is ON and the unit is left for 30 minutes with CD, MD and TAPE not operating, the unit is switched
off automatically by this function. This is convenient when you forget to turn power off after listening. This
function can be activated or deactivated by the following operation.
1Select “A.P.S. SET?” from the
menu. To switch
APS off
To switch
APS on
LightsGoes off
÷If the current input is TUNER, the auto power save function is activated only when the volume is set to 0.
(Press the “SET/Demo” key
while the “?” mark is blinking)
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1Open the CD cover.
(by pressing the PUSH OPEN button)
2Place a disc.
3Close the CD cover.
The label side must be on top.
CD
TRACK NO.
01 012
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Load a disc.
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÷Do not touch the played side of disc.
÷Be sure to place a disc horizontally. Placing it with an
inclination will result in malfunction.
Start playback.
2
÷After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
Playback of CD
CD
6
If you load a disc in the CD player in advance while the
power is off. pressing the CD 6 key turns power on
automatically and starts the disc playback.
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Skipping tracks
To skip backward To skip forward
÷The track in the direction of the key pressed is
skipped, and the selected track will be played from the
beginning.
÷When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
track being played will be played from the beginning.
÷Operation also is possible with the keys 4 and ¢
of the remote control unit.
Playback from desired track
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)
Select the desired track No.
÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
To pause playback
To stop playback
To fast forward and backward
(Remote control unit only)
÷Playback starts from the position where the key is
released.
Backward
search
Forward
search
CD
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STOP
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Time display on CD player
(Remote control unit only)
Each press of the TIME DISPLAY key changes
the displayed contents.
÷Only time information 1 and 2 can be displayed
during repeats playback or random playback.
1
2
3
4
(Remaining time of track being
played)
(Elapsed time of entire disc)
(Elapsed time of track being played)
(Remaining time on entire disc)
1
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TUNING
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TOTAL
2345
TOTAL
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TIME
DISPLAY
Ejecting the disc
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÷Press the key before making sure that the disc is
stopped.
÷If the “PGM” indicator is lit, stop the CD recorder and
press the PGM key of the remote control unit to turn
the indicator off.
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Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks)
Select the “CD” input. (Also press the
7
to enter stop mode.)
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Lights
÷Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “FULL” is
displayed, no more tracks can be programmed.
÷If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR/DELETE key
and enter the track No. again.
÷When a track No. is entered, the track will be added to
the end of the existing program.
÷“
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– : – –” is displayed when the total programmed
period has attained 100 minutes or more.
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)
1Select the track.
2Confirm the selection.
(To select more than one track,
repeat steps 1 and 2 for each
track.)
(Go to step 2 within 8 seconds.)
Start playback.
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÷Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed
(following the program numbers).
÷When the 4 or the ¢ key is pressed during play, the
program will jump to the preceding or the following track
respectively.
÷When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
play position returns to the beginning of the current track
being played.
To stop playback To quit the program mode
Press in stop mode
÷Each time the key is pressed, the
last track in the program is cleared.
(Example when the track in P-14 is
canceled)
Clearing tracks from the end Clearing all tracks
÷The entire program is cleared.
Goes off
1
Let the “PGM” indicator light.
2
Select track numbers in the order you want to play them.
Press in stop mode
Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)
PGM CD
05 P-01
PGM
PGM
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PGM
TRACK NO.
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PGM
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PGM
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CD
7
STOP
CLEAR
/DELETE
PGM
Program position of the
track to be selected next.
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Repeated playback
You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. (The REPEAT key is provided only on the main unit.)
Select the “CD” input.
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Setup for repeating a single track or all tracks
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator
is not lit.
(If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
PGM key to turn it off.)
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1“REPEAT”
Repeats playback of a single
track.
2“ALL REPEAT”
Repeats playback of all tracks
in a disc.
3Off.... Repeat deactivated
Confirm that this is not lit.
Lights
Setup for repeating selected tracks
Start playback To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the
repeat mode is switched off.
CD
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÷The “REPEAT” or “ALL REPEAT” indicator turns off
and the repeat play mode is canceled.
CD
TRACK NO.
01 000
3
ALL
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REPEAT
CD
TRACK NO.
01 000
3
REPEAT
CD
ALL
3
REPEAT
TRACK NO.
01 000
PGM
REPEAT
2Select “REPEAT”.
Lights
CDMCD
TRACK NO.
01 000
PGM ALL
3
REPEAT
REPEAT
Lights Lights
(Main unit)(Remote control unit)
2Select “REPEAT”.
1Program the track sequence
according to steps 1 to 2 of
“Listening in the desired se-
quence”.%
÷The “REPEAT” and “PGM” indicators light up.
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1“REPEAT”
All of the programmed tracks
will be played repeatedly.
2Off.... Repeat deactivated
When the single repeat, select the track number.
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Contents
Select the “CD” input.
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Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback)
As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.
(Remote control only)
Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit.
1
(If the “PGM” indicator is lit,
press the PGM key to turn it
off.)
Confirm that this is not lit.
Press the RANDOM key.
2
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1“RANDOM” on ... Random playback
2“RANDOM” off ... Normal playback
÷Playback stops after each title has been played once.
÷The random playback can also be repeated by pressing
the REPEAT key.
To select another track in the middle of playing one
÷Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning
of the track being played.
÷The “RANDOM” indicator goes off and the playback
in order of the tracks starts from the track being
played.
To cancel random playback
Press so that the “RANDOM” indicator goes off.
ALL
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PGM
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Lights
Press the ¢ key to select another track ran-
domly.
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Playback of Mini Disc
Contents
Turn power on and insert a Mini Disc
into the insertion slot of the main body.
÷When a title has been recorded for
the disc, the title is displayed.
CAUTION
The MD cannot be loaded or ejected while the unit is in standby mode.
Do not force insert a Mini Disc during the STANDBY mode, for this may damage the mechanism.
Playback of Mini Disc
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TRACK NO.
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In the direction of the arrow
The display changes.
Disc title
Start playback.
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TRACK NO.
001 012
Elapsed time of track
being played
Track No. being
played
Track title
÷In a few seconds, playback starts from track No. 1.
lights
If you load a disc in the MD recorder in advance while
the power is off. pressing the MD 6 key turns power
on automatically and starts the disc playback.
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Playback of Mini Disc
Contents
Disc recorded in monaural mode
This unit is capable of playing a disc recorded in the
monaural mode.
As the amount of data required to record informa-
tion in the monaural mode is half the amount re-
quired in the stereo mode, the play (record) time of
a disc recorded in the monaural mode is twice (max.
160 minutes) that of a disc recorded in the stereo
mode.
Skipping tracks
To skip backward To skip forward
÷The track in the direction of the key pressed is
skipped, and the selected track will be played from the
beginning.
÷When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
track being played will be played from the beginning.
÷Operation also is possible with the keys 4 and ¢
of the remote control unit.
Playback from desired track
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)
Select the desired track No.
÷Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately.
To pause playback
To stop playback
To fast forward and backward
(Remote control unit only)
÷Playback starts from the position where the key is
released.
Backward
search
Forward
search
Time display on MD recorder
(Remote control unit only)
Each press of the TIME DISPLAY key changes
the displayed contents.
1
2
3
4
(Remaining time of track being
played)
(Elapsed time of entire disc)
(Elapsed time of track being played)
(Remaining time on entire disc)
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TOTAL
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TOTAL
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Ejecting the disc
÷The minidisc comes out from the minidisc insertion
slot.
÷If the “PGM” indicator is lit, stop the MD recorder and
press the PGM key of the remote control unit to turn
the indicator off.
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Playback of Mini Disc
Contents
Goes off
÷When the “PGM” indicatior is lit, press the PGM key on
the remote control unit to switch it off.
ALL
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REPEAT
PGM
Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH)
When the titles of the tracks recorded on a minidisc for recording are entered in advance, search by title
is possible for the tracks to be played. (Assigning a title to a disc or track fi)
Select the “MD” input
1
Press the
7
key to enter stop mode.
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STOP
Press the TITLE SEARCH key
3
Track title
÷With a track to which no title has been assigned, the track
number and “NO TITLE” are displayed.
÷Track selection is possible with the 4 or ¢ key of the
main unit.
(To abort operation, press the TITLE SEARCH key again)
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NO TITLE
TITLE SEARCH
TRACK NO.
001
TITLE SEARCH
Select the desired track with the
4
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To smaller
track No.
To larger
track No.
| Scrolled display
(successive movement of characters toward the left)
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TITLE SEARCH
TRACK NO.
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TITLE
JAZZ
TITLE SEARCH
TRACK NO.
004 012
Start playback
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Playback of Mini Disc
Contents
÷When no track name (track title) and no disc name (disc title) has been recorded, “NO TITLE” is displayed.
÷“BLANK DISC” is displayed when not even one track has been recorded. (When there is a disc title, the disc
title will be displayed.)
When a title recorded in a MD disc is too long to be
displayed in the dot display, press this key to scroll the
display and view the characters which has not be dis-
played.
This key is also used to switch the dot display modes (see
figures below).
(When pressed during stop or playback) (When pressed during MD recording)
Each press switches the information.
1Title display
2Title scroll display
3Pressing during title scroll display 2
shows the available recording time
of the MD.
(Return to 1 after title scroll display.)
(The display returns to 1 in 5 seconds.)
Each press switches the information.
1Recording input display
2Available recording time of MD
KENWOOD
001 R54:32
001 R54:32
CD
DISPLAY
/CHARAC.
NWOOD
Title display
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Playback of Mini Disc
Contents
Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks)
Select the “MD” input. (Also press the
7
to enter stop mode.)
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Lights
÷Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “FULL” is
displayed, no more tracks can be programmed.
÷If you made a mistake, press the CLEAR/DELETE key
and enter the track No. again.
÷When a track No. is entered, the track will be added to
the end of the existing program.
÷“– – : – –” is displayed when the total programmed period
has attained 100 minutes or more.
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)
1Select the track.
2Confirm the selection.
(To select more than one track,
repeat steps 1 and 2 for each
track.)
(Go to step 2 within 8 seconds.)
Start playback.
3
÷Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed
(following the program numbers).
÷When the 4 or the ¢ key is pressed during play, the
program will jump to the preceding or the following track
respectively.
÷When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the
play position returns to the beginning of the current track
being played.
To stop playback To quit the program mode
Press in stop mode
÷Each time the key is pressed, the
last track in the program is cleared.
Clearing tracks from the end Clearing all tracks
÷The entire program is cleared.
Goes off
1
Let the “PGM” indicator light.
2
Select track numbers in the order you want to play them.
Press in stop mode
Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)
ALL
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REPEAT
PGM
ALL
3
REPEAT
TRACK NO.
--- P-01
PGM
PGM
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STOP
PGM
ALL
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REPEAT
TRACK NO.
--- P-02
PGM
PGM MD
ALL
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REPEAT
007 P-01
PGM
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CLEAR
/DELETE
Program position of the
track to be selected next.
(Example when the track in P-02 is
canceled)
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Contents
Repeated playback
You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. (The REPEAT key is provided only on the main unit.)
Select the “MD” input.
*
Setup for repeating all tracks in a disc
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator
is not lit.
(If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press
the PGM key to turn it off.)
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1“ALL REPEAT”
Repeats playback of all tracks
in a disc.
2Off.... Repeat deactivated
Setup for repeating selected tracks
2Select “REPEAT”.
1Program the track sequence
according to steps 1 to 2 of
“Listening in the desired se-
quence”.™
÷The “REPEAT” and “PGM” indicators light up.
Start playback To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the
repeat mode is switched off.
÷The “REPEAT” or “ALL REPEAT” indicator turns off
and the repeat play mode is canceled.
2Select “ALL REPEAT”.
REPEAT
TRACK NO.
001 000
3
ALL
3
REPEAT
TITL
..
NO E
TITL
ALL
3
REPEAT
TRACK NO.
001 000
PGM
..
NO E
REPEAT
Confirm that this is not lit.
Lights
PGM MD
TRACK NO.
001 000
PGM
ALL
3
REPEAT
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Each press switches the repeat mode.
1“REPEAT”
All of the programmed tracks
will be played repeatedly.
2Off.... Repeat deactivated
Lights Lights
(Main unit)(Remote control unit)
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If you load a tape in the cassette deck in advance while
the power is off. pressing the TAPE key (2, 3) turns
power on automatically and starts the tape playback.
1Open the door.
Push the area marked 0 PUSH
OPEN.
2Insert a tape and close the door.
During playback, the tape
running direction changes
each time the key is pressed.
When playback or recording is started automatically by the
one-touch operation function, etc., the tape is transported
in the direction used the last time the tape was stopped.
(To change the tape transport direction, press the TAPE key
(2, 3) during playback then press the stop key (7).)
Transport direction indicators
Playback of tape
÷Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE ) tape
selection is set automatically.
÷Remove tape slack before loading.
÷Close the door securely.
÷Do not use a tape which is longer than 100 minutes, for
it easily causes troubles such as tape entanglement or
cutting.
Lights
Load a cassette tape.
1
Start playback.
2
TAPE PLAY
0123
2 3
TAPE
TAPE STOP
0000
A
Reverse mode indication
Displayed when the deck is loaded with a tape.
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To wind tape at high speed
÷Press the 7 key to stop fast winding.
To fast wind in
direction |
To fast wind in
direction \
Selection of TAPE EQ. (Remote control unit only)
The TAPE EQ. system minimizes the hiss noise heard
when playing tape. When playing a tape prerecorded
with Dolby NR ON, be sure to set the TAPE EQ. ON
for playback.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1“TAPE EQ.” Light ......... TAPE EQ. is used.
2“TAPE EQ.” Goes off ... TAPE EQ. is not used.
Lit when “TAPE EQ.” is ON
÷Select the TAPE EQ. mode according to the recording
condition of the tape.
Tape counter display (Remote control unit only)
Each press of the TIME DISPLAY key changes
the displayed contents.
The tape counter is set to “0000” when a cassette tape is
loaded.
By writing down the counter reading in case you want to
interrupt recording (playback) in the middle of the tape,
the memo will be helpful as a reference for locating the
same position when continuing the recording (playback)
the next time. The tape counter figure decrements dur-
ing recording or playback of the back side (while the 2
tape transport indicator is lit).
To set the tape counter to “0000”, open the cassette
holder once.
Then the counter will be reset.
1
2(Time display)
(Tape count)
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TUNING
TAPE EQ.
TAPE EQ.
If you are operating the remote control unit, press
the 1 or ¡ key.
1Select “TAPE RVS?” from the menu.
To stop playback
÷Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape
transport has stopped completely.
Selection of reverse mode (Main unit only)
Press the “SET/Demo”
key while the “?” mark
is blinking.
“”: (ONE-WAY)
“” : (REVERSE)
“”: (ENDLESS)
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3Set it.
“” : (ONE-WAY)
Only one side is played back (recorded), and then
the tape stops.
“” : (REVERSE)
Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the
tape stops. (Initial setup)
“”: (ENDLESS)
Both sides are played back endlessly. (The tape
stops after recording onto both sides.)
The tape stops after recording onto both sides.
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STOP
0
Playback of tape
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Receiving broadcast station
It is also possible to receive them by one-touch
operations by storing up to 40 stations in the
preset memory.
When the “TUNER FM/AM” key is pressed,
the unit will automatically be switched on
and reception status will be reached.
TUNER
FM/AM
TUNER
MHz
STEREO
TUNEDAUTO
FM
01 8900
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Select the broadcasting band by pressing the TUNER FM/AM key.
To receive a preset station (Preset call)
Select the band. (The auto preset operation should be completed before this.
)
1
2
Main unit operation
Every time the key (4 or ¢) is pressed, the preset
stations are switched over as follows.
Press ¢ for the order of 1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1...
Press 4 for the order of 40=39=38 ... 3=2=1=40...
Remote operation
÷When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be
skipped at an interval of about 0.5 second.
÷Preset stations can be called using the numeric
keys on the remote control unit.
The first press of the key selects the tuner
input. After this, each press switches the
broadcasting bands alternately.
1FM
2AM
Frequency display
Lights during
stereo reception
The “TUNED” indicator lights
when a station is received.
Lights at the time of automatic
station selection.
When no stations have been memorized
When the radio wave condition is good :
Auto tuning mode (Stereo reception)
When the radio wave condition is poor :
Manual tuning mode (Monaural reception)
1Select the auto or manual tuning mode.
Select the tuning mode according to the current
radio wave condition.
Each press alternates the mode.
1Auto tuning ......... “AUTO” lit
2Manual tuning .... “AUTO” not lit
÷Radio stations can also be tuned with the TUNING
(1, ¡) keys of the remote control unit.
2Tune in a station.
Auto tuning
: The next broadcasting sta-
tion will be received auto-
matically each time this key
is pressed.
Manual tuning
: Press and hold until the de-
sired station is received.
Reception band indication
(Normally, use the Auto tuning mode.)
(Go to step 2 within 5 seconds.)
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Presetting radio stations automatically (auto preset)
Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds).
÷Presetting begins with FM stations then proceeds to the AM stations.
÷A maximum of 40 stations of the band presently being received will be preset.
÷When there are many stations and the intended station has not been preset, please also use “One-by-one presetting
(manual preset)”.
1Select the “TUNER” input.
TUNER
MHz
STEREO
TUNEDAUTO
FM
-- 9000
0
TUNER
FM/AM
2Select “AUTO PRESET”.
AUTO PRESET
MHz
STEREO
TUNEDAUTO
FM
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Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
TAPE RVS. ?
REC MODE ?
AUTO PRESET (TUNER only)
TIMER SET ?
A.P.S. SET ?
1Press the ENTER key during reception.
One-by-one presetting (manual preset) (Remote control unit only)
The numbers
become larger
The numbers
become
smaller
÷If several stations are preset under the same number, the previous memory is replaced with the latest memory
contents.
“MEMORY” lights (for approx. 5 sec.)
(Proceed to step 2 while
“MEMORY” is lit.)
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keys.
2Select a preset number with the 4 or ¢ key.
3Press the ENTER key again.
(Repeat steps 1,2,3 to
preset other stations)
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Tuner frequency display
(Remote control unit only)
Each press of the TIME DISPLAY key changes
the displayed contents.
1
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(Frequency display)
FM
MHz
01 8900
ENTER
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ENTER
MEMORY
MHz
STEREO
TUNEDAUTO
FM
-- 8900
A.P.S.
COMPLETE!
MHz
STEREO
TUNEDAUTO
FM
01 8900
A.P.S.
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 13:
.......03
To select track No. 20:
.......00)
Receiving broadcast station
“AUTO PRESET” blinks in the display during
the auto preset operation.
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Let's recording
Contents
Recording on MD
This unit cannot record audio in monaural mode.
MD recording is possible as “digital recording”, where the digital signal of the CD is used as it is, and as
“analog recording”, where the analog signal of a broadcast etc. is converted to a digital signal.
Let's recording
CD
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Make the preparations for recording.
1
In the direction of the arrow
1Open the write protect tab of the Mini Disc to make
it recordable. p
2Load the Mini Disc.
CAUTION
The MD cannot be loaded or ejected while the unit is in standby mode.
Do not force insert a Mini Disc during the STANDBY mode, for this
may damage the mechanism.
Select the source to be recorded.
2
TUNER (Broadcasts)
: Analog recording
CD : Digital recording
TAPE : Analog recording
÷If a CD or tape has already been loaded, it starts to play now. Press the 7 key to stop it.
The character information display
shows the recording input source.
Example:
To select the CD input
Start recording.
3
1Press the “MD REC” key (the unit enters record-pause mode).
2When the preparation is complete, press the “MD REC” key
again.
3Play (or tune) the music source to be recorded.
÷For recording from a CD, read “One-touch recording”.¤
÷Do not apply vibrations or impact during recording.
÷The recording onto TAPE is not available during recording onto MD.
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Pause the recording
The recordable time for the MD is displayed.
Lights
÷The track number is incremented by “1”. Press the
key again to resume recording.
÷Recording can also be started by pressing the “MD
REC” key.
In regard to track numbers at the time of recording
Press during recording.
When a part without sound continues for 2 sec. or
more during recording, the track number is automati-
cally increased by “1” when the next sound enters.
When classic music continues with low sound, the
track number may be increased by “1”. (The track
number is not increased during recording of the tape
or tuner input.)
The erroneously set track number can be erased later.
When it is desired to increase the track No. during
recording, press the TRACK EDIT key during record-
ing to record a track No. at that position.
The track numbers are used at the time of playback to
find the start of tracks, for programming, etc.
÷With digital recording from a CD, the track number is
increased when the track changes.
Note
Note
At the time of recording from a CD, the track
number may be incremented when CD playback
starts. This occurs because of a signal included in
the digital signal from the CD. Delete unwanted
track numbers under reference to “TRACK ERASE
or ALL ERASE”.w
Stop the recording
In regard to display messages
Recording is not possible when one of the following messages is displayed.
“DISC FULL”: The minidisc is full. \ Erase unrequired tracks. w
“PROTECTED”: The write protect tab is open. \ Close it. p
“PLAY ONLY”: The minidisc is only for playback. \ Insert a recordable disc.
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REC
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STOP
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The “WRITING” display indicates that the re-
corded and edited data are written in the MD. Be
careful not to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before comple-
tion of “WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited
data may be lost.
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Recording on TAPE
CD
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1Select “TAPE RVS.”.
1Open the door of deck.
2Insert a tape.
3Close the door.
÷Remove tape slack before loading.
÷When recording is started, the tape is
transported in the direction selected in
this step.
÷Wind the tape to the position where
recording is to be started.
1Press the play key.
2Press the play key again.
3Stop key (7) playback.
(2 or 3 lights.)
To reverse the transport direction
Select the reverse mode.
∞
Load a tape in deck.
1
Select the tape transport direction.
2
Set the recording condition.
3
This unit cannot record audio on High (Type ) and
Metal (Type ) cassette tapes.
Select an input source
other than “TAPE”
TUNER (Broadcasts)
CD
MD
The character information display shows
the recording input source.
÷If a CD or MD has already been loaded, it starts to play now.
Press the 7 key to stop it.
1Press the TAPE REC key to start recording.
2Play (or tune) the input source to be recorded.
÷The recording level is adjusted automatically.
÷Recording stops automatically when the tape side (s) to be recorded have
been fully recorded.
÷The recording onto MD is not available during recording onto TAPE.
Example:
To select the CD input
Select the source to be recorded.
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Start recording.
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Pause the recording
÷Press the “TAPE REC” key during recording. It stops
after leaving a non-recorded blank of 4 seconds.
(Press the key again to resume recording.)
Stop the recording
Blinks
Points in CD recording
When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the
cassette deck recording can be started at the CD starts to be played. (Synchro recording function)
1Put the CD player in pause mode.
2Select the track to be recorded with the skip (w2, 3∑) keys.
(The CD player pauses at the beginning of the selected track.)
3Put the cassette deck in Record-pause mode.
Press the TAPE REC key successively twice to enter record-pause mode.
4Start playing the CD.
(Synchro recording starts)
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop recording.
÷Synchronized recording from MD also is possible with the same procedure.
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÷Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape trans-
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Convenient Recording Methods
Contents
Convenient Recording Methods
One-touch recording (CD
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TAPE)
The one-touch recording can record all tracks in a CD with a one-touch operation (all-track recording).
It can also record the current CD track being played from the beginning (single-track recording).
Simultaneous recording onto MD and TAPE is not available.
3
1
2
CD
=
MD
1Insert a recordable disc into the MD recorder.
2Insert disc in the CD player.
Make the preparations for recording.
1Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure in
”Recording on TAPE”. º
2Insert disc in the CD player.
CD
=
TAPE
Check the current play mode of the CD player.
Start recording.
To interrupt a recording
(Recording and playback will be
stopped.)
At the end of the recording
CD player : After one-touch all-track recording
\Stop.
After one-touch single-track record-
ing
\Pause.
MD recorder : Stop is executed and “WRITING” is
displayed.
Cassette deck : Stop is executed after an unre-
corded portion of about 4 sec. has
been produced.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not
to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
Be sure to put the MD recorder and cassette deck in stop mode
÷When starting recording from the remote control unit, make sure not to mistake the MD O.T.E. key and TAPE O.T.E. key.
÷When the MD O.T.E. or TAPE O.T.E. key is pressed for ”One-touch recording (single-track recording)”, the CD track
being played is replayed from the beginning and recording start at the same time.
÷Similar recording is also possible from the main unit by selecting “REC MODE” after pressing the MENU key.
6
CD
7
STOP
6
CD
7
STOP
All-track recording Single-track recording
If it is in play mode,
stop it.
Select the desired
CD track and play it.
All-track recording Single-track recording
÷To record other tracks using ”one-touch recording (single-track recording)”, repeat steps 2 and 3 for each track.
÷During CD random playback, one touch recording will not operate.
MD O.T.E.
TAPE O.T.E.
7
STOP
If it is in play mode,
stop it.
Select the desired
CD track and play it.
Operation
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MDX-F1 (EN)
Convenient Recording Methods
Contents
Program recording (CD
=
MD / CD
=
TAPE)
Desired CD tracks can be programmed in the desired sequence and recorded onto an MD or tape.
Simultaneous recording onto MD and TAPE is not available.
Recording preparation is required.
•º
(Be sure to put the MD recorder and cassette deck in stop mode.)
1
Start recording.
2
To interrupt a recording
(Recording and playback will be
stopped.)
At the end of the recording
CD player : Stop.
MD recorder : Stop is executed and “WRITING”
is displayed.
Cassette deck : Stop is executed after an unre-
corded portion of about 4 sec. has
been produced.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not
to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
CD
=
MD CD
=
TAPE
Perform steps 1 and 2 of the procedure in
”Listening in the desired sequence (Program
playback)”.%
Perform steps 1 and 2 of the procedure in
”Listening in the desired sequence (Program
playback)”.%
÷When the PGM key is pressed to cancel the edited contents, the entire editing contents will be erased.
÷Tracks programmed beyond the available MD or tape recording time will be interrupted in the middle.
÷Recording of the programmed tracks in the programmed order starts.
÷When starting recording from the remote control unit, make sure not to mistake the MD O.T.E. key and TAPE O.T.E. key.
÷Similar recording is also possible from the main unit by selecting “REC MODE” after pressing the MENU key.
Program the desired sequence of CD tracks.
MD O.T.E.
TAPE O.T.E.
7
STOP
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
Convenient Recording Methods
Contents
Program recording (MD
=
TAPE)
Desired MD tracks can be programmed in the desired sequence and recorded onto a tape.
Recording preparation is required.
º(Be sure to put the cassette deck in stop mode.)
1
2
Perform steps1 and 2 of the procedure in ”Lis-
tening in the desired sequence (Program play-
back)”.™
Program the desired sequence of MD tracks.
Press the TAPE REC key twice to enter
record-pause mode.
Press the MD
6
key again.
(Start recording.)
To interrupt a recording
(Recording and playback will be
stopped.)
At the end of the recording
MD recorder : Stop.
Cassette deck : Stop is executed after an unre-
corded portion of about 4 sec. has
been produced.
÷When the PGM key is pressed to cancel the edited
contents, the entire editing contents will be erased.
÷Tracks programmed in excess of the tape recording time
will be cut off.
(Press twice.)
÷Starting the MD program playback starts tape recording
by synchro recording.
•
TAPE REC
0
6
MD
0
0
7
STOP
3
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
MD Edit Functions
Contents
MD Edit Functions
Assigning a title to a disc or track
When titles are assigned to a disc and its tracks,
the titles can not only be displayed during play-
back but title search (searching a track by the
title) is also made possible. The assigned titles
can be changed or deleted with the same proce-
dure.
The MD operates on the basis of the information
read from the disk into memory. After title input or
editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the data
is written in it by “WRITING”.
Select the “MD” input. (Execute operation in stopped condition or during playback.)
*
Activate the title input mode.
1
Disc titles can be assigned in stop mode.
When the MD 6 key pressed before
step 1-3 while assigning a title to a
track, the title can be entered while lis-
tening to that track.
÷It takes a while because data should be read out of the
disc.
1Press the TITLE INPUT key.
Total number of title characters
Up to 1792 characters can be input per disc and up
to 80 characters can be input per track.
A space (blank character) also require the same
amount of data as alphanumeric characters. When
deleting a title, it is not recommended to overwrite
spaces on previous characters but use the CLEAR/
DELETE function. ‡
In case of disc title
In case of track title
Select the desired track No.
Select “dISC”.
To advanceTo return
2Select whether the disc title
or track title input.
(when it is required to title a
track).
3Press the SET key.
TITLE
001
MD EDIT
US
TOCACCES
TITLE
dISC
MD EDIT
..
NO TITLE
TITLE INPUT
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P.CALL
SET
Continued on next page
TITLE
dISC
MD EDIT
US
TOCACCES
To abort operation, press the TITLE INPUT key again.
Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
36
MD Edit Functions
Contents
4
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the re-
corded and edited data are written in the MD. Be
careful not to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before comple-
tion of “WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited
data may be lost.
3
Execute title assignment.
| The title scrolls.
2
Input the title.
1Select the group of the char-
acters used in the title.
(Input the title characters by repeating 1 to 3 for
each of them.)
The following types of characters, numbers, and sym-
bols can be selected.
Press the DISPLAY/CHARAC. key as often as required
to display the desired group of characters.
÷By pressing the 4 or ¢ key, the displayed characters
are scrolled so any character (in the same group) can be
selected.
Example of disc title
The cursor moves and waits for input of the
next character.
1Press the ENTER key.
To advanceTo return
2Select a desired character by
placing the selection cursor
on it.
3Press the SET key to enter the
selected character.
2Press the TITLE INPUT key.
The MD operates on the basis of the information
read from the disk into memory. After title input or
editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the data
is written in it by “WRITING”.
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TITLE
dISC
MD EDIT
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0
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DISPLAY
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SET
ENTER
TITLE INPUT
dISC
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ITLE STO E
dISC
KENWOOD
List of registered symbols (ASCII codes):
! “ # $ % & '( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ _ ` ˆ
÷A~Z, space (1 blank character)
÷a~z, space
÷0~9, symbols, space
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
MD Edit Functions
Contents
3
Changing or deleting a title
1
Perform step
1
of “Assigning a title to a disc or track”.
fi
2
Change or delete characters one by one.
1Move the cursor to the de-
sired character (the character
to be changed).
(All characters of a title can be changed by repeat-
ing steps 1 to 5.)
The input cursor can be moved with the 1, ¡
keys.
Cursor movement area Character group
Each press of the TITLE SEARCH key switches the
operation.
1Overwrite mode : To replace characters
(The cursor “ “ becomes large.)
2Insert mode : To insert characters before the
cursor
(The cursor “ ” becomes small.)
÷If the title to be changed is too long to be displayed on the
display section, press the 11
11
1, ¡¡
¡¡
¡ key to scroll the display
so that the characters hidden until then appear.
÷The character in the cursor position is cleared (deleted)
and the character after it shifts by one column toward the
left. Pressing the key successively (or holding it de-
pressed) allows all the title characters to be cleared
quickly.
1Move the cursor under the character to be
cleared.
2Clear (delete) the character.
Execute title change or deletion.
| The title scrolls.
1Press the ENTER key.
To clear (delete) a character
The MD operates on the basis of the information
read from the disk into memory. After title input or
editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the data
is written in it by “WRITING”.
2Select the character group.
3Select overwrite or insert
mode.
4Select the correct character.
5Press the SET key to enter the
selected character.
2Press the TITLE INPUT key.
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TITLE
dISC
MD EDIT
H M N
1
1
TUNING
DISPLAY
/CHARAC.
TITLE SEARCH
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P.CALL
SET
ENTER
TITLE INPUT
CLEAR
/DELETE
dISC
TR
ITLE STO E
dISC
KENWOOD
After editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the
data is written in it by “WRITING”.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the re-
corded and edited data are written in the MD. Be
careful not to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before comple-
tion of “WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited
data may be lost.
Select the “MD” input. (Please execute operation in stopped condition.)
*
Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
38
MD Edit Functions
Contents
1
2
Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE)
The tracks can be reordered in the desired order
by moving up to 20 tracks at a time.
Select the “MD” input. (Please execute operation in stopped condition.)
*
Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.
Press the QUICK MOVE key then the SET key.
Select the first track number of the move-
ment target range.
CBA ED F
AD E
CF
B
Image of simultaneous, multiple track movement
QUICK MOVE
SET
¢4
P.CALL
SET
12
ENTER
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P.CALL
SET
COMPLETE !
QUICK MOVE?
MD EDIT
Q.MOVE AREA
001-020
MD EDIT
Q.MOVE AREA
005-024
JAZZ
005 A005
3
Select tracks numbers in the desired order.
4
Enter the track movement.
5
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
(Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all tracks have been
arranged in the desired order.)
To increase
track No.
To decrease
track No.
÷It takes a while until the execution completes.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not to
apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
With the MD, information is written in the disc when
the ejection operation is performed after editing. Af-
ter title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc
so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
To move track No. 7 to track No. 5 (the first track posi-
tion in the movement target range).
Target track No.
Moved track No.
÷The display shifts toward the right every time a track
number is set.
÷
Pressing the
11
11
1 ¡¡
¡¡
¡
key allows to check the current order
of tracks.
Select the movement destination track number and
press the SET key.
To increase
track No.
To decrease
track No.
20 tracks (movement range)
Selected track No.
Select the first track number of the track movement
target range and press the SET key.
TITLE7
005 A007
TITLE8
006 A008
First track No. of move-
ment target range.
To abort operation, press the QUICK MOVE key again.
(Example)
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
MD Edit Functions
Contents
1
This procedure shows you how to select and
move (insert) a track to the track number you
desire. The surrounding tracks are renumbered
automatically.
Repeating this procedure lets you arrange the
tracks in the order you desire.
Select “MOVE ?”.
Each press switches the operation.
1MOVE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ALL ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
1Press the TRACK EDIT key.
Track number to be moved
CBA ED F
DCA E FB
Select the “MD” input. (Please execute operation in stopped condition.)
*
Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.
Image of moving one track
TRACK EDIT
SET
To abort operation, press the TRACK EDIT key again.
MOVE ?
MD EDIT
---=>--- ?
MD EDIT
2Press the SET key.
2
Select the track to be moved.
SET
To increase
track No.
To decrease
track No.
Select the movement destination track number and
press the SET key.
002=>--- ?
MD EDIT
Moved track No.
002=>005 ?
MD EDIT
3
Select the moving distination track.
¢4
P.CALL
SET
To increase
track No.
To decrease
track No.
Select the movement destination track number and
press the SET key.
¢4
P.CALL
4
Enter the track movement.
÷It takes a while until the execution completes.
ENTER
COMPLETE !
5
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not
to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
With the MD, information is written in the disc when
the ejection operation is performed after editing. Af-
ter title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc
so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE)
Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
40
MD Edit Functions
Contents
1
3
2
4
Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE)
Use the following procedure to divide a track
into two by inserting a track number in its
middle. Note that the track numbers of the tracks
located after the divided track are automatically
incremented.
Play the track to be divided.
Press the TRACK EDIT key at the desired position.
÷This operation is also possible during pause.
Each press switches the operation.
1DIVIDE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
Enter the track division.
÷There is no blank space left between the two tracks.
÷When the track to be split has a title, the two tracks will
have the same title.
÷Up to 255 track numbers can be inserted additionally by
repeating 1 to 3 for each of them.
Select the “MD” input. (Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.)
*
CBA DC E
CBA ED
Image of track division
To abort operation, press the TRACK EDIT key again.
ENTER
DIVIDE ?
TRACK NO.
002 012
MD EDIT
002<>003 ?
MD EDIT
COMPLETE !
1Press the TRACK EDIT key and
select “DIVIDE?”.
2Press the SET key.
TRACK EDIT
SET
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not
to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
With the MD, information is written in the disc when
the ejection operation is performed after editing. Af-
ter title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc
so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
MD Edit Functions
Contents
1
2
Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE)
Use the following procedure to combine two
tracks into one by deleting a track number.After
this operation, the track numbers of tracks lo-
cated after the combined tracks are decreased
automatically.
Select “COMBINE ?”.
÷To combine two tracks during playback, press the TRACK EDIT key while the second track is being played.
“COMBINE ?” cannot be selected if the track being played is the first track of the disc.
1Press the TRACK EDIT key and
select “COMBINE?”.
1MOVE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ALL ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
If you combine tracks during playback, go to step 3.
When pressed in stop mode
When pressed in play mode
1DIVIDE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
Select the track to be combined.
Select the “MD” input. (Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.)
*
Image of track combining
To abort operation, press the TRACK EDIT key again.
2Press the SET key.
SET
TRACK EDIT
CBA ED F
CBA FE
Each press switches the operation.
To increase
track No.
To decrease
track No.
Select the movement destination track number and
press the SET key.
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P.CALL
SET
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÷The track which will be the first half of the track after
combination should be longer than 2 seconds.
÷The combined track will be given the track number and
title of the track which has become the first half after
combination. The track numbers of subsequent tracks
are corrected automatically.
3
4
Enter the track combination.
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
COMPLETE !
ENTER
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded and
edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not to apply
impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be lost.
With the MD, information is written in the disc when
the ejection operation is performed after editing. Af-
ter title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc
so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
---+ --- ?
MD EDIT
002+ 003 ?
MD EDIT
Operation
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42
MD Edit Functions
Contents
1
2
Erasing a single track
(TRACK ERASE)
or erasing all tracks on a disc
(ALL ERASE)
TRACK ERASE
During playback, it is possible to erase only the
track being played. The track numbers of the
tracks after the erased track will be adjusted.
Be careful in using this operation because a track
cannot be recovered once it has been erased.
ALL ERASE
During stop, all tracks can be erased. Be careful
in using this operation because the tracks can-
not be recovered once the entire minidisc has
been erased.
Make the preparations.
Press the TRACK EDIT key repeatedly.
To erase one track (TRACK ERASE)
1Start playback.
To erase all tracks (ALL ERASE)
(Enter stop status)
AdvanceReturn
Select “ERASE ?”.
Each press switches the operation.
1DIVIDE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
1Select “ALL ERASE ?”.
Select the “MD” input. (Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.)
*
Each press switches the operation.
1MOVE ?
2COMBINE ?
3ALL ERASE ?
4(Editing cancelled)
2Press the SET key.
To abort operation, press the TRACK EDIT key again.
002 ERASE?
TRACK NO.
002 012
MD EDIT
ALL ERASE?
MD EDIT
6
MD
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P.CALL
TRACK EDIT
7
STOP
TRACK EDIT
SET
2Select the track to be erased.
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
MD Edit Functions
Contents
Execute the erase operation.
÷The track is erased (together with the track title). ÷All tracks on a disc are erased (together with the disc
title).
3
4
After editing, eject and remove the mini disc.
COMPLETE !
ENTER ENTER
COMPLETE !
BLANK DISC
The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded
and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not
to apply impact to the unit during it.
If the power cord is unplugged before completion of
“WRITING”, the recorded and/or edited data may be
lost.
With the MD, information is written in the disc when
the ejection operation is performed after editing. Af-
ter title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc
so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
Operation
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MDX-F1 (EN)
Timer operation
Contents
Timer operation
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Wake-up timer(O.T.T.)
Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the unit is switched off after one hour. This
timer operates only once directly after setting.
Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2)
With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the
previously set time period.
AI timer playback (PROG.1, PROG.2)
The volume increases gradually after start of timer playback.
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
The unit is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed.
Timer playback is possible simply by setting the time.
The source selected last before the unit was switched off will be played. One hour after start of timer
playback, the unit will be switched off automatically.
Setting the O.T.T. timer
Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
1O.T.T. SET ?
2PROG. 1 SET ?
3PROG. 2 SET ?
1Select the source to be played.
÷When the O.T.T. has been set by pressing the
“SET/Demo” key, the display shows “COMPLETE !”.
The time is
advanced.
The time is
returned.
ON time display
(Press the “SET/Demo” key
while the “?” mark is blinking.)
Blinks
2Select “TIMER SET ?” .
3Select “O.T.T. SET ?” .
4Set the ON time.
5Press the SET/Demo key.
Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
TAPE RVS. ?
REC MODE ?
AUTO PRESET (TUNER only)
TIMER SET ?
A.P.S. SET ?
÷The ON time can be set in steps of 5 minutes.
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O.T.T. PROG.
6Execute the O.T.T. operation.
Perform steps 1 and 3 in the
procedure in “Execution and can-
cellation of timer”.u
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Operation
MDX-F1 (EN)
Timer operation
Contents
1
2
Setting the Program Timer
Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) are available.
With PROG 1 and PROG 2, two sets of time zones and operation contents can be programmed and
executed as required.
Make preparations for the play (recording).
÷Timer reservation is possible for the two types PROG.1 and PROG. 2 at the same time.
÷Please make reservations with an interval of at least one minute, so that the operation times of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2 do
not overlap.
To listen to CD
For recording
To listen to MD To listen to tape
To listen to radio
Make preparations for recording.
MD •
TAPE º
Set a tape into.Insert a disc.
(Program playback is not possible.)
The station should be preset prior
to the above.
Load a disc.
(Program playback is not possible.)
Select a program No.
1Select “TIMER SET ?”.
(Press during display of the pro-
gram contents.)
(Press the “SET/Demo” key
while the “?” mark is blinking.)
÷The selected program No. lights.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
2Select “PROG. 1 SET ?” or
“PROG. 2 SET ?”.
3Press the SET/Demo key.
Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
1O.T.T. SET ?
2PROG. 1 SET ?
3PROG. 2 SET ?
Turning the knob switches the function as shown
in the display.
TAPE RVS. ?
REC MODE ?
AUTO PRESET (TUNER only)
TIMER SET ?
A.P.S. SET ?
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MDX-F1 (EN)
Timer operation
Contents
1Adjust the time.
3
4
Set the ON time then the OFF time.
The time is
advanced.
The time is
returned.
÷For each of the ON time and OFF time, enter the figure
of “hour” by performing steps 1 and 2 then enter the
figure of “minute” in the same manner.
÷If you make a mistake, restart from step 2.
Make the desired reservation.
For timer playback or AI timer playback
1Select the mode.
(1) Select “PLAY” or “AI PLAY”.
(2) Press the SET/Demo key.
1PLAY .......... Timer play
2TUNER REC
3AI PLAY ..... Timer play with gradu-
ally increasing volume
1TUNER ...... Broadcasts
2CD
3MD
4TAPE
For timer recording
1Select the mode.
(1) Select “TUNER REC”.
(2) Press the SET/Demo key.
3Select the record destination.
(1)Select.
1PLAY
2TUNER REC
3AI PLAY
1MD REC
2TAPE REC
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
÷When the “SET/Demo” key is
pressed, the display shows
“COMPLETE !”.
÷When the “SET/Demo” key is pressed, the display
shows “COMPLETE !”.
2Press the SET/Demo key.
2Select the input source.
(1)Select the source to be
played.
(2) Press the SET/Demo key.
3Select the broadcast station
(only when TUNER is selected
above).
(1) Select the preset station No.
2Select the broadcast station
(1) Select the preset station No.
(2) Press the SET/Demo key.
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4Execute the program timer
operation.
Perform steps 1 and 3 in the
procedure in “Execution and
cancellation of timer”.u
4Execute the program timer
operation.
Perform steps 1 and 3 in the
procedure in “Execution and
cancellation of timer”.u
(2) Press the SET/Demo key.
(2)Press the SET/Demo key.
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Operation
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Timer operation
Contents
1
3
Execution and cancellation of timer
Select the timer program No. to be used. (Remote control unit only)
1O.T.T. ......... Executes O.T.T. only.
2PROG.1 ...... Execution of program 1 only.
3PROG.2 ...... Execution of program 2 only.
4PROG.1, 2 .. Execution of programs 1 and 2.
5Off .............. Timer off.
÷The selected program No. lights.
÷The timer will not function unless a program No. is selected.
Each press of the key switches the program
numbers as follows.
÷The STANDBY/TIMER indicator blinks in green if there
is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged from the
power outlet in the period when the power is in STANDBY
mode after timer execution, or if the timer setting con-
tents are inconsistent. In such a case, restart from
setting the current time of the day and timer. 9
Enter STANDBY mode of power (by pressing the POWER key to off).
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
TIMER
O.T.T. PROG.
When timer operation is not required
Press so that all PROG. indicators are OFF.
Press while power is ON.
Goes off
÷To check or modify the reservation contents, restart the timer reservation from the beginning.
POWER
2
Adjust the listening volume.
÷If AI PLAY is selected, the volume is adjusted automati-
cally.
÷With timer recording, when the timer turns power on, the
muting function is automatically switched on.
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When the timer is activated and power enters the
STANDBY mode, the STANDBY/TIMER indicator lights
up in green.
Indication with O.T.T. timer
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
Set the number of minutes after which the unit is to be turned OFF.
Set the time.
Press the SLEEP key repeatedly until the sleep
timer is canceled.
To cancel
÷The unit is turned OFF automatically after the set time
has elapsed.
÷Each press increases the timer period by 10 minutes. The
sleep timer can be set up to 90 minutes.
10=20=30...70=80=90=Cancel=10=20...
SLEEP
SLEEP 10
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ALL
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REPEAT
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RANDOM
SLEEP
TRACK NO.
01 012
Duration for sleep timer
Lights
÷The reservation contents are held in memory.
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Important Items
Contents
Maintenance
Important Items
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with
a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol,
etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a
malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact
cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic
component.
Cleaning the head section
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.
Note
Note
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is
magnetized, the sound quality will dete-
riorate. In such a case, demagnetize the
head using a commercially available de-
magnetizer (head eraser).
Cleaning the heads and peripheral
components
For maintaining the best condition of the
deck and for longer service life, always
keep the heads (recording / playback /
erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To
clean them, perform the following:
1.Open the cassette holder.
2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol,
clean the head (recording / playback /
erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Capstan
Pinch roller
Head
Tape guides
Cotton swab
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Important Items
Contents
Reference
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day after
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Clock display
MD recorder section
Amplifier section
"on/standby" status
(ON or STANDBY)
Input selection
Volume control value
Tone control levels
Tuner section
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Auto tuning setting
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
DOLBY NR
Reverse mode
Timer setting contents
Memory backup function
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the
following operations.
1Remove the CD or MD from the unit.
2Press the 6 key of the MD.
3Wait for some time and verify that the display
becomes as shown in the figure.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT 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 DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-
CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED
OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries.
MD NO DISC
CD NO DISC
4Press the 6 key of the CD.
5Wait for some time and verify that the display
becomes as shown in the figure.
6Wait a few seconds and turn the unit OFF.
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when
there is a great difference in temperature between this
unit and the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation oc-
curs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the
power left ON, and restart the operation after the conden-
sation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following
circumsatance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across
a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in
the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
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Important Items
Contents
Handling of discs
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
Label side
Playing side
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter be-
come attached to the disc, lightly
wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth
(or similar) from the center of the disc
outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for
a long period of time, remove it from
the player and store it in its case.
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G and CD-
EXTRA.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example
a disc carrying the marking on the label surface.
Disc handling precautions
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec-
tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound
quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should
not be used with this system because they may cause
malfunction.
Do not attach paper or tape to ei-
ther the playing side or the label side
of the discs.
Sticker
Sticky paste
Never play a cracked or warped disc
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed
disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they
may cause a malfunction.
Write protect tab
To protect recorded contents against accidental erasure,
set the write protect tab of the disc open. Return the tab
to the original position when you want to record signals on
the disc.
Care
Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge
with a dry cloth.
Write protect tab
Slide close.
(Recording enabled)
Disc back side
Do not touch the disc directly.
Do not touch the disc by opening the shutter with your
hand. The cartridge will be damaged if it is forced open.
Storage position
Do not leave Mini Discs in place where the temperature
and/or humidity are extremely high (for example, in a
place subject to direct sunlight).
Handling of Mini Disc
As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled without caring about dust or fingerprint.
However, stained or soiled cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for extended period of
time, take care on the following points.
Slide open.
(Recording disabled)
Dust countermeasure
The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while
the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from
penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit
immediately after completion of recording or playback.
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Important Items
Contents
Notes on cassette tape
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the
mechanism of the unit.
To re-record
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the
safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being
erased or recorded on accidentally.
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.
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to di-
rect sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep
the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
For A side
For B side
Notes on cassette tape
Apply tape only to the position
where the tab has been removed.
1.Longer tape than 100 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 100 minutes cassette
tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the
pinch roller or be easily cut. It is recommended
that these tapes not be used with this unit to
prevent possible damage.
Notes
Notes
N
S
Designed for copyright protection, the SCMS is a prescription that copying of digital signals as they are
in the digital form between digital audio equipment is allowable only for one generation.
Copy using
digital input Copy using
digital input
Copy using
analog input
Digital copy cannot be
repeated.
Copy using analog
input
Copy using analog
input
Copy using digital
input Copy using digital
input
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System)
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In case of difficulty
Contents
In case of difficulty
Operation to reset
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impos-
sibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the
power cord is unplugged while unit is ON or due to
an external factor. In this case, execute the following
procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it
to normal condition.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet then,
while holding the “REPEAT” key depressed, plug
the power cord again.
÷Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears
the contents stored in and it returns to condition when
it left the factory.
What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table
according to the symptom of your trouble.
RemedyCauseSymptom
Amplifier section/Speakers
÷Adjust to an required volume.
÷Unplug the headphone plug.
÷Insert correctly.
÷Adjust to an required volume.
Sound is not produced.
No sound from the head-
phones.
÷The volume control is set to the mini-
mum position.
÷The headphone plug is inserted into the
jack.
÷Imperfect insertion.
÷The volume control is set to the mini-
mum position.
RemedyCauseSymptom
÷Adjust the present time again.
÷Adjust the present time again.
÷Adjust the present time referring to
“Setting the current time”.
÷Set the timer ON time and OFF time.
÷Press the TIMER key to set up the execu-
tion.
÷Connect antennas.
÷Select a band.
÷Tune to the frequency of the desired
station.
÷Install the outdoor antenna in an apart
position from the road.
÷Switch the suspected electric appliance
OFF.
÷Install the TV or the system at an in-
creased distance between them.
÷Preset stations with tunable frequen-
cies.
÷Preset stations again.
The clock display blinks with-
out changing the figures.
Timer operation is not pos-
sible.
Radio stations cannot be re-
ceived.
Noise interferes.
A station has been preset but
it cannot be received by press-
ing the P.CALL key.
÷There was a power failure.
÷The power cord was unplugged from the
outlet.
÷The present time has not been adjusted
or there was a power failure.
÷The timer ON time and OFF time have
not been set.
÷The timer execution was not set up.
÷
The antennas have not been connected.
÷A proper broadcasting band has not been
selected.
÷The frequency of the station to be re-
ceived is not tuned.
÷Car ignition noise.
÷Influence of an electric appliance.
÷A TV set is installed near the system.
÷The frequency of the preset station is
not tunable.
÷The preset memory has been cleared
because the power cord has been un-
plugged for a long period.
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Tuner section
Remote control unit
Symptom Cause Remedy
Remote control operation is
not possible.
÷Batteries are exhausted.
÷The remote control is too far away from
the system, the controlling angle is devi-
ated or there is an obstacle in between.
÷The component to be played is not loaded
with a CD, MD or cassette tape.
÷Replace with new batteries.
÷Operate the unit inside the remote con-
trollable range.
÷Load a CD, MD or cassette tape in the
component to be played.
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REPEAT
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In case of difficulty
Contents
Symptoms related to MD standard
Symptom
÷More than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be recorded. (There
may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track number
is less than 256.)
In such a case, the REMAIN time display shows “0:00”.
÷When the remaining time of the entire disc is less than 12 sec, the
remaining time indication on the display becomes “0:00”. When the total
time of the deleted tracks exceeds 12 sec, the display changes to the
recordable time.
÷When a short track is deleted on a repeatedly edited disc, the remaining
time may not increase.
÷TRACK COMBINE may sometimes be impossible with a MD which has
been subjected to several times of editing.
÷As recording is executed with 2 sec. as the minimum unit, the display time
may not coincide.
÷This derives from the restriction in the MD system standard and not a
malfunction.
÷Depending on the contents of the recorded source (CD etc.), the track
numbers may not be assigned correctly.
÷When a new recordable MD (with nothing recorded) is inserted,
“READING” is displayed longer than usual.
÷Monaural recording and stereo recording are executed according to
different formats. This is not a malfunction.
÷The title recording area is used in units of 7 characters, so that input of
1792 characters may not be possible.
Cause
“DISC FULL” is displayed while the disc still
has a remaining recordable time.
The possible recording time does not increase
even when a short track is erased.
Tracks can not be connected.
The time which has been recorded on the MD
and the remaining time do not add up to the
maximum recording time (60, 74 or 80 min.).
When search is performed in a track which has
been compiled by editing, the sound is some-
times interrupted.
The track numbers are not assigned correctly.
“READING” is displayed for an abnormally
long time.
The time display becomes inaccurate with a
monaurally recorded disc.
Input of 1792 title characters is not possible.
MD recorder section (other symptoms)
Remedy
Cause
Symptom
÷No disc has been loaded.
÷A non-recorded disc has been loaded.
÷The disc is write-protected.
÷An attempt is made to record digital
signal from a source while its digital copy
has been prohibited by SCMS.
÷A playback-only disc has been loaded.
÷The disc does not have a recordable area.
÷The input selector is set to MD.
÷A disc in which distorted sound has been
recorded is played.
÷An external noise is induced.
÷Switching is operated too quickly.
Sound is not output even
when the play key is pressed.
Recording is not possible
Sound is distorted.
Noise is noticeable.
The display goes out for a
moment after the unit has
been turned ON.
÷Load a disc.
÷Load a prerecorded disc or playback-
only disc.
÷Change the position of the write protect
tab to the write position or use a record-
able disc.
÷Recording is not possible.
÷Use a recordable disc.
÷Use another disc.
÷Set the input selector to the source to be
recorded.
÷Record again.
÷Install the unit at a position apart from an
electric appliance or TV set.
÷This is not a malfunction.
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In case of difficulty
Contents
ActionMeaningDisplayed Message
÷No disc is placed on the tray.
÷An attempt is made to record digital
signal from a source while its digital copy
has been prohibited by SCMS.
÷There is no recordable area on the disc.
÷An attempt is made to record a 256th
track.
÷An attempt is made to assign a title with
more characters than usable.
÷The disc does not contain any record-
ings.
÷The disc does not contain any tracks but
has a disc title.
÷The TOC *1 data of the disc is being
read.
÷The data related to editing or recording is
being written in the disc.
÷The contents of UTOC *2 are abnormal.
÷An attempt is made to perform editing
beyond the restrictions, for example to
erase a track which is too short.
÷This is a message for confirming if edit-
ing can really be executed.
÷The minidisc is write-protected.
÷The minidisc is only for playback.
÷This indicates some trouble.
÷Load a disc.
÷Recording is not possible.
÷Use another recordable disc.
÷More than 256 tracks cannot be recorded
per disc.
÷Refer to “Total number of title charac-
ters”.
÷When playback is required, use a re-
corded disc.
÷The disc can be used for recording with-
out any problem.
÷This is a normal operation.
÷This is a normal operation.
÷Perform “ALL ERASE” operation. If this
is not possible, use another disc.
÷Perform editing following the restric-
tions.
÷Press the ENTER key to execute editing.
÷Cancel the write protection.
÷Insert a minidisc for recording.
÷Return to normal condition is made by
switching the unit off and then on again.
NO DISC
CAN'T COPY
DISC FULL
TITLE FULL
BLANK DISC
NO TRACKS
READING
WRITING
DISC ERROR
CAN'T EDIT
?(blinking)
PROTECTED
PLAY ONLY
UNIT ERROR
MD recorder section (Displayed messages and actions to be taken against them)
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*1All minidiscs contain a Table of Contents (TOC) in addition to sound signals. The TOC is similar to the table of contents
in a book and contains information, such as track numbers, track length, and character information, that cannot be
rewritten.
*2In addition to the TOC, minidiscs also contain a special User’s Table of Contents (UTOC) that contains track number, track
length, and character information, that can be rewritten.
Memory Backup for the MD Recorder Section
The contents of the memory are not stored on the disc if the power cord is unplugged.
If the power cord is unplugged suddenly or there is a power failure, the information on recording and editing
(normally recorded when the minidisc is ejected) may be erased or destroyed before it is recorded on the
minidisc. Once the information has disappeared, it can not be recovered.
After recording or editing, always remove the minidisc to record the recording or editing information.
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In case of difficulty
Contents
RemedyCauseSymptom
CD player section
÷Place the disc properly, with the label
side facing upward.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
dling precautions”.
÷Refer to “Caution on condensation” and
remove the condensation by evaporation.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
dling precautions”.
÷Try another disc.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc han-
dling precautions”.
÷Install the unit in a place not subject to
vibrations.
A CD is placed in the player but
it cannot be played.
Sound is not produced.
Sound skips.
÷The disc is placed upside down.
÷The disc is extremely dirty.
÷Dew is condensed on the optics lens.
÷The disc is extremely dirty.
÷The disc is scratched.
÷The disc is dirty.
÷The player is subject to vibration.
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RemedyCauseSymptom
÷Clean the head referring to “Cleaning
the head section”.
÷Try another tape.
÷Play a recorded tape.
÷Close the holder completely.
÷Press operation keys after waiting for
more than 4 seconds.
÷Try another tape.
÷Press in stop mode.
÷Reset the microcomputer.
÷Clean the head referring to “Cleaning
the head section”.
÷Try another tape.
÷Demagnetize the head referring to
“Cleaning the head section”.
÷Set the TAPE EQ. to on.
÷Use a cassette with an unbroken record-
ing protect tab or block the hole.
÷Close the holder completely.
÷Set the input selector to the source to be
recorded.
÷Change the tape transport direction or
reverse the tape insertion orientation.
Sound cannot be produced by
pressing the play key.
No operation occurs even
when an operation key is
pressed.
The cassette holders cannot
be opened by pressing the "0
push OPEN" button.
Sound is harsh or high fre-
quencies are not reproduced.
Noise is noticeable.
Recording cannot be started
by pressing the record key.
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÷The head is dirty.
÷The tape is wound too tight due to
irregular winding.
÷A nonrecorded tape is played.
÷The cassette holder is not closed com-
pletely.
÷The operation key is pressed in less than
4 seconds after turning the power ON.
÷The tape is wound too tight due to
irregular winding.
÷The key is pressed during recording or
playback.
÷The microcomputer is malfunctioning
due to external noise.
÷The head is dirty.
÷The tape is stretched or shrunk.
÷The tape head is magnetized.
÷A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is
played with TAPE EQ. OFF.
÷The recording protect tab of the cas-
sette has been broken.
÷The cassette holder is not closed com-
pletely.
÷The TAPE input is selected.
÷The tape is fully wound to one of the reels.
Cassette deck
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In case of difficulty
Contents
Specifications
[Amplifier section]
Rated output power during STEREO operation
10 % T.H.D., at 4 Ω.................................... 4 W + 4 W
[Tuner section]
FM tuner section
Tuning frequency range .......... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
MW (AM) tuner section
Tuning frequency range ........... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
[MD recorder section]
Laser ..............................................Semiconductor laser
Recording method
........................ Field modulation overwrite method
Audio compression ............................................. ATRAC
D/A Conversion ....................................................... 1 Bit
Wow & flutter ............... Less than unmeasurable limit
[CD player section]
Laser ..............................................Semiconductor laser
D/A Conversion ....................................................... 1 Bit
Oversampling ........................................ 8 fs (352.8 kHz)
Frequency response ................................ 20 Hz~20 kHz
Wow and flutter ........... Less than unmeasurable limit
[Cassette deck section]
Track ....................................... 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Recording system .................................AC bias system
(Frequency: 105 kHz)
Heads
Playback / recording head ...................................... 1
Erasing head ............................................................. 1
Motors ............................................................................ 1
Fast winding time ....................... Approx. 100 seconds
(C-60 tape)
[General]
Power consumption.............................................. 38 W
Standby power consumption .............................. 0.3 W
Dimensions ................................................. W: 464 mm
H : 182 mm
D : 243 mm
Weight (net) .......................................................... 5.4 kg
Main unit
Enclosure ............................................. Bass-reflex type
Speaker configuration
Speaker unit ............................... 80 mm, cone type
KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For reason specifications may be
changed without notice.
÷The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).
Notes
Notes
Speakers
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 informa-
tion or service on this product.
Model Serial Number
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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