KENWOOD KXF-W6010, KXF-W4010, CT-2050, CT-203 User Manual
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
CT/KXF-W SERIES
CT-203
CT-2050
KXF-W4010
KXF-W6010
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This manual contains instructions for four models. Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on country and sales area.
SI DICHIARA CHE :
gli apparecchi Sintonizzatori per casa Kenwood modelli KT-2080, KT-3080 rispondono
alle prescrizioni dell'art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 agosto 1995, n. 548.
Fatto a Milano il 15 febbraio 1996
Kenwood Electronics Italia S.p.A. - via G. Sirtori, 7/9 - 20129 Milano
B60-3706-00 HZ ( K, P, T, M, X, Y )
99/3 2 1 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
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Introduction
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
Before applying pow er
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Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................AC 120 V only
Australia ..................................................................................AC 240 V only
Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Europe and U.K. .....................................................................AC 230 V only
* Other countries............................ AC 110-120 / 220-240 V sw itchable
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLAS H WITH ARROWHEAD SY MBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATER AL TR IANGLE , IS INT E NDED TO ALE RT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE
THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MA GNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IM PORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Introduction
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
Special features
Dolby HX pro and Auto-Bias function
DPSS function
CCRS function
Dubbing function
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Exa mine the unit for a ny possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is dama ged or fails to opera te, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped
to you directly, notify the shipping company without dela y . Only the consignee ( the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the ca rrier
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.
¶
The Dolby HX pro headroom ext ension and auto-bias function provide a recording wit h
superior high-fr eq u en cy c h aracterisitics.
¶Simple operations allow you to us e the following conve n ie nt functions.
1 Skip Play 2 Rewind & Play 3 Single-tune repeate d p layback
4 Dash & Play (DPSS: Direct pro g ram Search System)
¶This funct ion aut omatically stes t he op t imum record ing leve l of t he d isc to be recorded,
making it easy to re c or d a CD.
(CCRS: Computer-Controlled CD Recording System)
¶ With an ea sy operation, the tape loaded in deck A can be dubbed onto the ta pe in deck B.
making it easy to re c or d a CD.
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Accessories
Check that the following accessories are present.
Audio cord ........................ (2) System control cord ............ (1)
Contents Caution: Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Introduction.................................................................. 2
Before applying power ....................................................... 2
Safety precautions .............................................................. 2
Special features ................................................................... 3
Important items........................................................... 4
Maintenance ........................................................................ 4
Reference .............................................................................4
System connections.................................................... 6
Controls and indicators............................................... 8
Preparation for playback (recording) ....................... 10
Playback (recording) preparation ....................................10
Listening to cassette tapes....................................... 11
Normal playback ...............................................................11
Relay playback ................................................................... 12
Convenient music search (DPSS)............................. 14
Skip play operation ........................................................... 14
Rewind & Play operation ..................................................15
Single-tune repeated playback operation ....................... 15
Dash & Play operation ...................................................... 15
How to record (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only).. 16
Normal recording .............................................................. 16
Relay recording (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only) ........... 19
Relay recording..................................................................19
T ape dubbing operation (Deck A \ Dec k B)................ 20
Tape dubbing ..................................................................... 20
Convenient CD recording (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck
B only)......................................................................... 21
CD synchro recording ....................................................... 21
Recording of CD playback (CCRS)(Deck B only)............. 22
Timer operations........................................................ 23
Timer playback of tape......................................................23
Timer recording of tuner broadcast(CT-203/KXF-W4010;
Deck B only) .......................................................................24
In case of difficulty..................................................... 25
Glossary...................................................................... 27
Specifications............................................................. 28
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Important items
M aintenance
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CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
Cleaning
Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use volatile solv ents such as alcohol, paint t hinner, gasoline, or
benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. U s e a clean dry cloth.
Cleaning the head section
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-
Cotton s wab
Head
Tape guides
Capstan
Pinch roller
ponents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the head (recording/playback/erase) , ca pstan a nd pinch roller clean.
To clean them, p er form the following:
1. Open the cassett e h ol de r.
2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and
pinch roller caref u ll y.
Caution against contact revitalizer
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful against conta ct cleaners conta ining oil, for they
may deform the pl ast ic c o mponente.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording/playback head is magnetized,
the so und quality w ill be det eriorated. In such a
case, demagnetize the head using a commercially
available demagnet izer (head eraser).
There are precisely aligned parts around
Note
Note
the he ads, includ ing the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special att ention so
as not to apply shock to them .
Reference
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a grea t
difference in temperature between this unit and the outside.
This unit m ay not f unc tion properly if conde nsation occu rs. In t his
case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, a nd restart
the operation after the condensation has dried up.
Be specially cautions against condensation in a follow ing circumstance:
When this unit is carried from a place to anot her across a large
difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this
unit in installed increases, etc.
Dolby noise red uct ion and HX Pro headroom ext ension m anuf actured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing C orporation.
HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
“ DOLBY ”, the double- D symbol and “ HX P R O” are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licen sin g Corporatio n.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASE S IT IS AN INF RINGME NT OF COP YR IGHT
TO M AKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE
PERM ISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWN ERS. ANYONE
WISHING TO C OPY C OMME RC IALL Y AVAILABL E TAP ES
OR DISC S SHOULD C ONTACT THE MECHANICAL C OP YRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORM ING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
Handling the cassette tape
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an importa nt recording ha s been finished, break the safety
tab, to prevent t he recorded cont ents f rom being erased or
recorded on accidentally.
For A side
For B side
Important items
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
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To store cassette tapes
Do not store t he tapes in a place wh ich is subject t o direct
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the
cassett e tapes away from any magnetic field.
N
S
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole a nd wind the reel
hub to r e move the s lack.
Notes
Notes
To re-record
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape t han 110 minu tes casset te t ape is very
thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut.
It is re com m end ed t hat t h ese t apes not be use d with t hi s
unit to prevent po s si bl e damage.
Apply tape only to the position
where the tab has been rem ov e d .
2. Endless tapes
Do not use a n endless ta pe, as this could damage the mechanism
of the unit.
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System connections
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
M ake connections as show n below . W hen connecting t he
related system component s, refer also to t he instruction
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manuals of the related components.
Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connec tions
are completed.
Except for U.S.A., Canada
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space a round the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater
than, shown below.
Left and right panels: 10 cm, rear panel: 10 cm
REC PLAY
L
R
LINEIN LINEOUT
Malfunction of microcomputer
If opera tion is not possible or erroneous display a ppears even
thoug h all connect io ns have been made properly, reset the
micro co mputer referring to “ In case of d ifficulty”. ∞
SYSTEM CONTROL
AC110120V~
AC220-
240V~
PHONO
L
R
Audio cord
SYSTEM
CONTROL
CD TUNER
LINE OUTPUT
VARIABLE
L
R
Audio cords
TAPE
REC PLAY REC PLAY
SL16 XS 8
MD
System co ntrol cord
To wall AC outlet
SYSTEM CONTROL
SL 16
L
R
XS 8
Amplifier
System co ntrol cord
*The connected component model is
variable dependent on areas.
1. Connect all cords fir mly. If conn e ctions are loose, ther e c ou ld b e lo s s o f sound or noise prod uc e d .
Notes
Notes
2. W hen pluggi ng and unplugging conne ction c ords, be sure t o f irst rem ove t he pow er c ord fro m t he AC out let. Plugging/u nplugging
connection cords without r e moval of th e po wer cord c an cause m alf u n ctions or damage to the unit.
CD player
System connections
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system
control operations.
There are two KENW OOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below.
[XS8] Mode : lets you combine F, f and ƒ terminals
[SL16] Mode : for
This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL 16] modes . It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To
switch to the [XS8] mode, follow the instructions in “SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]” below.
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [X R], [X S], a nd [XS 8] equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of this kind
Notes
Notes
of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even without system control cords, norma l operations can be carried out
without affecting performance.
2. If your amplifier or receiver does not ha ve a system control termina l, do not connect any system control cords to the system control terminals
on the other components.
3. Do not connect system control cords to any components other tha n those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and da ma ge
your equipment.
4. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.
terminals only
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ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with the amplifier or receiver.
Automatic Operation (except [X R] equipment)
Automatically sw itches the input selector on the amplifier or receiver when you start playback from this unit.
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording wit h the start of playback when recording from CD, M D, LD, or analog discs. Also, the simple CCRS
operation lets you make great recordings from CD.
SW ITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]
You can easily change the system control mode with the following operation. Do this operation after completing all connections.
Switching to [X S8]: Hold down the 1 (rewind) key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON. 8
Switching back to [SL16]: Hold down the ¡ (fast forward) key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON.
÷ This operation will not affect it e ms stored i n the memory.
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Controls and indicators
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
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Operation indicato rs (Deck A)
2, 3 Transport dir ec tion
¶ Recording indicator (CT-2050/
8 Pause indicator (CT-2050/
CT-2050/KXF-W6010
indicators
KXF-W6010 only)
KXF-W6010 only)
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KXF-W6010
TAPE
A
PAUSE¶REC/ARM
Peak level indicators
REV.MOD E indicator s
(Dolby NR reference level)
RELAY indicator
Deck A COUNTER
indicators
DUBBING indicators
NORMA L
HIGH
DOLBY NR
indicators
Display
1 42 3
0 0
RELAY REC
NORM.DUBB.
PHONES
HIGH DUBB.
TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
MPX FILTER
MODE
CCRS
AUTO BIAS
∞
MIN/L
RESET A
DOLBY NR REV.MODE
237237
POWER
1
-ON –OFF
CCRS indicator
AUTO BIAS
indicator
RESET B
REC LEVEL/BAL.
/BIAS
∞
MAX/R
Operation indicato rs (Deck B)
2, 3 Transport dir ec tion
¶ Recording indicator
8 Pause indicator
Deck B COUNTER
indicators
AUTO REVERSEAUTO REVERSE
¡ 8
1¡8
PAUSE¶REC/ARM
indicators
MPX FILTER indicator
BAL. BIAS LEVE L indicators
(CT-203/KXF-W4010; BAL.
LEVEL only)
TAPE
B
8
PAUSE¶REC/ARM
&
NORMAL
DUBBING
TAPE
A
NORMAL
DUBBING
5 0
6 7 8 9
# $! @ % ^ & * ( ) ¡ ™
RELAY REC
NORM.DUBB.
RESET A
DOLBY NR REV.MODE
HIGH DUBB.
MPX FILTER
# $ % ( * ) ¡ £
HIGH
DUBBING
RESET A
DOLBY NR
REV. MODE
CCRS MPX FILTER AUTO BIAS
1 42 3
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KXF-W4010
HIGH
DUBBING
0 0
POWER
-ON –OFF
DOLBY NR
REV. MODE
PHONES
CCRS MPX FILTER AUTO BIAS
TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
RESET A
237237
MODE
CCRS
∞
MIN/L
AUTO BIAS
RESET B
MAX/R
RESET B
RESET B
REC LEVEL/BAL.
∞
REC LEVEL/BAL.
/BIAS
∞
∞
MAX/R
MIN/L
REC LEVEL/BAL.
∞
∞
MAX/R
MIN/L
AUTO REVERSEAUTO REVERSE
TAPE
B
¡ 8
1¡1
PAUSE¶REC/ARM
CT-203/KXF-W 4010
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Controls and indicators
CT-20 50/ 203/ KXF-W 6 010 / W 401 0 (En/ M)
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1 Deck A
This deck is used exclu sively f or playback. (CT-203/KXF-W4010 only)
This deck is capable of bot h playback
and recording. (CT-2050/KXF-W6010
only)
2 Deck A eject (0) key 0
Press to open the cassett e holder of
deck A.
3 Deck B eject (0) key 0
Press to open the cassett e holder of
deck B.
4 Deck B
This deck is capable of bot h playback
and recording.
5 Deck A operation keys 0~!
1 :Rewind key (for f ast winding of
tape toward t he left reel seen
from you)
¡ :Fast Forward key (for fast wind-
ing of tape toward the right reel
seen from you)
2, 3 :Play keys
7 :Stop key (Stop)
6 POWER sw itch 0
Press to turn this un it ON and OFF.
7 PHONES jack !
Connect st ereo headphones (optio nal)
here.
8 TIMER switch £
This sw it ch is u sed in set t in g of t im er
playback and timer recording.
9 MODE key ^
Press to change the recording
level,balance,or bias settings.
0 Deck B operation keys 0~!
2, 3 :Play keys
7 :Stop key (Stop)
1 :Rew in d k ey (fo r fast winding of
tape toward t he left reel seen
from you)
¡ :Fa st Forwa rd key ( for fast wind-
ing of tape toward the right reel
seen from you)
PAUSE (
8) key !
:Press to let tape transport pause
temporarily.
REC/ARM (¶) key ^
:Press in stop mode to start recording or press in record mode
to le t t he re cording p ause aft er
leaving a non-recorded blank of
4 seconds.
! Deck A PAUSE (
8) key (CT-2050/
KXF-W6010 only) !
Press to let tape transport p ause te m porarily.
@ Deck A REC/ ARM (
¶) key (CT-2050/
KXF-W6010 only) ^
Press in stop mode to start recording or
press in record mode to let the recording pause afte r leaving a non-recorded
blank of 4 sec o n d s .
# RESET A key !
Press to reset the tape counter of deck
A to “0000”.
$ DOLBY NR key 0
Press to switch the Dolby Noise R eduction mode to B = C = OFF. This makes
it possible to use the Dolby NR effect in
recording and playback.
% REV. MODE key 0
Press to change t he t ape t ransport d irect ion.
^ RE LAY R EC key (C T-2050/KXF-W6010
only) (
Press to perform continuous recording
from deck A to deck B.
& DUBB. keys ( NORM./HIGH) (C T-2050/
KXF-W6010 only) )
DUBBING keys (NORMAL/HIG H) (C T-
203/KXF-W4010 only) )
Press to start tape dubbing.
NORM./NORMAL
: Dubbing at the normal
speed.
HIGH : Dubbing at a high speed .
* MPX FILTER key &
Press to reduce bea t noise when recording FM broadcasts.
( CCRS key ™
Press to sta rt recording a fter a utomatic
sett ing of t he optim um CD recording
level and optimum tape recording bias.
) AUTO BIAS key ^
When this key is pressed, the bias level
appropriate for the tape is set automatically for recording.
¡ RESET B key
Press to reset the tape counter of deck
B to “0000”.
™ REC LEVEL/BAL./BIAS knob (CT-
2050/KXF-W6010 only) ^
Adjust this before recording.
£ REC L EVEL /B AL. knob (C T-203/K XF-
W4010 only) ^
Adjust this before recording.
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