Kenwood CT-KXF-W 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-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
Before applying power
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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 switchable
Safety precautions
Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
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 ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE 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.
Introduction
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (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.
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.
¶
The Dolby HX pro headroom extension and auto-bias function provide a recording with
superior high-frequency characterisitics.
¶Simple operations allow you to use the following convenient functions.
1 Skip Play 2 Rewind & Play 3 Single-tune repeated playback
4 Dash & Play (DPSS: Direct program Search System)
¶This function automatically stes the optimum recording level of the disc to be recorded,
making it easy to record a CD.
(CCRS: Computer-Controlled CD Recording System)
¶ With an easy operation, the tape loaded in deck A can be dubbed onto the tape in deck B.
making it easy to record 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 \ Deck 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
Important items
Maintenance
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CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
Cleaning
Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or
benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
Cleaning the head section
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-
Cotton swab
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), 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.
Caution against contact revitalizer
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.
Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they
may deform the plastic componente.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording/playback head is magnetized,
the sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a
case, demagnetize the head using a commercially
available demagnetizer (head eraser).
There are precisely aligned parts around
Note
Note
the heads, including the tape guides.
When cleaning, pay special attention so
as not to apply shock to them.
Reference
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 occurs. In this
case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart
the operation after the condensation has dried up.
Be specially cautions against condensation in a following circumstance:
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 in installed increases, etc.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGMENT OF COPYRIGHT
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES
OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
Handling the cassette tape
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the safety
tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or
recorded on accidentally.
For A side
For B side
Important items
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
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To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the
cassette 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 and wind the reel
hub to remove the slack.
Notes
Notes
To re-record
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 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.
Apply tape only to the position
where the tab has been removed.
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism
of the unit.
System connections
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
Make connections as shown below. When connecting the
related system components, refer also to the instruction
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manuals of the related components.
Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections
are completed.
Except for U.S.A., Canada
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions 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 operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.
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 control cord
To wall AC outlet
SYSTEM CONTROL
SL 16
L
R
XS 8
Amplifier
System control cord
*The connected component model is
variable dependent on areas.
Notes
Notes
CD player
1.Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2.When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.
System connections
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (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 KENWOOD 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 [SL16] 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 [XR], [XS], and [XS8] 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, normal operations can be carried out
without affecting performance.
2. If your amplifier or receiver does not have a system control terminal, 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 than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage
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 [XR] equipment)
Automatically switches the input selector on the amplifier or receiver when you start playback from this unit.
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD, MD, LD, or analog discs. Also, the simple CCRS
operation lets you make great recordings from CD.
SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]
You can easily change the system control mode with the following operation. Do this operation after completing all connections.
Switching to [XS8]: 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 items stored in the memory.
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Controls and indicators
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
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Operation indicators (Deck A)
2, 3 Transportdirection
¶ 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.MODE indicators
(Dolby NR reference level)
RELAY indicator
Deck A COUNTER
indicators
DUBBING indicators
NORMAL
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 indicators (Deck B)
2, 3 Transportdirection
¶ Recording indicator
8 Pause indicator
Deck B COUNTER
indicators
AUTO REVERSEAUTO REVERSE
¡ 8
1¡8
PAUSE¶REC/ARM
indicators
MPX FILTER indicator
BAL. BIAS LEVEL 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-W4010
5 0
6 7 8 9
Controls and indicators
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)
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1 Deck A
This deck is used exclusively for playback. (CT-203/KXF-W4010 only)
This deck is capable of both playback
and recording. (CT-2050/KXF-W6010
only)
2 Deck A eject (0) key 0
Press to open the cassette holder of
deck A.
3 Deck B eject (0) key 0
Press to open the cassette holder of
deck B.
4 Deck B
This deck is capable of both playback
and recording.
5 Deck A operation keys 0~!
1 :Rewind key (for fast winding of
tape toward the 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 switch 0
Press to turn this unit ON and OFF.
7 PHONES jack !
Connect stereo headphones (optional)
here.
8 TIMER switch £
This switch is used in setting of timer
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 :Rewind key (for fast winding of
tape toward the left reel seen
from you)
¡ :Fast Forward key (for fast wind-
ing of tape toward the right reel
seen from you)
PAUSE (
REC/ARM (
! Deck A PAUSE (
KXF-W6010 only) !
Press to let tape transport pause temporarily.
@ Deck A REC/ARM (
KXF-W6010 only) ^
Press in stop mode to start recording or
press in record mode to let the recording pause after leaving a non-recorded
blank of 4 seconds.
# RESET A key !
Press to reset the tape counter of deck
A to “0000”.
$ DOLBY NR key 0
Press to switch the Dolby Noise Reduction mode to B = C = OFF. This makes
it possible to use the Dolby NR effect in
recording and playback.
8) key !
:Press to let tape transport pause
temporarily.
¶) key ^
:Press in stop mode to start recording or press in record mode
to let the recording pause after
leaving a non-recorded blank of
4 seconds.
8) key (CT-2050/
¶) key (CT-2050/
% REV. MODE key 0
Press to change the tape transport direction.
^ RELAY REC key (CT-2050/KXF-W6010
only) (
Press to perform continuous recording
from deck A to deck B.
& DUBB. keys (NORM./HIGH) (CT-2050/
KXF-W6010 only) )
DUBBING keys (NORMAL/HIGH) (CT203/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 beat noise when recording FM broadcasts.
( CCRS key ™
Press to start recording after automatic
setting of the optimum 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 LEVEL/BAL. knob (CT-203/KXF-
W4010 only) ^
Adjust this before recording.
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