KENWOOD KXFW4030 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

KXF-W4030

CT-405

STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK

B60-4536-08 (EN)

KENWOOD CORPORATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Introduction

*AC voltage selection

The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the

voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped.

Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make

sure that the setting position of this switch matches your line

voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance

with the following direction.

Before applying power

Caution: Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada ............................ AC 120 V only

Australia .......................................... AC 240 V only

Europe and U.K. ............................... AC 230 V only

*Other countriesAC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable

Move switch lever to match your line voltage with

a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.

Note:

Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive

line voltage due to improper setting of the AC voltage se-

lector switch.

AC voltage selector switch

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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

SIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL

TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED

"DANGEROUS VOL-TAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF

SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PER-

SONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO

ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTE-

NANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE

APPLIANCE.

As an

ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora-

tion has determined that this products meets the

ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and

lowers utility bills.

AC110-

120V~

AC220-

240V~

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp

ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the

moulded plug.

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted

is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too

short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety

approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and

dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by

inadvertent connection to the mains supply.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

Blue

: Neutral

Brown

: Live

Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are present.

Audio cord ........................ (2)

System control cord ............ (1)

AC plug adaptor .............. (1)

Use to adapt the plug on the power cord

to the shape of the wall outlet.

(Accessory only for regions where use is

necessary.)

Contents

Caution: Read the pages marked

carefully to ensure safe operation.

How to record (Deck B only) ..................................... 16

Normal recording .............................................................. 16

Tape dubbing operation (Deck A

\ Deck B) ........... 19

Tape dubbing ..................................................................... 19

Convenient CD recording (Deck B only) .................. 20

CD synchro recording ....................................................... 20

Recording of CD playback (CCRS)(Deck B only) ............. 21

Timer operations ........................................................ 22

Timer playback of tape ...................................................... 22

Timer recording of tuner broadcast(Deck B only) .......... 23

In case of difficulty ..................................................... 24

Glossary ...................................................................... 26

Specifications ............................................................. 27

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

Single-tune repeated playback operation ....................... 15

¶ 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 Single-tune repeated playback

(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.

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.

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 cir-

cumstance:

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.

Important items

Cleaning the heads and peripheral com-

ponents

For maintaining the best condition of the deck and

for longer service life, always keep the head (record-

ing/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.

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).

Capstan

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.

Cotton swab

Pinch roller

Tape guides

Head

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 COPY-

RIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-

FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.

Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac-

tured 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.

Cleaning the head section

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.

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.

Maintenance

Reference

Note

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.

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 B side

To re-record

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

For A side

Apply tape only to the position

where the tab has been removed.

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.

2. Endless tapes

Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism

of the unit.

Handling the cassette tape

Important items