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Kenwood CT-203 Stereo System User Manual

1. CD player L3 SS E 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 Notes 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 XY XS and 58 terminals 5116 Mode for 5116 terminals only This unit is compatible with both XS8 and 5116 modes It comes from the factory set to the SL 16 mode To switch to the XS8 mode follow the instructions in SWITCHING FROM SL16 TO XS8 below 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 youramplifierorreceiverdoes not have asystem control terminal do not connect any system control cords to the system control terminals on the other components
2. UTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE CT 203 KXF W 4010 Q Deck This deck is used exclusively for play back CT 203 KXF W 4010 only This deck is capable of both playback and recording CT 2050 KXF W6010 only Deck A eject 4 key 10 Press to open the cassette holder of deck A Deck B eject 4 key 10 Press to open the cassette holder of deck B Deck B This deck is capable of both playback and recording Deck A operation keys 10 lt lt Rewind key for fast winding of tape toward the left reel seen from you gt Fast Forward key for fast wind ing of tape toward the right reel seen from you lt gt Play keys Stop key Stop POWER switch 10 Press to turn this unit and OFF PHONES jack m Connect stereo headphones optional here TIMER switch 23 This switch is used in setting of timer playback and timer recording MODE key 16 Press to change the recording level balance or bias settings Deck B operation keys lt gt Play keys Stop key Stop lt lt Rewind key for fast winding of tape toward the left reel seen from you gt Fast Forward key for fast wind ing of tape toward the right reel seen from you PAUSE 11 key M Press tolet tape transport pause temporarily ARM key 16
3. WARNING NOTICE IN MOST CASES 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 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 To re record Apply tape only to the position where the tab has been removed CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M 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 When there is slack in the tape Insuchacase insert apencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub to remove the slack 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 N a 2 Endless tapes Do notuse an endless tape as this could damage the mechanism of the unit System connections Make connections as sho
4. 10 O Setthetapetransport directions of decks KENWOO A to the same direction by pressing the play lt or key then i the stop key immediately CSE after it Make Playback recording preparation Keys and control used in the operations described on this page Tape dubbing Perform auto bias adjustment The bias adjustmentis applied to deck B AUTO BIAS blinks After approximately AUTO BIAS lightsup 40 seconds NOEL IM WN 1 2 AUTO BIA Z woss LTN a eThe optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds after which the deck enters the stop mode eRecording is possible even if the auto bias adjustment operation is omitted Normal dubbing High speed dubbing For normal speed dubbing For high speed dubbing Dubbing at the normal Dubbing at about twice the ee speed normal speed Lo ur DUBBING NORMAL lights up DUBBING HIGH lights up CT 2050 KXF W6010 CT 2050 KXF W6010 NORMAL HIGH DUBBING DUBBING CT 203 KXF W4010 CT 203 KXF W4010 4 To pause dubbing For normal speed dubbing For high speed dubbing Ni Nn CT 2050 KXF W6010 CT 2050 KXF W6010 eOnly deck B enters the record pause mode after leaving a non DUBBING DUBBING recorded space of about 4 seconds in case of normal speed dubbing or about 6 secon
5. ET Ni Play the music source from the begin ning To cancel relay recording uu 20 NS p CT 2050 203 KXF W 6010 W4010 En M 19 KENWOOD C Ge mm O 9 wO e T e r Keys and control used in the operations described on this page RELAY lights up E AUTO BIAS blinks After approximately AUTO BIAS lightsup 40 seconds cS E E eThe optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds after which the deck enters the stop mode eRecording is possible even if the auto bias adjustment operation is omitted e Recording will start e Recording on deck B starts immediately after recording on deck A has completed RELAY goes off ePress the RELAY REC key again Relay recording cannot be performed if the REV MODE key is set to c Tape dubbing operation Deck A Deck CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M The dubbing refers to the copy of the recorded contents of a tape to another tape tape in Deck A tape in Deck 20 Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal TYPE IV tapes do not use metal tapes for recording Prepa ration Load the tape to be played in deck A and CT 203 KXF W4010 only CT 2050 KXF W6010 only the tape to be recorded in deck B
6. Operation indicators Deck A gt Transportdirection Peak level indicators indicators 0 REV M ODE indicators e Recording indicator CT 2050 KXF W6010 only Dolby NR reference level Pause indicator CT 2050 KXF W 6010 only RELAY indicator CCRS indicator CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Operation indicators Deck B lt gt Transportdirection indicators Recording indicator Pause indicator MPX FILTER indicator BAL BIAS LEVEL indicators E EH CT 203 KXF W4010 BAL LEVEL only LILI Li AUTO BIAS H VILI Deck A COUNTER DOLBY NR Deck B COUNTER indi indicators indi indicators AUTO BIAS indicators DUBBING indicators E indicator NORMAL HIGH Display CT 2050 KXF W 6010 KENWOOD stereo casserre peck AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE MPAUsE REC ARM LJ L RESET A DOLBY NR REV MODE RELAY REC NORM DUBB HIGH DUBB MPX FILTER CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET B NORMAL HIGH DUBBING DUBBING LJ __ RESETA DOLBY NR REV MODE ccRS MPX FILTER AUTO BIAS RESET B REC LEVEL BAL BIAS REC LEVEL BAL Y Y MIN L MAXIR
7. EJ Determine the playback recording condition s Q Select the playback recording mode Noc O Select the Dolby NR mode DOLBY NR NS eBe sure to remove tape slack before insertion e The type of tape that is the Normal High position or Metal position playback only is selected automatically e This unit cannot record sound on a Metal tape eBe sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it Normal position High position Metal position playback only Tape transport direction indicators The and indicators show the direction the tape is transported during recording or playback The direction used when the tape is last stopped is held in memory even after this unit has been turned OFF and the tape transport starts in the indicated direction when the unit is started automatically by a timer etc To change the tape transport direction press the play key for the opposite direction and immediately press the stop key Deck A direction indicators Deck B direction indicators lt gt l 2 RELAY OO ODO Ginn 1 vussins NORMAL HIGH DOLBY NR a AA Heo BALBIAS LEVEL fpem OO ODO autogas LILI LILI Di n Each press switches the indication D gt Double side playback recording which stops tape stops after having played or recorded both sides Playbackis endless but recor
8. CT 203 KXF W 4010 Track System 4 track 2 channel stereo Recording System AC bias Frequency 105 kHz Heads ene A DECK Playback head 1 B DECK Playback recording heads 1 Erasing head 1 Motors ee A DECK DC motorx 1 B DECK DC motor x 1 Wow and Flutter 30 17 IEC 0 28 DIN 0 1 W R M S Fast Winding Time Approx 110 seconds C 60 tape Frequency Response TYPE tape 30 Hz to 18 000 Hz 3 dB TYPE tape 30 Hz to 19 000 Hz 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby NR OFF 56 dB IEC 250 nWb m TYPEII tape Dolby NR OFF 59 dB Dolby B NR ON 68 dB Dolby C NR ON 75 dB 3rd H D 3 TYPE I tape Harmonic Distortion Less than 1 2 at 315 Hz 3rd H D 250 nWb m tape Input sensitivity Impedance LINE IN eiu 122 8 mV 47 ko Output Level Impedance LINE OUT 775 mV 1 0 ko Headphones 0 5 mW 32 2 General Power Consumption 30W Dimensions W 440 mm 15 3 4 H 134mm 5 9 16 D 369 mm 15 3 8 Weight 4 6 kg 10 6 Ib 2 The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location under a water freezing temperature 1 K
9. E e The indicator lights How to record CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M To stop recording Q Stop the tape transport CT 2050 KXF W6010 a LU y 203 KXF W4010 esi Stop playing the source component How to provide non recorded blanks between programs In stop mode During recording Press successively twice Press once REC ARM REC ARM IN IN To start recording again from the biginning e After leaving a non recorded blank of about 4 seconds the deck enters the record pause mode The following procedure is useful when you want to cancel recording in progress and re start it A non recorded space of about 4 seconds or more should be reserved before the position where recording was started Va Rewind during recording During recording in the direction During recording in the direction DD Kad O Press the REC ARM e key twice CT 2050 KXF W6010 REC ARM CT 203 KXF W4010 Ta Replay the tune you wish to record Press the REC ARM key once REC ARM Lo iN N e When the gt or lt lt key is pressed during recording recording is aborted and tape is rewound as shown below if there is a non recorded space of more than 4 seconds before the reco
10. 2 Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol clean the 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 pinch roller carefully Pinch roller Tape guides head recording playback erase capstan and 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 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 afew 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 the room where this unit in installed increases etc Ni 4 gt Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang amp Olufsen DOLBY the double D symbol and HX PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation pe E
11. 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 as 1 SL16 equipment cannot be combined with XR XS and XS8 equipment for system operations If your equipment consists of this kind Notes jm 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 lt lt rewind key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON Switching back to SL 16 Hold down the gt fast forward key on Deck B and switch the POWER key from OFF to ON e This operation will not affect items stored in the memory N Controls and indicators
12. be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction impossibility to oper ate erroneous display etc when the power cord is unplugged while this unit is ON or due to an external factor In this case execute the following method to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition Tum the power switch on and off again while pressing the stop m key on deck e Please note that resetting microcomputer clears contentsstored in and returns it to the condition when it left the factory Symptom Cause Remedy Soundsis not produced whenthe Play key is pressed eThe connection cords are connected improp erly e The head is dirty Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up eA non recorded tape is being played e Connect the cords properly referring to Sys tem connections 6 eClean the head referring to Cleaning the head section 4 e Replace the tape e Play a recorded tape The deck does not work when an operation key is pressed e The cassette holder is not closed completely e The operation key was pressed immediately after closing the cassette holder eAn operation key is pressed in less than 3 seconds after this unit is turned ON Tape is not inserted eTape is irregularly wound and hard to take up Tape has been fully wound to reel e Close the cassette hol
13. playback stops In case the REV MODE key is set to gt and tapes are inserted in both of the decks when a deck finishes Dash amp Play the other deck starts Dash amp Play for 16 times after which it stops e Press the stop key to stop playback and cancel this operation 16 How to record CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only The cassette deck incorporates the Dolby HX Pro headroom extension function and auto bias function to provide a re cording with superior high frequency characteristics Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal TYPE IV tapes do not use metal tapes for recording Pre pa ration Make Playback recording preparation Li CT 203 KXF W4010 Insertatapein deck B O Load a disc in the CD player Normal recording Selectthe source to be recorded E Perform auto bias adjustment The bias adjustmentis applied to deck B gt 3 Set the recording level Q Play a music source O Enter the record pause mode CT 2050 KXF W6010 am EEA IIPAUSE REC ARM A CT 203 KXF W4010 05 EE mA VM mec Ofte Pressthe MODE key and select the BAL mode MODE coca O Adjust the recording balance ABN REC LEVEL BAL BIAS Left sound LS Right sound decreases decreases IIN L MAX R Press the MODE key and select th
14. unit in the future Keep this manual handy for future reference Accessories Check that the following accessories are present Audio cord 2 System control cord 1 C 0 nte nts Caution Read the pages marked N carefully to ensure safe operation Introduction esses esee eee earn nannte nnn Normal recording 16 A Before applying POWER e eennerne nennen rentas snnsnna Relay recording CT 2050 KXF W6010 only 19 Safety precautions eeerrerrer enne rne nann nata nann sta nnana Relay recording e eene tetrum tenens 19 Tape dubbing operation Deck A DeckB 20 Tape is 20 Convenient CD recording 203 KXF W4010 Deck nnjg System connections CD synchro recording Controls and indicators Recording of CD playback CCRS Deck B only Preparation for playback recording Timer Playback recording preparation Timer playback of tape Listening to cassette tapes n
15. unit incorporates a built in timer standby function By Audio timer using an audio timer optionally available in the market wake up playback and unattended recording of tape can be Orro started at any time of the day Connect the power cords of the components directry or indirectly to the timer so that E their powers can be turned on via the timer Tuner The timer setup operation varies depending on the timer mm E Also read carefully the instruction manual of your audio o Se S E Q timer 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En To AC outlet 23 ET Pre pa rati On OSet the power switches of the compo nents to ON Set the input selector of the amplifier to TAPE Make Playback recording preparation If relay playback is required inserttapes in both decks A and B 2 Timer playback of tape Start playback REVERSE STOP FORWARD 2 Adjust the volume of the amplifier EJ Rewind the tape s to the start position Setthe TIMER switch to PLAY TIMER REC OFF PLAY p e Set the timer so that the tape starts at the desired time of the day e When the set time comes tape playback starts automatically e Read c
16. 11 key of the CD player To restart recording Press the gt 11 key of the CD player To stop Press the m key of the CD player e While pressing the PAUSE key press the REC ARM key e Synchro recording is not possible when tracks of more than one CD are programmed using a Carrousel type CD player e Recording starts at this moment e When the CD player has completed playback the cassette deck stops recording and enters the stop mode elf the stop key of the cassette deck is pressed the cassette deck enters the stop mode but the CD player does not stop Convenient CD recording CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier CD player provided with XS XS8I GUB XS8 marking through the 22 system control cord this unit allows to use the CCRS which starts recording automatically after setting the optimum recording level for the CD and tape to be used in recording Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal TYPE IV tapes do not use metal tapes for recording Pre pa ration Complete the connections referring to System connections 6 Set the input selector of the amplifier to CD Load a disc in the CD player Edit tracks as required onthe CD player KENWOOD E pL Lu Exc Clo wo O ccu Keys and control used in the ope
17. C NR to record or playback with this unit It is recommended that tapes recorded with the Dolby NR system be marked B or C so that they can easily be distinguished N DPSS Direct Program Search System 07 The DPSS detects non recorded blanks of 4 seconds or more between music and enables the following four types of simple playback operations according to the instructions given by pressing operation keys It is not possible to perform DPSS operations simultaneously on the two decks 1 Skip play By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond or behind the tune being played skips tunes between the current tune and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the selected tune Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip Search 2 Rewind amp Play Rewinds the tape to the beginning and starts playback from there 3 Single tune repeated playback One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times 4 Dash amp Play If anon recorded space of more than 10 seconds is detected during playback that space will be skipped by fast forward tape winding Recording with Dolby HX Pro 0A What is Dolby HX Pro In ordinary recording using high frequency biasing the high frequency bias current which should be constant is increased with some recording sources due to the high frequency component contained in the music etc This increase affects the recording characteristics with distorted high frequen
18. CCOM PANYING THE APPLIANCE THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE Introduction CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Special features Dolby HX pro and Auto Bias function e The Dolby HX pro headroom extension and auto bias function provide a recording with superior high frequency characterisitics DPSS function i i i eSimple operations allow you to use the following convenient functions CD Skip Play 2 Rewind amp Play 3 Single tune repeated playback Dash amp Play DPSS Direct program Search System CCRS function eThis 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 Dubbing function e 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 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
19. CCRS indicator blinks and actual recording starts in about 20 to 200 seconds after creating a non recorded blank of about 8 seconds eAfter recording the cassette deck and CD player enter the stop mode automatically eAfter completion of CCRS recording be sure to cancel the CCRS and ensure that the CCRS indicator has gone off 1 If the CCRS key is pressed during CD playback playback stops and CCRS operation begins 2 If the remaining amount of tape is small CCRS may not function correctly or CCRS operation may be canceled in mid operation the CCRS recording level has been set the recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted while the CCRS operation is being carried out 4 The CCRS function sets the peak level for the entire CD in approx 20 200 seconds On very rare occasions however the function Notes u ina may not be able to set the optimum recording level If this occurs carry out recording manually referring to the Normal recording section 5 The CCRS recording level setting is canceled when the open close key of the CD player is pressed or when the power is switched OFF 6 With CD players equipped with the EDIT function it is possible to make recordings in which the last songs on sides A and B are not cut off in the middle and in which the recording capacity of the tape is used to the fullest extent Set the REV MODE key of the deck to gt Timer operations This
20. ENWOOD follows policy of continuous advancements development For this reason specifications may be changed without notice Notes KENWOOD 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 information or service on this product Model Serial Number
21. KENWOOD STEREO CASSETTE DECK CT KXF W SERIES CT 203 KXF W4010 CT 2050 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 99 3 2 1 98 12 11109876543 Introduction CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M 2 B efore applyi ng DOW er N Caution Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada eene nnne nnns AC 120 V only Europe and U K sss rrr AC 230 V only Australia AC 240 V only Other countries sss AC 110 120 220 240 V switchable 9 afety prec a uti ons 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 CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED DO NOT OFEN SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 h THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE A
22. Press in stop mode to start re cording or press in record mode to let the recording pause after leaving a non recorded blank of 4 seconds Deck A PAUSE ii key CT 2050 KXF W6010 only Press to let tape transport pause tem porarily Deck A REC ARM e key CT 2050 KXF W6010 only 16 Press in stop mode to start recording or press in record mode to let the record ing 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 18 Press to switch the Dolby Noise Reduc tion modeto B gt OFF This makes it possible to use the Dolby NR effect in recording and playback i9 i31 REV MODE key 9 e e Controls and indicators CT 2050 203 KXF W 6010 W4010 En M 10 Press to change the tape transport di rection RELAY REC key CT 2050 KXF W6010 only 19 Press to perform continuous recording from deck A to deck B DUBB keys NORM HIGH CT 2050 KXF W6010 only 26 DUBBING keys NORM AL HIGH CT 203 KXF W4010 only 20 Press to start tape dubbing NORM NORMAL Dubbing at the normal speed HIGH Dubbing at a high speed MPX FILTER key 7 Press to reduce beat noise when record ing FM broadcasts CCRS key 22 Press to start recording after automatic setting of the optimum CD recording level and optimum tape recording bias AUTO BIAS key 16 When this key is pre
23. arefully the instruction manual of your audio timer 1 When connecting the KENWOOD equipment amplifier CD player and the system remove the disc from the CD player 2 If relay playback is required set to gt or Notes If tapes are inserted in both decks A and B timer playback starts with deck B 4 Switch on the power to the cassette deck The timer will not operate if it is switched off 24 Pre pa ration set the power switches of the compo nents to ON O Set the input selector of the amplifier to TUNER Receive the desired radio station with the tuner Make Playback recording preparation If relay recordingis required inserttapes in both decks A and B Remove the disc from the CD player Timer operations CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M CT 2050 KXF W6010 only KeNwoot ELLE EL O m cum Keys and control used inthe operations described onthis page Timer recording of tuner broadcast CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only Press the M PX FILTER key to hen recording FM broadcasts only GE an 2 Adjust the recording level CT 2050 KXF W6010 Q Set the record pause mode IIPAUSE REC ARM Adjust the recording balance and recording level MPX l
24. arts with the deck the play key of which is pressed To Stop relay playback Press stop m key of the deck that is playing Eon 0 CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Convenient music search DPSS The DPSS Direct Program Search System enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of the 14 operation keys these operation are however not available on both decks simultaneously The DPSS functions are based on the detection of non recorded spaces of 4 seconds or more between tunes 1 Skip play By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond or behind the tune being played skips tunes between the current tune and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the selected tune Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip Search 2 Rewind amp Play Rewinds the tape to the beginning and starts playback from there 3 Single tune repeated playback One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times 4 Dash amp Play Ifanon recorded space of more than 10 seconds is detected during playback that space will be skipped by fast forward tape winding Tune being played KENWOOD lt ELI O 9 w 0O Soo Space non recorded Space non recorded Tape transport direction Keys and control used inthe operations described on this pag
25. back was started Deck A counter GE gt D wm TITT es I LI LI Li LI Display example To use the headphones Connect commercially available stereo headphones to the PHONES jack for private listening PHONES Fast forw arding or rewinding tape Q Stop playback Press the lt lt key or gt gt key lt lt Fast tape winding in the direction gt Fast tape winding in the direction e Press the stop Ii key to stop fast tape winding To stop playback UA eDo not press the eject 4 button until the tape has stopped completely 2 Zero stop operation Fast winding in the direction Press simultaneously Fast winding in the direction Press simultaneously 4 gt gt T T pe eru 7 Tape is wound until counter reading near 0000 where it stops 11 Listening to cassette tape CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M This function plays back the tapes in both decks A and B 12 continuously and repeatedly KENWOOD E ES EEH Ec moO cuu Keys and control used inthe operations described on this page Relay playback Load cassette tapes in both decks Openthe cassette holders of decks A and on Nn G 0
26. cies and degraded dynamic range and frequency response The Dolby HX Pro circuit detects the high frequency component contained in the music source being recorded and reduces excessive bias current to make it constant As a result the recording characteristics of high frequencies are drastically improved and the improved high frequency reproduction can also be enjoyed even when the tape is played on tape decks which are not equipped with circuit Auto bias function G8 The auto bias function automatically adjusts the tape s bias value to ensure optimum recording performance with each and every tape CCRS Computer controlled CD Recording System 22 When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier CD player provided with XS XS8 SUB XS8 marking through the system control cord this unit allows to use the CCRS which starts recording automatically after setting the optimum recording level for the CD and tape to be used in recording 1 The CD starts to be played and the peak value is sampled from the levels of the signals on the CD Cassette deck CCRS 2 The optimum recording level for the specific CD is determined Automatic recording level setting and set based on the peak value sampled t 3 The recording preparation steps above take about 20 200 seconds after which the actual recording starts CD player 4 After recording when the CD player is stopped or whenthe tape has run out both the casse
27. cord i8 eSet the DOLBY NR key to B or C Sound is vibrating e The capstans or pinch rollers dirty e Tape is irregularly wound e Clean the capstans and pinch rollers e Wind the tape regularly by fast forwarding rewinding or playing it fully from one reel to another Playback or recording starts immediately when the power is switched ON eThe TIMER switch is set to PLAY or REC eSet the TIMER switch to OFF unless timer playback or timer recording is required a malfunction With some tapes a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically This is due to the tape protection function and not Glossary CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Dolby noise reduction system 0 Dolby noise reduction system The Dolby noise reduction system was developed to reduce the tape hiss noise generated during playback The optimum effect of the Dolby NR system is obtained when the same type NR system is used for both recording and playback If a different type NR systemis used playback is not performed correctly ake sure that the same type noise reduction system is used for both recording and playback Dolby B NR The most popular noise reduction system used in home audio components Usually Dolby NR system corresponds to B NR Dolby C NR Dolby C NR offers improved noise reduction performance over that of the Dolby B NR It features a superior noise reduction effect use Dolby
28. der completely ePress the desired operation key in a few seconds after closing the cassette holder e Press the desired operation key in more than 3 seconds after turning the power on e Insert a tape eReplace the tape e Change the tape transport direction or insert the tape inversely DPSS malfunctions eThetape is not suitable for DPSS operation for example the spaces between tunes are too short e Read Convenient music search DPSS CCRS does not work eA recordable tape is not inserted in deck B eA disc is not placed in the CD player The system control cord may be disconnected e The disc is dirty e Insert a recordable tape in deck B and press the CCRS key ePlace a disc in the CD player and press the CCRS key e Connect the system control cord securely e Clean the disc place it in the CD player and press the CCRS key The dubbing on Deck A and Deck B ends at different timing This is due to the difference in tape length orto the characteristics of the cassette deck mecha nisms eA small time difference is not regarded as a failure The cassette holder does not open when the eject 4 key is pressed e The key is pressed during recording or play back ePress in the stop mode Soundis hoarse or high frequencies are not audible eThe head is dirty eThe tape is stretched or wrinkled eClean the head referring to Cleaning the head section e Rep
29. ding stops after having recorded both sides One way playback recording which stops tape af ter having played or recorded a single side Each press switches the indication DOLBY NR OFF extinguished Dolby NR is not used i DOLBY NR B Noise reduction of the ordinary type DOLBY NR Noise reduction with higher performance e Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status Listening to cassette tapes CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Preparation Make Playback recording preparation a Normal playback Start playback Press the play key To play side B To play side A eTapes are played in the directions indicated by their respective indicators on the display To pause playback CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only CT 2050 KXF W6010 am a IIPAUSE 4 X CT 203 KXF W4010 Lh No e The indicator lights M P Usage of counter S Before starting recording playback press the RESET A or RESET B key to reset the counter to 0000 and write down the counter reading when the recording playback should be stopped in the middle of the tape etc this will make it easy to locate the same position when you want to continue recording playback next time It is also possible to use the Zero stop function to return to the position where recording play
30. ds in case of high speed dubbing resume dubbing after pause press the same DUBBING key as NN above NORMAL DUBBING or HIGH DUBBING again 7 CT 203 KXF W4010 CT 203 KXF W4010 To stop dubbing Press the stop m key of Deck B eS e Both decks A and B enter the stop mode 1 The recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted for dubbing 2 The DOLBY is not active during dubbing The tape recorded by dubbing features the same NR system as the original tape in Deck A 00 50 3 Noise from TV may interfere with dubbed sound if high speed dubbing is executed near a TV set To prevent this install the system farther from the TV set 4 If the original tape was recorded at a high level the sound quality may be degraded if high speed dubbing is used In such a case use nomal speed dubbing Convenient CD recording CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD XS XS8 XS8 type amplifier receiver witha SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD CD player with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords recording on this unit and playback on 21 the CD player can be started simultaneously sine this unit is not designed for recording with metal Orr IV tapes do not use metal tapes for recording rati On O Complete the connections referring to System connect
31. e Skip play operation The example below shows the case in which the direction indicated by the tape transport direction indicator is gt Ifthe direction indicated by the tape direction indicator is lt always press the keys for the opposite directions to those shown in the illustrations below To play a tune located immediately after the To play the tune being played from the be tune being played ginning i lt LLL 3 Press once during the playback J Press once during the playback To play a tune located 4 tunes beyond To play the tune located 4 tunes behind GZS NS Press 4 times during the playback Press 5 times during the playback DPSS will not function properly with the following types of tapes e Tapes containing spaces of 4 seconds or more such as conversations and speeches e Tape containing extremely low levels or non recorded spaces in the middle of tunes such as classical music e Tapes containing recording of large noise between tunes Not SN Tapes containing spaces of less than 4 seconds between tunes e Tapes recorded with low recording level e Tapes recorded using Cross fade recording Convenient music search DPSS CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Rew ind amp Play operation i This operation cannot be performed with the remote control of the separately sold amplifier Direction of tape directio
32. e LEVEL mode MODE Va O Adjust the recording level REC LEVEL BAL BIAS MILL A Recording KA Recording level level decreases increases Stop playing the source CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M CT 2050 KXF W6010 only KENwoot ELLE EL O ceu Keys and control used inthe operations described on this page e Select by operating the input selector of the amplifier optional case of recording a FM broadcast refer to discription of How to use the MPX FILTER key 7 AUTO BIAS blinks After approximately AUTO BIAS lightsup 40 seconds AUTO BIAS The optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds after which the deck enters the stop mode eForafine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS refer to the description of Bias level adjustment CT 2050 KXF W 6010 only 17 cancel the auto bias adjustment operation in the middle press the stop key Recording is possible even when the auto bias setting is omitted elf the amount of remaining tape is small the auto bias adjustment may be canceled in the middle and tape stopped at that position e The bias level is canceled when the eject 4 key is pressed cM AUTO BIAS e While pressing the PAUSE key pres
33. ennen Timer recording of tuner broadcast CT 203 KXF W4010 Normal playback eene Deck B only ernrnnnnnnannanannnnnannannnananannananannaasnananannas anna Relay playback In case of difficulty Convenient music search DPSS Glossary Skip play operation 14 Specifications Rewind amp Play operation Single tune repeated playback operation 15 Dash 8 Play operation censes 15 How to record CT 203 KXF W4010 Deck B only 16 Important items 1 Maintenance CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Cleaning M 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 Cotton swab Capstan Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral com ponents For maintaining the best condition of the deck and forlonger 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
34. ights up eRefer to the How to use the MPX FILTER key eTo cancel press the MPX FILTER key again 2 EJ Setthe amplifier volume to the minimum position Setthe TIM ER switch to REC TIMER REC OFF PLAY Timer relay recording CT 2050 KXF W 6010 onl y Press the MPX FILTER key to ON 37 Complete the procedure 0 B of Relay recording i8 Complete the procedure 0 of Timer recording of tuner broadcast e While pressing the PAUSE key press the REC ARM e key eRefer to the How to record 16 Set the desired time when the recording is to be started When the set time comes the powers of the related components are tumed ON and recording starts eRecording stops when the end of side to be recorded is reached e Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer e Relay recording is not set deck B will record longer than the playing time of the tape 1 To ensure that the cassette deck s automatic shut off switch operates before the power is shut off set the timer so that it operates for a little 2 Switch on the power to the cassette deck The timer will not operate if it is switched off In case of difficulty CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious If your unit should not perform as expected consult the table below to see if the problem can
35. ions amp O Make Playback recording preparation CT 203 KXF W4010 Insert a tape in deck B Load a disc in the CD player CD synchro recording KENWOOD ELLE EL Ec Moms0 c muu Keys and control used inthe operations described on this page Perform auto bias adjustment The bias adjustment is applied to deck B AUTO BIA E Adjust the recording level eThe optinum bias is set in about 40 seconds after which the deck enters stop mode e Fora fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS referto the description of Bias level adjustment CT 2050 KXF W6010 only 17 eTo cancel the auto bias adjustment operation in the middle press the stop m key e Recording is possible even when the auto bias setting is omitted Q Play a CD O Set the record pause mode IIPAUSE REC ARM Press the ii key c 224 of the CD player eWhile pressing the PAUSE key press the REC ARM e key Adjust the recording balance Put the CD player in stop and recording level mode Press key of the How to record CD player 16 EJ Set the record pause mode CT 2050 KXF W6010 IIPAUSE REC ARM ae Start playing the CD Press the gt 11 key of the CD player To pause Press the gt
36. lace the tape Sound is distorted e The recording level was too high eA tape recorded with distorted sound is being played e Adjust the recording level referring to How to record 16 e Replace the tape 25 26 Symptom Cause In case of difficulty CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M Remedy Recording is not initiated when the REC ARM key is pressed e The protection tab on the cassette has been broken e The cassette holder is not closed completely eThe recording level is set to the minimum position eThe TAPE input selector is selected on the amplifier e Tape has been fully wound to a reel e Use a cassette with unbroken tab or close the hole e Close the cassette holder completely e Adjust the recording level referring to How to record i8 ePress the input selector key of the source to be recorded e Change the tape transport direction of deck or insert the tape inversely Noise level is high e The head is magnetized e External noise is induced e The system assembly position is wrong e The recording level was too low eA tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is being played with Dolby NR OFF eDemagnetize the head referring to Clean ing the head section i Install the system apart from other electrical appliances and TV set e Change the arrangement orthe position of the equipment e Adjust the recording level referring to How to re
37. ll start e The deck enters the stop mode automatically when the tape has been recorded till the end Bias level adjustment Deck B of the CT 2050 KXF W 6010 only The MODE key can be used to adjust the bias level S Pressthe MODE key and select the BIAS mode MODE Ao Adjust the bias level SN REC LEVEL BAL BIAS Y Y MIN L MAX R The high frequency The high frequency decreases increases How to use the MPX FILTER key Use this function when recording a radio FM broadcasts GE No Each press of the MODE key changes the setting LEVEL lights up Recording level setting mode BAL lights up Recording balance setting mode 3 BIAS lights up Recording bias setting mode Deck B of the CT 2050 KXF W6010 only LEVEL BAL and BIAS go off Counter display mode lights up e adjust the bias level play back the recorded sound and adjust to the suitable level Repeat if necessary e The bias can be adjusted to a value of 3 Depending on the tuner a recorded FM broadcast may produce a beat sound In this case press the MPX FILTER key before recording To cancel press the MPX FILTER key again lights up Ir I 17 18 To pause recording temporarily Pause To resume recording IIPAUSE REC ARM
38. n indicator gt A Press simultaneously Direction of tape direction indicator lt LI LJ zm e af eTape returns to the beginning of the tape side being played and i te Press simultaneously playback restarts from there Press the stop key to stop playback and cancel this operation A LI Single tune repeated playback operation Play the tune to be repeated Press the play key of the same direction as the current tape transport direction When direction of tape direction indica tor is gt e Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune for 16 times 2 Press the stop to stop playback and cancel this operation Dash amp Play operation The Dash amp Play skips long non recorded spaces automatically as the tape is played This operation cannot be performed with the remote control of the separately sold amplifier Determine the playback mode conditions B Each press switches the indication D gt Two sides are played only once after which playback stops c Two sides are repeated 8times after which playback 2 Press the lt lt and gt gt keys simultaneously Press simultaneously 44 2 he 7 Ne stops 3 zx One side is repeated 8 times after which
39. rations described on this page Recording of CD playback CCRS Deck B only Inserta tape in deck B E Determine the recording condition eFor the tape direction setting see the description below Select the tape transport direction i0 Q Select the recording mode REV MODE Nem O Select the Dolby NR mode Each press switches the indication D gt Double side recording c Tape also stops after having recorded both sides One way recording Each press switches the indication DOLBY NR OFF extinguished Dolby NR is not used DOLBY NR B Noise reduction of the ordinary type 3 DOLBY NR C Noise reduction with higher performance How to cancel CCRS During recording level setting Press the Stop key of the CD player or the stop key of the cassette deck During CCRS recording Press the Stop key of the CD player then press the OPEN CLOSE key of the CD player After completion of CCRS recording Press the OPEN CLOSE key of the CD player e Program edit recording is not possible when tracks of more than one CD are programmed using a Carrousel type CD player eWhen performing CCRS recording with a CD player which can be loaded multiple compact discs set the CD palyer to TRACK mode press the disc selector key and press the CCRS key of the cassette deck e The
40. rding start position Tape stops after 2 sec of transport Re recording Tune to be re recorded x Recorded tune Blank of 4 sec or more elf there is no recorded tune before the tape will be rewound then stopped e When re recording fromthe beginning of tape feed the leadertape the first portion of tape that cannot be recorded before starting re recording eA non recorded space of about 4 seconds is reserved on tape then the tape transport stops e Recording starts Relay recording CT 2050 KXF W 6010 only This function allows to record sound continuously from deck B Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal TYPE IV tapes do not use metal tapes for recording rati On Make Playback recording preparation L0 If relay recording is required insert tapes in both decks A and B Select the record ing mode to set to 27 or gt only Relay recording Setthe relay recording mode r RELAY REC WW EX Vc E Perform auto bias adjustment The bias adjustment is applied to deck B Em a EJ Adjust the recording level Q Play the music source Set the record pause mode deck A O Adjustthe recording balance and record ing level O Stop playing the music source Start recording Q Press the REC ARM e key of deck A REC ARM
41. s the REC ARM e key Each press of the MODE key changes the setting D LEVEL lights up Recording level setting mode BAL lights up Recording balance setting mode 3 BIAS lights up Recording bias setting mode Deck B of the CT 2050 KXF W6010 only LEVEL BAL and BIAS go off Counter display mode lights up o 2 4 dB 6 Ne p Right channel level Left channel level ein counter adjust the recording balance level so that the left and right displays are the same You can also check with the L and R peaklevel indicators Each press of the MODE key changes the setting D LEVEL lights up Recording level setting mode BAL lights up Recording balance setting mode 3 BIAS lights up Recording bias setting mode Deck B of the CT 2050 KXF W6010 only LEVEL BAL and BIAS go off Counter display mode lights up Recording level display e Adjust the recording level so that the 0 dB of the peak level indicators sometimes lights up e The recording level can be adjusted on both decks and B CT 203 KXF W4010 Deck B only Start recording Press the REC ARM e key CT 2050 KXF W6010 REC ARM LI um Press once Play the music source from the begin ning How to record CT 203 KXF W 4010 Deck B only CT 2050 203 KXF W 6010 W4010 En M e Recording wi
42. ss O Insert cassette tapes and close the cas sette holders of decks A and B Deck A FEN A Deck B Play Playback only CT 203 back recording KXF W4010 only LES available Playback recording avail able CT 2050 KXF W6010 gt __ gt only 74 io x eBe sure to remove tape slack before insertion eBe sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it 9 B 2 2 Determine the playback condition Q Select the playback recording mode Each press switches the indication D gt Relay playback of two sides of tapes in decks A and B is repeated te mie c Relay playback is not available with this setting TT z Relay playback of only one side of tapes in decks A O Select the Dolby NR mode and B is repeated Each press switches the indication DOLBY NR OFF extinguished Dolby NR is not used DOLBY NR Noise reduction of the ordinary type we DOLBY NR Noise reduction with higher performance N 2 e Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status 3 Start playback ee e Tapes are played inthe directions indicated bytheirrespective indicators E Cup e on the display VM e The playback st
43. ssed the bias level appropriate for the tape is set automati cally 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 16 Adjust this before recording REC LEVEL BAL knob CT 203 KXF W4010 only 16 Adjust this before recording 10 Preparation for playback recording Before playback recording Q Set the TIMER switch to OFF ne Rav gl LITT O Set the POWER switch to ON POWER ON UOFF Ni CT 2050 203 KXF W 6010 W4010 En M KENWOOD EE EF Ec cua Keys and control used inthe operations described on this page Playback recording preparation Load a cassette tape in deck A or B Press the eject 4 key Deck A Playback only CT 203 KXF W4010 only Playback recording avail able CT 2050 KXF W6010 Deck B Play back recording available ETT 2 Select the tape transport direction Press the play 4 or gt key To play record To play record ag tape side B oe UA Feed the tape section which cannot be played or recorded onto in the forward direction Press the stop m key Sal No
44. tte deck and CD player stop 2 Specifications 28 CT 2050 KXF W 6010 Track System 4 track 2 channel stereo Recording System AC bias Frequency 105 kHz Heads nene A DECK Playback recording heads 1 Erasing head 1 B DECK Playback recording heads 1 Erasing head 1 Motors A DECK DC motorx 1 B DECK DC motor x 1 Wow and Flutter 0 17 IEC 0 28 DIN 0 1 W R M S Fast Winding Time Approx 110 seconds C 60 tape Frequency Response TYPE tape 30 Hz to 18 000 Hz 3 dB TYPEII tape 30 Hz to 19 000 Hz 3 dB Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby NR OFF 56 dB IEC 250 nWb m TYPEII tape Dolby NR OFF 59 dB Dolby B NR ON 68 dB Dolby C NR ON 75 dB 3rd H D tape Harmonic Distortion Less than 1 2 at 315 Hz 3rd H D 250 nWb m tape Input sensitivity Impedance LINE IN 122 8 mV 47 Output Level Impedance LINE OUT 775 mV 1 0 ko Headphones 0 5 mW 32 General Power Consumption 30W Dimensions W 440 mm 15 3 4 H 134mm 5 9 16 D 369 mm 15 3 8 Weight Net 4 6 kg 10 6 Ib CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M
45. wn below When connecting the related system components refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components Caution Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed Except for U S A Canada CT 2050 203 KXF W6010 W4010 En M 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 25 Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation be sure to leave aspace 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 mah ae JOO a V LINEOUT Audio cords RE 110 AC220 120V 240V SYSTEM CONTROL GUB XS8 Q System control cord To wall AC outlet SYSTEM CONTROL 55 068 e Amplifier KENWOOD Audio cord Oso SYSTEM LINE OUTPUT VARIABLE 5116 XS8 A p System control cord The connected component model is variable dependent on areas

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