STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK KXF-W1030 KXF-W3030 CT-401 CT-403 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-4546-08 (EN)
Introduction 2 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 China ............................................................ AC 220 V only Australia ....................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. .......................................... AC 230 V only *Other countries ......
Introduction Special features 3 Double cassette decks: Deck A can be used for playback only and deck B can be used for both playback and recording. Dolby Noise Reduction: The Dolby B NR system minimizes the tape hiss noise felt by human ears by processing signals during playback and recording. Dubbing facility: This convenient function allows to copy the prerecorded tape in deck A onto a tape in deck B. Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Introduction ...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet.
System connections 6 Make connections as shown 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 ) Caution Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
System connections 7 SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS SYSTEM CONTROL Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. SYSTEM CONTROL This unit is compatible only with the [SL16] mode. The system control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the [XS-8] connection mode. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL (dB) TAPE SYSTEM CONTROL ÷ Do this operation after completing all connections.
Controls and indicators (KXF-W1030 / CT-401) 8 DISPLAY PEAK LEVEL METER DOLBY NR reference level —5 (dB) 0 +3 +6 (dB) DOLBY NR DUBBING ! @ DISPLAY 2 1 0 9 PUSH/OPEN 8 PUSH/OPEN 0 0 PEAK LEVEL METER —5 (dB) POWER - ON – OFF 1 0 DOLBY NR A FULL LOGIC CONTROL 7 TAPE (dB) DUBBING ¡ 1 TAPE +6 DUBBING DOLBY NR ¡ +3 8 PAUSE ¶ REC/ARM B FULL LOGIC CONTROL 3 7 3 REC LEVEL DPSS 3 4 1 Deck A Playback-only tape deck. 2 POWER switch: Press to turn power - ON and – OFF.
Controls and indicators (KXF-W3030 / CT-403) 9 PEAK LEVEL METER DOLBY NR reference level DISPLAY —5 (dB) O p @ ∏ 0 +3 +6 (dB) DOLBY NR DUBBING # $ DISPLAY 2 1 0 ! PUSH/OPEN 9 PUSH/OPEN 0 0 PEAK LEVEL METER —5 (dB) POWER O - ON – OFF 1 ∏ 0 +3 DOLBY NR +6 (dB) DUBBING REV.MODE DOLBY NR DUBBING ¡ 1 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE @ p 7 TAPE ¡ 8 PAUSE ¶REC/ARM 8 B AUTO REVERSE # @ 7 # REC LEVEL DPSS 3 4 1 Deck A Playback-only tape deck.
Listening to cassette tapes The figure shows an example for the CT-403 or KXF-W3030 10 PUSH/OPEN PUSH/OPEN 0 0 (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 (dB) POWER 1 ¡ 1 TAPE A TAPE AUTO REVERSE @ 7 ¡ 8PAUSE ¶REC/ARM B AUTO REVERSE # @ 7 # : Keys or controls to be used in this operation Preparation 2 Load a cassette tape in deck A or B. (Normal playback) Load cassette tapes in both decks. (Relay playback) 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. Press the area marked PUSH/OPEN 0.
Listening to cassette tapes 11 Fast Forward and Rewind To stop playback 1 Stop playback. (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 (dB) 7 — (dB) —5 0 +3 +6 7 (dB) 2 Press the 1 key or ¡ key. 1 (dB) ÷ When taking out the tape, press the area marked PUSH/ OPEN 0 after the tape transport has stopped completely. — —5 0 +3 +6 ¡ (dB) 1: Fast tape winding in the | direction ¡: Fast tape winding in the \ direction ÷ Press the stop (7) key to stop fast tape winding.
Convenient music search (DPSS) 12 The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of the 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.
Convenient music search (DPSS) 13 Single-tune repeated playback operation 1 Play the tune to be repeated. (CT-401/KXF-W1030) (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 2 Press the play key of the same direction as the current tape transport direction. (dB) When direction of tape direction indicator is 3: (CT-403/KXF-W3030) (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 (dB) 3 ÷ Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune for 16 times. ÷ Press the stop (7) key to stop playback and cancel this operation.
How to record (deck B only) 14 Since this unit is not designed for use with metal tapes, recording on metal tapes cannot be carried out. The figure shows an example for the CT-403 or KXF-W3030 PUSH/OPEN PUSH/OPEN 0 Preparation 0 (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 (dB) POWER A Insert a tape in deck B.
How to record (deck B only) 15 To pause recording temporarily To resume recording Pause ¶REC/ARM 8PAUSE To stop recording 1 Stop the tape transport. (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 7 (dB) 2 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 ÷ After leaving a non-recorded blank of about 4 seconds, the deck enters the record-pause mode.
Tape dubbing operation 16 The dubbing refers to the copy of the recorded contents of a tape to another tape (tape in Deck A = tape in Deck B). The figure shows an example for the CT-403 or KXF-W3030 PUSH/OPEN PUSH/OPEN 0 0 (dB) — —5 0 +3 +6 (dB) POWER 1 ¡ 1 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE @ 7 TAPE ¡ 8PAUSE ¶REC/ARM B AUTO REVERSE # @ 7 # : Keys or controls to be used in this operation 1 Insert tapes in the cassette decks.
Convenient CD recording (deck B only) By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD amplifier (receiver) with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD CD player with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on the CD player can be started simultaneously. Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.
For pleasant use 18 Notes on cassette tape Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab) To store cassette tapes After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally. 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.
In case of difficulty 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 be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative. Symptom Cause Remedy Sounds is not produced when the Play key is pressed. ¶ The connection cords are connected improperly. ¶ The head is dirty. ¶ Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up. ¶ A non-recorded tape is being played.
Specifications 20 Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Track System 4 track, 2 channel stereo Recording System AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz) Heads A DECK Playback heads ......................................... 1 B DECK Playback / recording heads ................... 1 Erasing head ............................................. 1 Motors A and B DECK ................................................. 1 Wow and Flutter ....................................... 0.3 % (W.
