MINIDISC PERSONAL STEREO SYSTEM MDX-F1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-4535-10 01 MA (M) AP 9909
Contents 2 Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully ensure safe operation. Beforetoapplying power Preparation section MDX-F1 (EN) 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 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 page carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power 3 MDX-F1 (EN) Contents Preparation section Before applying power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ........................................................... 2 Special features ................................................................ 4 System connection........................................... 5 Controls and indicators ................................... 6 Main unit ...........................
Contents 4 Before applying power MDX-F1 (EN) Special features An MD recorder is equipment An MD recorder with high digital sound quality is equipment. Digital copying from a CD is also easy. This recorder has many functions like recording and display of names for discs and titles, changing the sequence of tracks, etc.
Contents System connection Controls and indicators 5 MDX-F1 (EN) CAUTION Note on Connection Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections are completed. FM outdoor antenna Malfunction of microcomputer When the receiving condition is poor, lay a coaxial cable from the antenna to indoors and connect to the FM 75Ω terminals.
Contents Controls and indicators 6 Controls and indicators MDX-F1 (EN) Main unit 0 P U # PUSH OPEN button N Top panel SH OPE Front panel Preparation section 12 3 4 5 6 7 P 8 90 0 U SH OPEN ! @ # $ % ^& *( ) ¡ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cassette holder ¢ (POWER) key 9 “STANDBY/TIMER” indicator 9u Remote sensor Display (7) STOP key (CD/MD/TAPE/TUNING MODE) 9$(∞§ 7 4 / ¢ key (CD/MD/TAPE/tuner tuning) $(∞ 8 “SOUND” key ! 9 “MENU” key 79 0 “REPEAT” key ^ ! “TUNER FM/AM” key § @ “CD 6” key # # “MD 6” key *
Contents Controls and indicators 7 MDX-F1 (EN) (The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display.) Display 1 2 3 4 3 0 PGM 3 ALL 3 REPEAT 3 RANDOM ¶ SLEEP A.P.S. ¶ O.T.T. PROG. 1 2 TOTAL AUTO TUNED TRACK NO. 88888888 ••••••••••• FM AM PM 5 REC kHz TAPE EQ. O.T.E. MHz 7 89 PGM (program) indication Indication related to CD and MD Timer-related indicators A.P.S.
Contents 8 Operation of remote control unit Controls and indicators MDX-F1 (EN) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. POWER Numeric keys $ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 PGM TAPE EQ. FM/AM POWER ( TITLE SEARCH TAPE EQ.
Contents Setting the current time Controls and indicators 9 MDX-F1 (EN) 21 31 The current time of the day must be set before using the timer. Preparation 1 0 Press the power ( power on. ) key to turn (Main unit) STANDBY /TIMER 22 32 ÷ The “CLOCK” display starts to blink during time setting. PGM A.P. S. STE 1200 ADJUST AM MENU Preparation section Press and hold the MENU key for more 1 than 2 seconds. REC REC ÷ The time display starts to blink. 2 Enter the figure of hour.
Contents 10 Let's put out some sound Let's put out some sound MDX-F1 (EN) Basic use method 1 Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit, a small amount of current is flowing into the unit’s internal circuitry to back up the memory. This condition is referred to as the standby mode of the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can be turned ON from the remote control unit. 1 Press the 2 3 1 2 0 3 (POWER) key to turn power on.
Contents Let's put out some sound 11 MDX-F1 (EN) Adjusting the bass and treble One-touch enhancement of bass and treble “EX.BASS” (Extra Bass) : Enhances the bass tone regardless of the current volume. “LOUD” (Loudness) SOUND : Enhanced both the bass and treble tones according to the current volume. (Effective during low-volume listening) Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “EX.BASS” lights. 2 “LOUD” lights. 3 Both indicators off. The tone adjusted using the “TONE” key (see below).
Contents 12 Let's put out some sound MDX-F1 (EN) AUTO POWER SAVE function When the unit is ON and the unit is left for 30 minutes with CD, MD and TAPE not operating, the unit is switched off automatically by this function. This is convenient when you forget to turn power off after listening. This function can be activated or deactivated by the following operation. ÷ If the current input is TUNER, the auto power save function is activated only when the volume is set to 0. 2 Select. 1 Select “A.P.S.
Contents Playback of CD Playback of CD 13 MDX-F1 (EN) If you load a disc in the CD player in advance while the power is off. pressing the CD 6 key turns power on automatically and starts the disc playback. 1 2 2 0 1 Load a disc. 13 The label side must be on top. Operation 1 Open the CD cover. (by pressing the PUSH OPEN button) 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the CD cover. ÷ Do not touch the played side of disc. ÷ Be sure to place a disc horizontally.
Contents 14 Playback of CD MDX-F1 (EN) To pause playback Playback from desired track CD Select the desired track No. 6 ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately. Skipping tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 ¢ 4 To skip backward To skip forward Press the numeric keys as shown below.... To select track No. 23 : 003 To fast forward and backward To select track No.
Contents Playback of CD 15 MDX-F1 (EN) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) Select the “CD” input. (Also press the 7 to enter stop mode.) # 1 Let the “PGM” indicator light. Lights Press in stop mode PGM PGM TRACK NO. 01 000 2 Select track numbers in the order you want to play them. 1 Select the track.
Contents 16 Playback of CD MDX-F1 (EN) Repeated playback You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. (The REPEAT key is provided only on the main unit.) Select the “CD” input. # Setup for repeating a single track or all tracks 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. Confirm that this is not lit. PGM (If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the PGM key to turn it off.) ALL 3 REPEAT TRACK NO. 01 CD REPEAT 000 2 Select “REPEAT”. Each press switches the repeat mode.
Contents Playback of CD 17 MDX-F1 (EN) Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. (Remote control only) Select the “CD” input. # 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. (If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the PGM key to turn it off.) Confirm that this is not lit. PGM ALL 3 REPEAT PGM 2 Press the RANDOM key. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “RANDOM” on ...
Contents 18 Playback of Mini Disc Playback of Mini Disc MDX-F1 (EN) If you load a disc in the MD recorder in advance while the power is off. pressing the MD 6 key turns power on automatically and starts the disc playback. 2 2 0 1 1 Load a Mini Disc. lights Y Operation Turn power on and insert a Mini Disc into the insertion slot of the main body. ÷ When a title has been recorded for the disc, the title is displayed. In the direction of the arrow The display changes. TRACK NO.
Contents Playback of Mini Disc 19 MDX-F1 (EN) To pause playback Playback from desired track MD Select the desired track No. 6 ÷ Each press pauses and plays the MD alternately. Skipping tracks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 ¢ 4 To skip backward To skip forward Press the numeric keys as shown below.... To select track No. 23 : 003 ÷ The track in the direction of the key pressed is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning.
Contents 20 Playback of Mini Disc MDX-F1 (EN) Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) When the titles of the tracks recorded on a minidisc for recording are entered in advance, search by title is possible for the tracks to be played. (Assigning a title to a disc or track fi) 1 Select the “MD” input MD 6 2 Press the 7 key to enter stop mode. ÷ When the “PGM” indicatior is lit, press the PGM key on the remote control unit to switch it off.
Contents Playback of Mini Disc 21 MDX-F1 (EN) Title display When a title recorded in a MD disc is too long to be displayed in the dot display, press this key to scroll the display and view the characters which has not be displayed. This key is also used to switch the dot display modes (see figures below). DISPLAY /CHARAC. (When pressed during stop or playback) Each press switches the information. 1 Title display KENWOOD (When pressed during MD recording) Each press switches the information.
Contents 22 Playback of Mini Disc MDX-F1 (EN) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) Select the “MD” input. (Also press the 7 to enter stop mode.) * 1 Let the “PGM” indicator light. Lights Press in stop mode PGM ALL 3 REPEAT PGM TRACK NO. --- P-01 2 Select track numbers in the order you want to play them. 1 Select the track.
Contents Playback of Mini Disc 23 MDX-F1 (EN) Repeated playback You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. (The REPEAT key is provided only on the main unit.) Select the “MD” input. * Setup for repeating all tracks in a disc 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. Confirm that this is not lit. PGM (If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the PGM key to turn it off.) REPEAT ALL 3 REPEAT TRACK NO. 001 .NO 2 Select “ALL REPEAT”. 000 TITLE .
Contents 24 Playback of tape MDX-F1 (EN) If you load a tape in the cassette deck in advance while the power is off. pressing the TAPE key (2, 3) turns power on automatically and starts the tape playback. 2 2 0 1 1 Load a cassette tape. A 0 US H OPE Operation P N 1 Open the door. Push the area marked 0 PUSH OPEN. 2 Insert a tape and close the door. ÷ Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE ) tape selection is set automatically. ÷ Remove tape slack before loading. ÷ Close the door securely.
Contents Playback of tape 25 MDX-F1 (EN) To wind tape at high speed To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in direction \ If you are operating the remote control unit, press the 1 or ¡ key. 1 TUNING 1 ¢ 4 0 ÷ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. To stop playback ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely. STOP 7 0 Tape counter display (Remote control unit only) Selection of reverse mode (Main unit only) 1 Select “TAPE RVS?” from the menu.
Contents 26 Receiving broadcast station MDX-F1 (EN) It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. When the “TUNER FM/AM” key is pressed, the unit will automatically be switched on and reception status will be reached. 2 1 1 0 2 1 Select the broadcasting band by pressing the TUNER FM/AM key. TUNER FM/AM The first press of the key selects the tuner input. After this, each press switches the broadcasting bands alternately.
Contents Receiving broadcast station 27 MDX-F1 (EN) Presetting radio stations automatically (auto preset) Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds). 1 Select the “TUNER” input. TUNER AUTO TUNED STEREO -9000 TUNER FM 0 FM/AM 2 Select “AUTO PRESET”. V O L MENU LU O 0 ME / M U LTI C O NT R MHz Turning the knob switches the function as shown in the display. TAPE RVS. ? REC MODE ? AUTO PRESET (TUNER only) TIMER SET ? A.P.S. SET ? 3 Press the SET/Demo key.
Contents 28 Let's recording Let's recording MDX-F1 (EN) Recording on MD This unit cannot record audio in monaural mode. MD recording is possible as “digital recording”, where the digital signal of the CD is used as it is, and as “analog recording”, where the analog signal of a broadcast etc. is converted to a digital signal. 3 2 0 1 1 Make the preparations for recording. 1 Open the write protect tab of the Mini Disc to make p it recordable. 2 Load the Mini Disc.
Contents Let's recording 29 MDX-F1 (EN) Pause the recording Lights MD 0 6 ÷ The track number is incremented by “1”. Press the key again to resume recording. ÷ Recording can also be started by pressing the “MD REC” key. TRACK NO. 01 001 REC 130 R54:32 The recordable time for the MD is displayed. Stop the recording STOP 7 0 The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not to apply impact to the unit during it.
Contents 30 Let's recording MDX-F1 (EN) Recording on TAPE This unit cannot record audio on High (Type ) and Metal (Type ) cassette tapes. 3 4 2 0 15 1 Load a tape in deck. 0 US H OPE 1 Open the door of deck. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door. N TAPE To reverse the transport direction ÷ When recording is started, the tape is transported in the direction selected in this step. ÷ Wind the tape to the position where recording is to be started. 1 Press the play key. 2 Press the play key again.
Contents Let's recording 31 MDX-F1 (EN) Pause the recording Blinks 0 • TAPE REC REC ÷ Press the “TAPE REC” key during recording. It stops after leaving a non-recorded blank of 4 seconds. (Press the key again to resume recording.) Stop the recording STOP 0 7 ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely. Points in CD recording 1 Put the CD player in pause mode. 2 Select the track to be recorded with the skip (w2, 3∑) keys.
Contents 32 Convenient Recording Methods Convenient Recording Methods MDX-F1 (EN) One-touch recording (CD=MD /CD=TAPE) The one-touch recording can record all tracks in a CD with a one-touch operation (all-track recording). It can also record the current CD track being played from the beginning (single-track recording). Simultaneous recording onto MD and TAPE is not available. 1 Make the preparations for recording. CD =MD 1 Insert a recordable disc into the MD recorder. 2 Insert disc in the CD player.
Contents Convenient Recording Methods 33 MDX-F1 (EN) Program recording (CD =MD / CD =TAPE) Desired CD tracks can be programmed in the desired sequence and recorded onto an MD or tape. Simultaneous recording onto MD and TAPE is not available. Recording preparation is required. •º (Be sure to put the MD recorder and cassette deck in stop mode.) CD =MD Perform steps 1 and 2 of the procedure in ”Listening in the desired sequence (Program % playback)”.
Contents 34 Convenient Recording Methods MDX-F1 (EN) Program recording (MD =TAPE) Desired MD tracks can be programmed in the desired sequence and recorded onto a tape. Recording preparation is required. º (Be sure to put the cassette deck in stop mode.) 1 Program the desired sequence of MD tracks. Perform steps1 and 2 of the procedure in ”Listening in the desired sequence (Program play™ back)”. Press the TAPE REC key twice to enter 2 record-pause mode.
Contents MD Edit Functions MD Edit Functions 35 MDX-F1 (EN) Assigning a title to a disc or track When titles are assigned to a disc and its tracks, the titles can not only be displayed during playback but title search (searching a track by the title) is also made possible. The assigned titles can be changed or deleted with the same procedure. The MD operates on the basis of the information read from the disk into memory.
Contents 36 MD Edit Functions MDX-F1 (EN) 2 Input the title. 1 Select the group of the characters used in the title. DISPLAY /CHARAC. 2 Select a desired character by placing the selection cursor on it. 4 P.CALL¢ To return To advance Operation 3 Press the SET key to enter the selected character. SET (Input the title characters by repeating 1 to 3 for each of them.) 3 Execute title assignment. 1 Press the ENTER key. ENTER 2 Press the TITLE INPUT key.
Contents MD Edit Functions 37 MDX-F1 (EN) Changing or deleting a title The MD operates on the basis of the information read from the disk into memory. After title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”. The “WRITING” display indicates that the recorded and edited data are written in the MD. Be careful not to apply impact to the unit during it.
Contents 38 MD Edit Functions MDX-F1 (EN) Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) The tracks can be reordered in the desired order by moving up to 20 tracks at a time. Image of simultaneous, multiple track movement A B C D E F B D A C E F Select the “MD” input. (Please execute operation in stopped condition.) * Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking. 1 Press the QUICK MOVE key then the SET key.
Contents MD Edit Functions 39 MDX-F1 (EN) Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE) This procedure shows you how to select and move (insert) a track to the track number you desire. The surrounding tracks are renumbered automatically. Repeating this procedure lets you arrange the tracks in the order you desire. Image of moving one track A B C D E F A C D E B F Select the “MD” input. (Please execute operation in stopped condition.
Contents 40 MD Edit Functions MDX-F1 (EN) Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) Image of track division Use the following procedure to divide a track into two by inserting a track number in its middle. Note that the track numbers of the tracks located after the divided track are automatically incremented. A B A B C C C D E D E Select the “MD” input. (Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.) * 1 Play the track to be divided.
Contents MD Edit Functions 41 MDX-F1 (EN) Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) Use the following procedure to combine two tracks into one by deleting a track number.After this operation, the track numbers of tracks located after the combined tracks are decreased automatically. Image of track combining A B A B C D C E F E F Select the “MD” input. (Perform the operations in the following procedure while the display is blinking.) * 1 Select “COMBINE ?”.
Contents 42 MD Edit Functions MDX-F1 (EN) Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) TRACK ERASE During playback, it is possible to erase only the track being played. The track numbers of the tracks after the erased track will be adjusted. Be careful in using this operation because a track cannot be recovered once it has been erased. ALL ERASE During stop, all tracks can be erased.
Contents MD Edit Functions 43 MDX-F1 (EN) 3 Execute the erase operation. ENTER ENTER COMPLETE COMPLETE ! ! BLANK ÷ The track is erased (together with the track title). DISC ÷ All tracks on a disc are erased (together with the disc title). 4 After editing, eject and remove the mini disc. With the MD, information is written in the disc when the ejection operation is performed after editing. After title input or editing, be sure to eject the minidisc so that the data is written in it by “WRITING”.
Contents 44 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation Timer operation MDX-F1 (EN) Wake-up timer(O.T.T.) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the unit is switched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting. Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2) With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period. AI timer playback (PROG.
Contents Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 45 MDX-F1 (EN) Setting the Program Timer Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) are available. With PROG 1 and PROG 2, two sets of time zones and operation contents can be programmed and executed as required. 1 Make preparations for the play (recording). To listen to CD To listen to MD Insert a disc. (Program playback is not possible.) Load a disc. (Program playback is not possible.
Contents Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 46 Timer operation MDX-F1 (EN) 3 Set the ON time then the OFF time. 1 Adjust the time. The time is returned. 0 The time is advanced. ¶ O.T.T. PROG. 1 700 TIME AM ON 2 Press the SET/Demo key. De mo 0 SET ¶ O.T.T. PROG. 1 AM OFF 800 TIME ÷ For each of the ON time and OFF time, enter the figure of “hour” by performing steps 1 and 2 then enter the figure of “minute” in the same manner. ÷ If you make a mistake, restart from step 2.
Contents Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 47 MDX-F1 (EN) Execution and cancellation of timer 1 Select the timer program No. to be used. (Remote control unit only) Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows. TIMER 1O.T.T. ......... Executes O.T.T. only. 2PROG.1 ...... Execution of program 1 only. 3PROG.2 ...... Execution of program 2 only. 4PROG.1, 2 .. Execution of programs 1 and 2. 5Off .............. Timer off. ÷ The selected program No. lights.
Contents 48 Important Items Important Items MDX-F1 (EN) Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Tape guides For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following: 1.Open the cassette holder. 2.
Contents Important Items 49 MDX-F1 (EN) Reference Caution on condensation Memory backup function 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 dride up.
Contents 50 Important Items MDX-F1 (EN) Handling of discs Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Discs which can be played with this unit CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G and CDEXTRA. Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying the marking on the label surface. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO Label side Playing side Sticker Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs.
Contents Important Items 51 MDX-F1 (EN) Notes on cassette tape 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.
Contents 52 In case of difficulty In case of difficulty MDX-F1 (EN) What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while unit is ON or due to an external factor.
Contents In case of difficulty 53 MDX-F1 (EN) Symptoms related to MD standard Symptom Cause “DISC FULL” is displayed while the disc still ÷ More than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be recorded. (There has a remaining recordable time. may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track number is less than 256.) In such a case, the REMAIN time display shows “0:00”.
Contents 54 In case of difficulty MDX-F1 (EN) MD recorder section (Displayed messages and actions to be taken against them) Knowledge section Displayed Message Meaning Action NO DISC ÷ No disc is placed on the tray. CAN'T COPY ÷ An attempt is made to record digital ÷ Recording is not possible. signal from a source while its digital copy has been prohibited by SCMS. DISC FULL ÷ There is no recordable area on the disc. ÷ Use another recordable disc.
Contents In case of difficulty 55 MDX-F1 (EN) CD player section Symptom Cause A CD is placed in the player but ÷ The disc is placed upside down. it cannot be played. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ Dew is condensed on the optics lens. Sound is not produced. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. Sound skips. ÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The player is subject to vibration. Remedy ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward.
Contents 56 Specifications In case difficulty Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safeofoperation. MDX-F1 (EN) Main unit Speakers [Amplifier section] Enclosure ............................................. Bass-reflex type Speaker configuration Speaker unit ............................... 80 mm, cone type Rated output power during STEREO operation 10 % T.H.D., at 4 Ω .................................... 4 W + 4 W [Tuner section] FM tuner section Tuning frequency range .......... 87.
