Kenwood DX-7 manuel d'utilisation

m DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER DX-7 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION For your records Record the serial number, found bottom of the unit in the spaces desig- nated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial ~umbers whenever you call your dealer for infor- mation or service on this product. Model DX-7 S[...]

Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories and cables 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 compa- ny without delay. Only th[...]

Precautions for use To maintain the high performance and reliability of this unit, avoid using or storing it in the following conditions. • Dusty places. • Near heat sources such as stoves, etc. • Condensation (dew) • Places exposed to direct sun- light, especially in a closed car . • Extremely cold places. • In moist, humid locations o[...]

Use of OAT cassette tapes • Tapes cannot be turned over and played on the other side. • Tapes are manufactured with a sealed construction. Do not try to forcefully open the tape cover or pull the tape from the case, and never attempt to disassemble the tape case. • Do not repeatedly insert and remove a tape without playing or recording the ta[...]

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CD Cassette holder @ [ II ] Pause indicator @ POWER switch @ [REC] Recording indicator ® KEY HOLD/TIMER switch @ [ST -10] indicator *0 VOLUME control knob @ Tune number display ® DC IN jack @ PHONES/REMOTE jack ® Threaded hole for accessory @ DIGITAL I/O jack attachment *@ REC (Record) button (j) System connection jack *@ PAUSE button ® Accesso[...]

Power source • How to use the unit with the supplied AC adaptor • Insert the plug of the AC adaptor into the [DC IN] jack on the main unit's rear panel, then con- nect the power plug to a household AC power outlet. • Always set the [POWER] switch to OFF before connecting the AC adaptor. When disconnecting the AC adaptor as well, be sure [...]

• Using rechargeable batteries Use the separately sold AID converter (BP-A7). • Align the AID converter with the main unit's accessory attachment guide hole and attach. Secure the AID converter in place using the accessory attachment screw. • Always turn the [POWER] switch OFF before inserting/removing batteries or making connections. ?[...]

Connections • Headphone connection • Connect separately sold headphones (use headphones equipped with a 3.5 mm diameter stereo miniplug) to the main unit's [ n IREMOTE] jack or the remote controller's [PHONES] jack. • Always turn the volume down before plugging or unplugging the headphones. • Sound volume adjustment Adjustment usi[...]

• Connection to a component equipped with digital 1/0 jacks (coaxial) • Turn off the power to both the amplifier and this unit before making connections. • Using the supplied digital connection cord, connect the 4-pin miniplug to this unit's [DIGITAL 1/0] terminal. Connect the red plug to the component's (amplifier, etc.) coaxial in[...]

• Connection to an amplifier's analog input jacks • Turn off the power to both the amplifier and this unit before making connections. • Using the supplied analog connection cord, connect the 3-pin miniplug to this unit's [ n I REMOTE] terminal. Connect the other end of the cord to the amplifier's external input jacks (AUX jacks[...]

• Connection for analog recording Use the separately sold AID converter (BP-A7). • Turn off the power to both the amplifier and this unit before making connections. • Connect the AID converter unit (supplied in the BP-A71 to this unit. • Connect the AID converter unit's [MIC/LINE IN] jack to an amplifier's [TAPE REC] jacks or a st[...]

Key Hold function 14 DX-7 Setting this function prevents incorrect oper- ation of the unit even if an operation button is accidentally pressed. • When you set the main unit's [KEY HOLD/TIMER] switch to "HOLD", the unit ignores any button operation. • When you set the remote controller's [HOLD] switch to the "." pos[...]

To playback a OAT cassette (Basic operation) First load a tape into the unit (see page 141. Operation is possible with ei!her the main unit or the remote controller. ~ 11.-' r u-CoJ Tune number Totaf elapsed display time display n, U~, • To playa tape • Press the [PLAY/REPEAT] button. • Tapes recorded in extended play mode cannot be play[...]

" -, u~, I Display example When the tape is stopped at the beginning When the tape is stopped at the end r end • When the beginning of the displayed tune is reached, " ~ " appears on the display and playback begins. • If the [PAUSE] button is pressed during the skip operation, the unit enters pause mode at the beginning of the de[...]

" -, u.:J • Cue/Review function This function allows you to fast-forward (cue) or rewind (review) while listening to the tape sound. • To cue, press the [PAUSE] button and then press the [FF/CUE] button. • To review, press the [PAUSE] button and then press the [REW/REVIEW] button. • When you reach the location you want to listen to, pr[...]

Digital recording First load a tape into the unit (see page 14). Operation is possible with either the main unit or the remote controller. "" LILI ~II .- 11.1111 U'LILI rl I ST·ID mill • LI I 11.11 -, ULI :J 18 DX-7 Connect the unit (See page 11.) • Press the [REC] button. When starting recording from the begin- ning of the tape[...]

Analog recording Use the separately sold AID converter (BP-A7), First load a tape into the unit (see page 14), Operation is possible with either the main unit or the remote controller, 1[1[/:: ~II I~ ~~I~dB~I~-~5~O~24~'~2~3~O"'V"'ER~ MIC (ATT] OdB 20dB LINE l'fino) +-+ " 'ST.ID [jjg] .. '_" nn =, U&[...]

Stopping/pausing recording • Operation is possible with either the main unit or the remote controller. • Erasing a recording • To pause recording • Press the [PAUSE] button. If five minutes elapse in pause mode, the rotating head moves away from the tape to protect the tape. (The REC indicator blinks.1 • To stop without recording an END-I[...]

Timer recording/Timer playback • Before connecting the timer, insert a tape into the unit. • When carrying out timer recording, make sure the accidental erasure protection "slide door" of cassette tape (page 41 is closed to the right side . • Timer recording o Set the [KEY HOLDITIMER] switch to "REC", then fJ set the [POWE[...]

seMS SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) SCMS is a new standard which allows you to make only first generation copies of digital sources (CD, etc.) which contain a copy prohibition code. Copy prohibition code Sources which contain a copy prohibition code include the following: COs and some commercially available OAT music tapes. When carrying out [...]

Subcodes With OAT tapes. in addition to the recorded music signal. various subcodes are recorded on the tape to aid in music selection and editing. With commercially available OAT music tapes. subcodes are prerecorded on the tapes. With blank tapes that you record yourself. subcodes are automatically recorded during recording and can also be record[...]

Subcode editing • To manually write a ST-ID during recording • In situations such as when recording an audio source that has no space between tunes, you can manually write ST -IDs in the appropriate locations while recording is being carried out. • After writing a ST-ID, you must wait at least 9 seconds before writing the next ST-ID. • You [...]

• To erase an unnecessary ST-ID from a recorded tape • If the tune number changes at a place other than between two tunes. an unnecessary ST -10 is written on the tape. Erase the ST-ID using the following procedure. Display example • The unit enters pause mode after the unneces- • The tape automatically rewinds to the begin- ning of the unn[...]

• To write an END-ID on a recorded tape • If a tape was stopped at the end of a recording without writing an END-ID, you can use the following procedure to write the necessary END-ID. Play the tape and press the ISTOPI button at the end of the recording. Verify that the'total elapsed time is still shown on the display. I Display example &q[...]

Cleaning • Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet by wiping with a dry cloth. If an area is particularly dirty and cannot be cleaned well with a dry cloth, wipe the area with a cloth dampened with water, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. (Do not use benzene, thinner, or other chemicals.1 Always keep terminals and plugs clean. • Cleaning the head [...]

Specifications Tape recording system .................. DAT rotating head system Tape speed.......... .. ................. 8.15 mm/sec Sampling frequency ...................... 48 kHz/44.1 kHz/32 kHz No. of quantization bits ...... .......... 16 bits, linear Frequency response ........ ............. 5-22,000 Hz (EIAJI (for digital recording I Signa[...]