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    FM/AM RECEIVER TEXT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION B60-4358-00 R-SG7 CD PLA YER CASSETTE T APE DECK DP-SG7 X-SG7 EN[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 2 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................... AC 120 V only A[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 3 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents Preparation section Application section Basic section Knowledge section Before applying power ................................................. 2 Safety[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 4 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this a p pliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. T h e s e safety[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 5 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power 18. Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an out[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 6 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power The High grade Micro Component Series Thank you for purchasing the High grade Micro component series. This system is available in various configuration according to your preferences. The system configuration is up to you, but as [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 7 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power ¶ Easy Operation When the High grade Micro component series is connected to the system control, input switching with the input selector ( T APE , TUNER , CD , MD ) of the R-SG7 will start playbac k b y the selected unit. Re vers[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 8 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection System Composition and Installation The High grade Micro component series permits various combinations according to the purchased components. As the installation diff ers according t o the components y ou purc hase, please install co[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 9 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM GND FM75 CD IN IN REC PLAY SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 ) L R TAPE REC PLAY MD AUX R L ANTENNA AM GND FM75 ANTENNA AM GND FM75 System connection Connect the antenna as shown in the figure. Do not p[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 10 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM GND FM75 CD IN IN REC PLAY SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 ) L R TAPE REC PLAY MD AUX R L SYSTEM CONTROL REC IN PLAY OUT L R [ ] Here, connection of separately sold components also will be explained [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 11 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL SYSTEM CONTROL LINE OUTPUT L R L R DIGITAL IN OPTICAL SYSTEM CONTROL REC IN PLAY OUT 1 2 1.In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. 2.Insert the o[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 12 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM GND FM75 CD IN IN REC PLAY SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 ) L R TAPE REC PLAY MD AUX R L SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 ) L R SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT Speaker (right) (6-16 Ω ) Connect the speakers as shown in the[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 13 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections System connection SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM GND FM75 CD IN IN REC PLAY SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 ) L R TAPE REC PLAY MD AUX R L DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL SYSTEM CONTROL LINE OUTPUT L R SYSTEM CONTROL REC IN PLAY OUT L R L R DIGITAL IN OPTIC[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 14 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators STANDBY PGM 1 2 345 67 8 9 1 0 11 12 13 14 15 88 -8 8 : 88 TRACK NO. REPEAT EDIT RANDOM TOTAL SPACE A B 6 0 repeat 7 ¢ 4 1¡  time space compact disc player DP-SG7 on/standby ' ∞ ∞ stereo integrated ampli[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 15 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Receiver R-SG7 1 (on/standby) key * The power is switched ON and OFF (standby). At the time of system connection, the power is switched ON and OFF for the entire system. 2 “phones” jack ( Headphones with a stereo mini plug[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 16 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators 1 Cassette deck operation keys ™ These keys are used to operate the cassette deck (X-SG7). 2 Numeric keys ¡¶ These keys can be used as numeric keys when CD or MD is selected as input. When TUNER is selected as input, prese[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 17 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Operation of remote control unit Operation Loading batteries 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. ÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys. Afte[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 18 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Hearing sound 1. Switching the power ON (OFF). ÷ The entire system can be switched ON and OFF. The (on/standby) key on the remote control has the same function. ÷ The display part becomes dark when the power is switched OFF. (DIM- MER[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 19 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Listening through headphones 1 Insert the headphone plug into the phones jack. ÷ Headphones with a stereo mini plug can be connected. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. Power Switch Standby When this system is in standby cond[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 20 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Playback of CD 2. Start playback. 1. Load a disc. 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray. When the power is ON and a disc has been set in ad- v ance to the CD play er , pla ybac k will start just b y set- ting the input selec[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 21 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound T o stop playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately. T o pause playback T o fast forward and backward ÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is released. ÷ Do not touch the playback side of disc. ÷ After a [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 22 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Basic section 1. Load a cassette tape. Playback of tape 2. Start playback. 1 Open the tray. 2 Insert a tape and close the tray. When the power is ON and a cassette has been set in adv ance t o the casset te dec k, pla yback will start j[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 23 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction) T o stop playback Selection of reverse mode T o pause the tape ÷ Set the tape correctly as shown in the figure. Wrong tape setting can cause trouble. ÷ Normal (TYPE I ), high (TYPE II ), or meta[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 24 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Basic section DPSS DPSS (Dir ect Progr am Searc h Syst em) detects an unr ecorded par t of 4 seconds or more as the int erv al between tracks and permits easy operation of cassette tape like a CD. T o play the next progr am : Press once[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 25 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound The DPSS may not function normally with the following kinds of tape. ÷ Tapes containing several no-sound intervals of more than 4 seconds, such as conversation and talk tapes. ÷ Tapes containing pianissimo sections, such as classical [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 26 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory . 1. Select the broadcast band. 2. Select a station.(It is recommended that you memorize the sta- [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 27 Preparation section Basic section Knowledge sections Hearing sound Application section Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) ÷ Repeat steps 123 to preset other stations. ÷ If several stations are preset under the same number, the previous memory is replaced with the latest memory contents. ÷ When a key is hel[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 28 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Recording 1. Load a tape in deck. 2. Select the tape transport direction. 3. Set the recording condition. 1 Open the tray of the cassette deck. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the tray. Recording Recording ÷ When recording is started, the tape is transport[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 29 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Recording An unrecorded section of about 4 sec is pro- duced (auto recording mute) T emporary stop during recording ÷ The recording level is adjusted automatically when the CRLS function is used. º ÷ Recording stops automatically when the tape sid[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 30 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Recording T o repeat a recording Press the rewind key during recording. Automatic Adjustment of the Recording Level (CRLS) A standard recording level has been set in advance for the cassette deck (X-SG7), but when the CRLS function is used, the max. [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 31 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD Start playback. Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them. Light the “PGM” indicator . If it is in play mode Playback of CD Select the “CD” input. ÷ Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed (in order o[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 32 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD T o add a track to the program ÷ Each time the key is pressed, the last track will be deleted. ÷ A track being played can not be deleted. T o delete a programmed track 1 Select the track. 12 3 45 6 789 0 PTY SEARCH +10 CLEAR ÷ When [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 33 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD T o repeat a disc 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. 2 Press the “repeat” key. 3 Start playback. 3 Start playback. 1 Follow the procedure for “Listening in the desired sequence” to step 3 to program the tracks t[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 34 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD Press the RANDOM key . If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. ÷ Playback stops after each track has been played once. ÷ The random playback can also be repeated by pressing the “repeat” key. ÷ Pr[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 35 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient CD recording If you want to record a CD in order of track numbers If you want to avoid any tune being interrupted at the end of tape If you want to select the tracks to be recorded while playing a CD One touch recording of an entire CD ([...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 36 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient CD recording Enter the recording length of the tape. Start edit recording. Select the “EDIT” mode. ÷ When automatic edition has been completed, the “EDIT” indicator lights. ÷ When a wrong time has been entered, confirm that the ?[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 37 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient CD recording When you want to record a track being played, press the O.T .E. key . Play a CD. Select a mode other than random play. ÷ Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being played and recording starts at the same time. Wh[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 38 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient CD recording Press the O.T .E. key . 1 2 T o end recording in the middle ÷ Both the cassette deck and CD player stop. Step 2 also can be executed after the order of the tracks has been programmed. ÷ Recording of CD starts at the same tim[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 39 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R.D.S. RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts tog ether with the broadcast signal. T uners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with variou[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 40 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R.D.S. 1 2 Use the program type table on the right for your convenience. A To select using the P.CALL keys Select while "PTY" is lit. The P.CALL keys let you select from all 29 program types in the order shown at right. Press the key and re[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 41 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R.D.S. 3 Start the search. PTY SEARCH +10 EXAMPLE: Searching for a Rock Music broadcast. Display while searching • When the PTY is received, the PTY name blinks and the “ PTY ” lights up. Display when a station is received. • No sound is hear[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 42 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R.D.S. Select the desired information. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 TA.......................... Traffic Announcement 2 NEWS................... News 3 INFO...................... Information 4 Display not lit....... EON cancelled ÷ Ple[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 43 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Play the music. Switch on pure A. Listening in Pure A Mode Setting to pure A operation mode (pure A) is rec- ommended when listening with low volume close to the set or late at night. Then you can enjoy smooth high-quality sound with little dis- t or[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 44 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Enter the minute. Enter the hour . Activate the clock adjustment mode. Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. 1 1 ÷ The time of the day is represented in 12-hour [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 45 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T imer operation T imer operation A djust the clock bef or e set ting the timer . r Oper ate easy T o use Timer (O .T .T .) Playbac k of the selected input sour ce starts at the specified time, and the po wer is switched of f after one hour . This ti[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 46 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T imer operation Set a disc into the MD recorder. Select a program No. Adjust the listening volume. Make preparations for the play (recording). ÷ For recording of broadcasts, muting becomes ON auto- matically when the power is switched on by the tim[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 47 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T imer operation Make the desired reservation. Enter the OFF time. Enter the ON time. 2 1 Enter it. Select the preset station No. Select the source to be played. Enter it. TUNER CD TAPE MD (DM-SG7) AUX 2 1 ÷ After entering the “ hour ” with the [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 48 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T imer operation Ensure that the power is OFF. When timer operation is not required Extinguish the program indication. T o set the same timer program again Light the program indication. The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cle[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 49 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section Important Items Important Items Handling of discs and tapes DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPACT Label side Playing side Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter be- come attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (o[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 50 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section Important Items Maintenance Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty , wipe with a sof t, dr y cloth. Do not use thinner , benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration. In regard to contact cleaner Do not u[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 51 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section Important Items Note related to transportation and movement (CD player) Befor e transporting or mo ving this unit, car ry out the following operations. 1. Turn the power ON but do not load a disc. 2. Wait a few seconds and verify that the display show[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 52 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section In case of difficulty In case of difficulty Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impos- sibility t o operat e, er r oneous display , etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an ext ernal f actor . I[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 53 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section In case of difficulty Remedy Cause Symptom Cassette deck unit ÷ Clean the head referring to “ Maintenance ”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Play a recorded tape. ÷ Press operation keys after waiting for more than 4 seconds. ÷ Insert a tape. ÷ Try ano[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 54 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section In case of difficulty Remedy Cause Symptom CD player unit ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. ÷ Clean the disc referring to “ Disc handling precautions ”. ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Refer to “[...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 55 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section Specifications Receiver (R-SG7) [Amplifier section] Rated power output Class AB operation 20 watts per channel minimum RMS, both chan- nels dr iven, at 6 Ω , 1 kHz with no more than 1 0 % t otal har monic distor tion. (DIN) 1 kHz at 6 Ω , 0.7 % T [...]

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    R-SG7/DP-SG7/X-SG7 (EN) 56 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge section 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 servi[...]