Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DX-7 Kenwood
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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.
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.
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 .
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.
• OAT tape recording system Tape running direction PCM audio signals Subcode area DX-7 5.
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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.
" -, 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.
" -, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
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 .
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