Kenwood DM 9090 Owners Manual

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DM-9090 (En) 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION Introduction Before applying power The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Safety precautions Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13- Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug. 3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appro priate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. IMPORTANT :The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : Blue : Neutral Brown : Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three - pin plug. For the United Kingdom 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. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED ÒDANGEROUS VOLTAGEÓ WITHIN THE PRODUCTÕS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.K. and Europe ..................................................................................................................................................................... AC 230 V only REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE Batteries are supplied with this product. When they empty, you should not throw away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

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DM-9090 (En) 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Before applying power ..................................................................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................................................................................................ 2 Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Special feature .................................................................................................................................. 4 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................................... 5 Information that you should know .................................................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 7 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................... 8 MD system ............................................................................................................................................ 9 System connections .......................................................................................................................... 10 Names and functions of parts .......................................................................................................... 12 Display/Main unit ............................................................................................................................ 12 Remote control unit ........................................................................................................................ 14 Operation of remote control unit ..................................................................................................... 15 Playback of Mini Disc ........................................................................................................................ 16 Playing tracks in order from track No. 1 ......................................................................................... 16 Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) ................................................................... 17 Playback from desired track ........................................................................................................... 18 Random playback ........................................................................................................................... 18 Programming ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Programming tracks in a desired order ..........................................................................................20 Repeated playback ......................................................................................................................... 22 Recording-related keys ..................................................................................................................... 23 AUTO/MANUAL key ....................................................................................................................... 23 MONITOR key ................................................................................................................................ 23 REC MODE key .............................................................................................................................. 24 Recording (ANALOG input) .............................................................................................................. 26 ANALOG recording ......................................................................................................................... 26 Recording (DIGITAL input) ................................................................................................................ 28 DIGITAL recording .......................................................................................................................... 28 Synchro recording with CD playback ..............................................................................................30 DIGITAL recording and SCMS ........................................................................................................ 30 Editing ................................................................................................................................................. 31 Selecting the editing function type ................................................................................................. 31 Moving the track being played (TRACK MOVE) ............................................................................. 32 Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) ............................................................................ 34 Dividing the track being played (TRACK DIVIDE) ........................................................................... 36 Combining the track being played (TRACK COMBINE) ................................................................. 38 Erasing the track being played (TRACK ERASE) ............................................................................ 40 Erasing one or more track at a time (QUICK ERASE) .................................................................... 42 Editing titles .................................................................................................................................... 44 CD text editing ................................................................................................................................... 48 Changing the displayed contents .................................................................................................... 49 TIME DISPLAY key ......................................................................................................................... 49 LEVEL METER MODE key ............................................................................................................. 49 Timer operations ............................................................................................................................... 50 Timer playback, timer recording ..................................................................................................... 50 In case of difficulty ............................................................................................................................ 51 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 54 Contents Introduction Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

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DM-9090 (En) 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 Ð The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the instruction manual. 2. Power-cord protection Ð Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 3. CAUTION Ð Polarization Ð This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 4. Ventilation Ð Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a table-cloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls. Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturerÕs instructions have been adhered to. 5. Water and moisture Ð The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Never pull or stretch the cord. 6. Temperature Ð The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5¡C (41¡F). 7. Heat Ð The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Electric shock Ð Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families with children, never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance. 9. Enclosure removal Ð Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur. 10.Magnetic fields Ð Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects. 11.Cleaning Ð Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. 1 2 . Accessories Ð Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturerÕs instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Caution :Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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DM-9090 (En) 14 1Numeric keys / Character editing keys Numeric keys 0-9 : : Press when selecting a track number directly. +10 : : Press when selecting a track number 10 or more. +100 : : Press when selecting a track number 100 or more. : These keys are also used to select a character or symbol during title editing. CHARACTER DELETE / CLEAR keys CHARACTER DELETE : : During title input, press to delete a char- acter. CLEAR : : During editing, press to clear a selected track number. : In program mode, press to clear the program. CHARACTER SPACE / CHECK keys CHARACTER SPACE : : During title input, press to insert a blank space character. CHECK : : In program mode, press to check the program contents. CHARA. (Character)/ P.MODE (Play Mode) keys CHARA. : : Press to select a character group during the title input operation. P.MODE : : Press to initiate the program mode. 6Editing mode keys EDIT key : Press to switch the editing mode ON/ OFF. SET key : This key is used in the title assignment or editing operations. ENTER key : Press to execute editing or enter the input title in memory. 5Applied operation keys EDIT CANCEL key : Press to cancel the editing operation. TITLE INPUT key : Press to switch the title input mode ON/ OFF. TITLE SEARCH key : Press to switch the title search mode ON/OFF. : During title editing, press to switch the title change input mode between the Òoverwrite modeÓ and Òinsert modeÓ. REC INPUT Key : Press to switch the recording input line between digital (optical/coaxial), analog and monaural. AUTO PAUSE key : When this key is pressed, the pause mode is initiated automatically at the point where the track number changes during playback. AUTO/MANUAL key : Selects whether the track numbers are to be marked automatically during re- cording (AUTO) or to be marked manu- ally after it (MANUAL). REC MODE key : Press to switch the recording setting ad- justment modes (REC MODE) ON/OFF. MONITOR key : Press to monitor the sound being input from the source while the unit is in stop mode. Remote control unit The remote control unit incorporates the basic operation keys as well as a variety of applied operation keys so that it can be used in a wide range of purposes. Use care to store the remote control unit in a safe place so as not to lose it. Model: RC-M0702 Infrared ray system 3Display-related/REPEAT keys REPEAT key : Press to switch the repeat modes for repeat playback. RANDOM key : Press to initiate the random play mode. TIME DISPLAY key : Press to switch the time and title display modes. METER MODE key : Press to switch the level meter display contents. 2ON/STANDBY key : Press to turn the unit between ON ( ) and STANDBY ( ) modes. 4Basic operation keys 0: Eject key ¦: Record key 8: Pause key 7: Stop key 3: Play key 4 , ¢: Skip down/up keys CURSOR / 1 , Á keys 1 , Á : : During playback, press to fast forward or fast reverse the play. CURSOR : : During title input, press to move the cursor. CHARACTER/SEARCH keys CHARACTER : : Press to select a character groupdur- ing the title input operation. SEARCH : : During playback, press to skip tracks in the forward or reverse direction. POWER RANDOM 12 3 45 6 78 9 +100 0 +10 P.MODE CHECK CLEAR 0 ENTER SET EDIT 8 ¦ 73 DELETECHARACTER SPACEMETER MODE CHARA. TITLE INPUT SEARCH EDIT CANCEL REC INPUT AUTO PAUSEAUTO/ MANUALREC MODE MONITOR REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-M0702TIME DISPLAYREPEAT ABC DEF MNO JKL GH I PRS TUV WXY ' , : ? ! QZ & ( ) - / 4 1CURSOR Á CHARACTER/ SEARCH ¢ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Names and functions of parts

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DM-9090 (En) 20 1 Initiate the program mode. 2 3 1Load a disc. 2Put the MD recorder in stop mode. Programming Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) Preparation Select track numbers in the order you want to play them. Start playback. 1Select the track number to be played. 2Set the input track number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 till the desired tracks have been programmed, in the desired order.Press numeric keys in the following order. To select track No. 12: Press in order of 0, 2 then the CHARA. / P.MODE key. ÖUp to 32 tracks can be selected. ÒFULLÓ is displayed when no more track can be programmed. ÖIf you made a mistake, press the CHARACTER DELETE / CLEAR key and enter the track No. again. ÖAn extremely shot track cannot be programmed. ÖÒÐQQ:QQÓ is displayed when the total programmed period has attained 256 minutes or more. ÖTracks will be played in the order they are programmed. ÖWhen the 4 or ¢ key is pressed during playback, tracks will be skipped in the direction of the pressed key. Total remaining time of the programmed tracks Track No. being played ÖThe input operation is aborted if the CHARA. / P.MODE key is not pressed while the indicator is blinking. ÒPGMÓ lights up Selected track Programmed order Programming tracks in a desired order Each press switches the mode. 1Track mode: PGM goes off 2Program mode: PGM lights up 7 P.MODE CHARA. 123 456 78 9 +100 0 +10 ABC DEF MNO JKL GH I PRS TUV WXY ' , : ? QZ & ( ) - / P.MODE CHARA. 3 OVER ( -dB) RL TOTAL --- -0 :00 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL OVER ( -dB) RL TOTAL 012P -01 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL OVER ( -dB) RL TOTAL 012- 30 :20 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL

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DM-9090 (En) 21 ÖWhen a track No. is entered, the track will be added to the end of the existing program. ÖThe input operation is aborted if the CHARA. / P.MODE key is not pressed while the indicator is blinking. ÖThe entire program is cleared. ÖEach press displays the next track in the program. To add a track to the program Checking the order of tracks To clear tracks from the program ÒPGMÓ blinks Programmed order The last track in the program after clear is displayed. (Example when P-14 has been cleared) Clearing tracks from the end Press in stop mode. Clearing all tracks Press in stop mode. Press in stop mode. or Programming Remote control unit 12 3 45 6 78 9 +100 0 +10 ABC DEF MNO JKL GH I PRS TUV WXY ' , : ? ! QZ & ( ) - / P.MODE CHARA. CHECK CLEAR DELETECHARACTER SPACE CHECK CLEAR DELETECHARACTER SPACE P.MODE CHARA. OVER ( -dB) RL COPY 014P -03 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL OVER ( -dB) RL ---P -14 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL 0

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DM-9090 (En) 28 1 Go to step 2 if setting adjustments are not required. To fade in and fade out the music. 2 3 4 1Switch the REC MODE on. 2Select the setting adjustment mode. 3Set the selection (by pressing the JOG DIAL). Adjust the settings if required. Recording (DIGITAL input) Recording is possible using recordable Mini Discs. When this unit is connected with a component equipped with digital output, such as a CD player, through a digital cord or optical fiber cable, the signal input through the DIGITAL input jack can be recorded in the digital format (this recording is referred to as digital recording). Enjoy high-quality sound of digital recording! Preparation 1Open the write protect tab of the Mini Disc to make it recordable. 7 2Load the Mini Disc. 3Check the remaining recording time. o 4Set the amplifierÕs input selector to the source to be recorded. Select AUTO or MANUAL. Select one of ÒDIGITAL 1, 2 and 3Ó. Each press switches the mode. 1REC MODE : off 2REC MODE : on (ÒD.REC LEVEL?Ó displayed.) The modes are switched by rotating the JOG DIAL. 1D. REC LEVEL? : Digital recording level setting. 2AUTO TIME? : Setting of the time for detecting a no-sound blank section during automatic track num- ber marking. 3AUTO LEVEL? : Setting of the level for detecting a non- sound blank section during automatic track number marking. 4FADE TIME? : Setting of the fading time in fade-in and fade-out. 5REC= WRITING? : Setting of the UTOC writing after recording. Each press switches the mode. 1ANALOG :Analog Òstereo modeÓ 2DIGITAL 1 :Coaxial input mode 3DIGITAL 2 :Optical input mode 4DIGITAL 3 :Coaxial input mode 5MONO :Analog Òmonaural long-play modeÓ Each press switches the mode. 1goes off (AUTO) :Track numbers are marked automatically. £ 2MANUAL :Track numbers can be marked as desired. £ ÖFor details on the setting adjustment modes, see ÒREC MODE keyÓ. ¢ Press in stop mode. Each press switches the mode. 1FADE not lit: Fade mode is off 2FADE lit: Fade mode is on ÖFor details on fade-in and fade-out, see ÒWhen FADE TIME? is displayedÓ ( ° ) and ÒFaded recording of MDÓ ( ¼ ). DIGITAL recording REC MODE /CHARA. 4¢ U P DOWN PUSH SETJOG DIAL 4¢ U P DOWN PUSH SETJOG DIAL AUTO/ MANUAL FADE/ DELETE REC INPUT

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DM-9090 (En) 39 Editing ÖIt takes a while until the execution completes. ÖIf editing has been started during playback, playback restarts automati- cally from the current track. ÖTrack combining may sometimes be impossible due to the limitations of the MD standard. ÖIf you execute an editing operation by mistake, the condition before editing can be recovered by performing the ÒEDIT CANCELÓ opera- tion. Ü Image of track combination Should be approx. 2 sec. or longer. Execute the track combine operation. Eject the Mini Disc. While ÒWRITINGÓ is displayed, do not apply shock or vibration to the unit because information is being written on the Mini Disc. Display after execution ÒEDIT NOW!Ó: When editing is in progress ÒCOMPLETE!Ó: When editing is completed successfully ÒCANÕT EDITÓ: When editing is incomplete Mini Disc has been ejected. Information is being written. Track No. and title of the first track are left.Track No. is adjusted. Track No. and title of the second track are cleared. A B D 1 2 3 A B D 1 2 4 3 C N ODIS C WRITING EJECT Note Note ENTER 3 4 0

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DM-9090 (En) 45 Editing 2 The characters can be switched by rotating the JOG knob. 1A to Z and space (a blank character): 2a to z and space: 30 to 9, symbols, preset titles (x 9): One of the following character groups can be selected. 1A to Z and space (a blank character): 2a to z and space: 30 to 9, symbols, preset titles (x 9): Input the title. 1Select a character group. 2Select a character. To return To advance Example of new title input: Initial display ÖThe display can be scrolled so that any character (in a single group) can be selected. ÖCharacters can also be selected directly from the remote control unit by using the numeric keys. (Example: Each press of the 2 key switches characters in order of A = B = C.) ÖThe cursor can be moved to the left and right with the 1 and Á keys. ÖPressing the TITLE SEARCH key during title input switches the input mode between the Òoverwrite modeÓ and Òinsert modeÓ. Selected character This procedure is continued on next page. 3Set the selected character. Repeat steps 1 to 3 till all of the title charac- ters have been input.ÖPressing the EDIT/SPACE key inserts a blank space character. Main unit Remote control unit Press the JOG DIAL. ¨A ¨B ¨C ¨D ¨E ¨F ¨EEEEE ¨ ¨a ¨b ¨c ¨d ¨e ¨f ¨EEEEE ¨ ¨0 ¨1 ¨ EEE ¨9 ¨ ¨! ¨ hEE E PRE9 © E E E © PRE1 © _ © ^ © @ © ? OVER ( -dB) RL TITLE A BC | ¥ 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL OVER ( -dB) RL TITLE JK LM | ¥ 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL OVER ( -dB) RL TITLE JK LM | K ¥ 15 9 12 7 51 3 40 30 21180 SEARCH PGM MONITORANALOG 32kHz 2 13 48kHz 44.1kHz DIGITAL P.MODE CHARA. 123 456 78 9 +100 0 +10 ABC DEF MNO JKL GH I PRS TUV WXY ' , : ? QZ & ( ) - / 4¢ U P DOWN PUSH SETJOG DIAL 4¢ U P DOWN PUSH SETJOG DIAL REC MODE /CHARA. SET 4CHARACTER/ SEARCH ¢ and also