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DIGITAL AUDIO TAPE RECORDER
DX-7
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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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 Serial number _____________ _
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Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories and cables are put aside so they will be lost. not 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 the consignee (the person or company receiving the unitl can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage. We recommend that you retain t
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Precautions for use To maintain the high performance and reliability of this unit, avoid using or storing it in the following conditions. • Dusty places. • Places exposed to direct sun light, especially in a closed car . • Near heat • Extremely cold sources such as places. stoves, etc. • Condensation (dew) • In moist, humid locations or when the room temperature rises quickly such as right after turning on a heater, condensation may form inside the unit, preventing the unit from oper
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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 tape. The tape may become slack or damaged. • After use, completely rewind the tape and store it properly. The tape may be damaged if stored without be
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• OAT tape recording system Tape running direction PCM audio signals Subcode area DX-7 5
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Cassette holder @ [ II ] Pause indicator CD @ @ [REC] Recording indicator POWER switch KEY HOLD/TIMER switch @ [ST -10] indicator ® @ Tune number display VOLUME control knob *0 @ DC IN jack PHONES/REMOTE jack ® @ DIGITAL I/O jack Threaded hole for accessory ® attachment *@ REC (Record) button (j) System connection jack PAUSE button *@ Accessory attachment guide hole REWIND/REVIEW button ® *® STOP/EJECT button FF/CUE button ® *@ HOLD switch *@) PLAY/REPEAT button ® Total
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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. When disconnecting the AC adaptor as well, be sure to first turn the [POWER] switch OFF. (Not doing so may damage the tape or rotating heads.) ~ o/. ~ o AC 110 V - 120 V ~ • Using a car cigarette lighter
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• 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. • Paying close attention to match the insertion direction with the arrows, insert two NB-8 recharge able battery packs (supplied in the BP-A7 kit) into the A
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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 using the main unit: Set the remote controller's [VOLl control to maximum and adjust the volume using the main unit's [VOLUME] control. Adjustment using the remot
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• 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 input jack and connect the white plug to the coaxial output jack. • Make sure the plugs are inserted securely. Improper connection may cause sound dropouts or n
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• 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, TAPE PLAY jacks, etc.). Connect the red plug to the "R" (right channel) input jack and the white plug to the "L" (left channell input jack. • Sound volume adjust
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• 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 stereo microphone. • Connect the AID converter unit's [LINE OUT] jack to an amplifier's external input jacks (AU X jacks, TAPE PLAY jacks, etc.). Both input and o
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Key Hold function 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 "." position (so that the white indicator appears). opera tion of any of the remote controller's but tons is ignored. • When you set the remote controller's [REC HOLD] switch to the" • "
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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. • To playa tape • Press the [PLAY/REPEAT] button. • Tapes recorded in extended play mode cannot be played. If you attempt to play such a tape, "NO PLAY" appears on the display. • If the playback position is in the middle of a tune when the tape is loaded, the tune number for that tune will not be displayed. Tune numbers
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• To fast-forward or rewind the tape • In stop mode, press the [FF/CUE] button to fast-forward the tape and press the [REW/REVIEWl button to rewind the tape. • Auto Rewind function: When the last tune on the tape finishes playing, the tape automatically rewinds to the beginning and then stops. The same operation occurs even if an END-ID is recorded. (See page 23.) • To skip to a desired tune (DPSS function) By pressing the IFF/CUE] or IREW/REVIEW] button one or more times, you can
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• 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, press the [PLAY/REPEAT] button. • Repeat play This function repeatedly plays the entire tape from the first tune to the last. • During playback, press the [PLAY/
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Digital recording First load a tape into the unit (see page 14). Operation is possible with either the main unit or the remote controller. Connect the unit (See page 11.) • Press the [REC] button. When starting recording from the begin ning of the tape, the unit automatically cre ates a 5-second blank section and then enters record-standby mode. • Press the [PLAY/REPEAT] button to start recording. You can also start recording by pressing the [PAUSE] button. • To stop recording, refe
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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, Connect the unit, (See page 13) Set the [MIG/LINE IN] switch to "LINE" when recording from a LINE input or to "MIG" when recording from a microphone. • Press the [REG] button. When starting recording from the begin ning of the tape, the unit automatically cre ates a 5-second blank section and then ente
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Stopping/pausing recording • Operation is possible with either the main unit or the remote controller. • 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-ID (See page 26) • Press the [STOP/EJECT] button or press the remote controller's [STOP] button . • To stop after recording an END-ID (See page 26) • During recording, p
