How to record CT-203/KXF-W4010 Deck B only

How to record (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only)

CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M)

The cassette deck incorporates the Dolby HX Pro headroom extension function and auto-bias function to provide a re-

16 cording with superior high-frequency characteristics. Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE ) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording.

Preparation 1Make “Playback (recording) preparation”.

(CT-203/KXF-W4010; Insert a tape in deck B.)

CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only

2(Load a disc in the CD player.)

: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.

Normal recording

1Select the source to be recorded.

ÖSelect by operating the input selector of the amplifier (optional).

ÖIn case of recording a FM broadcast,refer to discription of "How to use

the MPX FILTER key".

2Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)

“AUTO BIAS”blinks. After approximately “AUTO BIAS” lightsup. 40 seconds

AUTO BIAS

3Set the recording level.

1Play a music source.

2Enter the record-pause mode.

CT-2050/KXF-W6010

8PAUSE ¦REC/ARM

CT-203/KXF-W4010

3Press the MODE key and select the "BAL."

mode. MODE

ÖThe optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the deck enters the stop mode.

ÖFor a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the description

of “Bias level adjustment”. (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)

ÖTo cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, press the stop (7) key.

ÖRecording is possible even when the auto-bias setting is omitted.

ÖIf the amount of remaining tape is small, the auto-bias adjustment may be canceled in the middle and tape stopped at that position.

ÖThe bias level is canceled when the eject (0) key is pressed.

ÖWhile pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ARM (¦) key.

Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.

1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode

2“BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode

3“BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode (Deck B of the

CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)

4“LEVEL”,“BAL.”,and “BIAS”go off: Counter display mode

lights up

Left channel level

Right channel level

4Adjust the recording balance.

REC LEVEL/BAL. /BIAS

Right sound	°	°	Left sound
decreases.	MIN/L	MAX/R	decreases.
decreases.			decreases.

5Press the MODE key and select the "LEVEL" mode.

MODE

6Adjust the recording level.

REC LEVEL/BAL. /BIAS

Recording	°	°	Recording
level	MIN/L	MAX/R	level
level			level
decreases.			increases.

7Stop playing the source.

ÖIn counter, adjust the recording balance level so that the left and right displays are the same. You can also check with the ñ and å peak level indicators.

Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.

1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode

2“BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode

3“BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode (Deck B of the

CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)

4“LEVEL”,“BAL.”,and “BIAS”go off: Counter display mode

		0dB.								lights up

Recording level display.

ÖAdjust the recording level so that the 0 dB of the peak level indicators sometimes lights up.

ÖThe recording level can be adjusted on both decks A and B. (CT-203/ KXF-W4010; Deck B only)

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Kenwood CT/KXF-W instruction manual How to record CT-203/KXF-W4010 Deck B only, Normal recording

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