Kenwood DM-9090 instruction manual Special feature, Accessories

Introduction

DM-9090 (En)

Unpacking

4 Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories 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. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.

We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Special feature

This unit is audio equipment based on the Mini Disc format. The Mini Disc (MD) is an application of the optical and magneto-optical technology and has the capability to record signals on discs.The operability of the MD is equivalent to the Compact Disc (CD). The MD uses optional non-contact system so the recordings are not degraded by eternal factors and the discs are never scratched or damaged in playback.

“High bit Rec & Play D.R.I.V.E.” for high-quality recording and playback

Sampling rate converter

This unit incorporates the KENWOOD-original “20-bit REC D.R.I.V.E.” system to allow high-quality 20-bit recording of CD as well as analog sources such as a tuner and analog disk turntable.

The playback circuitry incorporate the KENWOOD-original “24-bit D/A con- verter” for high-quality playback.

(D.R.I.V.E.:Dynamic Resolution Intensive Vector Enhancement)

The sampling rate converter incorporated in this unit is compatible with all digital sources (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz).

Ö48 kHz : Standard mode of DAT. For recording of B mode broadcasting of BS tuner, etc.

Ö44.1 kHz : Standard mode of DAT. For recording of CD, MD, etc.

Ö32 kHz : Standard mode and long-hour mode of DAT. For recording of A mode broadcast- ing of BS tuner.

Versatile editing functions

DIGITAL REC control

In addition to the conventional editing functions (MOVE, DIVIDE, COMBINE and ERASE), this unit provides more versatile editing functions such as the QUICK MOVE function for moving desired tracks at once or the QUICK ERASE function for erasing desired tracks at once.

This unit is capable of adjusting the recording level during recording from a digital source as well as from an analog source. The fade-in/out functions can also be used.

Title input, title search

In addition to the “Title input function” which allows to assign disc and track titles simply using the multi-jog dial and the “Title search function” which allows to find the desired track title, the “Preset title function” provides a selection of frequently used titles.

Accessories

Check that the following accessories are present.

Audio cord (2) System control cord (1) Optical fiber cable (1)

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (2)