Kenwood DM-9090

DM-9090 (En)

Unpacking

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.

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.

Special feature

Sampling rate converter

Title input, title search

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (2)

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).

÷48 kHz :Standard mode of DAT. For recording of B mode broadcasting of BS tuner, etc.

÷44.1 kHz : Standard mode of DAT. For recording of CD, MD, etc.

÷32 kHz :Standard mode and long-hour mode of DAT. For recording of A mode broadcast-

ing of BS tuner.

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.

Check that the following accessories are present.

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

“High bit Rec & Play D.R.I.V.E.” for

high-quality recording and playback

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.

Versatile editing functions

DIGITAL REC control

Accessories

Introduction