Case of difficulty, Operation to reset | Kenwood DM-9090 instruction

In case of difficulty

DM-9090 (En)

What appears to be a malfunction may not always be serious. If your unit should not perform as expected, consult the table below to see if the problem can be corrected before seeking help from your dealer or service representative.

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Operation to reset

The microprocessor may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microprocessor and return it to normal condition.

With the POWER key left to ON, unplug the power cord from the power outlet then, while holding the eject (0) key depressed, plug the power cord again.

ÖPlease note that resetting the microprocessor clears the contents stored in, it returns the microprocessor to the condition when it left the factory.

Symptoms related to MD standard

Symptom	Cause
“DISC FULL” is displayed while the disc still has a remaining record-	ÖMore than 255 tracks (track No. 256 or more) cannot be recorded. (There
able time.	may be also cases in which recording is impossible while the track
	number is less than 256.)
	In such a case, the REMAIN time display shows “0:00”.

The recordable time does not increase after a short track has been	ÖThe remaining time display becomes “0:00” when the actual total
erased.	remaining time of the Mini Disc is less than 12 seconds. The recordable
	time display changes when the total time of the erased track exceeds
	12 seconds.
	ÖWhen a Mini Disc has been subjected to repeated editing, the remaining
	time may not increase even after a short track has been erased.

Tracks cannot be combined.	ÖA track created as a result of an editing operation may sometimes be
	impossible to be combined with another track.

The total of the recorded time and recordable time does not coincide	ÖAs recording is performed on a minimum recording basis of 2 seconds,
with the total recording time of the MD (60 or 74 min.).	the displayed time may not coincide with the consumed disc capacity.

Sound is interrupted when a track created by editing is subjected to	ÖSound interruption may occur due to a combination of various factors,
fast forward or fast backward operation.	and it is not a malfunction.

	ÖA short track may be created depending on the contents of the recorded
Tracks are not numbered correctly.	source (CD, for example).

The period in which “READING” is displayed is abnormally long.	Ö“READING” is displayed for a longer period than usual when a brand-
	new recordable Mini Disc (a virgin disc) is loaded.
	ÖThe Mini Disc in use has been processed with repeated editing or
	contains a large number of tracks.

The total number of characters used in the titles is less than 1792	ÖAs the title recording areas are used on a per-7-character basis, the total
characters.	number of input characters may be less than 1792.

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Kenwood DM-9090 instruction manual Case of difficulty, Operation to reset, Symptoms related to MD standard, Symptom Cause

Contents

DM-9090 Factory fitted moulded mains plug Introduction Before applying powerSafety precautions Units are designed for operation as follows Contents Accessories Special feature Important Safeguards Power OFF Dust countermeasure Safety Precautions Handling of Mini DiscInstallation position Information that you should know Be especially careful in the following conditions Maintenance CleaningMemory backup Reference notes Beware of condensation MD system Digital input / output jacks Optical System connections About the system control operations About the system control connections Display / Main unit Listening through headphonesStandby mode Names and functions of parts Description of main unit keys Model RC-M0702 Infrared ray system Remote control unit 1Remove the cover.2Insert batteries.3Close the cover Operation of remote control unitLoading batteries Operation Before playing a MD Disc recorded in monaural modePlayback of Mini Disc Playing tracks in order from track No T L E PreparationPress the Title Search key Select the desired title Select the desired track number 1Enter the track modeEnter the track mode Random playback To stop playback Skipping tracksSearching in a track To pause playback Select track numbers in the order you want to play them Initiate the program modeProgramming Programming tracks in a desired order Clearing tracks from the end To add a track to the programChecking the order of tracks To clear tracks from the program To repeat the entire disc Repeated playbackTo repeat only the programmed tracks To stop repeated playback Recording-related keys AUTO/MANUAL key Monitor keySelect before starting recording Auto TIME? REC Mode keySelecting the setting adjustment mode REC LEVEL? When Fade TIME? is displayed When D.REC LEVEL? is selectedWhen Auto TIME? is displayed When Auto LEVEL? is displayed Select Analog or Mono 1Adjust the settings if requiredRecording Analog input Analog recording After recording, eject the Mini Disc Adjust the recording level. Main unit onlySelect Auto or Manual Start recording To fade in and fade out the music Recording Digital inputDigital recording Select one of Digital 1, 2 Adjust the digital source recording level UnlockTrack being played Track Erase Digital recording and Scms Synchro recording with CD playback Erasing desired tracks Quick Erase EditingSelecting the editing function type Reordering tracks by moving them Select the move destination Moving the track being played Track MoveSelect Move V E Eject the Mini Disc To cancel the editing results Edit CancelImage of track moving Execute the track reordering operation End the selection of the track numbers to be moved Moving several tracks at a time Quick Move1Select Q.MOVE 2Select the track numbers to be moved 8 / Ç? E Image of track insertionP Ç? / 0 0 2 / Ç? V I D E + Dividing the track being played Track DivideSelect Divide 2Preview the result Image of preview Execute the track divide operationImage of track division Combined tracks are decreased automatically 5 +2Select the track to be combined 5 + Execute the track combine operation Image of track combination Confirm that the track has been erased Erasing the track being played Track EraseSelect Erase A S E Image of track erasure 5 ? a B C 1To erase all MD tracksR a S E 2To erase desired tracks Erasing desired tracks When Disc Error is displayedS C Error Image of track deleting Quick Erase Characters usable in title editing About preset titlesEditing titles Total number of title characters Input the title L ML M 3To change or erase a title N E O O D a B CN W O O D S C Title editing function keysScrolling the display Execute title change or deletion Single C D t e x t CD text editingCopying the CD text 1Transmit the CD text into the MD recorder Fade key Changing the displayed contentsThis key allows to switch the mode of time display Time Display key Timer playback, timer recording Timer operations Case of difficulty Operation to resetSymptoms related to MD standard Symptom Cause Displayed Message Meaning Action Symptom Cause Remedy Other symptoms Specifications Memo For your records