Kenwood XD-701 User Manual - Page 61
Cassette deck, General, Preparation Basic Application
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61 In case of difficulty A station has been preset but it cannot be received by pressing the P.CALL key. ÷ The frequency of the preset station is not tunable. ÷ The preset memory has been cleared because the power cord has been unplugged for a long period. XD-SERIES (En) ÷ Preset stations with tunable frequencies. ª ÷ Preset stations again. ª Demonstration starts suddenly. ÷ The power plug was unplugged from the outlet while the power switch was ON, or there was a power failure. ÷ This is not malfunction. Press the MODE/ 4 DEMO key to cancel the demontration. General Symptom No operation occurs when an operation key is pressed. Cause ÷ The MULTI CONTROL setting mode is activated. Remedy ÷ Cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting mode. ( Preparation section Cassette deck Symptom Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. Cause ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ A nonrecorded tape is played. Remedy ÷ Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". O ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Play a recorded tape. No operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. ÷ The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷ The operation key is pressed immediately after closing the cassette holder. ÷ The operation key is pressed in less than 4 seconds after turning the power ON. ÷ A tape is not inserted in the unit. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the reels. ÷ Close the holder completely. ¢ ÷ Press operations keys in more than a few seconds after closing the holder. ÷ Press operation keys after waiting for more than 4 seconds. ÷ Insert a tape. ¢ ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Change the tape transport direction or re- ¢ verse the tape insertion orientation. The DPSS malfunctions. ÷ The tape used is not suitable for DPSS, for example the spaces between tunes may be too short. ÷ Refer to "Searching for the desired music ¶ program (DPSS)". In dubbing, the tape stops at different moments in decks A and B. ÷ This is due to the difference in the tape length or characteristics of the mechanisms of two cassette decks. ÷ Small time difference does not mean a malfunction. Basic section Application section The cassette holders cannot be opened by pressing the 0 PUSH OPEN area. ÷ The key is pressed during recording or playback. ÷ The microcomputer is malfunctioning due to external noise. ÷ Press in stop mode. ÷ Reset the microcomputer. P Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not ÷ The head is dirty. reproduced. ÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk. ÷ Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". O ÷ Try another tape. Sound is distorted. The AUX sound is distorted. Noise is noticeable. Sound vibrates. ÷ The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. ÷ A tape recorded using the equalizer or SRS 3D level effect is played using the equalizer effect again. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Switch the equalizer or SRS 3D level effect. ÷ The AUX INPUT LEVEL is set too high. ÷ Decrease the AUX INPUT LEVEL. o ÷ The tape head is magnetized. ÷ External noise is induced. ÷ A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played with Dolby NR OFF. ÷ Demagnetize the head referring to "Main- O tenance". ÷ Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV. ÷ Set the Dolby NR to on. ∞ ÷ The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. ÷ The tape is wound irregularly. ÷ Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". O ÷ Wind the tape again by fast forwarding, ∞ rewinding or playing from an end to the other. Knowledge sections 1. With some tapes, a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically. This is due to the tape protection function, and not a malfunction. Notes 2. Do not use longer tape than 110 minutes tapes, for the tape is too thin and gets easily tangled.