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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK KXF-W4030 CT-405 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION B60-4536-08 (EN) - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 2
Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corpora- tion has determined that this products meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 3
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. Accessories Check that the following accessories are present. Audio cord 2) System control cord 1) AC plug adaptor 1) Use to - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 4
the plastic componente. Cleaning the head section Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Tape guides Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 5
Important items Handling the cassette tape Notes on cassette tape Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab) After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally. For A side For B side 5 To store - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 6
System connections Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. 6 Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed. Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 7
cords to the system control terminals on the other components. 2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by Kenwood. It may cause a malfunction and damage your equipment. 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 8
Controls and indicators 8 Peak level indicators Operation indicators (Deck B) 2, 3 Transport␣ direction indicators REV.MODE indicators ¶ Recording indicator Operation indicators (Deck A) (Dolby NR reference level) 8 Pause indicator 2, 3 Transport␣ direction indicators CCRS indicator MPX - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 9
Controls and indicators 1 Deck A This deck is used exclusively for play- back. 2 Deck A eject (0) key 0 Press to open the cassette holder of deck A. 3 Deck B eject (0) key 0 Press to open the cassette holder of deck B. 4 Deck B This deck is capable of both playback and recording. 5 - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 10
Preparation for playback (recording) 3 7 2 Before playback (recording) 10 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 1 Set the TIMER switch to OFF. AUTO REVERSE TAPE B TIMER PLAY REC OFF PLAY 2 7 3 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 2 Set the POWER switch to ON. POWER - ON - OFF - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 11
Listening to cassette tapes Preparation Make "Playback (recording) preparation". 0 Listening to cassette tape To use the headphones 11 Connect commercially-available stereo headphones to the PHONES jack for private listening. PHONES Normal playback Start playback Press the play (2 or 3) key. - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 12
This function plays back the tapes in both decks A and B continuously and repeatedly. 12 Relay playback 1 Load cassette tapes in both decks. TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 1 Open the cassette holders of decks A and B. AUTO REVERSE TAPE B 0 2 7 3 2 Insert cassette tapes and - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 13
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music search (DPSS) Convenient music search (DPSS) The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of the operation keys (these operation are however not available on both decks simultaneously). The DPSS functions are based on 14 - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 15
Convenient music search (DPSS) Single-tune repeated playback operation 15 3 7 2 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 1 Play the tune to be repeated. 2 Press the play key of the same direction as the current tape transport direction. When direction of tape direction indicator is 3: AUTO - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 16
How to record (Deck B only) 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 IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 17
How to record (Deck B only) 17 4 Start recording. 1 Press the REC/ARM (¶) key. TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 3 AUTO REVERSE TAPE B ¶REC/ARM 2 7 Press once. 2 Play the music source from the beginning. ÷ Recording will start. ÷ The deck enters the stop mode automatically when the - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 18
How to record (Deck B only) 18 To pause recording temporarily Pause To resume recording 8PAUSE ¶REC/ARM ÷ The 8 indicator lights. To stop recording 1 Stop the tape transport. TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF AUTO REVERSE TAPE B 2 7 3 2 7 3 2 Stop playing the source - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 19
Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \ Deck B) The dubbing refers to the copy of the recorded contents of a tape to another tape (tape in Deck A \ tape in Deck B). Since this unit is not designed for recording with metal (TYPE IV) tapes, do not use metal tapes for recording. Preparation 1 Load the tape - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 20
Convenient CD recording (Deck B only) By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD " ", type amplifier (receiver) with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack and a KENWOOD CD player with a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on the CD player can 20 be started - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 21
CD recording (Deck B only) When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with , " " marking may not be able to set the optimum recording level. If this occurs, carry out recording manually referring to the "Normal recording" section. ^ 5. The CCRS recording level setting is canceled - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 22
- OFF AUTO REVERSE TAPE B 2 7 3 Audio timer Tuner Amplifier To AC outlet (CT-405/KXF-W4030) 0 TAPE A AUTO REVERSE 2 7 3 - ON - OFF 0 AUTO automatically. ÷ Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer. Notes 1. When connecting the KENWOOD equipment (amplifier, CD player - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 23
the related components are turned ON and recording starts. ÷ Recording stops when the end of side to be recorded is reached. ÷ Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer. Notes 1. To ensure that the cassette deck's automatic shut off switch operates before the power is shut off, set - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 24
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. 24 Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 25
In case of difficulty 25 Symptom Cause Remedy Recording is not initiated when the REC/ ARM (¶) key is pressed. ÷ The protection tab on the cassette has been broken. ÷ The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷ The recording level is set to the minimum position. ÷ The TAPE input selector - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 26
the following four types of simple playback operations according to the instructions given by pressing operation keys. (It is not possible to perform CCRS (Computer-controlled CD Recording System) ¡ When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with " " marking through the system - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 27
56 dB (IEC, 250 nWb/m, TYPE tape) Dolby NR OFF 59 dB Dolby B NR ON 68 dB Dolby C NR ON 75 dB (3rd, H.D., 3 %, TYPE tape) 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Notes 2. The full performance may not be - Kenwood CT-405 | User Manual - Page 28
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KXF-W4030
CT-405
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
B60-4536-08 (EN)
KENWOOD CORPORATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL