Kenwood Stereo System CT 203 User Manual

STEREO CASSETTE DECK  
CT/KXF-W SERIES  
CT-203  
CT-2050  
KXF-W4010  
KXF-W6010  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
KENWOOD CORPORATION  
This m anual contains instructions for four m odels. Model availability and features  
(functions) m ay differ depending on country and sales area.  
ID  
B60-3706-00 HZ ( K, P, T, M, X, Y )  
99/3 2 1 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3  
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Introduction  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Special features  
3
Dolby HX pro and Auto-Bias function  
The Dolby HX pro headroom extension and auto-bias function provide a recording with  
superior high-frequency characterisitics.  
DPSS function  
Simple operations allow you to use the following convenient functions.  
1 Skip Play 2 Rewind & Play 3 Single-tune repeated playback  
4 Dash & Play (DPSS: Direct program Search System)  
CCRS function  
This function automatically stes the optimum recording level of the disc to be recorded,  
making it easy to record a CD.  
(CCRS: Computer-Controlled CD Recording System)  
Dubbing function  
With an easy operation, the tape loaded in deck A can be dubbed onto the tape in deck B.  
making it easy to record a CD.  
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 m anual handy for future reference.  
Accessories  
Check that the follow ing accessories are present.  
Audio cord ........................ (2)  
System control cord ............ (1)  
Contents  
Caution: Read the pages marked  
carefully to ensure safe operation.  
Introduction .................................................................. 2  
Before applying pow er ....................................................... 2  
Safety precautions .............................................................. 2  
Special features ................................................................... 3  
Im portant item s ........................................................... 4  
Maintenance ........................................................................ 4  
Reference ............................................................................. 4  
System connections .................................................... 6  
Controls and indicators ............................................... 8  
Preparation for playback (recording) ....................... 10  
Playback (recording) preparation .................................... 10  
Listening to cassette tapes ....................................... 11  
Norm al playback ............................................................... 11  
Relay playback ................................................................... 12  
Convenient m usic search (DPSS) ............................. 14  
Skip play operation ........................................................... 14  
Rew ind & Play operation .................................................. 15  
Single-tune repeated playback operation ....................... 15  
Dash & Play operation ...................................................... 15  
How to record (CT-203/ KXF-W4010; Deck B only) .. 16  
Norm al recording .............................................................. 16  
Relay recording (CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only) ........... 19  
Relay recording .................................................................. 19  
Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \Deck B)................ 20  
Tape dubbing ..................................................................... 20  
Convenient CD recording (CT-203/ KXF-W4010; Deck  
B only) ......................................................................... 21  
CD synchro recording ....................................................... 21  
Recording of CD playback (CCRS)(Deck B only) ............. 22  
Tim er operations ........................................................ 23  
Tim er playback of tape ...................................................... 23  
Tim er recording of tuner broadcast(CT-203/ KXF-W4010;  
Deck B only) ....................................................................... 24  
In case of difficulty ..................................................... 25  
Glossary ...................................................................... 27  
Specifications ............................................................. 28  
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Important items  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Maintenance  
4
Cleaning  
Caution against contact revitalizer  
Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not  
use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or  
benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.  
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.  
Be specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they  
may deform the plastic componente.  
Cleaning the head section  
Cleaning the heads and peripheral com -  
Dem agnetizing the head  
ponents  
When the recording/playback head is magnetized,  
the sound quality will be deteriorated. In such a  
case, demagnetize the head using a commercially  
available demagnetizer (head eraser).  
Cotton swab  
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and  
for longer service life, always keep the head (record-  
ing/playback/erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.  
To clean them, perform the following:  
1. Open the cassette holder.  
Capstan  
2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the  
head (recording/playback/erase), capstan and  
pinch roller carefully.  
Head  
Pinch roller  
There are precisely aligned parts around  
the heads, including the tape guides.  
When cleaning, pay special attention so  
Tape guides  
NNoottee  
as not to apply shock to them.  
Reference  
Caution on condensation  
WARNING NOTICE:  
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGMENT OF COPYRIGHT  
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE  
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE  
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES  
OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPY-  
RIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PER-  
FORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.  
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great  
difference in temperature between this unit and the outside.  
This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this  
case, leave the unit fora few hours with the power left ON, and restart  
the operation after the condensation has dried up.  
Be specially cautions against condensation in a follow ing cir-  
cum stance:  
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large  
difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this  
unit in installed increases, etc.  
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufac-  
tured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.  
DOLBY, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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Important items  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
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Handling the cassette tape  
Notes on cassette tape  
To store cassette tapes  
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.  
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct  
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the  
cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.  
For A side  
For B side  
When there is slack in the tape  
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel  
hub to remove the slack.  
Apply tape only to the position  
where the tab has been removed.  
To re-record  
1. Longer tape than 110 m inutes cassette tape  
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very  
thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut.  
It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this  
unit to prevent possible damage.  
2. Endless tapes  
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism  
of the unit.  
NNootteess  
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System connections  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Make connections as show n below . When connecting the  
related system com ponents, refer also to the instruction  
m anuals of the related com ponents.  
Caution: Do not plug in the pow er lead until all connections  
are com pleted.  
Malfunction of m icrocom puter  
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even  
though all connections have been made properly, reset the  
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty.  
6
Except for U.S.A., Canada  
Caution regarding placement  
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater  
than, shown below.  
Left and right panels: 10 cm, rear panel: 10 cm  
AC110-  
120V~  
AC220-  
240V~  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
REC  
PLAY  
L
R
LINEIN LINEOUT  
Audio cords  
System control cord  
To w all AC outlet  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
PHONO  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
MD  
REC  
PLAY  
REC  
PLAY  
SL 16 XS 8  
L
R
L
R
Am plifier  
Audio cord  
System control cord  
*The connected com ponent m odel is  
variable dependent on areas.  
SYSTEM  
CONTROL  
LINE OUTPUT  
VARIABLE  
L
R
SL1 6 XS  
8
CD player  
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.  
2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging  
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.  
NNootteess  
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System connections  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
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ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS  
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio com ponent system lets you take advantage of convenient system  
control operations.  
There are tw o KENWOOD system control m odes. Make connections according to the groups of term inal sym bols show n below.  
[XS8] Mode : lets you com bine F, fand ƒterm inals  
[SL16] Mode : for  
term inals only  
This unit is com patible w ith both [XS8] and [SL16] m odes. It com es from the factory set to the [SL16] m ode. To  
sw itch to the [XS8] m ode, follow the instructions in SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]” below.  
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of this kind  
of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even without system control cords, normal operations can be carried out  
without affecting performance.  
NNootteess  
2. Ifyouramplifierorreceiverdoes not have a system controlterminal, do not connect anysystem controlcords to the system controlterminals  
on the other components.  
3. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and damage  
your equipment.  
4. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.  
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS  
Rem ote Control  
Lets you operate this unit w ith the system rem ote supplied w ith the am plifier or receiver.  
Autom atic Operation (except [XR] equipm ent)  
Autom atically sw itches the input selector on the am plifier or receiver w hen you start playback from this unit.  
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipm ent)  
Lets you synchronize recording w ith the start of playback w hen recording from CD, MD, LD, or analog discs. Also, the sim ple CCRS  
operation lets you m ake great recordings from CD.  
SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8]  
You can easily change the system control m ode w ith the follow ing operation. Do this operation after com pleting all connections.  
Sw itching to [XS8]: Hold dow n the 1(rew ind) key on Deck B and sw itch the POWER key from OFF to ON.  
Sw itching back to [SL16]: Hold dow n the ¡(fast forw ard) key on Deck B and sw itch the POWER key from OFF to ON.  
8
8
÷This operation will not affect items stored in the memory.  
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Controls and indicators  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
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Operation indicators (Deck B)  
2, 3 Transportdirection  
indicators  
Operation indicators (Deck A)  
2, 3 Transportdirection  
indicators  
Peak level indicators  
REV.MODE indicators  
Recording indicator  
Pause indicator  
Recording indicator (CT-2050/  
KXF-W6010 only)  
8
(Dolby NR reference level)  
CCRS indicator  
8
Pause indicator (CT-2050/  
KXF-W6010 only)  
RELAY indicator  
MPX FILTER indicator  
BAL. BIAS LEVEL indicators  
(CT-203/KXF-W4010; BAL.  
LEVEL only)  
DOLBY NR  
indicators  
Deck A COUNTER  
indicators  
Deck B COUNTER  
indicators  
AUTO BIAS  
indicator  
DUBBING indicators  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
Display  
1
2
3
4
CT-2050/KXF-W6010  
0
0
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KXF-W6010  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
RESET  
A
DOLBY NR REV.MODE RELAY REC NORM.DUBB. HIGH DUBB. MPX FILTER  
CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET  
B
2
7
3
2
7
3
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
POWER  
-ON OFF  
PHONES  
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
1
¡
1
¡
P
8
AUSE  
REC/ARM  
TIMER  
REC OFF PLAY  
MODE  
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
/BIAS  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
5
6
7
8 9  
* ( ) ¡  
0
!
@
# $ % ^  
&
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
/BIAS  
RESET A DOLBY NR REV.MODE RELAY REC NORM.DUBB. HIGH DUBB. MPX FILTER  
CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET B  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
&
# $  
%
(
*
) ¡  
£
NORMAL  
DUBBING  
HIGH  
DUBBING  
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
RESET A  
DOLBY NR  
REV. MODE  
CCRS  
MPX FILTER  
AUTO BIAS  
RESET B  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
1
2
3
4
0
0
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KXF-W4010  
AUTO REVERSE  
AUTO REVERSE  
RESET  
A
DOLBY NR  
REV. MODE  
CCRS  
MPX FILTER  
AUTO BIAS  
RESET  
B
2
7
3
2
7
3
TAPE  
A
TAPE  
B
POWER  
-ON OFF  
NORMAL  
DUBBING  
HIGH  
DUBBING  
PHONES  
1
¡
1
¡
P
8
AUSE  
REC/ARM  
TIMER  
REC OFF PLAY  
MODE  
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
CT-203/KXF-W4010  
5
6
7
8 9  
0
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Controls and indicators  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
9
1 Deck A  
This deck is used exclusively for play-  
0 Deck B operation keys 0~!  
% REV. MODE key  
0
Press to change the tape transport di-  
rection.  
2, 3 : Play keys  
back. (CT-203/KXF-W4010 only)  
This deck is capable of both playback  
and recording. (CT-2050/KXF-W6010  
only)  
7
1
: Stop key (Stop)  
: Rewind key (for fast winding of  
tape toward the left reel seen  
from you)  
^ RELAYRECkey (CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
only)  
(
Press to perform continuous recording  
from deck A to deck B.  
2 Deck A eject (0) key  
0
¡
: Fast Forward key (for fast wind-  
ing of tape toward the right reel  
seen from you)  
Press to open the cassette holder of  
deck A.  
& DUBB. keys (NORM./HIGH) (CT-2050/  
KXF-W6010 only)  
)
3 Deck B eject (0) key  
0
PAUSE (8) key  
!
DUBBING keys (NORMAL/HIGH) (CT-  
Press to open the cassette holder of  
deck B.  
:Press to let tape transport pause  
temporarily.  
203/ KXF-W4010 only)  
Press to start tape dubbing.  
NORM./ NORMAL  
)
4 Deck B  
REC/ ARM () key  
^
:Press in stop mode to start re-  
cording or press in record mode  
to let the recording pause after  
leaving a non-recorded blank of  
4 seconds.  
This deck is capable of both playback  
and recording.  
5 Deck A operation keys 0~!  
: Dubbing at the norm al  
speed.  
HIGH  
: Dubbing at a high speed.  
1
: Rewind key (for fast winding of  
tape toward the left reel seen  
from you)  
* MPX FILTER key  
&
Press to reduce beat noise when record-  
ing FM broadcasts.  
! Deck A PAUSE (8) key (CT-2050/  
KXF-W6010 only)  
!
¡
: Fast Forward key (for fast wind-  
ing of tape toward the right reel  
seen from you)  
( CCRS key  
Press to start recording after automatic  
setting of the optimum CD recording  
level and optimum tape recording bias.  
Press to let tape transport pause tem-  
porarily.  
@ Deck A REC/ ARM () key (CT-2050/  
2, 3 : Play keys  
KXF-W6010 only)  
^
7
: Stop key (Stop)  
6 POWER sw itch  
) AUTO BIAS key  
^
Press in stop mode to start recording or  
press in record mode to let the record-  
ing pause after leaving a non-recorded  
blank of 4 seconds.  
0
When this key is pressed, the bias level  
appropriate for the tape is set automati-  
cally for recording.  
Press to turn this unit ON and OFF.  
7 PHONES jack  
Connect stereo headphones (optional)  
here.  
8 TIMER sw itch  
!
¡ RESET B key  
# RESET A key  
!
Press to reset the tape counter of deck  
B to 0000”.  
Press to reset the tape counter of deck  
£
A to 0000”.  
$ DOLBY NR key  
This switch is used in setting of timer  
playback and timer recording.  
REC LEVEL/ BAL./ BIAS knob (CT-  
0
2050/ KXF-W6010 only)  
^
Press to switch the Dolby Noise Reduc-  
tion mode to B = C = OFF. This makes  
it possible to use the Dolby NR effect in  
recording and playback.  
9 MODE key  
^
Adjust this before recording.  
£ REC LEVEL/ BAL. knob (CT-203/ KXF-  
Pre s s to change the re cording  
level,balance,or bias settings.  
W4010 only)  
Adjust this before recording.  
^
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Preparation for playback (recording)  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Before playback (recording)  
10  
Set the TIMER sw itch to OFF.  
1
TIMER  
REC OFF PLAY  
Set the POWER sw itch to ON.  
2
POWER  
-ON OFF  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Playback (recording) preparation  
1Load a cassette tape in deck A or B.  
Press the eject (0) key.  
1
÷Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.  
0
÷The type of tape, that is, the Normal, High position or Metal position  
(playback only) is selected automatically.  
÷This unit cannot record sound on a Metal tape.  
÷Be sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it.  
Insert a tape and close the cassette holder.  
2
Deck A:  
De ck B: Play-  
Playback only. (CT-203/  
KXF-W4010 only)  
Playback/re cording avail-  
able . (CT-2050/KXF-W6010  
only)  
b a c k/re c o rd in g  
available.  
Norm al position  
TYPE  
TYPE  
TYPE  
High position  
Metal position (playback only)  
A
B
2 Select the tape transport direction.  
Tape transport direction indicators  
Press the play (2 or 3) key.  
1
The 2 and 3 indicators show the direction the tape is transported  
during recording or playback. The direction used when the tape is  
last stopped is held in memory even after this unit has been turned  
OFF, and the tape transport starts in the indicated direction when  
the unit is started automatically by a timer, etc. To change the tape  
transport direction, press the play key for the opposite direction and  
immediately press the stop (7) key.  
2
7
3
To play (record)  
tape side B.  
To play (record)  
tape side A.  
Feed the tape section w hich cannot be  
played or recorded onto in the forw ard  
direction.  
Deck A direction indicators.  
Deck B direction indicators.  
Press the stop (7) key.  
2
2
7
3
3Determine the playback (recording) condition.  
Each press sw itches the indication.  
1 [” :Double-side playback (recording) w hich stops tape  
stops after having played (or recorded) both sides.  
2 ” :Playback is endless, but recording stops after having  
recorded both sides.  
Select the playback (recording) m ode.  
1
REV.MODE  
3 ” :One-w ay playback (recording) w hich stops tape af-  
ter having played (or recorded) a single side.  
Select the Dolby NR m ode.  
2
Each press sw itches the indication.  
DOLBY NR  
1 DOLBY NR OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR B: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR C: Noise reduction w ith higher perform ance.  
÷Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status.  
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Listening to cassette tapes  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Preparation  
To use the headphones  
11  
Make “Playback (recording) preparation”.  
Connect commercially-available stereo headphones to the PHONES  
0
jack for private listening.  
PHONES  
Normal playback  
Start playback  
Fast forwarding or rewinding tape  
Press the play (2 or 3) key.  
Stop playback.  
1
2
7
3
To play side A.  
To play side B.  
2
7
3
Press the 1 key or ¡ key.  
1: Fast tape w inding in the |  
direction.  
2
¡: Fast tape w inding in the \  
direction.  
1
¡
÷Tapes are played in the directions indicated by their respective  
indicators on the display.  
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop fast tape winding.  
To pause playback (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only)  
To stop playback  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
8PAUSE  
2
7
3
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
÷The 8 indicator lights.  
Usage of counter  
÷Do not press the eject (0) button until the tape has stopped  
completely.  
Zero-stop operation  
Be fore starting re cording (playback), pre ss the RESET A or  
RESET B key to reset the counter to 0000”, and write down the  
counter reading when the recording (playback) should be stopped in  
the middle of the tape, etc.; this will make it easy to locate the same  
position when you want to continue recording (playback) next time.  
It is also possible to use the Zero-stop function to return to the  
position where recording (playback) was started.  
Fast winding in the \ direction  
Press simultaneously.  
1
¡
7
Fast winding in the | direction  
Deck A counter.  
Press simultaneously.  
1
¡
RESET A  
7
Display example.  
÷Tape is wound until counter reading near 0000” where it stops.  
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Listening to cassette tape  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
This function plays back the tapes in both decks A and B  
continuously and repeatedly.  
12  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Relay playback  
1Load cassette tapes in both decks.  
Open the cassette holders of decks A and  
1
B.  
0
Insert cassette tapes and close the cas-  
sette holders of decks A and B.  
2
Deck A:  
De ck B: Play-  
Playback only. (CT-203/  
KXF-W4010 only)  
b a c k/re c o rd in g  
available.  
Playback/re cording avail-  
able . (CT-2050/KXF-W6010  
only)  
÷Be sure to remove tape slack before insertion.  
÷Be sure to close the cassette holder securely by pushing it.  
A
B
2Determine the playback condition.  
Each press sw itches the indication.  
Select the playback (recording) m ode.  
1
1 [” : Relay playback of tw o sides of tapes in decks A and  
B is repeated.  
REV.MODE  
2 ” : Relay playback is not available w ith this setting.  
3 ” : Relay playback of only one side of tapes in decks A  
and B is repeated.  
Select the Dolby NR m ode.  
2
Each press sw itches the indication.  
DOLBY NR  
1 DOLBY NR OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR B: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR C: Noise reduction w ith higher perform ance.  
÷ Select the Dolby NR mode according to the tape recording status.  
3Start playback.  
2
7
3
÷Tapes are played in the directions indicated bytheirrespective indicators  
on the display.  
÷The playback starts with the deck the play key of which is pressed.  
To Stop relay playback  
Press stop (7) key of the deck that is  
playing.  
2
7
3
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Convenient music search (DPSS)  
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The DPSS (Direct Program Search System ) enables the follow ing convenient operations according to the instructions of the  
operation keys (these operation are how ever not available on both decks sim ultaneously). The DPSS functions are based on  
the detection of non-recorded spaces of 4 seconds or m ore betw een tunes.  
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1. Skip play  
: By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond (or behind) the tune being played, skips tunes  
betw een the current tune and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the  
selected tune. Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip Search.  
2. Rew ind & Play  
3. Single-tune repeated  
playback  
: Rew inds the tape to the beginning and starts playback from there.  
: One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 tim es.  
: If a non-recorded space of m ore than 10 seconds is detected during playback, that space w ill be  
skipped by fast forw ard tape w inding.  
4. Dash & Play  
Tune being played.  
Space (non-recorded).  
Space (non-recorded).  
Tape transport direction \.  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Skip play operation  
The exam ple below show s the case in w hich the direction indicated by the tape transport direction indicator is 3. If the direction  
indicated by the tape direction indicator is 2, alw ays press the keys for the opposite directions to those show n in the  
illustrations below .  
To play a tune located immediately after the  
tune being played  
To play the tune being played from the be-  
ginning  
1
¡
1
¡
Press once during the playback.  
Press once during the playback.  
To play a tune located 4 tunes beyond  
To play the tune located 4 tunes behind  
1
¡
1
¡
Press 4 tim es during the playback.  
Press 5 tim es during the playback.  
DPSS w ill not function properly w ith the follow ing types of tapes.  
÷ Tapes containing spaces of 4 seconds or more, such as conversations and speeches.  
÷ Tape containing extremely low levels or non-recorded spaces in the middle of tunes, such as classical music.  
÷ Tapes containing recording of large noise between tunes.  
÷ Tapes containing spaces of less than 4 seconds between tunes.  
÷ Tapes recorded with low recording level.  
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÷ Tapes recorded using Cross-fade recording.  
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Rewind & Play operation  
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This operation cannot be perform ed w ith the rem ote control (of the separately sold am plifier).  
Direction of tape direction indicator: 3.  
1
¡
2
7
3
Press simultaneously.  
Direction of tape direction indicator: 2.  
1
¡
2
7
3
÷Tape returns to the beginning of the tape side being played and  
playback restarts from there.  
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop playback and cancel this operation.  
Press simultaneously.  
Single-tune repeated playback operation  
Play the tune to be repeated.  
1
Press the play key of the sam e direction  
as the current tape transport direction.  
2
When direction of tape direction indica-  
tor is 3:  
2
7
3
÷Normal playback resumes after repeating the same tune for 16 times.  
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop playback and cancel this operation.  
Dash & Play operation  
The Dash & Play skips long non-recorded spaces autom atically as the tape is played.  
This operation cannot be perform ed w ith the rem ote control (of the separately sold am plifier).  
1Determine the playback mode (conditions).  
Each press sw itches the indication.  
1 [” : Tw o sides are played only once, after w hich playback  
stops.  
2 : Tw o sides are repeated 8 tim es, after w hich playback  
stops.  
REV.MODE  
3 : One side is repeated 8 tim es, after w hich playback  
stops.  
÷In case the REV.MODE key is set to [and tapes are inserted in both  
of the decks, when a deck finishes Dash & Play, the other deck starts  
Dash & Play for 16 times, after which it stops.  
2Press the 1 and ¡ keys simultaneously.  
Press sim ultaneously.  
1
¡
÷Press the stop (7) key to stop playback and cancel this operation.  
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How to record (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only)  
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The cassette deck incorporates the Dolby HX Pro headroom  
extension function and auto-bias function to provide a re-  
cording w ith superior high-frequency characteristics.  
Since this unit is not designed for recording w ith m etal  
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CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only  
(TYPE  
) tapes, do not use m etal tapes for recording.  
Make “Playback (recording)preparation”.  
1
Preparation  
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(CT-203/ KXF-W4010; Insert a tape in deck  
B.)  
(Load a disc in the CD player.)  
2
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Normal recording  
1 Select the source to be recorded.  
÷Select by operating the input selector of the amplifier (optional).  
÷ In case of recording a FM broadcast,refer to discription of "How to use  
the MPX FILTER key".  
&
2Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
AUTO BIASblinks.  
After approximately AUTO BIASlightsup.  
40 seconds  
÷The optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the deck  
enters the stop mode.  
AUTO BIAS  
÷For a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the description  
of Bias level adjustm ent”. (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)  
&
÷To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, press the  
stop (7) key.  
÷Recording is possible even when the auto-bias setting is omitted.  
÷If the amount of remaining tape is small, the auto-bias adjustment may  
be canceled in the middle and tape stopped at that position.  
÷The bias level is canceled when the eject (0) key is pressed.  
3Set the recording level.  
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ ARM () key.  
Play a m usic source.  
1
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
1 LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting m ode  
2 BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting m ode  
3 BIASlights up: Recording bias setting m ode (Deck B of the  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only)  
Enter the record-pause m ode.  
2
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
4 LEVEL,“BAL.,and “BIAS”go off: Counter display m ode  
lights up  
Press the MODE key and select the "BAL."  
3
m ode.  
MODE  
Left channel level  
Right channel level  
Adjust the recording balance.  
÷In counter, adjust the recording balance level so that the left and right  
displays are the same. You can also check with the Ò and  peak level  
indicators.  
4
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
/BIAS  
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
1 LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting m ode  
2 BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting m ode  
3 BIASlights up: Recording bias setting m ode (Deck B of the  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only)  
Right sound  
decreases.  
Left sound  
decreases.  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
Press the MODE key and select the  
5
"LEVEL" m ode.  
MODE  
4 LEVEL,“BAL.,and “BIAS”go off: Counter display m ode  
lights up  
0dB.  
Adjust the recording level.  
6
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
/BIAS  
Recording level display.  
Re cording  
level  
decreases.  
Re cording  
level  
increases.  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
÷Adjust the recording level so that the 0 dB of the peak level indicators  
sometimes lights up.  
÷The recording level can be adjusted on both decks A and B. (CT-203/  
KXF-W4010; Deck B only)  
Stop playing the source.  
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4Start recording.  
Press the REC/ ARM () key.  
1
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
REC/ARM  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
Press once.  
÷Recording will start.  
÷The deck enters the stop mode automatically when the tape has  
been recorded till the end.  
Play the m usic source from the begin-  
ning.  
2
Bias level adjustment (Deck B of the CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)  
The MODE key can be used to adjust the bias level.  
Each press of the MODE key changes the setting.  
Press the MODEkey and select the "BIAS"  
m ode.  
1
1 LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting m ode  
2 BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting m ode  
3 BIASlights up: Recording bias setting m ode (Deck B of the  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only)  
MODE  
4 LEVEL,“BAL.,and “BIAS”go off: Counter display m ode  
lights up  
Adjust the bias level.  
2
REC LEVEL/BAL.  
/BIAS  
MIN/L  
MAX/R  
÷To adjust the bias level, play back the recorded sound and adjust to the  
suitable level.Repeat if necessary.  
÷The bias can be adjusted to a value of ±3.  
The high fre que ncy  
decreases.  
The high fre que ncy  
increases.  
How to use the MPX FILTER key  
Depending on the tuner, a recorded FM broadcast m ay  
produce a “beat” sound. In this case, press the MPX FILTER  
key before recording. To cancel, press the MPX FILTER key  
Use this function w hen recording a radio (FM) broadcasts.  
again.  
lights up  
MPX FILTER  
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To pause recording temporarily  
Pause  
To resume recording  
To stop recording  
Stop the tape transport.  
1
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
2
7
3
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
Stop playing the source com ponent.  
2
÷The 8 indicator lights.  
How to provide non-recorded blanks between programs  
During recording  
In stop mode  
Press successively twice.  
Press once.  
REC/ARM  
REC/ARM  
÷After leaving a non-recorded blank of about 4 seconds, the deck enters  
the record-pause mode.  
To start recording again from the biginning  
The follow ing procedure is useful w hen you w ant to cancel recording in progress and re-start it.  
A non-recorded space of about 4 seconds or m ore should be reserved before the position w here recording w as started.  
÷When the ¡ (or 1) key is pressed during recording, recording is  
aborted and tape is rewound as shown below if there is a non-recorded  
space of more than 4 seconds before the recording start position.  
Rew ind during recording.  
1
Tape stops after 2 sec.  
of transport.  
During recording in the 3 direction:  
1
¡
Re-recording  
Recorded tune  
Tune to be re-recorded.  
During recording in the 2 direction:  
Blank of 4 sec. or more.  
1
¡
÷If there is no recorded tune before, the tape will be rewound then  
stopped.  
÷When re-recording from the beginning of tape, feed the leader tape (the  
first portion of tape that cannot be recorded) before starting re-  
recording.  
Press the REC/ ARM () key tw ice.  
2
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
REC/ARM  
÷A non-recorded space of about 4 seconds is reserved on tape, then the  
tape transport stops.  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
Replay the tune you w ish to record.  
3
4
Press the REC/ ARM () key once.  
REC/ARM  
÷Recording starts.  
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Relay recording (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)  
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This function allow s to record sound continuously from deck  
A to B.  
Since this unit is not designed for recording w ith m etal  
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(TYPE  
) tapes, do not use m etal tapes for recording.  
Make “Playback (recording) preparation”.  
Preparation  
0
(If relay recording is required, insert tapes  
in both decks A and B. Select the record-  
ing m ode to set to "O" or "[" only.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Relay recording  
1Set the relay recording mode.  
"RELAY" lights up.  
RELAY REC  
2 Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
AUTO BIASblinks. After approximately  
40 seconds  
AUTO BIASlightsup.  
AUTO BIAS  
÷The optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the deck  
enters the stop mode.  
÷Recording is possible even if the auto-bias adjustment operation is  
omitted.  
3Adjust the recording level.  
Play the m usic source.  
1
2
3
Set the record-pause m ode. (deck A).  
Adjust the recording balance and record-  
ing level.  
^
Stop playing the m usic source.  
4
4Start recording.  
Press the REC/ ARM () key (of deck A).  
1
REC/ARM  
÷Recording will start.  
÷Recording on deck B starts immediately after recording on deck A has  
completed.  
Play the m usic source from the begin-  
ning.  
2
To cancel relay recording  
"RELAY" goes off.  
RELAY REC  
÷Press the RELAY REC key again.  
Re lay re cording cannot be pe rforme d if the REV.MODE ke y is se t to “ ” .  
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Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \ Deck B)  
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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 w ith m etal (TYPE ) tapes, do not use m etal tapes for recording.  
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Load the tape to be played in deck A and  
the tape to be recorded in deck B. 0  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010 only  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only  
1
2
Preparation  
Set the tape transport directions of decks  
A and B to the sam e direction ( by  
pressing the play (2 or 3) key then  
pressing the stop (7) key im m ediately  
after it ).  
Make "Playback (recording)preparation".  
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Tape dubbing  
1Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
After approximately  
40 seconds  
AUTO BIASlightsup.  
AUTO BIASblinks.  
AUTO BIAS  
÷ The optimum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the deck  
enters the stop mode.  
÷Recording is possible even if the auto-bias adjustment operation is  
omitted.  
Norm al dubbing:  
Du b b in g a t t h e n o rm a l  
speed.  
High-speed dubbing:  
Dubbing at about tw ice the  
norm al speed.  
For norm al-speed dubbing.  
For high-speed dubbing.  
NORM.DUBB  
HIGH DUBB.  
"DUBBING NORMAL" lights up.  
"DUBBING HIGH" lights up.  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
NORMAL  
DUBBING  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
HIGH  
DUBBING  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
To pause dubbing  
For norm al-speed dubbing.  
For high-speed dubbing.  
NORM.DUBB  
HIGH DUBB.  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
NORMAL  
DUBBING  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
HIGH  
DUBBING  
÷Only deck B enters the record- pause mode after leaving a non-  
recorded space of about 4 seconds in case of normal-speed dubbing,  
or about 6 seconds in case of high-speed dubbing.  
÷To resume dubbing after pause, press the same DUBBING key as  
above (NORMAL DUBBING or HIGH DUBBING) again.  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
To stop dubbing  
Press the stop (7) key of Deck B.  
2
7
3
÷Both decks A and B enter the stop mode.  
1. The recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted for dubbing.  
2. The DOLBY NR is not active during dubbing.  
The tape recorded by dubbing features the same NR system as the original tape in Deck A.  
3. Noise from TV may interfere with dubbed sound if high-speed dubbing is executed near a TV set. To prevent this, install the system farther  
from the TV set.  
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4. If the original tape was recorded at a high level, the sound quality may be degraded, if high-speed dubbing is used. In such a case, use normal-  
speed dubbing.  
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Convenient CD recording (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only)  
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By connecting this unit w ith a KENWOOD "f", "ƒ", "  
(ƒ)", type am plifier (receiver) w ith a SYSTEM CONTROL jack  
and a KENWOOD CD player w ith a SYSTEM CONTROL jack using system control cords, recording on this unit and playback on  
the CD player can be started sim ultaneously.  
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Since this unit is not designed for recording w ith m etal (TYPE  
) tapes, do not use m etal tapes for recording.  
Com plete the connections referring to  
1
2
Preparation  
"System connections".  
6
Make “Playback (recording)preparation”.  
0
tape in  
(CT-203/ KXF-W4010; Insert  
deck B.)  
a
(Load a disc in the CD player.)  
3
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
CD synchro recording  
1Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.)  
÷The optinum bias is set in about 40 seconds, after which the deck  
enters stop mode.  
÷For a fine adjustment after setting AUTO BIAS, refer to the description  
of "Bias level adjustm ent". (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only) &  
÷To cancel the auto-bias adjustment operation in the middle, press  
the stop (7) key.  
AUTO BIAS  
÷Recording is possible even when the auto-bias setting is omitted.  
2Adjust the recording level.  
Play a CD.  
Set the record-pause m ode.  
Adjust the recording balance  
and recording level.  
Put the CD player in stop  
m ode.  
1
2
3
4
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
Press the 6 key  
of the CD player.  
Press 7 key of the  
CD player.  
How to record.”  
^
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8)  
key, press the REC/ ARM () key.  
3Set the record-pause mode.  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ ARM () key.  
4Start playing the CD.  
÷ Synchro recording is not possible when tracks of more than one CD are  
programmed using a Carrousel type CD player.  
Press the 6 key of the CD player.  
÷Recording starts at this moment.  
÷When the CD player has completed playback, the cassette deck stops  
recording and enters the stop mode.  
To pause  
To restart recording  
To stop  
:
:
:
Press the 6 key of the CD player.  
Press the 6 key of the CD player.  
Press the 7 key of the CD player.  
÷If the stop (7) key of the cassette deck is pressed, the cassette deck  
enters the stop mode but the CD player does not stop.  
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When connected w ith a KENWOOD am plifier,CD player provided w ith "f", "ƒ", "  
(ƒ)" m arking through the  
system control cord, this unit allow s to use the CCRS, w hich starts recording autom atically after setting the optim um recording  
level for the CD and tape to be used in recording.  
22  
Since this unit is not designed for recording w ith m etal (TYPE  
) tapes, do not use m etal tapes for recording.  
Com plete the connections referring to  
1
2
3
Preparation  
"System connections".  
6
(Set the input selector of the am plifier to  
CD.)  
(Load a disc in the CD player.)  
(Edit tracks as required on the CD player.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
Recording of CD playback (CCRS) (Deck B only)  
÷For the tape direction setting, see the description below Select the  
1Insert a tape in deck B.  
2Determine the recording condition.  
tape transport direction”.  
0
Each press sw itches the indication.  
Select the recording m ode.  
1
1 [” :Double-side recording.  
2 ” :(Tape also stops after having recorded both sides.)  
REV.MODE  
3 ” :One-w ay recording.  
Each press sw itches the indication.  
Select the Dolby NR m ode.  
2
1 DOLBY NR OFF” (extinguished): Dolby NR is not used.  
2 DOLBY NR B: Noise reduction of the ordinary type.  
3 DOLBY NR C: Noise reduction w ith higher perform ance.  
DOLBY NR  
3Press the CCRS key.  
÷Program-edit recording is not possible when tracks of more than one  
CD are programmed using a Carrousel type CD player.  
÷When performing CCRS recording with a CD player which can be  
loaded multiple compact discs, set the CD palyer to TRACK mode,  
press the disc selector key and press the CCRS key of the cassette  
deck.  
CT-2050/ KWF-W6010  
CCRS  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
÷The CCRS indicator blinks, and actualrecording starts in about 20 to 200  
seconds (after creating a non-recorded blank of about 8 seconds).  
How to cancel CCRS  
During recording level setting:  
Press the Stop key of the CD player or the stop key  
of the cassette deck.  
During CCRS recording:  
Press the Stop key of the CD player, then press the  
OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.  
After com pletion of CCRS recording:  
Press the OPEN / CLOSE key of the CD player.  
÷After recording, the cassette deck and CD player enter the stop  
mode automatically.  
÷After completion of CCRS recording , be sure to cancel the CCRS  
and ensure that the CCRS indicator has gone off.  
1. If the CCRS key is pressed during CD playback, playback stops and CCRS operation begins.  
2 .If the remaining amount of tape is small, CCRS may not function correctly or CCRS operation may be canceled in mid-operation.  
3 .Once the CCRS recording level has been set, the recording balance and recording level cannot be adjusted while the CCRS operation  
is being carried out.  
4 .The CCRS function sets the peak level for the entire CD in approx. 20~200 seconds. On very rare occasions, however, the function  
may not be able to set the optimum recording level. If this occurs, carry out recording manually referring to the Norm al recording”  
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s e ction.  
^
5. The CCRS recording level setting is canceled when the open/close key of the CD player is pressed or when the power is switched OFF.  
6. With CD players equipped with the EDIT function, it is possible to make recordings in which the last songs on sides A and B are not cut  
off in the middle and in which the recording capacity of the tape is used to the fullest extent. (Set the REV.MODE key of the deck to “[.)  
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Timer operations  
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This unit incorporates a built-in tim er standby function. By  
using an audio tim er optionally available in the m arket,  
w ake-up playback and unattended recording of tape can be  
started at any tim e of the day. Connect the pow er cords of  
the com ponents directry or indirectly to the tim er so that  
their pow ers can be turned on via the tim er.  
Audio timer  
To AC outlet  
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Tune r  
The tim er setup operation varies depending on the tim er.  
Also read carefully the instruction m anual of your audio  
tim er.  
Set the pow er sw itches of the com po-  
nents to ON.  
1
2
3
Amplifier  
Preparation  
Set the input selector of the am plifier to  
TAPE.  
Make "Playback (recording)preparation".  
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(If relay playback is required, insert tapes  
in both decks A and B.)  
(CT-2 0 5 0 /2 0 3 /KXF-W 6 0 1 0 /W 4 0 1 0 )  
Timer playback of tape  
1Start playback.  
REVERSE  
STOP  
FORWARD  
2
7
3
2Adjust the volume of the amplifier.  
3Rewind the tape(s) to the start position.  
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4Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.  
TIMER  
REC OFF PLAY  
5Set the timer.  
÷Set the timer so that the tape starts at the desired time of the day.  
÷When the set time comes, tape playback starts automatically.  
÷Read carefully the instruction manual of your audio timer.  
1. When connecting the KENWOOD equipment (amplifier, CD player) and the system, remove the disc from the CD player.  
2. If relay playback is required, set to [or .  
3. If tapes are inserted in both decks A and B, timer playback starts with deck B.  
4. Switch on the power to the cassette deck. (The timer will not operate if it is switched off.)  
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Timer operations  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
Set the pow er sw itches of the com po-  
nents to ON.  
1
2
3
4
Preparation  
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CT-2050/ KXF-W6010 only  
Set the input selector of the am plifier to  
TUNER.  
Receive the desired radio station w ith  
the tuner.  
Make "Playback (recording)preparation".  
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(If relay recording is required, insert tapes  
in both decks A and B.)  
: Keys and control used in the operations described on this page.  
(Rem ove the disc from the CD player.)  
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Timer recording of tuner broadcast (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only)  
"MPX" lights up.  
(when recording FM broadcasts only)  
1Press the MPX FILTER key to ON.  
MPX FILTER  
÷Refer to the "How to use the MPX FILTER key".  
÷To cancel, press the MPX FILTER key again.  
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2Adjust the recording level.  
CT-2050/ KXF-W6010  
Set the record-pause m ode.  
1
8PAUSE  
REC/ARM  
÷While pressing the PAUSE (8) key, press the REC/ ARM () key.  
CT-203/ KXF-W4010  
÷Refer to the "How to record".  
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Adjust the recording balance and  
recording level.  
2
3Set the amplifier volume to the minimum position.  
4Set the TIMER switch to REC.  
TIMER  
REC OFF PLAY  
5Set the timer.  
÷Set the desired time when the recording is to be started.  
÷When the set time comes, the powers of 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.  
Timer relay recording (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only)  
Press the MPX FILTER key to ON.  
1
2
&
Com plete the procedure 1, 2, 3 of  
"Relay recording".  
(
Com plete the procedure 3, 4, 5 of  
"Tim er recording of tuner broadcast".  
3
÷Relay recording is not set, deck B will record.  
1. To ensure that the cassette decks automatic shut off switch operates before the power is shut off, set the timer so that it operates for a little  
longer than the playing time of the tape.  
2. Switch on the power to the cassette deck. (The timer will not operate if it is switched off.)  
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In case of difficulty  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
What appears to be a m alfunction m ay not alw ays 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  
Turn the pow er sw itch on and off again w hile pressing the stop  
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to oper-  
ate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while  
(7)key on deck B.  
this unit is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the  
following method to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal  
condition.  
÷Please note that resetting microcomputer clears contentsstored in  
and returns it to the condition when it left the factory.  
Rem edy  
Sym ptom  
Cause  
÷The connection cords are connected improp- ÷Connect the cords properly referring to "Sys-  
Sounds is not produced w hen the Play key is  
pressed.  
erly.  
tem connections".  
÷Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the  
head section".  
6
÷The head is dirty.  
4
÷Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up. ÷Replace the tape.  
÷A non-recorded tape is being played. ÷Play a recorded tape.  
÷The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷Close the cassette holder completely.  
The deck does not w ork w hen an operation  
key is pressed.  
÷The operation key was pressed immediately ÷Press the desired operation key in a few  
after closing the cassette holder. seconds after closing the cassette holder.  
÷An operation key is pressed in less than 3 ÷Press the desired operation key in more than  
seconds after this unit is turned ON.  
3 seconds after turning the power on.  
÷Tape is not inserted.  
÷Insert a tape.  
÷Tape is irregularly wound and hard to take up. ÷Replace the tape.  
÷Tape has been fully wound to reel.  
÷Change the tape transport direction or insert  
the tape inversely.  
÷The tape is not suitable for DPSS operation, for ÷Read Convenient m usic search (DPSS)”.  
DPSS m alfunctions.  
CCRS does not w ork.  
example the spaces between tunes are too  
short.  
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÷A recordable tape is not inserted in deck B.  
÷Insert a recordable tape in deck B and press  
the CCRS key.  
÷A disc is not placed in the CD player.  
÷Place a disc in the CD player and press the  
CCRS key.  
÷The system control cord may be disconnected. ÷Connect the system control cord securely.  
÷The disc is dirty.  
÷Clean the disc, place it in the CD player, and  
press the CCRS key.  
÷This is due to the difference in tape length or to ÷A small time difference is not regarded as a  
The dubbing on Deck A and Deck B ends at  
different tim ing.  
the characteristics of the cassette deck mecha-  
nisms.  
failure.  
÷The key is pressed during recording or play- ÷Press in the stop mode.  
back.  
The cassette holder does not open w hen the  
eject(0)key is pressed.  
÷The head is dirty.  
÷The tape is stretched or wrinkled.  
÷Clean the head referring to "Cleaning the  
Sound is hoarse, or high frequencies are not  
audible.  
head section".  
4
÷Replace the tape.  
÷The recording level was too high.  
÷Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
to record".  
Sound is distorted.  
^
÷A tape recorded with distorted sound is being ÷Replace the tape.  
played.  
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In case of difficulty  
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Sym ptom  
Cause  
Rem edy  
Recording is not initiated w hen the REC/  
ARM () key is pressed.  
÷The protection tab on the cassette has been ÷ Use a cassette with unbroken tab or close the  
broken. hole.  
÷The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷ Close the cassette holder completely.  
÷The recording level is set to the minimum  
position.  
÷ Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
to record".  
^
÷The TAPE input selector is selected on the  
amplifier.  
÷Press the input selector key of the source  
to be recorded.  
÷Tape has been fully wound to a reel.  
÷ Change the tape transport direction of deck  
or insert the tape inversely.  
Noise level is high.  
÷The head is magnetized.  
÷ Demagnetize the head referring to "Clean-  
ing the head section".  
4
÷External noise is induced.  
÷ Install the system apart from other electrical  
appliances and TV set.  
÷The system assembly position is wrong.  
÷The recording level was too low.  
÷ Change the arrangement or the position of the  
equipment.  
÷ Adjust the recording level referring to "How  
to record".  
^
÷A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is being  
played with Dolby NR OFF.  
÷ Set the DOLBY NR key to B or C.  
Sound is vibrating.  
÷The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.  
÷Tape is irregularly wound.  
÷ Clean the capstans and pinch rollers.  
÷ Wind the tape regularly by fast forwarding,  
rewinding or playing it fully from one reel to  
another.  
Playback or recording starts im m ediately ÷The TIMER switch is set to PLAY or REC.  
w hen the pow er is sw itched ON.  
÷ Set the TIMER switch to OFF unless timer  
playback or timer recording is required.  
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.  
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Glossary  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
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Dolby noise reduction system  
Dolby noise reduction system  
The Dolby noise reduction system was developed to reduce the tape hiss noise generated during playback.  
The optimum effect of the Dolby NR system is obtained when the same type NR system is used for both recording and playback. If a different type  
NR system is used, playback is not performed correctly. Make sure that the same type noise reduction system is used for both recording and playback.  
Dolby B NR  
The most popular noise reduction system used in home audio components. Usually, Dolby NR system corresponds to B NR.  
Dolby C NR  
Dolby C NR offers improved noise reduction performance over that of the Dolby B NR. It features a superior noise reduction effect, use Dolby C NR  
to record or playback with this unit.  
It is recommended that tapes recorded with the Dolby NR system be marked “B” or “C”, so that they can easily be distinguished.  
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DPSS (Direct Program Search System)  
The DPSS detects non-recorded blanks of 4 seconds or more between music and enables the following four types of simple playback operations  
according to the instructions given by pressing operation keys. (It is not possible to perform DPSS operations simultaneously on the two decks.)  
1. Skip play  
: By specifying a tune located several tunes beyond (or behind) the tune being played, skips tunes between the current tune  
and the selected tune and starts playback from the beginning of the selected tune. Up to 16 tunes can be skipped in Skip  
Search.  
2. Rewind & Play : Rewinds the tape to the beginning and starts playback from there.  
3. Single-tune repeated  
playback  
: One single tune is played back repeatedly up to 16 times.  
4. Dash & Play  
: If a non-recorded space of more than 10 seconds is detected during playback, that space will be skipped by fast forward  
tape winding.  
^
Recording with Dolby HX Pro  
What is Dolby HX Pro?  
In ordinary recording using high-frequency biasing, the high-frequency bias current, which should be constant, is increased with some recording  
sources due to the high-frequency component contained in the music, etc. This increase affects the recording characteristics with distorted high  
frequencies and degraded dynamic range and frequency response.  
The Dolby HX Pro circuit detects the high-frequency component contained in the music source being recorded, and reduces excessive bias current  
to make it constant. As a result, the recording characteristics of high frequencies are drastically improved, and the improved high-frequency  
reproduction can also be enjoyed even when the tape is played on tape decks which are not equipped with circuit.  
^
Auto-bias function  
The auto-bias function automatically adjusts the tape's bias value to ensure optimum recording performance with each and every tape.  
CCRS (Computer-controlled CD Recording System)  
When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with "f", "ƒ", "  
(ƒ)" marking through the system  
control cord, this unit allows to use the CCRS, which starts recording automatically after setting the optimum recording level for the  
CD and tape to be used in recording.  
1.The CD starts to be played, and the peak value is sampled from  
the levels of the signals on the CD.  
2.The optimum recording level for the specific CD is determined  
and set based on the peak value sampled.  
3.The recording preparation steps above take about 20~200  
seconds, after which the actual recording starts.  
Cassette deck  
CCRS  
Automatic recording level setting.  
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CD player  
4.After recording (when the CD player is stopped or when the tape  
has run out), both the cassette deck and CD player stop.  
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Specifications  
CT-2 0 5 0 / 2 0 3 / KXF-W 6 0 1 0 / W 4 0 1 0 (En/ M)  
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CT-2050/KXF-W6010  
CT-203/KXF-W4010  
Track System ................. 4 track, 2 channel stereo  
Recording System .......... AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz)  
Heads ............................... A DECK  
Playback/ recording heads 1  
Track System ................. 4 track, 2 channel stereo  
Recording System .......... AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz)  
Heads ............................... A DECK  
Playback head ................... 1  
Erasing head ..................... 1  
B DECK  
B DECK  
Playback/ recording heads 1  
Playback/ recording heads 1  
Erasing head ..................... 1  
Erasing head ..................... 1  
Motors .............................. A DECK ............. DC m otor × 1  
B DECK ............. DC m otor × 1  
Motors .............................. A DECK ............. DC m otor × 1  
B DECK ............. DC m otor × 1  
Wow and Flutter ............. ±0.17 % (IEC)  
±0.28 % (DIN)  
Wow and Flutter ............. ±0.17 % (IEC)  
±0.28 % (DIN)  
0.1 % (W.R.M.S)  
0.1 % (W.R.M.S)  
Fast Winding Tim e ......... Approx. 110 seconds (C-60 tape)  
Frequency Response  
Fast Winding Tim e ......... Approx. 110 seconds (C-60 tape)  
Frequency Response  
TYPE tape .................... 30 Hz to 18,000 Hz, ±3 dB  
TYPE tape .................... 30 Hz to 18,000 Hz, ±3 dB  
TYPE tape .................. 30 Hz to 19,000 Hz, ±3 dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Dolby NR OFF ................ 56 dB  
TYPE tape .................. 30 Hz to 19,000 Hz, ±3 dB  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Dolby NR OFF ................ 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  
(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)  
(3rd, H.D., 3 %, TYPE tape)  
Harm onic Distortion ....... Less than 1.2 %  
Harm onic Distortion ....... Less than 1.2 %  
(at 315 Hz, 3rd H.D., 250 nWb/ m , TYPE tape)  
Input sensitivity/ Im pedance  
LINE IN ........................... 122.8 m V/ 47 kΩ  
Output Level/ Im pedance  
LINE OUT ....................... 775 m V/ 1.0 kΩ  
Headphones ................... 0.5 m W/ 32 Ω  
[General]  
Pow er Consum ption ...... 30 W  
Dim ensions ...................... W: 440 m m (15-3/ 4”)  
H: 134 m m (5-9/ 16”)  
(at 315 Hz, 3rd H.D., 250 nWb/ m , TYPE tape)  
Input sensitivity/ Im pedance  
LINE IN ........................... 122.8 m V/ 47 kΩ  
Output Level/ Im pedance  
LINE OUT ....................... 775 m V/ 1.0 kΩ  
Headphones ................... 0.5 m W/ 32 Ω  
[General]  
Pow er Consum ption ...... 30 W  
Dim ensions ...................... W: 440 m m (15-3/ 4”)  
H: 134 m m (5-9/ 16”)  
D: 369 m m (15-3/ 8”)  
D: 369 m m (15-3/ 8”)  
Weight (Net) .................... 4.6 kg (10.6 lb)  
Weight (Net) .................... 4.6 kg (10.6 lb)  
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.  
2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing temperature).  
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Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces  
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer  
to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for  
information or service on this product.  
Model  
Serial Number  
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