Page 2 - Before applying power; Introduction; WARNING; Safety precautions; Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.; CAUTION
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 2 Before applying power Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................ AC 120 V onlyAustralia .............................
Page 3 - Accessories; Contents; Caution: Read the pages marked; Special features; Unpacking
3 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) Introduction Accessories Check that the following accessories are present. Audio cord ........................ (2) System control cord ............ (1) Contents Caution: Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Normal recording .....................
Page 4 - Caution on condensation; Important items; Cleaning the head section; Maintenance
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 4 Caution on condensation Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a greatdifference in temperature between this unit and the outside.This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In thiscase, leave the unit for a few hours with t...
Page 5 - Handling the cassette tape
5 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) Important items To store cassette tapes Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to directsunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep thecassette tapes away from any magnetic field. Notes on cassette tapeSafety tab (accidental erasure preventi...
Page 6 - Caution regarding placement; System connections
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 6 Make connections as shown below. When connecting therelated system components, refer also to the instructionmanuals of the related components.Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connectionsare completed. 1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections ar...
Page 7 - ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS; ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
7 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) System connections SWITCHING FROM [SL16] TO [XS8] You can easily change the system control mode with the following operation. Do this operation after completing all connections. Switching to [XS8]: Hold down the 1 (rewind) key on Deck B and switch the POWER key f...
Page 8 - Controls and indicators; Display
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 8 ¡ 8 PAUSE ¶ REC/ARM 1 ¡ 8 PAUSE ¶ REC/ARM 1 STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK KXF-W6010 REC LEVEL/BAL./BIAS ∞ MAX/R ∞ MIN/L MODE TIMER REC OFF PLAY PHONES POWER - ON – OFF RESET A DOLBY NR REV.MODE RELAY REC NORM.DUBB. HIGH DUBB. MPX FILTER CCRS AUTO BIAS RESET B 2 3 7...
Page 10 - Tape transport direction indicators
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 10 Playback (recording) preparation 2 Select the tape transport direction. 1 Load a cassette tape in deck A or B. Preparation for playback (recording) Before playback (recording) Normal position TYPE High position TYPE Metal position (playback only) TYPE D e c k B ...
Page 12 - Load cassette tapes in both decks.; Relay playback; To Stop relay playback; Determine the playback condition.
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 12 Listening to cassette tape ÷ Tapes are played in the directions indicated by their respective indicatorson the display. ÷ The playback starts with the deck the play key of which is pressed. 1 Load cassette tapes in both decks. Relay playback This function plays ...
Page 14 - Skip play operation; To play the tune located 4 tunes behind; playback; To play a tune located 4 tunes beyond; DPSS will not function properly with the following types of tapes.
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 14 Skip play operation To play the tune located 4 tunes behind Convenient music search (DPSS) The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) enables the following convenient operations according to the instructions of theoperation keys (these operation are however not ava...
Page 15 - Press the
15 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) Convenient music search (DPSS) Rewind & Play operation Dash & Play operation Single-tune repeated playback operation Direction of tape direction indicator: 3 . Press simultaneously. Press simultaneously. The Dash & Play skips long non-recorded spaces...
Page 16 - Set the recording level.; Preparation; Normal recording; Select the source to be recorded.
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 16 Each press of the MODE key changes the setting. 1 “LEVEL” lights up: Recording level setting mode 2 “BAL.” lights up: Recording balance setting mode 3 “BIAS” lights up: Recording bias setting mode (Deck B of the CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only) 4 “LEVEL”,“BAL.”,and “BIAS...
Page 17 - How to use the MPX FILTER key
17 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) How to record (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only) ÷ To adjust the bias level, play back the recorded sound and adjust to thesuitable level.Repeat if necessary. ÷ The bias can be adjusted to a value of ±3. Bias level adjustment (Deck B of the CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only) ...
Page 19 - Adjust the recording level.; Relay recording; Set the relay recording mode.; To cancel relay recording
19 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) ÷ Recording will start. ÷ Recording on deck B starts immediately after recording on deck A hascompleted. 3 Adjust the recording level. Preparation This function allows to record sound continuously from deckA to B.Since this unit is not designed for recording wit...
Page 20 - To stop dubbing; Tape dubbing
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 20 Perform auto-bias adjustment. (The bias adjustment is applied to deck B.) Tape dubbing operation (Deck A \ Deck B) To stop dubbing Press the stop ( 7 ) key of Deck B. To pause dubbing The dubbing refers to the copy of the recorded contents of a tape to another t...
Page 21 - CD synchro recording
21 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) Start playing the CD. Set the record-pause mode. Adjust the recording level. 2 Press 7 key of the CD player. Press the 6 key of the CD player. 1 Play a CD. 4 Put the CD player in stopmode. 3 4 Press the 6 key of the CD player. To pause : Press the 6 key of the C...
Page 22 - How to cancel CCRS
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 22 Convenient CD recording (CT-203/KXF-W4010; Deck B only) Recording of CD playback (CCRS) (Deck B only) 1 Insert a tape in deck B. 2 Determine the recording condition. 1 Select the recording mode. 3 When connected with a KENWOOD amplifier,CD player provided with &...
Page 23 - Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.; Timer playback of tape; Adjust the volume of the amplifier.; Timer operations
23 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) ÷ 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. 5 Set the timer. 4 Set the TIMER switch to PLAY. Timer playback of...
Page 24 - Set the TIMER switch to REC.
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 24 Timer operations 3 4 Set the TIMER switch to REC. Set the amplifier volume to the minimum position. ÷ Refer to the "How to use the MPX FILTER key" . & ÷ To cancel, press the MPX FILTER key again. Timer relay recording (CT-2050/KXF-W6010 only) ÷ Set t...
Page 25 - In case of difficulty; Operation to reset
25 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) In case of difficulty Symptom Sounds is not produced when the Play key ispressed. The deck does not work when an operationkey is pressed. DPSS malfunctions. CCRS does not work. The dubbing on Deck A and Deck B ends atdifferent timing. The cassette holder does no...
Page 27 - Recording with Dolby HX Pro; What is Dolby HX Pro?; Glossary; Dolby noise reduction system
In case of difficulty 27 CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 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 recordin...
Page 28 - Specifications; For your records
CT-2050/203/KXF-W6010/W4010 (En/M) 28 Track System ................. 4 track, 2 channel stereoRecording System .......... AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz)Heads ............................... A DECK Playback/recording heads 1Erasing head ..................... 1 B DECK Playback/recording heads 1Erasing h...