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MINIDISC RECORDER
DM-9090
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
B60-3491-00 JA (T) MC
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Introduction DM-9090 (En) Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power 2 Units are designed for operation as follows. U.K. and Europe ..................................................................................................................................................................... AC 230 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13- Amp ASTA-approved (B
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Introduction DM-9090 (En) Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Contents 3 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Before applying power ..................................................................................................................... 2 Safety precautions ...............................................................................
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Introduction DM-9090 (En) Unpacking 4 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS DM-9090 (En) Caution :Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly 5 operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). instructions. These safety and operating inst
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS DM-9090 (En) 13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a 18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines 6 disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent or circuits. When installing an
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Information that you should know DM-9090 (En) 7 Safety Precautions Handling of Mini Disc Care As the Mini Disc is accommodated inside a cartridge, it can be handled Wipe periodically dust and dirt attached on the cartridge with a dry without caring about dust or fingerprint. However, stained or soiled cloth. cartridge may cause malfunction. To enjoy beautiful sound for ex- tended period of time, take care on the following points. Write protect tab To protect recorded contents against accidental
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Information that you should know DM-9090 (En) 8 Maintenance Caution against contact revitalizer Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, specially careful against contact cleaners containing oil, for they may etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. deform the plastic componente. Unplug power cord Reference no
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MD system DM-9090 (En) The Mini Disc system has the features as summarized in the following. 1 Like CD (Compact Disc), playback can be started from any position. (Random access) 9 2 It uses a disc with a diameter of 64 mm that is accommodated in a cartridge. 3 Two types of discs can be used. (playback only discs, recordable / playable discs). 4 Up to 74 minutes of recording or playback is possible using high-efficiency coding technology. 5 Countermeasure against vibration is taken using semicond
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System connections DM-9090 (En) Make connection as shown below. When connecting the Malfunction of microprocessor related system components, refer also to the instruction If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even manuals of the related components. 10 though all connections have been made properly, reset the Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections microprocessor referring to “In case of difficulty”. Q are completed. Except for U.S.A., Canada Caution regar
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System connections DM-9090 (En) 11 About the system control connections About the system control connections Connecting system control cords after connecting a Kenwood audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations. There are two Kenwoood system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below. [XS8] Mode : lets you combine F, f, and Ä terminals [SL16] Mode : for [SL16] terminals only This unit is compatible. You can
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Names and functions of parts DM-9090 (En) Display / Main unit 12 REPEAT indicator ANALOG input indicator PGM (Program) indicator FADE, IN, OUT and peak level indicators TITLE and SEARCH indicators MONO indicator DIGITAL input 1/2/3 indicators REPEAT FADE 40 30 18 15 12 9 7 1 0 OVER (- dB) L 21 5 3 ANALOG DIGITAL ∞ OUT TITLE IN 13 2 R 40 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 3 0 9 6 OVER (- dB) ∞ PGM SEARCH MONO 32kHz COPY SINGLE Sumpling frequency MONITOR 44.1kHz Operation indicators TOTAL indicators MANUAL ¦ RE
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Names and functions of parts DM-9090 (En) Description of main unit keys 13 1 POWER key # TIMER switch : Press to turn the unit ON and OFF. : This switch is used in timer playback and timer recording. : The unit may enter the standby mode when the POWER key is pressed to turn it ON. This is because the unit holds the $ REC INPUT key ¤ memory that it has been put to the standby mode by the : Press to switch the recording input line between digital remote control unit in the last operation. (optica
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Names and functions of parts DM-9090 (En) Remote control unit 14 The remote control unit incorporates the basic operation keys as well as a variety of applied operation keys so that it can be used in a wide range of purposes. Use care to store the remote control unit in a safe place so as not to lose it. 1 1 Numeric keys / Character editing keys 5 Applied operation keys Numeric keys EDIT CANCEL key 0-9 : : Press to cancel the editing operation. : Press when selecting a track number TITLE INPUT k
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Operation of remote control unit DM-9090 (En) Loading batteries 15 Remove the cover. Insert batteries. Close the cover. 1 23 2 1 ÖInsert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Operation To switch the power of the unit ON, plug the power cord into a wall outlet, press the POWER key of the main unit to ON and press the ON/STANDBY key of the remote control unit. Once the power has been switched ON, press the desired Remote sensor operation key. Ö When pressing more than o
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Playback of Mini Disc DM-9090 (En) Use the following procedure to play a MD in the original Disc recorded in monaural mode order of tracks from track No. 1. 16 This unit is capable of playing a Mini Disc recorded in the Before playing a MD “monaural long-play mode.” As the “monaural long-play mode” requires half the amount of data required for Set the TIMER switch to OFF. stereo mode recording, the playing time (recording time) TIMER of the disc is doubled (to max. 148 minutes) from that in REC
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Playback of Mini Disc DM-9090 (En) Preparation 1 Put the MD recorder in stop mode. 17 2 Enter the track mode. (“PGM” goes off) CHARA. P.MODE Searching a desired track by its title (TITLE SEARCH) Press the TITLE SEARCH key. 1 TITLE INPUT SEARCH L 40 30 21 18 15 12 9 7 5 3 1 0 OVER (- dB) ∞ ANALOG DIGITAL TITLE 13 2 R PGM SEARCH 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz 48kHz 001 TITLE Title Pressing the TITLE SEARCH key again cancels Ö With a track to which no title has been assigned, the track number and the track
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Playback of Mini Disc DM-9090 (En) Playback from desired track 18 Enter the track mode. Each press switches the mode. 1 1 Track mode : PGM goes off 2 Program mode : PGM lights up Press in stop mode. Press in stop mode. “PGM” goes off L 40 30 21 18 15 12 9 7 5 3 1 0 OVER (- dB) CHARA. ∞ ANALOG DIGITAL 13 2 R PGM SEARCH P.MODE 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz 48kHz 001 0:00 Ö If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the CHARA. / P.MODE key of the remote control unit to turn it off. Select the desired track numbe
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Playback of Mini Disc DM-9090 (En) Skipping tracks ÖThe track in the direction of the pressed button is skipped, and the 19 Main unit Remote control unit selected track will be played from the beginning. JOG DIAL ÖWhen the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being 4¢
CHARACTER/ played will be played from the beginning. SEARCH ÖTo return to the beginning of the previous track to the current track, 4 ¢
press the 4 key in less than about 2 seconds after the restart of the current tra
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Programming DM-9090 (En) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) 20 Preparation 1 Load a disc. 2 Put the MD recorder in stop mode. 7 Programming tracks in a desired order Initiate the program mode. 1 Each press switches the mode. 1 Track mode : PGM goes off 2 Program mode : PGM lights up CHARA. “PGM” lights up P.MODE L 40 30 21 18 15 12 9 7 5 3 1 0 OVER (- dB) ANALOG DIGITAL 13 2 R PGM SEARCH 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz TOTAL 0 48kHz --- - :00 Select
