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Kenwood DMF-9020 Instruction Manual

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STEREO MINIDISC RECORDER
DMF-9020
MD-2070

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
B60-4101-00 00 JA (K,P,T) MC 9808

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    STEREO MINIDISC RECORDER DMF-9020 MD-2070 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. B60-4101-00 00 JA (K,P,T) MC 9808...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE Batteries are supplied with this product. When they empty, you should not throw away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TIME DISPLAY key ... 49 METER key ... 49 Timer operations ... 50 Timer playback, timer recording ... 50 In case of difficulty ... 51 Specifications ... 54 Caution : Read the pages marked Introduction DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) carefully to ensure safe operation.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    Keep this manual handy for future reference. Accessories Check that the following accessories are present. Audio cord (2) Remote control unit (1) RC-M0905 System control cord (1) Batteries (2) (For remote control unit) R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries Introduction DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Optical fiber cable (1)

  • Page 5: Special Feature

    SOUND SYNCHRO REC functions DIGITAL REC control Title input, title search This unit incorporates the KENWOOD-original “24-bit REC D.R.I.V.E.II” system to allow high-quality 24-bit recording of CD as well as analog sources such as a tuner and analog disk turntable.

  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)

  • Page 7: Power Off

    1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment. 2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals. 3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)

  • Page 8: Information That You Should Know

    The shutter of the disc cartridge is permanently open while the disc is loaded in the set. Therefore, to prevent dust from penetrating inside the disc, take the disc out of the unit immediately after completion of recording or playback. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ANALOG DIGITAL 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    After recording or editing, be sure to eject the Mini Disc so that the recording or editing data can be written in the disc. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Information that you should know DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)

  • Page 10: System Connections

    ÷ If the system components are equipped with more than one system control cord connectors, any one of the connectors can be used. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) If operation is not possible or erroneous display ap- pears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microprocessor referring to “In...
  • Page 11 D.R.I.V.E.II (Dynamic Resolution Intensive Vector Enhancement) system This unit incorporates the KENWOOD-original “24-bit REC D.R.I.V.E.II” system so that, not to mention the CD, analog sources such as the tuner and analog disk turntable can also be recorded with high-quality 24-bit recording.

  • Page 12: Names And Functions Of Parts

    • • • • • • • • • • • • Character information Display TITLE INPUT SEARCH DISC LOADING MECHANISM FADE/ MONITOR DELETE 24 bit Rec. & Play D.R.I.V.E. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ANALOG input indicator MONO indicator DIGITAL input 1/2/3 indicators OVER ( dB) ANALOG DIGITAL OVER ( dB) MONO 32kHz...
  • Page 13 : When the ¶ key is pressed, the SOUND SYNCHRO REC standby mode is set. : In the SOUND SYNCHRO REC standby mode, the set functions in the same way as in the normal recording pause mode. Names and functions of parts DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) §• £ •o ∞¶ª...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    REC INPUT key : Press to switch the recording input line between digital (optical/coaxial), analog and monaural. Names and functions of parts DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) CURSOR / 1 , ¡ shuttle CURSOR : During title input, rotate to move the cursor.

  • Page 15: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction. Insert batteries. ÷ Insert two R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Remote sensor Reference operating range Model: RC-M0905 Infrared ray system DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Close the cover.

  • Page 16: Playback Of Mini Disc

    ÷ If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the CHARA. / P.MODE key of the remote control unit to turn it off. ÷ In a few seconds, playback starts from track No, 1. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) SEARCH D I S C...

  • Page 17: Searching A Desired Track By Its Title (Title Search)

    SEARCH SINGLE 0 0 3 4 : 1 2 Track No. being played Elapsed time of track being played ÷ Playback starts in a few seconds. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) ANALOG DIGITAL 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz 48kHz OVER ( dB)

  • Page 18: Playback From Desired Track

    ÷ If the RANDOM key is pressed during normal playback, playback of the current track stops and random playback begins. Playback of Mini Disc DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : PGM goes off “PGM” goes off SEARCH 0 : 0 0...

  • Page 19: Skipping Tracks

    ÷ Press the 3 key to resume playback. ÷ When this function is not required, be sure to press the AUTO PAUSE key so that the “A. PAUSE” indicator is extinguished. Playback of Mini Disc DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Remote control unit D I S C OVER ( dB)

  • Page 20: Programming

    ÷ Tracks will be played in the order they are programmed. ÷ When the 4 or ¢ key is pressed during playback, tracks will be skipped in the direction of the pressed key. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : PGM goes off “PGM” lights up...

  • Page 21: To Add A Track To The Program

    “PGM” blinks ÷ Each press displays the next track in the program. The number of the track that has been cleared is displayed. ÷ The entire program is cleared. Programming DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Track No. OVER ( dB) SEARCH 0 1 4...

  • Page 22: Repeated Playback

    To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷ The “REPEAT” indicator goes off and the playback following the current mode (TRACK) of the MD player starts. Programming DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : PGM goes off OVER ( dB) SEARCH OVER ( dB)

  • Page 23: Recording-Related Keys

    PUSH SET analog source recording. ÷ To end the setting adjustment, press the REC MODE/CHARAC. key again. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ). Even when “MANUAL” is set, the AUTO CUT and AUTO OVER ( dB) SEARCH “MONITOR” and “Sampling rate” litghts up : Digital recording level setting.
  • Page 24 Recording starts less easily Initial display 3SEC”, which Adjusted value display Setting range Fade-in Initial display Setting display SEARCH Recording-related keys DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH D I N [ 1 ] 0 d B OVER ( dB) ANALOG DIGITAL SEARCH SEARCH...

  • Page 25: Automatically Starting Recording When The Track Starts (Sound Synchro Rec)

    6 seconds have passed in the recording pause mode. ÷ When the fade mode is ON, the fade mode is switched OFF before recording starts. Recording-related keys DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) ANALOG DIGITAL 32kHz S Y N C .

  • Page 26: Recording (Analog Input)

    ÷ The REC INPUT cannot be changed during pause in the MONO mode. ÷ The analog “monaural long-play mode”allows to double the recording time compared to recording in the stereo mode. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Digital recording level setting. : AUTO CUT on/off selection.
  • Page 27 Note Note Note being written on the Mini Disc. Recording (ANALOG input) DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Track numbers can be marked as desired. OVER ( dB) SEARCH 0 0 1 Extinguished in “AUTO” mode, lit in “MANUAL” mode.

  • Page 28: Recording (Digital Input)

    ( ) and “Faded recording of MD” ( Each press switches the mode. 1 goes off (AUTO) : Track numbers are marked automatically. 2 MANUAL : Track numbers can be marked as desired. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) £ º £ £...
  • Page 29 ÷ The eject (0) key is not accepted during recording. While “WRITING” is displayed, do not apply shock or vibration to the unit because information is Note Note Note being written on the Mini Disc. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ‚w § § D I S C ‚...

  • Page 30: Synchro Recording With Cd Playback

    Synchro recording with CD playback By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD “ using system control cords, the recording of MD can be started in synchronism with the playback of the CD player. Set the amplifier’s input selector to CD.

  • Page 31: Editing

    “Symptoms related to MD standard”. Dividing a track, combining two tracks ¤ Dividing the track being played (TRACK DIVIDE) › Combining the track being played (TRACK COMBINE) ‚ ALL ERASE DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Editing fl °...

  • Page 32: Moving The Track Being Played (Track Move)

    ÷ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds. Example of MOVE: To move track No. 1 to track No. 7 ¢ To increase track No. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Dividing a track : Combining tracks : Erasing track(s) : Moving (reordering) tracks...
  • Page 33 Note being written on the Mini Disc. Track to be moved Selected destination When moved to a position after current position Editing DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ‹ EJECT D I S C Mini Disc has been ejected. Inserted immediately after destination track...

  • Page 34: Moving Several Tracks At A Time (Quick Move)

    ÷ The orders of tracks can be confirmed by pressing the 1 key (or ¡ key) of the remote control unit. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH Q . M O V E...
  • Page 35 Note Note Note being written on the Mini Disc. 23 24 26 27 28 29 1 2 3 DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH « ? / 0 OVER ( dB) SEARCH «...

  • Page 36: Dividing The Track Being Played (Track Divide)

    EDIT / SPACE key was pressed initially, in 32 steps and for about 60 ms (6/100 sec.) per step. It is recommended to start fine adjustment from slightly before the initial division point. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Dividing a track : Erasing track(s) : Moving (reordering) tracks...
  • Page 37 Note Note being written on the Mini Disc. Image of preview The point where the EDIT / SPACE key is pressed DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) EJECT D I S C Mini Disc has been ejected. Approx. 2 sec. Fine adjustment range in 32 steps Editing ‹...

  • Page 38: Combining The Track Being Played (Track Combine)

    ÷ If the operation is started during playback, it pauses automatically. ¢ To increase track No. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Dividing a track : Erasing track(s) : Moving (reordering) tracks SEARCH C O M B I N E...
  • Page 39 Should be approx. 2 sec. or longer. Track No. and title of the second track are cleared. Track No. and title of the first track are left. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) EJECT D I S C Mini Disc has been ejected. Track No. is adjusted.

  • Page 40: Erasing The Track Being Played (Track Erase)

    ÷ The track being played is erased (together with its track title). ÷ If you execute an editing operation by mistake, the condition before editing can be recovered by performing the “EDIT CANCEL” opera- tion. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Dividing a track : Erasing track(s) : Moving (reordering) tracks...
  • Page 41 While “WRITING” is displayed, do not apply shock or vibration to the unit because information is Note Note Note being written on the Mini Disc. Track to be erased Track Nos. are adjusted. Editing DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) EJECT D I S C Mini Disc has been ejected.

  • Page 42: Erasing One Or More Track At A Time (Quick Erase)

    ÷ The orders of tracks can be confirmed by pressing the 1 key (or ¡ key) of the remote control unit. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH A S E...

  • Page 43: Erasing All Tracks

    Erasing desired tracks: ÷ Once the “DISC ERROR” message has been displayed, the “ALL ERASE” operation is possible but “EDIT CANCEL” operation is not possible. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH : When editing is in progress : When editing is completed successfully...

  • Page 44: Editing Titles

    4 ALL ERASE? 5 CDtext LOAD? : Preparing for CD text copy (during stop) ÷ “CDtext LOAD?” is displayed only when a KENWOOD CD player with the CD text compatibility is connected to this unit. ÷ Editing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds.
  • Page 45 ÷ Pressing the TITLE SEARCH key during title input switches the input mode between the “overwrite mode” and “insert mode”. TITLE ÷ Pressing the EDIT/SPACE key inserts a blank space character. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) ¤ A ¤ B ¤ C ¤ D ¤...
  • Page 46 (Example: Each press of the 2 key switches characters in order of A = B = C.) ÷ The cursor can be moved to the left and right with the 1 and ¡ keys. £ ¢ DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) TITLE SEARCH Selected character blinks. character.
  • Page 47 A B C D E F G H I J ™™/CUR.L CUR.R/££ | Scrolling A B C D E F G H I J K L DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) OVER ( dB) SEARCH O R E ! OVER ( dB) SEARCH K E N The title is scrolled automatically.

  • Page 48: Cd Text Display And Copy

    CD text display and copy By connecting this unit with a KENWOOD CD Text-compatible CD player (which carries “CD TEXT” marking on the rear panel) through a synchro cord and a digital cord or optical fiber cable, the text (disc titles and track titles) of CD tracks can be copied onto a MD disc.

  • Page 49: Changing The Displayed Contents

    DIGITAL 32kHz MONITOR 44.1kHz 48kHz DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) : Elapsed time of the track being played : Remaining time on the track being played : Total elapsed play time of tracks : Total remaining play time of tracks (The total num- ber of tracks is also displayed during stop mode.)

  • Page 50: Timer Operations

    ÷ After having set the timer, be careful not to press the ON/STANDBY key of the remote control unit to ON; otherwise the timer operation would be activated. Amplifier DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) PHONES Audio cord Tuner Audio timer...

  • Page 51: In Case Of Difficulty

    ÷ The Mini Disc in use has been processed with repeated editing or contains a large number of tracks. ÷ As the title recording areas are used on a per-7-character basis, the total number of input characters may be less than 1792. DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)
  • Page 52 ÷ Press the ENTER key to execute editing. ÷ Release the “WRITE PROTECT” condition. ÷ Load a recordable Mini Disc. ÷ Connect the unit with a KENWOOD CD text- compatible CD player using the synchro cord and optical cable. ÷ Load a CD text-compatible disc in the CD player.
  • Page 53 ÷ An external noise is induced. ÷ The POWER key is set to OFF. ÷ The keyboard is connected improperly. In case of difficulty DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En) Remedy ÷ Connect the cords in accordance with “System connections”. ÷ Load a disc.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Weight (Net) ... 5.4 kg (11.9 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).

  • Page 55: Fcc Warning

    KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO,JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR 1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Location: Back Panel DMF-9020/MD-2070 (En)

  • Page 56: For Your Records

    For your records 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.

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