Kenwood KX-79CW User Manual

DPSS (direct program search system)
DPSS (direct program search system)
The DPSS function of the cassette deck allows you to perform the following convenient operations
easily by a touch of the corresponding operation key. (Common to A and B decks).
1.Skip play
2.Single-tune repeat playback
3.Rewind and auto play
4.Re-Rec standby (when a recording needs to be restarted from the beginning)
5.Dash & play (when playing while fast-forwarded through non-recorded sections of more than 10
seconds)
_DPSS and non-recorded sections of tape (blank intervals)
The DPSS function works by detecting a non-recorded section (blank) of more than 4 seconds between tunes. :
When making a new recording on a tape, the blank sections between programs should be made according to ‘‘How to pro-
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non-recorded
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The function may not operate correctly when the following. types of tape are used.
1. Tapes with conversation, etc. in which the sound is interrupted for more than 4 seconds.
2. Tapes having very low level sections or non-recorded sections in the middle of a tune, such as in some classical pieces.
3. Tapes in which high level noise is recorded between tunes.
4. Tapes having blank sections of less than 4 seconds between tunes.
5. Tapes recorded at an excessively low level.
@ Skip play in the forward direction
Perform the following to play a tune which is several tunes
ahead of the one currently being played.
Forward DPSS selection ( > )
During forward playback, press the fast forward key [>> | :
Current tune
During reverse playback, press the rewind key | <<] .
@ The number of tunes skipped (maximum: 16) is equal
to the number of times the key is pressed, after which
playback of the target tune starts.
@ Skip play in the reverse direction
Unrecorded section t Unrecorded section To play a tune located before the one currently being played,
Head perform the following.
During forward playback, press the rewind key | <4) .
Reverse DPSS selection ( < )
During reverse playback, press the fast forward key [>> |.
@ The number of tunes skipped (maximum: 16) is equal
to the number of times the key is pressed, after which
playback of the target tune starts.
Current tune
Notes:
ee | > 1. When the DIRECTION switch is set to ‘’ —>"" (reverse) or “C_)”’
t t * t L + t * t (endless), skip play can extend to the other side of the tape.
Unrecorded section Unrecorded section 2. If the rewind key| << | is pressed immediately after the start
of a program, the current tune could be discounted and more
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tunes could be skipped than is desired.
i Single-tune repeat playback
This function is used to play back a desired tune repeatedly.
While the forward side is being played back, press the play
key || again.
While the reverse side is being played back, press the reverse
play key «| again.
@ The designated tune will be played back repeatedly 16
times, then the deck enters the normal playback mode.
®@ To release single-tune repeat play, press the stop key |i .
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Kenwood KX-79CW Specifications

General

Brand	Kenwood
Model	KX-79CW
Category	Tape Deck
Language	English