Kenwood KX-880G User Manual

Maintenance
As the tape rubs against the heads during recording and
playback, oxide debris from the tape accumulates on the
heads, guides, and pinch roller. To maintain the optimum
recording and playback performance, periodically clean the
entire tape path, including the heads (about every 10 hours
of use).
Cleaning the heads section
1. Press the eject key and the cassette compartment will
slide forward.
2. Pull up the cassette lid.
3. Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan with a cotton
swab slightly dampened with cleaning solvent (or dena-
tured alcohol).
Note:
The heads and guides in the tape path are precisely adjusted. Do
not exert excessive pressure on any parts while cleaning.
Head Demagnetization
The magnetized record/play head may degrades the sound
quality and increases the noise. In this case, use the com-
mercially available Head Eraser to demagnetize the head.
Timer stand by operation
By using the buil-in TIMER STAND BY mechanism in combi-
nation with an audio timer (available from many dealers), the
deck begins to record or play at any desired time.
Note on timer stand by switch
Before turning on the POWER switch, check to see that the
TIMER stand by key is set at OFF. If the power is be erased.
The other settings REC and PLAY should be used only for
timer-controlled operation.
Unattended recording
1. Connect the power cords to the components as shown
in Figure and set the timer so that power is supplied to
each component. (Timer setting procedures vary with
the type of timer used. Follow the instructions of the
timer’s manual.)
2. Turn on the power switches of the components to be
used for recording.
3. Tune to the station desired and set the record level.
4. Set the volume control of the amplifier to its minimum
setting.
5. Set the timer to the required time referring to the timer’s
’ tnstruction manual so that the power will be switched ON
at the preset time.
6. Set the TIMER stand by switch of the cassette tape deck
to REC.
7. Power to the components will be switched ON at the pre-
set time and recording will start.
8. Recording stops when the tape end is reached.
Note:
To ensure that the automatic shut off 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.
Timer-controlled playback
1. Connect the timer as described ro “Unattended recor-
ding”.
2. Set the timer so that power is supplied to each compo-
nent.
3. Turn on the power switches of the components used
for playback.
4. Load a recorded tape and set each switch referring to
“Playback procedure”.
. Adjust the volume control of the amplifier.
. Rewind the tape to the start.
. Set the timer to the required time.
. Set the TIMER stand by switch of the cassette tape
deck to PLAY.
. The tape will automatically start playback atthe preset
time.
10. Playback stops when the tape end is reached.
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Kenwood KX-880G Specifications

Power

power requirements	AC 120V, 60 Hz: U.S.A. and Canada Models, AC 120 V/220-240 V (Switchable), 50/60 Hz: Other Countries
power consumption	30 watts

Audio Specifications

frequency response normal tape	20 Hz to 18, 000 Hz, +3 dB
frequency response CrO2 tape	20 Hz to 19, 000 Hz, +3 dB
frequency response metal tape	20 Hz to 22, 000 Hz, +3 dB
signal to noise ratio Dolby C Type NR ON	74 dB (Metal Tape)
signal to noise ratio Dolby B Type NR ON	67 dB (Metal Tape)
signal to noise ratio Dolby NR OFF	59 dB (Metal Tape)
harmonic distortion	Less than 0.8% (at 1 kHz, O VU with Metal Tape)
wow and flutter	0.027% (W.R.M.S.), 0.08% (DIN)

Input and Output

input sensitivity/impedance line	77.5 mV/50 kohm
input sensitivity/impedance microphones	0.3 mV/600 ohm
output level/load impedance line	0.49 V(O VU)/3 kohms
output level/load impedance headphones	0.85 mW/8 ohms

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	W: 440 mm, H: 111 mm, D: 322 mm
weight	5.9 kg