Kenwood KX-W5040 User Manual

Introduction
Your choice of this product indicates that you are a devotee
to excellence in sound reproduction.
We appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradi-
tion of quality components that our company represents.
So that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that
you take the time to read through this manual before you hook
up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with oper-
ating features and system-connection considerations so that
your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start.
You will notice that in all aspects of planning, engineering,
styling, operating convenience and adaptability we have sought
to anticipate your needs and desires.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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.
Model Serial Number
Unpacking
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 immedi-
ately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the ship-
ping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person
or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the car-
rier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and pack-
ing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in
the future.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF
COPYRIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS
WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWN-
ERS. ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE
MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY
LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY
LIMITED.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol [DU] are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Kenwood KX-W5040 Specifications

Audio Specifications

track system	4-track, 2-channel stereo
harmonic distortion	Less than 0.6%
recording system	AC bias (Frequency: 105 kHz)
wow and flutter	0.08% (W.R.M.S.)
frequency response (normal tape)	20 Hz to 15, 000 Hz, +3 dB
frequency response (CrOz tape)	20 Hz to 16, 000 Hz, +3 dB
frequency response (metal tape)	20 Hz to 16, 000 Hz, +3 dB
signal-to-noise ratio (Dolby NR ON)	65 dB (Metal tape)
signal-to-noise ratio (Dolby NR OFF)	57 dB (Metal tape)

Input/Output Specifications

input sensitivity/impedance (B DECK LINE IN)	77.5 mV/50 kΩ
output level/impedance (LINE OUT)	390 mV/3.9 kΩ

Physical Specifications

dimensions (W)	440 mm (17-5/16")
dimensions (H)	129 mm (5-1/16")
dimensions (D)	269 mm (10-9/16")
weight (net)	4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

Power

power consumption	17 W