Kenwood VR-409 Stereo System User Manual


 
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Operations
1 Use the INPUP SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than
"MD/TAPE") you want to record.
2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record.
3 Start playback, then start recording.
Recording audio (analog sources)
Recording
Recording a music source
1 Press the MONITOR key.
2 Use the INPUP SELECTOR knob to select a source other than
"MD/TAPE."
3 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MONITOR
jacks and start recording on the cassette deck connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.
Recording tapes or MDs
1 Use the INPUP SELECTOR knob to select "MD/TAPE."
2 Start playback on the cassette deck connected to the MD/TAPE
jacks and start recording on the cassette deck connected to the
MONITOR jacks.
MONITOR = MD/TAPE recording
MD/TAPE = MONITOR recording
• To copy tapes using a double cassette deck, refer to the instruction
manual of the double cassette deck.
MONITOR function (analog sources only)
You can connect a cassette deck or graphic equalizer to the MONITOR
jacks of the receiver. If a graphic equalizer is connected, the MONITOR
key should be left in the on position. Alternately, if a cassette deck
equipped with a 3-head system is connected to the MONITOR jacks,
you will be able to monitor the just-recorded signal while making
recordings on the cassette deck. By switching the MONITOR key on
and off, you can compare the sound of the source signal and the just-
recorded signal. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of
the connected component.
INPUT SELECTOR
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1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the source (CD, DVD,
VIDEO2, or VIDEO3) you want to record.
2 Set the cassette deck or MD recorder to record.
3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to
select the A-REC MODE.
The mode changes every 2 seconds as shown below.
1REC MODE off : The digital input record mode is
switched off.
2A-REC MODE : The digital input signals (DTS,
Dolby Digital, or PCM) are identi-
fied automatically and converted
into stereo signals that are ready
for recording.
3M-REC MODE : The input signal type at the mo-
ment this mode is selected is held
throughout this mode.
Recording audio (digital sources)
Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source.
Usually use the A-REC MODE to record audio input sources.
When the digital mode changes during recording in the A-REC MODE, the
audio may be interrupted momentarily. To record the audio from the
beginning of the digital mode change, use the M-REC MODE.
4 Start playback, then start recording.
Recording video
1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR to select the video source (other than
“VIDEO1”) you want to record.
2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record.
• Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source.
3 Start playback, then start recording.
• With certain video software, recording may not be normal due to the
copy guard condition. §
Recording music in A-REC MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
DIMMER
If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in the
input signals, etc., press the DIMMER key.
DIGITAL
AUTO SOUND
FM
AM
MHz
kHz
3
DOWN MIX
S.DIRECT
MONITOR
DSP
MEMO
ST.
TUNED
AUTO
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
AUTO SOUND
FM
AM
MHz
kHz
3
DOWN MIX
S.DIRECT
MONITOR
DSP
MEMO
ST.
TUNED
AUTO
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STEREO
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