Kenwood Basic C2 User Manual

Reduce risk of electric shock; do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Alerts to uninsulated dangerous voltage that may pose an electric shock risk.

Indicates important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature.

Unpack carefully, check for damage, and record serial number for warranty purposes.

Crucial step to match the voltage selector switch to your local AC power supply.

Specific advice for USA/Canada and other countries regarding voltage and plugs.

Protect the appliance from rain or moisture to prevent fire or electric shock.

Proper placement to avoid sunlight, heat, humidity, and ensure ventilation.

Avoid touching internal parts, wet hands, or inserting metal objects into the unit.

Instructions on how to handle the power cord to prevent damage and electrical faults.

Immediate actions to take if abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the unit.

Recommended methods and materials for cleaning the unit's cabinet safely.

Diagram showing connections for Turntable, CD Player, Tuner, and Tape Decks to the BASIC C2.

Illustrates how to connect the unit to a power amplifier and speaker systems.

Shows how to connect the unit and other components to AC outlets.

How to connect the BASIC C2's output jacks to a power amplifier's input jacks.

Connecting and configuring tape decks for playback, recording, and dubbing.

Information on using switched and unswitched AC outlets for system components.

Proper grounding procedures for safety and to minimize audio interference.

Explains the power switch, headphone jack, level control, and output indicators.

Details the tone controls and selector switches for adjusting bass and treble frequencies.

Covers the filter switches for frequency response and the mode switch for stereo/mono.

Operation of the tape selector and input selector switches for source management.

Guide to selecting the appropriate switch setting for MM or MC phono cartridges.

Fine-tuning sound with balance, loudness boost, and volume controls.

Tips for setting controls to preference before normal use.

Step-by-step instructions for playing music from Tuner, Turntable, CD, and AUX.

How to play back tapes and record from sources onto tape decks.

Listen to source sound while recording to compare quality.

Detailed instructions for copying tapes from one deck to another.

How to monitor the original source while dubbing tapes.

Diagnosing and fixing issues where no sound is produced.

Solutions for loud hum or background noise during turntable playback.

Tips for reducing buzz and howling noise from speakers.

Key performance data including input sensitivity, SNR, frequency response, and distortion.

Power requirements, consumption, dimensions, weight, and AC outlet details.