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General| Brand | Kenwood |
|---|---|
| Model | MIDI M-85 |
| Category | Stereo System |
| Language | English |
Record serial number for service and warranty information.
Carefully unpack and check for shipping damage. Retain original packaging.
Units designed for 120 volts AC only. Caution on extension cords.
Units designed for 240V AC (Australia) and 230V AC (Europe).
Units designed for 240 volts AC only. Mains plug removal.
Units with AC voltage selector switch. Setting voltage for proper operation.
Connect to the described power supply type only.
Route cords to prevent walking on or pinching.
Ensure grounding or polarization means are not defeated.
Ensure proper ventilation by keeping unit away from walls and openings.
Do not use near water sources like bathtubs or sinks.
Avoid extreme temperatures; ideal is above +5°C.
Keep unit away from heat sources like radiators or stoves.
Prevent objects or liquids from entering; keep children away from metal objects.
Never remove enclosure to avoid electric shock.
Keep away from sources of magnetic fields like TV sets or speakers.
Clean cabinet with a dry cloth; avoid volatile solvents.
Move appliance and cart with care to prevent overturning.
Unplug cord when left unused for a long period.
Turn power off and unplug if smell or smoke detected. Contact dealer.
Service unit if cord, plug, liquid, dropped enclosure, or performance issues occur.
Only qualified personnel should service the unit.
Ground antenna system for surge protection.
Locate outdoor antennas away from power lines.
Do not connect other equipment with high power consumption.
Break safety tab to prevent erasure. Store tapes away from heat/magnets.
Clean heads, capstan, and pinch roller with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
Use a head eraser if sound quality is deteriorated due to magnetized head.
Avoid condensation by drying the unit if it occurs. Be careful in temperature changes.
Overview of amplifier controls and indicators, including display panel.
Details on tuner controls, display panel, and keys.
Overview of cassette deck controls, display panel, and keys.
Steps to load batteries into the remote control unit.
How to operate the system using the remote control.
How to adjust master volume and mute sound.
How to adjust the balance between left and right speakers.
How to adjust Bass and Treble controls.
Explanation of the N.B. CIRCUIT for natural bass sound.
Explanation of the Stand By mode and its operation.
How to tune and store radio stations in memory.
How to select a preset radio station.
How to tune a station directly by inputting its frequency.
How to scan through all preset radio stations.
How to display station names on the tuner.
How to change the name of a preset station.
Steps to insert tape, select playback mode, and start playback.
How to stop tape playback.
Explanation of Dolby B NR and Dolby C NR systems.
How to fast wind tape in either direction.
How to stop fast winding.
How to stop tape winding precisely at counter reading "0000".
How to reset the tape counter to "0000".
How to play tapes in both decks continuously.
How to skip tracks forward or backward.
Rewinds tape and starts playback.
Repeats a single tune up to 16 times.
Skips non-recorded spaces automatically.
Steps for ordinary tape recording with Dolby HX Pro and auto-bias.
How to pause recording.
How to re-start recording after a mistake.
How the tape counter display works.
Explanation of Dolby HX Pro function for improved high-frequency recording.
How to record CD tracks simultaneously with CD playback.
Overview of CCRS functions like FADE, ERASE, CROSS-fade.
Detailed explanation of CCRS system operations and indicators.
Definition of fade-in and fade-out effects.
How to record CD at double the normal speed.
How to perform fade-out and fade-in recording.
How to erase and restart recording on the other side.
How to create music tapes without interruption between tunes.
How to edit CD tracks based on tape time.
How to accommodate all tracks by cutting ends, specifying important tracks.
How to edit tracks from multiple CDs onto a single tape.
How to play videotapes using the system.
How to record video sources.
How to listen to audio while watching video.
Explanation of the VISUAL FIX key function.
How to mix microphone sound with music for duets.
How to mute vocal parts for karaoke.
How to hear your voice and the original singer's.
How to record your voice with background music.
How to enjoy movie theater sound effects with Dolby Surround material.
How Dolby 3 Stereo enhances sound image orientation.
How DSP creates sound fields from stereo sources.
How to adjust sound volume for speakers in Pro Logic or 3 Stereo mode.
Table of initial presence mode settings and sound field atmospheres.
How to select presence modes like Arena, Jazz Club.
How to adjust rear speaker volume.
How to adjust presence volume.
How to set the delay time for sound field.
How to adjust seat position for sound field.
How to select days for timer programs.
How to set up timer to receive radio broadcasts.
How to set timer for CD playback.
How to set timer for tape playback.
How to set timer for radio broadcast recording.
How Al TIMER 1 increases volume in steps for wake-up effect.
How Al TIMER 2 plays CD tracks then switches to tuner.
Troubleshooting for remote control issues.
Troubleshooting for amplifier and speaker problems.
Troubleshooting for tuner issues like clock display and reception.
Troubleshooting for cassette deck problems like no sound, distortion, or recording issues.
Technical specifications for the M-959 system (Amplifier, Tuner, Cassette deck).
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