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Kenwood MIDI M-97 User Manual

Kenwood MIDI M-97
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COMPACT
AUDIO
SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
COO/ANA
MIDI
M-97M
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Kenwood MIDI M-97 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelMIDI M-97
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Kenwood MIDI M-97/M-97M Instruction Manual

Introduction and System Overview

Record Serial Number

Record the unit's serial number for reference and service.

Unpacking and Inspection

Instructions for unpacking the unit and checking for shipping damage.

Laser Product Warning

Explanation of the Class 1 Laser Product marking on the unit.

Powering the System

Voltage Requirements by Region

Details voltage requirements for USA, Canada, Europe, UK, and other countries.

AC Voltage Selector Switch

Instructions on setting the AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel.

Important Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers power sources, cord protection, ventilation, water, heat, and electrical safety.

Installation and Handling Precautions

Guidelines on placement, cleaning, magnetic fields, and accessory usage.

Advanced Safety and Service Information

Electrical and Environmental Safety

Precautions for lightning, abnormal smells, AC outlets, and electrical hazards.

Maintenance and Service Guidelines

Instructions for service, replacement parts, and safety checks.

Pre-Operation Checks and Maintenance

Cassette Tape Handling and Storage

Guidelines for handling cassette tapes and preventing damage.

Head Cleaning and Demagnetization

Instructions for cleaning tape heads and demagnetizing them.

Condensation Precautions

Advice on preventing and handling condensation issues.

CD Player Handling and Storage

Disc Handling and Cleaning

Proper methods for handling, cleaning, and storing compact discs.

Transportation and Memory Backup

Procedures for transporting the unit and information on memory backup.

System Component Connections

Basic System Wiring Diagram

Illustrates the basic connections between the amplifier, tuner, CD player, and cassette deck.

Connection Guidelines and Precautions

General Connection Precautions

Basic rules for connecting components and cords securely.

System Control Cord Connection

Instructions for plugging and unplugging the system control cord.

Amplifier Rear Panel AC Outlets

Details about the AC outlets on the amplifier's rear panel.

Antenna Connections

AM Antenna Setup

Instructions for connecting AM loop and outdoor antennas.

FM Antenna Setup

Instructions for connecting FM indoor and outdoor antennas.

Coaxial Cable Connection

Guide for connecting a 75 Ohm coaxial cable.

Speaker Connections

Main and Omnidirectional Speaker Wiring

How to connect main speakers and optional omnidirectional speakers.

Optional Speaker Connections

Connecting optional super woofer, surround, and center speakers.

AV Component Connections

Connecting Video Sources

How to connect video players, cameras, and tuners to the system.

Amplifier Controls and Indicators

Front Panel Layout

Identification and function of amplifier's front panel controls and indicators.

Tuner Controls and Indicators

Tuner Front Panel Overview

Detailed explanation of the tuner's buttons, knobs, and display.

CD Player DP-97 Controls

DP-97 Front Panel and Display

Identification of buttons, indicators, and display elements on the DP-97.

CD Player DP-M87 Controls

DP-M87 Front Panel and Display

Overview of the DP-M87's controls, indicators, and display.

Cassette Deck Controls and Indicators

Cassette Deck X-87 Overview

Identification of the cassette deck's buttons, display, and indicators.

Remote Control Unit Operation

Loading Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Remote Control Usage

How to use the remote control to operate the system.

Remote Control Functions

Key Groupings and Functions

Explanation of different key groups and their functions on the remote.

Setting the System Clock

Time Adjustment Procedure

Step-by-step guide to set the current time on the system.

Audio Adjustments and System Modes

Volume and Tone Control

How to adjust volume, balance, bass, and treble.

Bass Sound Compensation (N.B. CIRCUIT)

Explanation of the Natural Bass Circuit for enhancing bass sound.

Power and Automatic Play Modes

Understanding Stand By mode and automatic play functions.

Source Selection and Special Playback

Selecting Input Sources

How to switch between different audio input sources.

CD Direct Playback and Recording

Using CD Direct playback and CD REC key functions.

Speaker Volume Balance Adjustment

Main vs. Omnidirectional Speaker Levels

Adjusting the balance between main and optional omnidirectional speakers.

Tuner Preset Operation

Tuning and Storing Stations

Steps to receive and store radio stations in memory.

Tuner Station Reception Methods

Preset and Direct Station Tuning

How to receive preset stations or tune directly via frequency.

Sequential Preset Listening (P.CALL)

Listening to preset stations in sequence using the P.CALL key.

Tuner Station Naming

Entering and Preserving Station Names

How to display and preset station names on the tuner.

Tuner Station Name Modification

Modifying Station Names

Procedure to change existing station names for presets.

CD Player Magazine Loading

Magazine Disc Insertion

Steps to load CDs into the CD player's magazine.

CD Player Magazine and Disc Handling

Magazine Insertion and Removal

Instructions for loading and removing the CD magazine.

Plus-1 Disc Tray Operation

How to load a single disc into the plus-1 disc tray.

CD Player Playback Basics (M-97M)

Starting CD Playback

How to select a disc and start playing a CD.

Playback Control (Pause/Stop)

Instructions for pausing and stopping CD playback.

Navigating CD Tracks

Skipping and Searching Tracks

How to skip tracks or fast forward/backward.

Checking Track Time Information

Using the TIME key to view track and total time.

CD Player Program Mode (M-97)

Programming Desired Track Order

How to program tracks for playback in a specific order.

Programmed Playback Control

Checking, resuming, and stopping programmed playback.

CD Player Program Editing

Adding and Changing Programmed Tracks

How to add or change tracks in a programmed sequence.

Clearing Programmed Tracks and Auto-Space

Clearing tracks and using the Auto-Space function.

CD Player Repeat Playback Modes

Repeating Programmed Tracks

How to set up repeated playback for programmed tracks.

Repeating Entire CDs or Plus-1 Tray

Repeating playback of whole CDs or the Plus 1 tray.

CD Player Random Playback

Random Playback Modes

How to play tracks in a random order (single disc or all discs).

Random Playback Control

Controlling random playback, including cancelling it.

CD Player Basic Playback (M-97)

Starting CD Playback (Track Mode)

How to start playing a CD from the beginning in track mode.

Playback Control and Time Display

Pausing, stopping playback, and using the time display.

CD Player Track Selection Methods

Selecting Tracks via Skip and Numeric Keys

Using skip keys and numeric keys to select desired tracks.

Selecting Tracks via Search Key

Using the search key to select tracks by direction.

CD Player Program Mode Operations (M-97)

Programming and Managing Tracks

Programming tracks, checking order, resuming, stopping, and checking track times.

CD Player Program Editing and Clearing (M-97)

Modifying Programmed Tracks

Adding, changing, or clearing tracks in the program.

Clearing All Programs and Auto-Space

Clearing all programmed tracks and using the Auto-Space function.

CD Player Repeat Playback (M-97)

Repeating Programmed Tracks

How to set up repeated playback for programmed tracks.

Repeating Entire CD Playback

Setting up repeated playback for the entire CD.

Cassette Deck Playback Basics

Basic Tape Playback Procedures

Inserting tape, selecting playback mode, and starting playback.

Dolby Noise Reduction Systems

Explanation of Dolby B NR and Dolby C NR systems.

Advanced Cassette Deck Operations

Tape Winding and Zero-Stop

Winding tape at high speed, zero-stop, and resetting the counter.

Relay Playback and Direction Control

Setting up relay playback and controlling tape transport direction.

DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Operation

DPSS Playback Functions

Overview of DPSS functions: skip, repeat, rewind, and dash play.

Detailed Skip Play Instructions

How to perform skip play using DPSS.

DPSS Advanced Operations

Rewind & Play and Dash & Play

Using Rewind & Play and Dash & Play features of DPSS.

Single-Tune Repeated Playback

Repeating a single tune using DPSS.

Environmental Sound System Features

Dual Sound Play Setup

How to set up and use the Dual Sound playback mode.

Adjusting Dual Sound Volume Balance

Balancing volume between main and omnidirectional speakers.

BGM Playback Mode

Activating BGM Mode

How to enter and use the BGM playback mode.

Adjusting BGM Volume Balance

Balancing volume for BGM mode.

Cassette Deck Recording (Deck B)

Ordinary Recording Procedure

Steps for performing ordinary recording on Deck B.

Auto-Bias and Recording Level Settings

Using auto-bias and setting the recording level.

Cassette Recording Control and Display

Recording Pause and Stop

How to pause, resume, and stop recording.

Counter Display and Dolby HX Pro

Understanding the tape counter display and Dolby HX Pro.

Synchro Recording CD to Cassette

CD Synchro Recording Setup

Preparing for synchronized recording from CD to cassette.

Executing and Controlling Synchro Recording

Starting, pausing, resuming, and stopping synchro recording.

Synchro Recording Analog Disc to Cassette

Analog Disc Synchro Recording Setup

Preparing for synchronized recording from analog disc.

Executing Analog Disc Synchro Recording

Starting and controlling analog disc synchro recording.

CCRS Recording Modes (M-97M)

CCRS Recording Overview

Explanation of CCRS functions like FADE, ERASE, CROSS-fade, EDIT, AI EDIT, Multi Disc, Double-speed.

CCRS System Operation and Indicators

How the CCRS system operates and indicator meanings.

Fade-in/Fade-out and Double-Speed Recording

Details on fade effects and CCRS double-speed recording.

CCRS FADE Recording (M-97M)

FADE Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the FADE recording mode.

Executing FADE Recording

How to perform FADE recording using CCRS.

CCRS ERASE Recording (M-97M)

ERASE Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the ERASE recording mode.

Executing ERASE Recording

How to perform ERASE recording using CCRS.

CCRS CROSS-fade Recording (M-97)

CROSS-fade Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the CROSS-fade recording mode.

Executing CROSS-fade Recording

How to perform CROSS-fade recording using CCRS.

CCRS Normal EDIT Recording (M-97)

Normal EDIT Recording Setup

Preparing normal edit recording and inputting tape time.

Executing Normal EDIT Recording

Selecting modes and pressing CCRS to start normal edit recording.

CCRS AI EDIT Recording (M-97)

AI EDIT Recording Setup

Preparing AI EDIT recording and inputting tape time.

Executing AI EDIT Recording

Selecting modes and pressing CCRS to start AI EDIT recording.

CCRS Multi-Disc Recording

Multi-Disc Recording Setup

Preparing for multi-disc recording and selecting ERASE mode.

Executing Multi-Disc Recording

Starting multi-disc recording using CCRS.

CCRS Edited Content Management

Checking Edited Contents

How to check the edited track numbers in sequence.

Clearing Edited Contents

Clearing edited contents from the player.

CCRS Recording Modes Summary (M-97)

CCRS Recording Type Descriptions

Descriptions of FADE, ERASE, CROSS-fade, EDIT, AI EDIT, Multi Edit, Double-speed.

CCRS System Operation and Indicators

How the CCRS system operates and indicator meanings.

Fade Effects and Double-Speed Recording

Details on fade effects and CCRS double-speed recording.

CCRS FADE Recording (M-97)

FADE Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the FADE recording mode.

Executing FADE Recording

How to perform FADE recording using CCRS.

CCRS ERASE Recording (M-97)

ERASE Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the ERASE recording mode.

Executing ERASE Recording

How to perform ERASE recording using CCRS.

CCRS CROSS-fade Recording (M-97)

CROSS-fade Recording Setup

Preparing and selecting the CROSS-fade recording mode.

Executing CROSS-fade Recording

How to perform CROSS-fade recording using CCRS.

CCRS Normal EDIT Recording (M-97)

Normal EDIT Recording Setup

Preparing normal edit recording and inputting tape time.

Executing Normal EDIT Recording

Selecting modes and pressing CCRS to start normal edit recording.

CCRS AI EDIT Recording (M-97)

AI EDIT Recording Setup

Preparing AI EDIT recording and inputting tape time.

Executing AI EDIT Recording

Selecting modes and pressing CCRS to start AI EDIT recording.

CCRS MULTI EDIT Recording

MULTI EDIT Recording Setup

Preparing for MULTI EDIT recording and inputting tape time.

Executing MULTI EDIT Recording

Selecting modes and pressing CCRS to start MULTI EDIT recording.

CCRS Edited Content Management

Checking Edited Contents

How to check the edited track numbers in sequence.

Clearing Edited Contents

Clearing edited contents from the player.

Cassette Tape Dubbing

Tape Dubbing Setup and Modes

Inserting tapes, setting direction, and selecting dubbing modes.

Executing and Controlling Tape Dubbing

Starting, stopping, pausing, and controlling tape dubbing.

Video Component Usage

Playing Video Tapes

How to play video tapes using the system.

Recording Video Sources

How to record video sources onto tape.

Visual Fix Key Function

Using the VISUAL FIX key to maintain video input selection.

Timer Functions Overview

Timer Function Descriptions

Overview of Program, AI TIMER, Sleep, One-touch, and Calendar functions.

Timer Programming with Numeric Keys

Using numeric keys to set timer days and execution.

Timer Operation: Radio Broadcast Reception

Setting Up Radio Timer Programs

Steps to set up timer for receiving radio broadcasts.

Activating and Controlling Radio Timer

Activating timer execution, adjusting volume, and switching power.

Timer Operation: CD Playback

Setting Up CD Timer Playback

Steps to set up timer for playing CDs.

Activating and Controlling CD Timer

Activating CD timer execution and adjusting settings.

Timer Operation: Tape Playback

Setting Up Tape Timer Playback

Steps to set up timer for playing tapes.

Activating and Controlling Tape Timer

Activating tape timer execution and adjusting settings.

Timer Operation: Radio Broadcast Recording

Setting Up Radio Timer Recording

Steps to set up timer for recording radio broadcasts.

Activating and Controlling Radio Timer Recording

Activating recording timer and adjusting settings.

Timer Program Management and One-Touch Timer

Checking Program Contents and Cancelling Execution

Checking program contents and cancelling timer execution.

One-Touch Timer Operation

Using and cancelling the one-touch timer function.

AI TIMER Functions

AI TIMER 1 Operation

Using AI TIMER 1 for volume increase during timer playback.

AI TIMER 2 Operation

Using AI TIMER 2 for CD playback and tuner reception.

Sleep Timer and Calendar Check

Sleep Timer Functionality

Setting the sleep timer to automatically turn off the system.

Calendar Check Functionality

Using the calendar check to determine the day of the week.

Troubleshooting: Remote Control and Amplifier

Remote Control Issues

Common problems with remote control operation and their solutions.

Amplifier and Speaker Sound Issues

Troubleshooting no sound, distorted sound, or hum noise.

Troubleshooting: Tuner and CD Player

Tuner Problems and Solutions

Troubleshooting tuner clock, timer, reception, and interference issues.

CD Player Issues

Troubleshooting CD loading, playback, no sound, and skipped music.

Troubleshooting: Cassette Deck

Cassette Deck Playback and Operation Issues

Troubleshooting sound, operation, DPSS, CCRS, and dubbing problems.

Cassette Deck Recording and Noise Issues

Troubleshooting recording initiation, noise, and sound distortion.

System Specifications

Amplifier (A-97) Specifications

Technical specifications for the amplifier unit.

Tuner (T-76L) Specifications

Technical specifications for the tuner unit.

CD Player Specifications and Standby Mode

CD Player (DP-M87/DP-97) Specs

Technical specifications for the CD players.

Standby Mode Explanation

Explanation of the Standby power mode across multiple languages.

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