Kenwood X-E5 - REC Operations, Tape Speed, and Level Adjustments

X-E5
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
Specifications
The machine is set in the test mode, regardless of
the positions of the switches and mounting of tapes.
Even if the head is lifted up, the following operation is
executed after initial setting.
+ Initial setting
The REC level is set to the initial level (-15dB) by the
center.
¢ 4-sec REC
If the [REC] key is pressed, the deck records for 4
seconds, then automatically rewinds to the starting
point of recording and plays back.
The REC key is accepted infinitely.
If the [REC] key is pressed again during 4-sec REC
operation, the machine records for 4 seconds again
from the current point, then rewinds to the starting
point of the first 4-sec REC and plays back.
If a tape is selected, the following operation starts.
@When normal tape is used
- The machine performs the 4-sec REC with the dolby
turned off, then rewinds to the starting point of re-
cording and plays back.
- The machine plays back with the dolby turned off.
@When chromium tape is used
- The machine performs the 4-sec REC with the dolby
C turned on, then rewinds to the starting point of re-
cording and plays back.
- The machine plays back with the dolby turned off.
@When metal tape is used
- The machine performs the 4-sec REC with the dolby
B turned on, then rewinds to the starting point of re-
cording and plays back.
The machine plays back with the dolby turned off.
After playing for 4 seconds, the machine continues
playing under the current dolby condition. If the
[STOP] key is pressed, the operation is stopped and
the dolby is turned off.
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13-sec REC
If the [SKIP UP] key is pressed, the deck records for
13 seconds, then automatically rewinds to the start-
ing point of recording and plays back.
The [SKIP UP] key is accepted infinitely.
If the [REC] key is pressed again during 13-sec REC
operation, the machine records for 13 seconds again
from the current point, then rewinds to the starting
point of the first 13-sec REC and plays back.
The details of the operation are the same as the 4-sec
REC.
PLAY for adjustment of tape speed (Common to
A- and B-mechanism)
If the [FF] key is pressed, the machine performs high-
speed FWD playback.
If the [REW] key is pressed, the machine performs
normal-speed FWD playback.
If the two keys are pressed alternately while the ma-
chine is playing, the head is not lowered, but only the
speed is changed.
If the [SKIP DOWN] key is pressed, the machine per-
forms normal-speed RVS playback.
Cyclic change of electronic volume
lf the [Hl DUBB] key is pressed, the volume is
changed (-.2 > -15 dB > 0 dB)
NOR-CCRS (Confirmation of lowering of REC vol-
ume level)
If the [NOR DUBB] key is pressed, recording is
paused. If an excessive input is received, the record-
ing level is lowered.