Kenwood KD 74 F Owners Manual

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FULL AUTOMATIC TURNTABLE

KD-74F

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD

For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces
designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below.
Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your
dealer for information or service on this product.

Model KD-74F Serial Number

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put
aside so they will not be lost.

Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is
damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your
unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without
delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit)
can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.

We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing
materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Before applying power

Important!

U.S.A., Canada. Australia, U.K. and Europe

These units are not equipped with an AC voltage selector
switch and the discussion of such a switch that follows should
be disregarded.

AI other countries

Units shipped to countries other than USA, Canada,
Australia, UK. and Europe are equipped with an AC voltage
selector switch on the rear panel. Refer to the following
paragraph for the proper setting of this switch.

AC voltage selection

This unit operates on 120 volts or 220 - 240 volts AC. The AC
voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that
prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting
the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position
of this switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction.

Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to
improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.

120 V» setting

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220 - 240 V'\.
setting Fig. 1

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1 Before plugging in this unit, make sure that the position of the AC
voltage selector conforms to your line (mains) voltage. If not, it
must be reset. See Fig. 1-1

2. To reset the selector, slide the stopper plate to the opposite side

with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. See Fig. 1-2.

3. Insert the power cord securely. See Fig. 1-3.

For United Kingdom

The mains plug must be removed from the wall socket prior to
any internal examination.

Important
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with

the following code:
Blue ........................................... Neutral

Brown ......................................... Live

The wires in this mains lead must be connected to the ter-
minals in the plug as follows:

Wire colour Plug termhal markhg
Blue ........................................... N or Black
Brown ......................................... L or Red
Brown to
Live
Blue to #
Neutral
Plug -
Notes:
1. If a 13-amp plug is used, this must be fitted with a 5-amp...
fuse.

2. If a 3-pin plug with earthing contact is used, no wire must
be connected to the E terminal.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure; that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

PRINTED IN JAPAN 850-5719-00 (K.P.U,M.UE.X.E) (T)

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Parts nomenclature

0 Check that the packing carton contains all the com-
ponent parts shown in the figure below before you
begin to assemble the turntable.

0 The EP adaptor is packed together with the
Instruction Manual and the auto size selector
malfunction prevention sheet is packed together
with the turntable platter

0 Keep the packing materials in case you have to
repack in future (for moving, servicing, etc.).

0 See page 3 for assembly procedures.

0 Before operation, be sure to remove the tonearm re-
taining screws in accordance with the instruction
given below.

No dust cover and/or cartridge is pro-
vided with this unit shipped to some

Auto size selector malfunction prevention sheet

areas.

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Rubber mat

AC cord

Turntable platter

Optical sensor

Audio cables
Ground lead

EP adaptor stay

Center spindle __

c. Tonearm

Arm rest
Sensitivity selector (SENSITIVITY)

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Power switch (POWER)

QC.

Dubbing indicator (DUBBING)

Progrom key (PROGRAMIIIndicator
Clear/skip key (CLEAR/SKIP)

Memory read key (MEMORY READ)
Speed selector ISPEED)/Speed indicator

Tonearm retaining screw

The tonearm is secured with 2 screws to prevent

damage during shipment. Be sure to remove the
screws with red heads from the bottom plate before

use.
Remove the screw with the rubber cushion Q) first,

then ®

These screws and spacer should be retained for use in
transportation.

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Play/cut switch (PLAY/CUT)

Cueing switch (CUEING)
Dubbing key (DUBBING)
Manual search keys (MANUAL SEARCH)

Repeat switch (REPEAT)/Repeat indicator (REPEAT)

Fig. 2

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Rear panel