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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

AMPLIFIER-TUNER/CD PLAYER

CASSETTE TAPE DECK

RD-VH7

X-VH7

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

COMPACT

TEXT

B60-4280-10

Before installation, be sure to read “System configuration” and “Installa-
tion” in this manual to ensure correct installation.

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This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the
country and sales area.

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Содержание X-VH7

Страница 1: ...PACT COMPACT TEXT B60 4280 10 Beforeinstallation besuretoread Systemconfiguration and Installa tion in this manual to ensure correct installation 0 This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above Model availability and features functions may differ depending on the country and sales area EN ...

Страница 2: ... S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Inside of this laser product a component a laser diode Wavelength 760 800nm classified as Class 3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal caution label shown above To avoid exposure to laser beams do not open the cover CAUTION...

Страница 3: ...BASIC OPERATIONS CD OPERATIONS TUNER OPERATIONS CASSETTEDECKOPERATIONS TIMER OPERATIONS REFERENCE INFORMATION Receiving broadcast station 34 Selecting a preset station Preset call 34 Manual tuning and preset operation 35 Using R D S Radio Data System For U K and Europe 36 Searching for a desired program type PTY search 37 To be able to listen to the desired information at any time EON reservation ...

Страница 4: ...is active Demonstrationcannotbestartedduringplayback or recording of a source Provided that the power is set to ON demonstration is switched automatically to DEMO ON after there is a power failure or the power cord is un plugged then plugged in again Demonstration DEMO ON Demonstration executed While the power is set to ON press and hold the auto mono demo key on the amplifier tuner CD player for ...

Страница 5: ...ysteminstructionmanualdescribingboth the RD VH7 amplifier tuner CD player and X VH7 cassette deck while some are provided with an independent instruction manual describing only the purchased model This is intended to fa cilitateeachpurchaserperformsystemoperationsanytimeifheorshepurchasesotherseparately available system components later Please read the information related only to the model you pur...

Страница 6: ...n input source is selected on the amplifier tuner CD player the source component of the newly selected source CD player MD recorder cassette deck tuner starts playback automati cally Synchronized recording When recording audio of a CD or MD onto a cassette the recording of the cassette deck can be started automatically in synchronism with the start of playback of the source component Timer operati...

Страница 7: ...y than before HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either regis tered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other countries CD TEXT data display The text data disc title track titles recorded in CDs can be displayed on the LCD R D S Radio Data System For U K and Europe The RDS data included in FM broadcasts can be used to sea...

Страница 8: ...uctions These safety and operating in structions should be retained for future reference 1 Power sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the in struction manual or as marked on the appliance If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For appliances intended to operate from batte...

Страница 9: ...gure 18 Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an out side antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as con tact with them might be fatal 19 AC outlets Do not connect other ...

Страница 10: ...acking them The RD VH7 incorporates a ventilation fan and should always be stacked on the top of other components To avoid blocking heat radiation from the RD VH7 do not place any object above it or behind the ventila tion hole on the rear panel Top 50 cm Back panel 10 cm function indicator Dolby NR B type rev mode crls pause C type reverse forward direction Notes Notes Before changing the install...

Страница 11: ...acer by wind ing them as shown in the illustration 3Stack the component on this unit by align ing the feet of the upper component with the foot support cavities on the spacer How to replace the front feet Thefactory attachedfrontfeetcanbeexchanged with the provided replacement front feet 1Using the Allen wrench remove the 4 screws from each front foot 2Attach the provided replacement front feet At...

Страница 12: ...nna is for temporary indoor use only For stable signal reception we recommend using an out door antenna Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors 1 Plug into the terminal 2 Locate the position providing good reception condition 3 Fix the antenna FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable con nected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω terminal FM indo...

Страница 13: ...ptical fiber cable Amplifier tuner CD player RD VH7 Connection with Optical Fiber Cable Thisisusedfordigitalconnections Digitaltrans mission permits recording without loss of the high CD sound quality Remove the cap and connect an optical fiber ca ble Remove cap Optical fiber cable MD recorder DM VH7 Cassette deck X VH7 Audio cord Supplied with X VH7 RD VH7 Audio cord Supplied with DM VH7 Optical ...

Страница 14: ...the connector Insert straight until it clicks and locks Push both ends of the connector to unlock it then pull it straight out To wall AC outlet Amplifier tuner CD player RD VH7 MD recorder DM VH7 Cassette deck X VH7 System control cord Supplied with DM VH7 To wall AC outlet System control cord Supplied with X VH7 Notes Notes Notes PREPARATION DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL SYSTEM CONTROL ANTENNA AM GND FM 7...

Страница 15: ...r short circuit the and speaker cords The protection circuit will operate and no sound will be put out If the left and right speaker connections or the and polarity are inverted the sound will be unnatural with unclear localization of musical instruments etc Be sure to connect them without mistake 1Cord prepara tion 2Loosen 3Insert 4Secure ª ª L R REC OUT SPEAKERS 6 16Ω SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT PLAY I...

Страница 16: ... X VH7 1 3 2 4 5 7 0 6 9 8 eject on standby mode stereo amplifier tuner CD RD VH7 standby timer phones tuning band demo auto mono p call enter input s t o p multi control 1 2 3 4 9 5 0 6 7 8 Standby mode While the standby indicator of the unit is lit a small amount of current is flowing into the unit s internal circuitry to back up the memory This condition is referred to as the standby mode of th...

Страница 17: ...urn the system power ON and start radio reception on the tuner When power is ON Press to select the tuner input fi During tuner reception Press to switch the radio band fi 7 tuning 1 keys During CD playback Press to fast forward or fast reverse the track being played During tuner reception Press to select a radio station fi 8 p call 4 keys During CD playback Press to skip CD tracks During tuner re...

Страница 18: ... NEWS PTY MUTE CD MD TAPE INPUT P CALL V O L U M E C O N T R O L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 100 TAPE MD O T E TIMER SLEEP POWER REPEAT RANDOM P MODE CHECK CLEAR 1Timer related keys 2Numeric O T E keys 3Basic operation input selec tion related keys 4POWER key 5CD play mode pro gram related keys 6Tuner RDS operation tone adjust ment and display switching related keys RC RP0702E only TIMER SLEEP POWER RE...

Страница 19: ...pensate for the tone 1Timer related keys SLEEP key R Press to set the sleep timer TIMER key p R Press to execute or cancel a timer program 2Numeric O T E key Numeric keys When CD or MD input is selected Press to enter numbers During tuner reception Press when recalling a preset radio station O T E One Touch Edit key This key is also used when programming tracks in a desired sequence and recording ...

Страница 20: ... 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 100 RANDOM P MODE CHECK CLEAR MUTE TAPE MD P CALL O T E L U M E C O N T R O L Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover 2 Insert batteries 3 Close the cover Insert two R6 AA size batteries following the polarity indications Notes Notes 1 The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking and their service life may be short 2 When the remote controllable distance becomes s...

Страница 21: ...e enter key by mistake press the mode key and restart from the beginning To adjust correct time press the enter key at the same moment as a time announcement The time display blinks after a power failure or when the power cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet and plugged again In such a case adjust the clock again multi control 1Press the mode key 2Rotate the multi control knob to select ADJU...

Страница 22: ...splay shows a reference value When CD TAPE or MD is selected playback will start when a disc or a tape already has been inserted Listening through headphones Bass and treble compensation on standby multi control input 2 2 3 3 O T E 2 2 TUNER radio broadcasting CD MD TAPE AUX 3 3 0 00 01 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 A P S TA NEWS PURE A TRACK 0 45 VOLUME MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 A P S TA NEWS PURE A TRACK VOL Pr...

Страница 23: ... A Remote control unit only N B Remote control unit only BASIC OPERATIONS Balance adjustment The balance of volumes from the left and right speakers can be adjusted as follows 1Press the mode key 2Rotate the multi control knob to select BALANCE SET then press the enter key 3Adjust the left and right speaker balance by rotating the multi control knob 4Press the enter key BALANCE BALANSETT LL R BALA...

Страница 24: ...d the idling circuit Especially an amplifier with class A operation has a high idling current in comparison to an amplifier with class AB operation which is used by many units As the result class A operation has distortion suppressed to a minimum and smooth playback with highqualityispossible However asacertainamountofpowerisconsumedevenwhennomusicsource is played the temperature of the amplifier ...

Страница 25: ...ulti con trol knob while CHANGE is displayed to se lect the desired display orientation and pressing the enter key mode multi control enter When the power has been left ON for more than 30 minutes while the unit has been doing nei ther recording or playback in this period the A P S function switches the power OFF standby automatically Whether the A P S function is to be used or not can be set with...

Страница 26: ...of the unit be sure to pull the disc straight out If the CD is pulled out in an ob lique direction the played sur face may be damaged Insertadiscintheinsertionslot itwillbepulledinautomatically into the deep of the unit If the disc is stopped in the middle of loading or ejection message PLEASE PUSH EJECT KEY or PLAY KEY is displayed and the 0 eject key blinks In this case press the 0 eject key to ...

Страница 27: ...ter track No 12 02 To select track No 20 00 Playback from desired track Select the desired track No To stop playback enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 100 To skip backward To skip forward p call tuning stop Remote control unit only This CD player is capable of playing HDCD discs The display shows HDCD during playback of a HDCD disc The musical data recorded in the HDCD format features high 20 bit resol...

Страница 28: ...PUT MYS 3 08T 03DPINPUT MYS 13 50T 03DPINPUT MYS 47 28T 03DPINPUT CD TEXT function When a disc containing CD TEXT data data in cluding the disc title track titles and performer names is loaded the LCD shows the text data recorded in the disc Thetextdatacanbedisplayedonupto1000char acters If a disc contains more data than this the LCD shows TEXT MEMORY FULL CD OPERATIONS About HDCD mode HDCD 20 bit...

Страница 29: ...t in the same format as an ordinary CD 16 bit signal When signals from HDCD format discs and ordinary CDdiscsarerecordedontoasingleMD thetwotypes of signals are recorded at the same recording level However notethatrecordingintheHDCDformat 20 bit is not possible When the HDCD mode is selected This mode is to be selected to record a HDCD format CDdiscontoanMDwithoutprocessingthesignal This enables r...

Страница 30: ...1 and 2 Tracks will be played in the order they were pro grammed in order of P Nos When the 4 or key is pressed during play the program will jump to the preceding or the following track respectively When the 4 key is pressed once during playback the play position returns to the beginning of the current track being played 1 Track selection 2 Programming P MODE CD Press the 7 stop key Press the CD 6...

Страница 31: ...rent track Each press of the CLEAR key clears the last track in the program A track being played can not be deleted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 100 P MODE Press the CLEAR key Press the P MODE key 1Press the CHECK key to display the track number to be replaced 2Select the new replacing track number us ing the numeric keys 3Press the P MODE key TRACK0180 PGM 24 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 A P S TA NEWS PURE A PG...

Страница 32: ...eatedly until any repeat related indicator disappears Normal playback will continue even after the RE PEAT indicators have turned off To repeat a single track 1If the PGM indicator is lit press the P MODE key to turn it off 2Select the track number to be repeated us ing the numeric keys or the 4 or key The CD playback of the selected track will start 3During CD playback press the REPEAT key repeat...

Страница 33: ...es playback of tracks in the order they are recorded while pressing the 7 stop key stops playback If the PGM indicator is lit press the P MODE key to turn it off Playback stops after each track has been played once The random playback can also be repeated by pressing the REPEAT key Pressing the 4 key once returns to the begin ning of the track being played P MODE RANDOM Press the RANDOM key Press ...

Страница 34: ...itched over as follows Press for the order of 1 2 3 38 39 40 1 Press 4 for the order of 40 39 38 3 2 1 40 2 Select a station It is recommended to preset radio stations using the auto preset opera tion in advance fi Lights during stereo reception BAYERN 3 FM08TP EON RDS N B I TA NEWS PURE A ST AU TO p call 2 2 band 1 1 1 Select the tuner input Each press of the band key switches the band as follows...

Страница 35: ... 88MEMORYH For U K and Europe For use of the RDS function stations must be memorized by RDS auto presetting RDS stations are given priority during auto preset ting If there is memory left after presetting the receiver continues presetting regular FM stations 1Pressthe band key toselect FM or AM 2Pressthe auto mono keytoselectautotun ing or manual tuning 3Press the tuning key to receive a station A...

Страница 36: ...advance and any RDS station in the same network starts broad casting of such information the reception automatically will be switched to that station The RDS indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast signal is re ceived Some functions may not be provided or be given dif ferent names depending on countries or areas To switch the display contents Pressing the DISPLAY key changesthedisplaycontents Di...

Страница 37: ...ULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children s programs CHILDREN Social Affairs SOCIAL Religion RELIGION Phone In PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT A 4 DOWN UP NO DATA is displayed if this operation is at temptedbeforeperformingtheRDSautopre...

Страница 38: ...unction which manages the information of other stations listening to desired informa tionliketrafficinformationornewsetc canbereservedevenwhenitisnotbeingtransmittedatthepresent When listening to a station with the EON display lit and another station of the same network starts to broadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made then that station will be se lectedautomatically...

Страница 39: ... reception with the EON function return will be made to the status directly be fore operation of the EON function Receive an RDS station 2 When TA has been selected in step 1 always select a station for which the NOW TA is display When EON does not light although an RDS station is received that station is not transmitting EON data Please select a different station RDS and EON Light Wait for the de...

Страница 40: ...ape 2 Start playback Press the 2 rev or 3 fwd key according to the desired tape transport direction To wind tape at high speed To stop playback To reduce tape noise Selection of reverse mode Tape exposed side fw d rev 2 2 O T E To pause the tape Start playback To stop playback 2 2 1 1 Playbackoftape reverse forw ard direction Blinks 2 rev Playback of the reverse side 3 fwd Playback of the top side...

Страница 41: ...odes as follows To wind tape at high speed 3 Fast forward Press the 7 stop key to stop fast winding To pause the tape Press the 2 rev or 3 fwd key to restart play back The tape direction lights red The Dolby Noise Reduction system reduces in herentnoisetotapeplayback Thiscassettedeck incorporates the C Type Dolby NR in addition to the standard B Type SettheDolbyNRaccordingtotheDolbyNRused when rec...

Страница 42: ...ress simultaneously lit The two tape sides are played 8 times afterwhichplaybackstops Goes off A tape side is played 8 times af ter which playback stops When the 7 stop key is pressed playback stops and the dash play is cancelled function indicator Dolby NR B t y p e r e v m o d e c r l s p a u s e C t y p e r e v e r s e f o r w a r d direction During fast forwarding Quick blinking During playbac...

Страница 43: ...pes in which large noise is recorded in blanks between programs Tapes containing blanks between programs that are shorter than 4 seconds Tapes recorded at low level Tapes recorded by cross fade recording in which the beginning of next program is overlapped on the end of previous program f w d r e v fw d rev Press the 3 fwd or 2 rev key simultaneously with the 1 or key function indicator Dolby NR B...

Страница 44: ...roadcasting CD MD TAPE Recording is impossible AUX input 3 3 reverse forw ard direction 3 3 4 4 0 00 01 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 A P S TA NEWS PURE A TRACK Lights Note Note f w d r e v 2 2 Select an input source other than TAPE input Insert the cassette straight into the insertion slot Just push lightly and the cassette will be pulled automatically inside Normal TYPE I or high TYPE II tape selection is...

Страница 45: ... NR rev mode 1Select the reverse mode 2Select the Dolby NR mode lit Tape stops after having recorded the two sides Goes off Tape stops after having recorded one side of tape B type Tape is recorded using B Type C type Tape is recorded using C Type Goes off Dolby NR is deactivated Eachpressswitchthemodesas follows 4 4 function indicator Dolby NR B t y p e r e v m o d e c r l s p a u s e C t y p e r...

Страница 46: ...ettedeckandCDplayer orMDrecorder inpause mode and starting playback on the CD player or MD recorder ThisoperationisavailableonlywhentheRD VH7 andX VH7areinterconnectedwithasystemcon trol cord Duringreverserecord ing while 2 is blinking Duringforwardrecord ing while 3 is blinking Press the 1 or key in the middle of re cording 1Press the 6 key on the CD player or MD recorder twice 2Use the skip keys...

Страница 47: ...changed any time even after it has been set 1Select a track number using numeric keys 2Press the P MODE key 3Repeat steps 1 and 2 1 Track selection 2 Programming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 100 Press the P MODE key Press the TAPE O T E key RD VH7 7 7 stop Numeric keys TAPE O T E P MODE Go to step 2 within 8 sec TRACK0 0 PGM 01 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 PGM PGM 01 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 PGM TRACK0070 TRACK0070 P...

Страница 48: ... track from the beginning Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being played and recording starts at the same time 2If you want to record the track being played Incasethekeyispressedwith track No 7 TAPE MD O T E Press the TAPE O T E key Press the 6 CD key CD RD VH7 7 stop TAPE O T E 6 0 08 07 MUTE N B I PROG 1 2 A P S TA NEWS PURE A TRACK 0 01 07 N B I A P S PURE A TRACK To end recordi...

Страница 49: ...changed at the end of the tape no sound is recorded on the guide tape When in terruption of a track is to be avoided restart recording from the very beginning of the reverse side according to Recording onto cassette tape r TAPE MD O T E Press the 7 stop key Press the TAPE O T E key Both the cassette deck and CD player stop To end recording in the middle Pressthe 7stop keyinthemiddleofplayback CD R...

Страница 50: ...rotating the multi control knob 6Press the enter key 7Press the TIMER key on the remote con trol unit repeatedly until O T T appears 8Press the on standby key to switch the power OFF standby The standby timer indicator lights in green The program timer does not operate during playback by the O T T timer To cancel O T T Switch the power ON and press the TIMER key repeatedly until O T T disappears W...

Страница 51: ...efer to the instruction manual enclosed with the DM VH7 Adjust the clock before setting the timer To listen to MD For recording Set a tape into deck Set a disc into the MD recorder To listen to radio To record a digitally broadcast CS or BS program connect the analog input from source to the AUX jacks Only the analog input can be recorded It is possible to execute both timer reservation programs P...

Страница 52: ...edure enter enter OFFOTIMES EAMM11 30 1 OFF time setting Blinks EEEEEEPLAY MODETIMES enter 1Rotate the multi control knob to select the timer mode 1 Select PLAY or AI PLAY PLAY Timer play REC AI PLAY Timerplaywithgraduallyin creasing volume 2 Press the enter key TUNER AUX PLAY REC AI PLAY TIMER OPERATIONS To put back the time To advance the time multi control multi control multi control multi cont...

Страница 53: ...ch the power OFF standby The standby timer indicator lights in green Lights 1 Timer execution TIMER POWER TIMER OPERATIONS Ensure that the power is OFF 1 Select the preset station No 2 Press the enter key TAPE MD Select the preset sta tion No 3Select the broadcast station only when TUNER is selected Pressthe enter key Pressthe enter key 4Select the recording unit With timer recording of radio broa...

Страница 54: ...ROG 2 disappears TIMER Adjust the clock before setting the timer Sleeptimer The sleep timer is used to set the period after which the power will switch OFF automatically Each press increases the set time by 10 minutes The sleep timer can be set up to about 90 minutes 10 20 70 80 90 Cancel 10 20 To cancel Press the SLEEP key on the remote control unit The system has been set so that the LCD bright ...

Страница 55: ... sheet protec tion ring etc which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because they may cause malfunction Do not attach paper or tape to ei ther the playing side or the label side of the discs Sticker Sticky paste Never play a cracked or warped disc During playback the disc rotates at high speed in the play...

Страница 56: ... contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally When there is slack in the tape In such a case insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub to remove the slack To store cassette tapes Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to di rect sunlight or near equipment that generates heat Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field For A side For B side Notes on cas...

Страница 57: ...nts which are cleared in at least a day after power plug is unplugged from power outlet POWER status ON or OFF Input selection Volume control value Receiving band Frequency Preset stations Program settings Memory backup function When your unit needs to be repaired bring the entire set Speakers excluded to your dealer Caution on condensation Condensation of dew may occur inside the unit when there ...

Страница 58: ...roperly referring to Connection of speakers Adjust the present time again Adjust the present time again This is not a malfunction Press the auto mono demo key to switch the demonstration OFF Adjust the present time referring to Clock adjustment Set the timer ON time and OFF time Press the TIMER key to set up the execution Cancel the A P S Press and hold the mode key for more than 2 seconds This re...

Страница 59: ...SE WAIT disap pears then press the 0 eject key Place a disc in the CD player Press the 6 key Clean the disc referring to Disc handling precautions Try another disc Clean the disc referring to Disc handling precautions Try another disc Install the unit in a place not sub ject to vibrations Clean the CD insertion slot and the surroundings Do not use a burred disc fi fi T U T T Y The antennas have no...

Страница 60: ... noise is induced A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played with Dolby NR OFF The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty The tape is wound irregularly The recording protect tab of the cassette has been broken The TAPE input is selected The tape is fully wound to one of the reels Clean the head referring to Head cleaning Try another tape Play a recorded tape Press operation keys after waiting for mor...

Страница 61: ...edy Remote control operation is not possible Remote control unit Batteries are exhausted The remote control is too far away from the system the controlling angle is deviated or there is an ob stacle in between There is no tape or CD set in the component to be played An attempt is made to play the cas sette deck which is recording something Replace with new batteries Operate the unit inside the rem...

Страница 62: ...y DIN 300 kHz 64 dB Frequency response 100 Hz 15 kHz 0 5 dB 3 0 dB AM Tuner section Tuning frequency range 531 kHz 1602 kHz Usable sensitivity 30 mod S N 20 dB 18 µV 700 µV m Signal to noise ratio at 30 mod 1 mV input 45 dB Amplifier tuner CD player RD VH7 For U S A Amplifier section Rated output power 15 watts per channel minimum RMS both channels driven at 6 Ω 60 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more tha...

Страница 63: ...ption 15 W Dimensions Horizontal installation W 247 mm 9 3 4 in H 96 mm 3 3 4 in D 279 mm 11 in Weight net 3 2 kg 7 0 lb CD player section Laser Semiconductor laser Playing rotation 200 rpm 500 rpm CLV Frequency response 4 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 96 dB Total harmonic distortion Less than 0 01 at 1 kHz Wow Flutter Unmeasurable Limit Digital output Optical 15 dBm 21 dBm wave length...

Страница 64: ...ound on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space pro vided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this prod uct Model Serial Number ...

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