Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for R-SE7 / DP-SE7 / X-SE7
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:44 p.m.
Warranty Information
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- Receiver (R-SE7): Controls include power on/standby, input selection (TUNER, CD, TAPE, MD, AUX), volume adjustment, Pure A mode, and bass/treble compensation. It also features an auto power save function and can be muted.
- CD Player (DP-SE7): Supports loading discs, playback control (play, pause, stop, skip, fast forward/rewind), and selecting desired tracks using numeric keys. It also displays track and disc time information.
- Cassette Deck (X-SE7): Allows loading cassette tapes, playback (reverse or top side), and includes Dolby NR selection and reverse mode settings.
- System Operation: The system can be controlled via the remote control unit (RC-SE9) which mirrors many functions of the main units. Connections are made using system control cords, audio cords, and speaker cords.
- Timers: Features include an easy to use timer (O.T.T.) for auto playback and a sleep timer for automatic power OFF. Timer programming allows for scheduled playback or recording.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Receiver unit, speakers | ||
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
| Sound is not produced. | The speaker cords are disconnected. The volume control is set to the minimum position. The MUTE switch of remote control unit is switched ON. The headphone plug is inserted into the jack. |
Connect properly referring to "System connection". Adjust to an required volume. Switch MUTE OFF. Unplug the headphone plug. |
| All digits of the display section show flashing indication of "--" and no sound is put out. | The speaker cords are short-circuited. | Turn the power OFF, remove the short-circuit and turn the power ON again. |
| Sound is not produced from the left or right speakers. | The speaker cords are disconnected. | Connect properly referring to "System connection". |
| The clock display blinks without changing the figures. | There was a power failure. The power cord was unplugged from the outlet. |
Adjust the present time again. Adjust the present time again. |
| Timer operation is not possible. | The present time has not been adjusted or there was a power failure. The timer ON time and OFF time have not been set. The timer execution was not set up. |
Adjust the present time referring to "Clock adjustment". Set the timer ON time and OFF time. Press the "Tuning (A)" key to set up the execution. |
| Radio stations cannot be received. | The antennas have not been connected. A proper broadcasting band has not been selected. The frequency of the station to be received is not tuned. |
Connect antennas. Select a band. Tune to the frequency of the desired station. |
| Noise interferes. | Car ignition noise. Influence of an electric appliance. A TV set is installed near the system. |
Install the outdoor antenna in an apart position from the road. Switch the suspected electric appliance OFF. Install the TV or the system at an increased distance between them. |
| Cassette deck unit | ||
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
| Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. | The head is dirty. The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. A nonrecorded tape is played. |
Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". Try another tape. Play a recorded tape. |
| No operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. | The operation key is pressed in less than 4 seconds after turning the power ON. A tape is not inserted in the unit. The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. The tape is fully wound to one of the reels. |
Press operation keys after waiting for more than 4 seconds. Insert a tape. Try another tape. Change the tape transport direction or reverse the tape insertion orientation. |
| The DPSS malfunctions. | The tape used is not suitable for DPSS, for example the spaces between tunes may be too short. | Refer to "DPSS". |
| The tray does not open when the Open/Close key is pressed. | The key is pressed during recording. The microcomputer is malfunctioning due to external noise. |
Press in stop mode. Unplug the power cord and plug it again. |
| Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not reproduced. | The head is dirty. The tape is stretched or shrunk. |
Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". Try another tape. |
| Sound is distorted. | The recording revel has not been set with the CRLS key. The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. |
Refer to "Recording". Try another tape. |
| Noise is noticeable. | The tape head is magnetized. External noise is induced. A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played with Dolby NR OFF. |
Demagnetize the head referring to "Maintenance". Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV. Set the Dolby NR to on. |
| Sound fluctuates. | The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. The tape is wound irregularly. |
Clean the head referring to "Maintenance". Wind the tape again by fast forwarding, rewinding or playing from an end to the other. |