Kenwood R-K701 User Manual

COMPACT HI-FI COMPONENT SYSTEM

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R-K701

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

B60-5506-10 01 JA (E) 0408

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Before applying power

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure

safe operation.

Units are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada ...............................AC 120 V only

Australia .............................................. AC 240 V only

Other countries ................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V

switchable

Europe . ...............................................AC 230 V only

Safety precautions

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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 marking of products using lasers

(For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

The marking of this product has been classified as Class 1. It means
that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.

Location: Back panel

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Accessories

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.

FM indoor antenna (1)AM loop antenna (1)

Microphone for Room

Equalizer (1) (Cord length:

approx. 5 m)

Remote control unit (1)

If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit
was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton
and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Batteries (R03/AAA) (2)

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Special features

Room Equalizer feature

This model is equipped with Room Equalizer, which automatically creates your best listening environment
according to your room, speakers position, etc. In addition to technical knowledge, generally, a great deal of
time and work are spent finding the best listening position such as changing speakers or furniture position
while listening to the sound. This function enables you to simply create it in a short time without laborious
settings.

Digital Sound Equalizer feature

This model is equipped with Digital Sound Equalizer by Digital Sound Processing, which makes more detailed
sound adjustments possible.

Playback capability of CD-R and CD-RW discs

This model can playback music data recorded in CD-R (Compact Disc Recordable) and CD-RW (Compact Disc
Rewritable).
However, some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable on the CD player depending on the recording
characteristics of the recording equipment (including the pick-up), properties of the CD-R or CD-RW in use, its
recording condition and so on. Also note that a CD-R or CD-RW disc which has not been finalized cannot be
played back.

Versatile timer features

÷ Timer playback :

Two timer programs (PROG 1, PROG 2) are available for timer playback (AI timer playback). (With the AI
timer playback, the playback volume increases gradually after the start of timer playback.)

÷ Sleep timer :

This timer turns the unit off automatically when the set time has elapsed. It is convenient for example,
falling asleep while listening to music in the night time, etc.

RDS (Radio Data System) tuner

This model is equipped with an RDS tuner that provides several convenient tuning functions: RDS Auto
Memory, to automatically preset up to 40 RDS stations broadcasting different programs; station name
display, to show you the name of the current broadcast station; and PTY search to let you tune stations by
program type.

PTY (Program Type) search

Tune the stations by specifying the type of program you want to hear.

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Contents

Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

Before applying power ....................................... 2

Safety precautions ........................................................ 2

Accessories....................................................................3

Special features ............................................................ 4

Preparation section

System connections .................................................. 6

Connection of the system accessories.............................. 6

Connection of other accessories

(Commercially available parts) .................................... 8

Controls and indicators.............................................9

Display .....................................................................................9

Main unit ............................................................................... 10

Operation of remote control unit ...................................... 12

Basic section

Clock adjustment ..................................................... 14

Basic use method.....................................................15

Using Room Equalizer function .................................. 17

Using Digital Sound Equalizer function ....................19

Playback of CD ......................................................... 22

Receiving broadcast station ..................................25

Collective presetting of stations (AUTO MEMORY) ...... 26

Tuning in to a non-preset radio station

(Auto tuning, Manual tuning) ...................................... 27

Presetting radio stations manually (Manual preset) .... 28

RDS (Radio Data System)........................................29

Searching for a desired program type (PTY search).....30

Listening to external input sources ......................32

Adjusting the external input level ....................................32

Application section

Various CD playback features ...............................33

Listening to the desired sequence

(program playback) .......................................................33

Repeated playback ..............................................................35

Playing tracks in a random order (random playback) .. 36

Timer operation ........................................................37

Sleep timer (SLEEP) .............................................................37

Setting the timer program (PROG. TIMER) ...................... 38

Deactivating and activating the timer program .............41

Setting DIMMER functions .....................................42

Switching the level meter ......................................43

Knowledge section

Important Items.........................................................44

Reference ..............................................................................44

Maintenance ........................................................................ 44

In case of difficulty ..................................................46

Specifications...........................................................48

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System connections

Connection of the system accessories

This figure shows the method of connection between the main unit and provided accessories.

CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the diagram.
Only plug the AC power cord into an AC wall outlet
once connections are completed.

CAUTION

The magnet in the speaker may cause color irregu­larity to the TV or PC monitor. Place the speakers far­ther away from the TV set or PC monitor.

CAUTION

Be sure to adhere to the following, or proper ventila­tion will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.

÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation

onto the top of the unit.

÷ Leave some space around the unit (from the largest

outside dimension including projection) equal to or
greater than, shown below.

Top panel : 50 cm
Back panel : 10 cm

CAUTION

The power in this equipment will not be completely
cut off from the wall outlet when the power switch
is turned off.
Install the equipment so that the wall outlet is easily
accessible and, in case of emergency, immediately
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Malfunction of microcomputer

If operation is not possible or erroneous display ap­pears even though all connections have been made
properly, reset the microcomputer by referring to "In
case of difficulty". y

Speaker (Right)

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÷ Never short-circuit the "+" and "–" speaker cords. It may cause malfunction.
÷ If the "+" and "–" polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments,

etc.

÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced

or noise may interfere.

÷ Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If

connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

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System connections

AM/FM radio stations cannot be received without the proper antenna connections. Connect the anten­nas properly according to the following instructions.

AM loop antenna

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as
far as possible from the main unit, TV set, speaker
cords and POWER cord, and set it to a direction
which provides the best reception.

How to connect the antenna

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2

3

AM loop antenna

FM indoor antenna

The provided antenna is for temporary indoor use
only. For stable signal reception, we recommend
to use an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor an­tenna if you connect to an outdoor antenna.

1 Connect the antenna to the antenna terminal.
2 Locate the position providing good reception

condition.

3 Fix the antenna.

FM indoor antenna

Assemble

Microphone for Room Equalizer
(not for recording)

AM

ROOM EQ

MIC IN

AC POWER cord

To AC wall outlet

How to connect the speaker cords

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ANTENNA

PHONOINAUX

FM

GND

75Ω

R

SPEAKERS(6–16Ω)

IN

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

ANTENNA

AM

TAPE

REC OUT

PLAY IN

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R

R

SPEAKERS(6–16Ω)

FM

GND

75Ω

+

L

–

Speaker (Left)

+

L

–

Speaker cord

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System connections

Connection of other accessories

CAUTION

Connect the components as shown in the diagram.
Only plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet once
connections are completed.

÷ Moving coil (MC) cartridge

record player cannot be used
directly from the unit. It can
only be used when equalizer
amplifier for MC cartridge is
connected.

÷ For record players with equal-

izer amplifier, connect it to the
AUX IN terminal.

Earth
cord

Audio OUT

Record Player

with MM cartridge

ROOM EQ

MIC IN

AM

AM

(Commercially available parts)

FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM
outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the
FM 75Ω terminal. Please remove the indoor antenna
after an outdoor antenna has been installed.

FM outdoor antenna

Antenna adaptor
(Commercially
available parts)

ANTENNA

FM

GND

75Ω

ANTENNA

FM

GND

75Ω

PHONOINAUX

IN

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

REC OUT

TAPE

PLAY IN

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R

R

SPEAKERS(6–16Ω)

+

L

–

Audio OUT

VCR

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AC POWER cord

To AC wall outlet

Powered
Subwoofer

SUB WOOFER

PRE OUT

Audio OUT

Audio IN

Cassette Tape Deck

÷ In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component.
÷ Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced

or noise may interfere.

÷ Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If

connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

÷ The earth terminal with the H symbol is used for noise reduction of record player. It is not for safety earth.

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Controls and indicators

Display

The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on
the display.

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REPEAT

A.P .S.

FMONE
AM

CD

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EQ

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1RDM

PGM 2

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1 Character information display
2 MUTE indicator ^
3 RDS-related indicators ªº
4 Sound preset memory number

indicators ¡

5 RoomEQ indicator &
6 D-Bass indicator (

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MUTE

TUNED ST. AUTO RDS PTY

TTL
kHz

MHz

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7 Level meters e

8 Tuner-related indicators

CD time display
Clock display

9 Timer-related indicators ‡
0 EQ indicator )
! CD-related indicators

4

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RoomEQ

D-Bass

(-dB)

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Controls and indicators

Main unit

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2

3

4

6

5

7

SOUND SELECTOR ENTER MODE MUTE

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9

0

!

STANDBY

/TIMER

REMOTE

PHONES

TIMER

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1 STANDBY/TIMER indicator

Lights up when the unit is set to the Standby mode.

Red : Ordinary standby.
Green : Timer standby.

Off : The unit is On.
Refer to
indicator.

"In case of difficulty"

for blinking of the

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2 (POWER) key %

Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.

3 CD tray

4 Display panel

5 Sound indicators

D-BASS indicator (

Blinks during D-BASS setting; lights up when the set­ting is completed.

ROOM EQ MODE indicator

Blinks during ROOM EQ MODE setting; lights up
when the setting is completed.

TONE indicator

Blinks during TONE setting; lights up when the setting
is completed.

ROOM EQ indicator

Blinks during ROOM EQ setting; lights up when the
setting is completed.

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VOLUME

TUNING MODEBAND

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%

ROOM EQ MODE

DISPLAY

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D-BASS

TONE

SOUND CONTROL

ROOM

EQ

TUNER

INPUT

SELECTOR

CD

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6 0 (CD open/close) key ™

Used for opening or closing the CD tray.

7 SOUND SELECTOR key

Each press of the key switches the display items.

"D-BASS"
"ROOM EQ MODE" *
"BASS" (
"TREBLE" )

SOUND setting mode OFF

8 ENTER key

When setting up in a mode : Used for confirming the
selection.
When receiving a broadcast station : Used for confirm­ing the station to preset in memory.

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Controls and indicators

9 MODE key

Used for switching the function of the 4 / ¢ keys
to function menu mode. Press again to reset the func­tion of the 4 / ¢ keys to normal mode.
Items of function menu mode :

INPUT LEVEL
BALANCE ^
AUTO MEMORY §
DIMMER SET w
LEVEL METER e
A.P.S. SET e
TIME ADJUST $
TIMER SET °
SOUND PRESET ¡
ROOM EQ &

• Some of the items may not be displayed depending on

selected input source.

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0 MUTE key ^

Used for muting the sound temporarily.

! VOLUME knob ^

Used for volume adjustment.

@ 4 / ¢ (multi control) keys

In the normal mode, these are used for
– skip CD tracks
– select a preset radio station §
In the function menu mode (selected by pressing the
MODE key), press these keys to select the desired
menu item. To set or enter setting of the function
menu item, press the ENTER key.

MOD

• The function of these keys returns to the normal mode

when they have not been operated for 20 seconds.

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CD 6 key ™

Used for selecting the CD input and starting playback.
During CD playback, press to pause.

TUNER/BAND key ∞

Used for selecting the TUNER input.
This key is also used to select the received broadcast
band.

INPUT SELECTOR key

Used for selecting an input source (PHONO, TAPE,
AUX).

7 (STOP)/TUNING MODE key

%¤

CD : £

Used for stopping a disc operation.

TUNER : ¶

Used for switching between the AUTO (auto
tuning, stereo reception) and MONO (manual
tuning, monaural reception) modes.

Standby mode: $

Used for displaying the clock.

$ DISPLAY key (for CD/TUNER inputs only) ¢

Used for changing the CD-TEXT displays.
Used for displaying the day of week and the time.

% SOUND CONTROL knob (

Used for adjusting the SOUND level.

^ TIMER key q

Used for activating or deactivate timer function.

& PHONES jack ^

Connect headphones with a stereo mini-plug
(optionally available) to it.

* REMOTE sensor #

This sensor receives signals from the remote control
unit.

Standby mode

While the standby indicator is lit, a small amount of power is supplied to the unit to back up the memory.
This is called Standby mode. Under the condition, the unit can be turned ON by the remote control unit.

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Controls and indicators

Operation of remote control unit

The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as
the keys on the main unit.

2 RANDOM key (CD) fl

Used for setting playback of tracks in a random order.

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2

3

9

4

5

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6

7

With same functions, in the case that names of the
keys and knobs between "on the main unit" and "on
the remote control unit" are different, in this manual,
names on the remote control unit are indicated in
parentheses [ ] ;
Name on the main unit [ Name on the remote control unit]

Example: The SOUND CONTROL knob [ the SOUND

CONTROL % / fi key ]

1 ROOM EQ key &

Used for setting the Room Equalizer.

TIMER key q

Used for activating or deactivating timer function.

SLEEP key ‡

Used for setting the sleep timer.

REPEAT key (CD) fi

Used for setting repeated playback.

P.MODE key (CD) ‹

Used for switching to track mode, or program mode.

DIMMER key w

Used for switching to the DIMMER mode.

3 Numeric keys £•‹›

Press for selecting a CD track number or recall a pre­set station of the tuner.

4 Sound setting mode keys

Press for entering the sound setting mode with the
following keys.

FLAT key ¡
D-BASS key (
ROOM EQ MODE key *
TONE TURN OVER key (

5 SOUND PRESET (@/#) keys ()¡

Used for recalling a preset sound or select a frequency
band of the equalizer.

SOUND CONTROL (%/fi) keys ( )

Used for adjusting the sound control level.

MANUAL EQ key )

Used for entering the manual EQ mode.

MODE key

Used for entering the function setting mode.

AUX key ¤

Used for pressing to switch to an external input source
connected to the AUX (analog auxiliary input) jack.

ENTER key

When setting up in a mode : Used for confirming the
selection.
When receiving a broadcast station : Used for confirm­ing the station to preset in memory.

PHONO key ¤

Used for switching to an external input source con­nected to the PHONO jack.

6 Basic operation keys

CD 6 key ™
TUNER/ BAND key ∞
INPUT SELECT key ¤

Used for selecting an input source (PHONO, TAPE,
AUX).

AUTO/MONO/7 (STOP) key $£¶

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7 P.CALL (4 / ¢) keys

CD : £

Used for skipping CD tracks.

TUNER :

Used for receiving a radio station.

§

TUNING (1 / ¡) keys

CD : £

Used for fast-forward or fast-reverse the played

music.

TUNER : ¶

Used for receiving a radio station.

8 (POWER) key %

Used for setting the unit to On or Standby.

9 PTY key º

Used for entering PTY mode or searching a program
type.

TIME DISPLAY key ¢

Used for changing time displays.

DISPLAY key (for CD/TUNER inputs only) ¢

Used for changing the CD-TEXT displays.
Used for displaying the day of week and the time.

MUTE key ^

Used for muting the sound temporarily.

CLEAR key ›

Used for clearing a programed track(s).

0 VOLUME (%/fi) keys ^

Used for adjusting the volume.

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.

÷ Insert two R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications.

Operation

After plugging the power cord of this unit, press the

(POWER) key of the remote control unit to turn

the system ON. When the system is turned ON,
press the key of the function to be operated.

Operating range (approx.)

Remote sensor

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6 m

R-K701

÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys

successively, press the keys securely by leaving an
interval of 1 second or more between keys.

÷ The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
÷ When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.
÷ If direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote

sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

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Clock adjustment

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As the clock is not only used to show the time of the day but also used in timer operations, be sure to set
the clock adjustment in advance.

Turn POWER ON.

Select "TIME ADJUST".

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1 Press the MODE key and select "TIME

ADJUST" by pressing the 4 / ¢ key.

2 Press the ENTER key.

MOD

Adjust the day of week.

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1 Adjust the day of week by pressing the

4 / ¢ key.

2 Press the ENTER key.

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Adjust the hour.

3

1 Adjust the hour by pressing the 4/¢ key.

2 Press the ENTER key.

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÷ The time display starts to blink.

Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

÷ After the day is input, the hour display starts to

blink.

Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

÷ After the hour is input, the minute display starts to

blink.

(-dB)

(-dB)

(-dB)

Adjust the minute.

4

1 Adjust the minute by pressing the

/ ¢ key.

4

2 Press the ENTER key.

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Example: Adjustment to Monday 8:07

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÷ If you made a mistake, restart from the beginning.
÷ When the time of day has been set by pressing the

ENTER key, the display shows "COMPLETE".

÷ After a power failure or the AC power cord has been

unplugged, the time set will be cleared. You have to
set the time again when the unit is switched on.

÷ When the 7 (STOP) key is pressed while the power

is in the standby mode, the time of day will be dis­played for 8 seconds.

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Basic use method

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The unit is switched ON or
STANDBY

Listening through
headphones

Muting the sound
temporarily

Muting the sound
temporarily

4.

1.

2.

1. Turning the (POWER) ON (OFF).

Pressing the (POWER) key when the unit is ON, turns it off
(Standby mode).

÷ Pressing the CD 6 , TUNER/BAND, or INPUT SELECTOR [INPUT

SELECT] key also turns power on and starts playback (reception) of the

corresponding input.

÷ When the CD input is selected while the corresponding disc have been

loaded, it automatically starts to play.

3.

EX: CD

CD

EX: An external input source

INPUT

SELECTO

or

2. Selecting the desired input sources.

Select a desired input source.

CD ™
TUNER (Broadcasts) ∞
PHONO/TAPE/AUX (External input sources)

external input level] ¤

÷ Pressing the CD 6 , TUNER/BAND, or INPUT SELECTOR [INPUT

SELECT] key selects the corresponding input.

When CD is selected

CD

÷ Each press of the INPUT SELECTOR [INPUT SELECT] key changes the

external input sources;

"PHONO"
"TAPE"
"AUX"

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