Kenwood RXD-A73 Instruction Manual
COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-SERIES
XD-653/ XD-753
XD-503/ XD-553
XD-303/ XD-353
XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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. P
COMPACT
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B60-4473-00 01 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, T, E2)
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Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ AC 120 V only
Australia ............................................................. AC 240 V only
For the United Kingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only
a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in
the moulded plug.
3.Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the
plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home
or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter,
or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains
supply.
Preparation section
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a threepin plug.
Europe and U.K. ................................................. AC 230 V only
China.................................................................... AC 220 V only
*Other countries........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
*AC voltage selection
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.
AC voltage selector switch
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a
small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
AC 11 0120 V~
AC 110120V~
AC 220240V~
AC 22 0-
240 V~
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.
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.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser
beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of
hazardous radiation outside the unit.
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
(Except for some areas)
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
Inside this laser product, a laser diode 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.
Contents
Before applying power
3
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Preparation section Application section
Before applying power .............................. 2
Safety precautions...................................... 2
Special features ............................................... 4
Handling of discs and tapes ............................ 5
System connection........................................... 6
Accessories ....................................................................... 6
Connection of the system accessories ......................... 6
Connection with other components (optional or com-
mercially-available equipment)..................................... 8
Controls and indicators ................................. 10
Main unit ........................................................................... 10
Display .............................................................................. 12
Remote control unit ........................................................ 13
Operation of remote control unit .................. 14
Operation of jog dials ..................................... 15
Clock adjustment............................................. 16
Changing the display language ................... 17
Basic section
Let's have sound .............................................. 18
Basic operation ............................................................... 18
Playback of CD ................................................................ 20
Tape playback .................................................................. 22
CHANNEL SPACE setting ................................................25
Receiving broadcast station ..........................................26
Let's record...................................................... 28
Recording on TAPE ......................................................... 28
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) ......................................... 31
Playback of CD................................................ 32
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ................................................... 32
Repeated playback ......................................................... 34
Random playback............................................................ 36
R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
(For U.K. and Europe) ................................. 37
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search) ................................................................38
Convenient CD recording ............................... 40
Selection of the recording type.................................... 40
Recording only desired titles
(CD ONE TRACK RECORDING)................................. 41
Recording of an entire CD
(CD DIRECT RECORDING) .......................................... 42
Recording the programmed titles
(CD PROGRAM RECORDING).................................... 43
Effective sound adjustment .......................... 44
Balance adjustment......................................................... 44
Input level adjustment .................................................... 45
Listening to music with desired tone and sound field/
Switching the display (Equalizer effect and 3D surround
effect) ................................................................................. 46
Equalizer pattern setting and saving............................47
Timer operation............................................... 48
Sleep timer ........................................................................48
Timer programming.......................................................... 49
Auto Power Save.............................................................. 50
Knowledge section
Important Items ............................................... 52
Maintenance .................................................................... 52
Reference ......................................................................... 52
In case of difficulty ........................................ 53
Specifications ................................................. 57
Preparation section
Basic section
Application section
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation
has determined that this products meets the ENERGY
®
STAR
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air
pollution and lowers utility bills.
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Knowledge section
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