Kenwood XD-A700, XD-A900, XD-951 User Manual

COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM

XD-951

XD-A900

XD-A700

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. ˆ

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

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2 Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ...................................................................	AC 120 V only
Australia ....................................................................................	AC 240 V only

Preparation section

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

	XD-951/A900/A700 (En)
Europe and U.K. ........................................................................	AC 230 V only
China and Russia .....................................................................	AC 220 V only
*Other countries ................................	AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable

Application section

Knowledge sections

Safety precautions

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

	CAUTION		CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
	RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
	DO NOT OPEN		FIED 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 ELEC-

TRIC 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 : Read the pages marked	carefully to ensure safe operation.	3
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	XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Contents

Preparation section
Before applying power ............................................	2
Safety precautions .......................................................	2
Special features ............................................................	4
Handling of discs and tapes ........................................	5
System connection (XD-951/XD-A900) ..................	6
Connection of the System Accessories .....................	6
System connection (XD-A700) ................................	8
Connection of the System Accessories .....................	8
Connection of the surround speakers ...........................	10
Connection of Options (Optional Parts) ..................	11
Controls and indicators .........................................	12
Main Unit .....................................................................	12
Display .........................................................................	14
Remote control Unit...................................................	15
Operation of remote control unit ..........................	16
CHANNEL SPACE setting...........................................	16
Basic section
Let’s put out some sound .......................................	18
Basic use method .......................................................	18
Playback of CD ............................................................	20
Playback of tape .........................................................	22
Searching for the desired music program (DPSS)..	25
Receiving broadcast station .......................................	26
Let’s record ...............................................................	28
Recording (Deck B only) ............................................	28
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) .....................................	31

Application section

Playback of CD ........................................................	32
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ..............................................	32
Repeated playback .....................................................	34
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback) ................................................	36
R.D.S. (Radio Data System)

	(For only U.K., Europe and Russia) .......................	37
	Searching for a desired program type
	(PTY search) ............................................................	38
	To be able to listen to the desired information	42	Preparation
	Selection of the convenient CD recording type ......
	at any time (EON) .................................................	40
	Convenient CD recording .......................................	42
	Recording only desired titles		section
	(CD ONE TRACK RECORD)	43
	Recording of an entire CD
	(CD RECORD) ..........................................................	44
	Giving preference to the tape length over the title
	sequence (CD EDIT)	45
	Recording the programmed titles
	(CD PGM RECORD) ................................................	46
	Effective Sound Adjustment .................................	47
	Adjustment of balance and input level .....................	47	Basic
	Listening with the desired sound
	(equalizer function) ...............................................	48	section
	Enjoying Sound Field Effects	50
	DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround adjustment ................	51
	DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround playback .....................	52
	DOLBY 3 STEREO adjustment and play ...................	53
	DSP (Digital Signal Processor) playback ..................	54
	Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas)...............	55
	.....................................................Clock adjustment	56
	Timer operation .......................................................	57
	Sleep timer (SLEEP) ....................................................	57
	Operate easy To use Timer		sectionApplication
	(Operate easy To use Timer:O.T.T.)	57
	Timer programming ........................................................	58

Knowledge section

	Important Items .......................................................	61
	Maintenance	61
	Reference .....................................................................	61
	In case of difficulty .................................................	62	sectionsKnowledge
	Specifications	65

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Special features

Before applying power

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

DOLBY Pro Logic Surround

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The Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo are top-level surround modes that can reproduce the world of 3- dimensional audio.

Built in sub woofer (XD-951/XD-A900 only)

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Each 3-way speaker incorporates an additional sub woofer to reproduce heavy bass more powerfully than conventional system speakers.

Preparation section

3D Wide FL display

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The easy to see graphical display features a large spectrum analyzer. A running indicator shows the operations such as CD playback and skipping at a glance.

Easy to operate, new multi control jog dial

&

The jog dial makes possible easy setup of CD playback, timer recording/playback and other operations while monitoring the displayed information. The same operation is also available on the remote control unit.

3-Disc carousel CD player

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Three discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program playback, repeat playback, random playback, etc.

Demonstration

When the power supply is restored after a power failure or the power cord is unplugged and plugged in again during use, this unit automatically starts the demonstration function (display only). During the demonstration, the display changes in sequence but the audio does not change. The demonstration can be canceled with the following procedure.

÷Press the key during demonstration to stop it.

÷Even when DEMO is ON, stations with weak radio waves are muted and their sound cannot be heard.

MODE /DEMO

To switch over the demonstration:

Turn the unit OFF (STANDBY mode) and press the key.

Each press of the key switches the demonstration as shown below.

1 DEMO (Demonstration executed) 2 OFF (Demonstration canceled)

Application section

Knowledge sections

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.

Accessories

Remote control unit (1)

Loop antenna stand (1)

Speaker cords (4)

XD-951/XD-A900

Speaker cords (2)

XD-A700

AM loop antenna (1)			Surround speaker system
	Speaker cushions (8)		Surround speaker (2)
			Speaker cord (2)
			Speaker stabilizer (8)
			Wall mount hardware (2)
			Screw (4)
			Center speaker (1)
			Speaker cord (1)
			Speaker stabilizer (4)
				Except for CRS-N551
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)		FM indoor antenna (1)
		Europe and U.K.		Other countries

(Provided in the speaker package)

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Handling of discs and tapes

Disc handling precautions

Handling

Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.

Label side

Playing side

Sticker, etc

Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.

Sticky paste

Cleaning

If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in its case.

CD accessories

The CD accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection 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.

Discs which can be played with this unit	CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)
	÷With CD-G (CD Graphics) discs, this unit can play only the audio.
	÷Please do not use discs which are not round because they may
	cause a malfunction.

Caution on disc used	Never play cracked or warped disc.
	During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
	Therefore, to avoid malfunction, never use a cracked or deformed disc
	or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.

Do not use cleaning discs.

Please do not use commercially available cleaning discs, they may damage the internal mechanism.

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Notes on cassette tape

Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)

After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally.

For A side

For B side

To store cassette tapes

Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.

N

S

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 re-record Apply tape only to the position where the tab has been removed.

		1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape	2. Endless tapes
	Notes	Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very	Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of
		thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut.	the unit.
		It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this
		unit to prevent possible damage.

section Application

sections Knowledge

6 System connection (XD-951/XD-A900)

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Preparation section

Application section

Knowledge sections

Connection of the System Accessories

This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect correctly in the order of the numbers.

AM loop antenna

Malfunction of microcomputer

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

„

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

Europe and Russia

FM	Other countries
75Ω
	ANTENNA
AM
GND	FM
	75Ω

2
		L
		R	AUX
			OUTPUT
Speaker (right)		L
		R	AUX
			INPUT
			MIN. MAX.
			AUX INPUT
			LEVEL
−	+
−	+
	3	Red
	Black
		Blue
	Black

GND

FM 300Ω

AM

	+	–
ANTENNA	L
	R	FRONT
FM		SPEAKERS
75Ω		(6-16Ω)
	L	SUB WOOFER
		SPEAKERS
	R	(12-16Ω)
GND
FM
300Ω
AM
	+	–
		CENTER
		SPEAKER
		(6-16Ω)
	L
		SURROUND
		SPEAKERS
	R	(12-16Ω)

4

		DIGITAL
		OUT
		OPTICAL
	+	–
	L
		FRONT
	R	SPEAKERS
		(6-16Ω)
	L	SUB WOOFER
		SPEAKERS
	R	(12-16Ω)
	+	–
		CENTER
		SPEAKER
		(6-16Ω)
	L	SURROUND
		SPEAKERS
	R	(12 -16Ω)

Power cord

To wall AC outlet

Speaker cord

Main Unit

1

2

3

4

Twist

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Caution regarding placement (Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.

rear panel: 10 cm

FM indoor antenna

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors.

	1
Speaker (left)
−	+
−	+

1Strip the coating from the tip of cord and twist the conductor.

2Connect to the antenna terminal.

3Locate the position providing good reception condition.

4Fix the antenna.

	WOOFER	SUPER
		WOOFER
	RSUPE

The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination area.

	Before connecting the Front
3	Speakers
	Stick the supplied front speaker cushions
	to the bottom of the front speakers to sta-
	bilize the speakers and prevent them from
	slipping.
	Speaker cushion

Speaker Unit

1

2

3

4

Twist

Notes

1.In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component.

2.Never short-circuit the + and – speaker cords.

3.If the left and right speaker connections or the + and – polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments, etc. Be sure to connect them without mistake.

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

5.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 unpluggedwiththepowercordleftplugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

section Preparation

section Application

sections Knowledge

8 System connection (XD-A700)

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Preparation section

Application section

Knowledge sections

Connection of the System Accessories

This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect correctly in the order of the numbers.

AM loop antenna

Malfunction of microcomputer

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

„

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as	Europe and Russia
possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and
power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the

best reception.	FM
	75Ω	Other countries

							ANTENNA
				AM
				GND			FM
							75Ω
2							GND
							FM
							300Ω
							AM
	L	ANTENNA		+
							SUPER
				L			WOOFER
	R	AUX	FM	–			PRE OUT
		OUTPUT	75Ω
						FRONT
	L					SPEAKERS
				–		(6-16Ω)
			GND	R
				+
	R	AUX	FM
		INPUT	300Ω
		AUX	AM
		INPUT
		LEVEL		+	–
						– CENTER
		MIN. MAX.				SPEAKER
Speaker (right)						(6-16Ω)
				L		(12-16Ω)
						SURROUND
						SPEAKERS
				R
−	+
							DIGITAL
							OUT
							OPTICAL
						+
					L	–
							FRONT
		3			R	–	SPEAKERS
							(6-16Ω)
		Red				+
	Black					+	–
							– SPEAKERCENTER
							(6-16Ω)
				L
							SURROUND
							SPEAKERS
				R			(12-16Ω)
Main Unit
1	2			3			4

4

Power cord

To wall AC outlet

3

Speaker cord

Twist

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Caution regarding placement

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.

rear panel: 10 cm

FM indoor antenna

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors.

1Strip the coating from the tip of cord and twist the conductor.

1 2Connect to the antenna terminal.

3Locate the position providing good reception condition.

4Fix the antenna.

Speaker (left)

−

+

The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination area.

Before connecting the Front

Speakers

Stick the supplied front speaker cushions to the bottom of the front speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

Speaker cushion

Speaker Unit

1

2

3

4

Twist

Notes

1.In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component.

2.Never short-circuit the + and – speaker cords.

3.If the left and right speaker connections or the + and – polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments, etc. Be sure to connect them without mistake.

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

5.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 unpluggedwiththepowercordleftplugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

section Preparation

section Application

sections Knowledge

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Connection of the surround speakers

System connection (XD-951/XD-A900/XD-A700)

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Preparation section

Application section

Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made.

Speaker Unit

1

2

3

Main Unit

Surround speaker system (supplied)

Surround speaker	Center speaker	Surround speaker

− +

− +

− +

1

2

3

			+	–
L	ANTENNA		L
			R	FRONT
R		FM		SPAKERS
	AUX	75Ω		(6-16Ω)
	OUTPUT
L			L	SUB WOOFER
				SPEAKERS
			R	(12-16Ω)
		GND
R	AUX	FM
	INPUT	300Ω
		AM
			+	–
	MIN. MAX.			CENTER
	AUX INPUT
	LEVEL			SPEAKER
				(6-16Ω)
			L
				SURROUND
				SPEAKERS
			R	(12-16Ω)

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked ). This unit is equipped with a Dolby Surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Surround home video software.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

Surround speakers (monaural signal)

* Optional in this mode.

+	–
	CENTER
	SPEAKER
	(6-16Ω)
L	SURROUND
	SPEAKERS
R	(12-16Ω)

Dolby 3 Stereo

Dolby 3 Stereo is available for systems that do not set surround speakers. When in the Dolby 3 Stereo mode the surround information is redirected to the front left and right speakers. This mode is designed for use with Dolby Surround program sources, but can also improve sound field unity for programs that are not Dolby Surround edcoded. Dialog positioning and sound image definition, however, may not be as accurate when used with programs that are not Dolby Surround edcoded.

Center speaker

Subwoofer*

Front Speaker

* Optional in this mode.

Knowledge sections

Recommended speaker installation

It is recommended that the surround speakers are installed straight to the left and right of the listening position or slightly behind, at a height of about 1 meter higher than the listener’s ears. Each surround speaker should be installed so that the longer sides are horizontal.

How to use the speaker stabilizer (cushions)

When the surround speaker system installation is unstable due to the floor condition, apply the provided stabilizer (cushions) on four positions on the bottom of each speaker. (Except for CRS-N551)

Hanging on a wall

The surround speakers can be hung on a wall.

When hanging the surround speakers, select a rigid and hard place on the wall which can withstand the weight of the speakers.

1.Attach the provided mounting hardware onto the rear panel of each speaker using the provided screw. (Except for CRS-N551)

2.Install a screw, which is commercially available, with sufficient strength on the wall. When screwing in, leave the head and upper stem of the screw projected by 7 to 9 mm from the wall surface.

3.Mount each speaker by hooking up the hole of the speaker rear panel on the screw attached to the wall.

4.Check that the speakers are firmly mounted.

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Connection of Options (Optional Parts)

Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure.

Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made.

FM outdoor antenna

Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω termimal.

	Other countries
	ANTENNA
10mm 10mm	FM
	75Ω
	GND
	FM
Antenna adapter	300Ω
(optional)	AM

	FM
	75Ω
							Super woofer
	AM						Extremely low sound is played back pow-
	GND						erfully. This can be used with any type of
Europe and Russia				+			playback.
	L		ANTENNA			SUPER	(XD-A700 only)
	R	AUX	FM	L		PRE OUT
						WOOFER
		OUTPUT	75Ω	–
					FRONT
							SUPER
	L			–	SPEAKERS
					(6-16Ω)		WOOFER
			GND	R			PRE OUT
	R			+
		AUX	FM
		INPUT	300Ω
		AUX	AM
		INPUT
		LEVEL		+	–
AUX OUTPUT					– CENTER
		MIN. MAX.			SPEAKER
					(6-16Ω)
(Except for some areas)				L	(12-16Ω)
					SURROUND
					SPEAKERS
				R
L
R	AUX
	OUTPUT
L
R	AUX
	INPUT					DIGITAL
						OUT
						OPTICAL
							Connect to AUX jacks.

Audio input

Audio output

	Optical-fiber cable	MD recorder
	(Provided with the MD
Video deck	recorder)
	Monitor TV

Notes

1.All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio stores cannot always be used. If the cable you purchased cannot be connected to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor.

2.Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks.

3.Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector is not used.

4.Never band or bundle the optical-fiber cable.

(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)

DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL)

If necessary, remove the cap and plug the optical-fiber cable (optional).

DIGITAL

OUT

OPTICAL

Optical-fiber cable

Cap

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12 Controls and indicators

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Main Unit

The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination area.

POWER (For U.S.A. and Canada)

8

9 0 !

@

#

$%^&

MINI HiFi COMPONENT SYSTEM

SRS ( )

UP

VOLUME

section

CONTROL

1

*

Preparation

3 STEREO

2

ON/STANDBY

PRO LOGIC

DOWN

MULTI

TUNING

3

EX.

CONTROL

BASS SOUND

TIMER

CD PGM

MODE

LISTEN MODE

SRS 3D

DUBBING

/DEMO

DISPLAY

(

4

BAND

5

INPUT

SET

ENTER

AUTO

1– MIC –2

PHONES

6

MIC

)

VOL.

MIN

MAX

7

¡

0

0

¢

OPEN

OPEN

PUSH

PUSH

™

REC/

£

PLAY

PLAY

§

¶

section

•

REV.MODE

DOLBY NR

2

7

3

REC/ARM

DISC 1

1

¡ A/B

0

⁄

Application

DISC 2

ª

DISC SKIP

DISC 3

4 ¢

7

6

¤

º

Knowledge sections

Controls and indicators 13

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Receiver

	1ON/STANDBY (				POWER) key	* !LISTEN MODE key/Indicator		Q
	Power ON/OFF switching is executed.						Used for setting the surround modes and sound field effects.
	2SOUND key					i @DISPLAY		$
	Used for the equalizer mode setting, etc.						#MULTI CONTROL jog dial	&
	3EX. BASS (Extra bass) key					(
							Used for selection of various modes.
	Switches the extra bass play on and off.						$SRS 3D key/Indicator	p
	4DISPLAY key					i
							Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
	Switches the displayed information.						%ENTER key	(
	5INPUT key					*
							Used for entering a selected mode in memory or executing it.
	Press to select the input source. When TAPE or CD is selected,						^DUBBING key	⁄ey
	playback starts automatically provided that a tape or disc has already
							Used for tape dubbing or CD recording onto tape.
	been loaded.
							&CD PGM key	¤
	6MIC 1, MIC 2 jacks (Except for some areas)					T
	For connection of a microphone (optional).						Used for programming CD tracks.
							*VOLUME CONTROL knob	*
	7MIC VOL. knob (Except for some areas)					T
	At the time of mic mixing , this knob controls the volumes of the						This is used for volume adjustment.
							(Tuner operation keys	§¶
	microphones.
	8MODE/DEMO key				4(up		TUNING keys
	Used for setting or selection of various modes.						Press to select a radio station.
							BAND key
	The items which can be selected differ according to the status at that
	time.						Press to switch the receiving band.
	When power is STANDBY:				Switches the demonstration on and		AUTO key
					off.		Switches the tuning mode.
	9TIMER key				YUI )PHONES jack			*
	Used for time adjustment, timer setting, etc.						For connection of a headphone (optional).
	0SET key					(

Used for setting of various modes or establishing a selection.

Cassette deck unit

¡A deck cassette holder

Press the area marked 0 PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.

™DOLBY NR key

£

Dolby noise reduction ON/OFF switching is executed.

£REV. MODE key

£

The reverse mode of the deck (both sides, repeated, one side) is switched.

¢B deck cassette holder

Press the area marked 0 PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.

Cassette deck operation keys	™£
Play (2 3) keys
Stop (7) key
Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys
§A/B key	™
Press to select the deck to be operated.
¶REC/ARM key	ª⁄

Press to start recording. Pressing the key during recording stops it after leaving a non-recorded space (blank) of about 4 seconds.

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section Application

CD player unit

•DISC SELECTOR keys

¡

The disc for playback (or recording) is selected.

ªDISC SKIP key

¡

The disc for playback (or recording) is selected. This is also used for insertion of a CD to the inside of the disc tray.

ºDisc tray

)

Three discs can be stored.

⁄OPEN/CLOSE (0) key

The disc tray is opened and closed.

¤CD operation keys Play/pause (6) key Stop (7) key

Skip (4 ¢) keys

)

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sections Knowledge

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Display

Controls and indicators

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

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

Preparation section

1 2 3 4

R.D.S EON		**** ** ** * *
TP TA PTY
NEWS INFO.
P.B.C. STEREO							O.T.T. PROG.12			5
ECHO		1	2	3		NR		SLEEP

! 0 9 8 7

6

Application section

1RDS-related indicators (For U.K., Europe and Russia)

2Tuner and applied CD operation indicators

This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations and applied CD operations.

3Character information display

Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level, etc.

4Tone and sound field-related indicators

5Timer-related indicators

6Cassette deck indicators

This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. The indicated information includes the tape reverse mode and tape transport direction.

7CD player indicators

This section displays the CD playback and pause mode information as well as the disc number being played.

8Track number indicators

Indicates the CD track number being played.

9Spectrum analyzer display

0Running indicator

This indicator rotates according to the operation modes during operation of the CD player, cassette deck, etc. It also shows the approximate sound level during volume control.

!Guideline

Knowledge sections

Blinks during the setting of an item using the jog dial.

&

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.

@

			POWER		#
1	2	3	TIME
4	5	6	REPEAT EQ ON/OFF		$
1					%
7	8	9	RANDOM SRS 3D
DISC SKIP	0	+10	TEST TONE EX. BASS		^
2					&
		DOLBY	DOLBY
CENTER
		PRO LOGIC	3 STEREO STEREO		*
3
		TA/NEWS/			(
SURROUND		INFO.	RDS DISP.	PTY
4	A/B	TAPE		CD
5					)
BAND	TUNING		P.CALL		¡
6
7		SET	MUTE INPUT		™
8			VOLUME
					£
9	MENU	ENTER
					¢
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-951R

!

Europe, U.K. and Russia : RC-951R	Model: See left.
Other countries : RC-951	Infrared ray system.

1Numeric keys

¡

Used as number keys when the input is CD or TUNER.

2DISC SKIP key	¡
3Surround volume adjustment keys	WE
4Cassette deck operation (2 3) key	™
5A/B key	™
6BAND key	§
7TUNING/CD/cassette (1 ¡) keys	¡£§
8Multi menu up/down keys	&

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

9MENU key

&

Used to switch the function of the MULTI CONTROL keys.

The function items that can be selected with the MULTI CONTROL keys are variable depending on the current operation status. Items such as CD PGM, DUBBING, SOUND, DISPLAY, TIMER, LISTEN MODE and MODE are selected using keys 8.

0ENTER key	(
!SET key	(
@TIME key	)

Press to switch the time information on the CD player unit.

	#ON/STANDBY (			POWER) key	*	Preparation
	Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
	$REPEAT key				›
	Used for repeated playback of a CD.
	%RANDOM key				fl	section
	For CD playback, switching is executed between random playback
	and normal playback.
	^Tone and sound field-related keys
	EQ. ON/OFF key				i

Press to switch the equalizer ON and OFF.

SRS 3D key	p
EX. BASS key	(
&TEST TONE key	W
*Surround operation keys	QWE
(RDS-related keys (For U.K., Europe and Russia)
TA/NEWS/INFO. key	‚

Used for automatic reception of transmissions of a certain content.

RDS DISP. key

‡

The display contents are switched during reception of RDS broadcasts.

PTY key

°

This is used to specify the program type when searching for a station.

)CD operation keys

CD play/pause (6) key Stop (7) key

¡P.CALL (Preset Call)/skip (4 ¢) keys

Used to recall a preset radio station.

During CD playback, press to skip CD tracks.

™INPUT key

£MUTE key

This is used to mute the sound temporarily.

¢VOLUME keys

	§	Application
	¡
	*	section
	(
	*

sections Knowledge

16 Operation of remote control unit

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover.

2 Insert batteries.

3 Close the cover.

Preparation section

÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications.

Operation

Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press the on/standby ( POWER) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key.

To turn power off, press the on/standby ( POWER) key again. The system enters the standby mode in which only the time display is lit.

÷When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.

Remote sensor
6m
30˚	30˚

Operating range (approx.)

	1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
Notes	2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.
	3. If direct sunlight or the light of a highfrequency 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.

Application section

Knowledge sections

CHANNEL SPACE setting

(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia)

The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM (MW/FM) broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case, change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table.

		Area	CHANNEL
			SPACE freq.
	1	U.S.A., Canada and South	FM : 100 kHz
		American countries	AM :	10 kHz
	2	Other countries	FM :	50 kHz
			AM :	9 kHz

1Turn power off.

ON/STANDBY

2Select the channel space. TUNING

Each press switches the space frequency alternately.

1 “FM100/AM10 kHz” ....... STEP,

2 “FM 50 /AM 9 kHz” ....... STEP,

÷The “AM” display is variable depending on the model (country or area), and “MW” may be displayed in some areas.

FM10 0/ AM 1 0

FM 5 0/ AM 9

3Establish the selection.

ENTER

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

MULTI CONTROL jog dial

The MULTI CONTROL jog dial allows you to set (or enter) a variety of functions with an easy operation.

The mode for setting (using) MULTI CONTROL is initiated when any of the CD PGM, DUBBING, SOUND, DISPLAY, TIMER, LISTEN MODE and MODE/DEMO keys is pressed.

In the setting mode, select the operation mode with the MULTI CONTROL jog dial and press the SET and/or ENTER key(s) to set, establish, enter or execute the function.

(The ENTER key is always pressed at the end.)

ON/STANDBY				DOWN
			MULTI	TUNING
EX.			CONTROL
BASS SOUND	TIMER	LISTEN		CD PGM
	MODE	MODE	SRS 3D	DUBBING
	/DEMO
DISPLAY
				BAND
INPUT		SET	ENTER	AUTO
				PHONES

With the remote control unit, pressing the MENU key makes it possible to select the same items as those available on the main unit using the MENU (up#/down@) keys.

SURROUND

TA/NEWS/INFO.RDS DISP. PTY

	A/B	TAPE	CD	CD PGM
	BAND TUNING		P.CALL	DUBBING
		SET	MUTE INPUT	SOUND
	MENU	ENTER	VOLUME	DISPLAY
				TIMER
	REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-951R			LISTEN MODE
				MODE

÷During the setting of an item (while the guideline is blinking), other keys are defeated except for the basic control keys such as the VOLUME CONTROL and ON/STANDBY keys.

÷To cancel the mode for setting (using) MULTI CONTROL, read the description of each item in this manual.

section Preparation

For Russia

Reception mode switching of FM broadcast	1Turn power off.
When you want to receive an FM broadcast in PILOT TONE mode,
changing the setting as follows.	ON/STANDBY
	2Press the TUNING ( ) key.

TUNING

section Application

Each press switches the reception mode alternately.

1 POLAR system

2 PILOT TONE system

POLA R

PILO T

3Establish the selection.

ENTER

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Preparation section

Basic section

Application section

Knowledge sections

XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Basic use method

Adjust the subwoofer volume level.

Bass compensation

1			3
EX.BASS
	2
			Listening through headphones
			Insert the headphone plug into
			the PHONES jack.
Muting the sound temporarily	SET	ENTER	÷The sounds from all speakers are
			cut off.

1

ON/STANDBY

INPUT

2

UP	VOLUME
	CONTROL

DOWN

3

1. Switching the power ON (OFF)

The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, the play key of the cassette deck or the BAND key of the tuner.

When the ON/STANDBY key is pressed while the power is ON, the power will be switched OFF.

÷The display part becomes dark when the power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)

2. Selecting the desired output

1TUNER (Radio)	§
2CD	)
3TAPE	™

4AUX (External input) !

÷When you select the AUX input, be also sure to read the instruction manual of the component connected to the AUX input jacks.

(AUX INPUT LEVEL adjustment u)

÷When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will start when a disc or a tape already has been inserted into disc tray or deck B.

3. Volume adjustment

÷Quick turning produces a larger change amount. (AI VOLUME control function)

÷The display shows a reference value.

Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only)

Blinks

MUTE

CD 0 1 1 2 3

Remote control unit

÷Press again to resume the original volume.

÷The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled.

Bass compensation (EX.BASS)

EX.

BASS

÷Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately.

÷The EX.BASS is switched off automatically during recording.

STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY ( ) key

When the display shows the time or “- - : - -”, a small amount of current is supplied to the unit to back up the internal memory. This status is referred to as the STANDBY mode, and the unit in the STANDBY mode can be turned ON from the remote control unit.

When CD has been selected.

CD 0 1 0 0 0

1 2 3

Volume display

VO L 5 7

1 2 3

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Sub woofer level adjustment

(Except for the XD-A700)

Adjust the sub woofer level according to the category of music and your liking.

	1 Press the MODE/DEMO key.
			MODE
			/DEMO
	2 Select “S.W.” and press the SET key.
	MULTI		SRS LEVEL
	CONTROL
			(Only when SRS 3D is ON)
			S.W.
			L/R BALANCE
	SET			Preparation
			s W
	Go to step 3 within 15 sec.		sUB LE VE L
				section
	3 Select the desired level and press the ENTER key.
	MULTI	OFF
	CONTROL
		LEVEL 1
		LEVEL 2
		LEVEL 3
		LEVEL 4
	ENTER	LEVEL 5
	AUTO POWER SAVE function			section Basic

When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched off automatically by this function. This function can be made active or not active by the following operation.

1 Press the TIMER key.

	TIMER	Application
2 Select “AUTO POWER SAVE” and press the SET key.
CONTROL	SLEEP
MULTI	O.T.T.	section
	TIME SET
	PROG. ON/OFF
	PROG. 1
SET	PROG. 2
	AUTO POWER SAVE

3 Select “ON” or “OFF” and press the ENTER key.

		AUTO TP OW E R	Knowledge
	MULTI	| Scrolled display
	CONTROL
		(AUTO POWER SAVE)	sections
ENTER		used.
		ON ..... Auto power save is used.
		OFF .... Auto power save is not
		RETURN

÷This function is not available when the AUX input is selected. When the TUNER input is selected, it is available only when the volume is set to 0.

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Playback of CD

If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD play key turns power automatically ON and starts playback.

Preparation section

Basic section

Application section

Knowledge sections

Playback from desired track

Skipping tracks

TIME

To stop Playback

1

2

High-speed search in forward and	Playback form desired track
reverse directions

1. Load a disc.

0

The label must be on top.

1 Open the tray.

1 2 Place a disc.

3 Close the tray.

The tray opens when the key is pressed	Disc played first when the 6key is pressed.
and closes when the key is pressed again.

2. Start playback.

^

2

÷After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.

Time display on the CD player

Each press of the TIME key of the remote control unit switches the displayed time information.

÷Only the time information related to the track being played can be displayed in the program, CD EDIT and random modes.

1		1:2 3
2	- 2:3 7
3	2	3:4 5
4 - 3		6:1 5

Elapsed time of track being played Remaining time of track being played Elapsed time of disc (TOTAL lights up) Remaining time of disc (TOTAL lights up)

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Skipping tracks

MULTI

CONTROL

To skip backward

To skip forward

÷The tracks in the direction the dial is rotated are skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷When the jog dial is rotated a little in the direction of counterclockwise once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning.

÷The CD tracks can also be skipped using the 4or ¢key of the remote control unit and main unit.

Playback from desired track

Select the disc.		Select the desired track No.
DISC 1	Main	1	2	3
	unit
DISC 2		4	5	6
	DISC 3
		7	8	9
			0	+10
	DISC SKIP

Remote control unit

Press the numeric keys as shown below....

To enter track No. 23 : 003

To select track No. 40 : 0000)

High-speed search in forward and reverse directions

Backward search

TUNING

Forward search

Remote control unit

÷Playback starts from the position where the key is released.

To pause playback

6

÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.

To stop playback

7

÷Do not touch the played side of disc.

÷Rotate the tray with the DISC SKIP key to insert the third disc.

÷The tray of the disc to be played should come to the left position when the unit is seen from the front.

The selected disc is indicated.

CD	0 1					0 0 0
		1		2	3
Lights when a disc is inserted at
the time of playback.						The recorded track No. are shown.

section Preparation

section Basic

section Application

sections Knowledge