Kenwood XD-A3, XD-301, XD-351, XD-251, XD-371S User Manual

COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM

XD SERIES

XD-A3
XD-251
XD-301/XD-351
XD-371S

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.

B60-3879-08 00 MA (K,M,T,X,Y)
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Before applying power

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Units are designed for operation as follows.

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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

Austraria ................................................................... AC 240 V only

CH01

Preparation

Europe and U.K. ...................................................... AC 230 V only

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

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

(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.

Contents

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Preparation Operation

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

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

Contents ............................................................................................................ 3

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

Demonstration ................................................................................................. 4

Accessories ..................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................5

Handling of discs and tapes ...................................................... 7

system connection .......................................................................8

AM loop antenna connection ....................................................................... 8

FM antenna connection .................................................................................8

Connection of the speaker systen ..............................................................9

Connection of options (Optional parts) .......................................................9

Controls and indicators.............................................................10

CD unit .............................................................................................................10

Receiver unit ..................................................................................................10

Cassette deck unit ........................................................................................ 11

Display ............................................................................................................ 11

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

Preparation..................................................................................13

CHANNEL SPACE setting .............................................................................13

Setting the Present Time ............................................................................. 13

Let's put out some sound ..........................................................14

Basic use method ......................................................................................... 14

Muting the sound temporarily .................................................................... 15

Listening through headphones ................................................................... 15

Changing the Tone ........................................................................................ 15

Playback of CDs ......................................................................... 16

Sequential playback from the first track ..................................................16

Playback from the desired track ................................................................17

Repeat Playback ........................................................................................... 17

Introduction Scanning and Random Playback ........................................17

Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ........................18

To add a track to the program..................................................................... 19

To check the programmed tracks .............................................................. 19

To clear tracks from the program .............................................................. 19

Receiving broadcast station ....................................................20

Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) ........................................21

One-by-one presetting (manual preset) ....................................................21

Playback of tapes.......................................................................22

Recording (Deck A only)........................................................... 23

Enjoying Karaoke .......................................................................24

Timer operation ..........................................................................25

Setting the ON/OFF time .............................................................................. 25

Playback start by timer/timer setting confirmation ...............................26

Use of the Sleep Timer .................................................................................26

Preparation

Knowledge

Important Items...........................................................................27

In case of difficulty ....................................................................28

Specifications.............................................................................31

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Special features

Preparation

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3-Disc carousel CD player

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

Double cassette deck

Two tape decks are installed, permitting dubbing from tape to tape and relay playback.

Various Sound Settings

The desired sound type can be selected according to the music being played.
Popular (POP), rock (ROCK), jazz (JAZZ), and extra bass (EX.BASS) can be selected.

Convenient Timer Functions

An ON/OFF timer for listening at the same time each day and a sleep timer are provided.

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.

Cancellation of Demonstration Mode

DISPLAY

/DEMO

÷ The setting is remembered even when the power is switched off.

When the power is OFF:

Demonstration mode is cancelled by
pressing this key.

When the power is ON:

Switching as shown below takes place
each time this key is pressed.

1 Demonstration mode (execution)
2 Normal display (CD or tuner display)
3 Time display

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.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1)

Europe and U.K. Other countries

Remote control unit (1) Remote control unit (1)

CD/TUNER

AM loop antenna (1)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Caution : Read this page carefully

to ensure safe operation.

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Preparation

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Handling of discs and tapes

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Disc handling precautions

Handling

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

Label side

÷Do not attach paper or tape to either

the playing side or the label side of
compact discs.

÷The paste left on the label surface after

a sticker has been peeled off is a factor
which may cause malfunction. If the
surface is sticky due to remaining paste,
be sure to clean it with alcohole before
use.

Sticker

Playing
side

Sticky paste

Caution on disc used

Discs which can be played with this unit

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.

Never play a cracked or warped disc.

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, 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.

CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)

÷With CD-G (CD Graphics) discs, this unit can play only the audio.

Preparation

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

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

Note

Note

To re-record

1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape

Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is
very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily cut. It is recommended that these tapes not be
used with this unit to prevent possible damage.

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.

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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.

2. Endless tapes

Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the
mechanism of the unit.

System connection

R L

AUX

INPUT

1
2

BEAT

CANCEL

R

L

–

+

+

–

SPEAKERS

(6–16 Ω)

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

AC 220–240VAC 110–120V

R L

AUX
INPUT

1
2

BEAT

CANCEL

R

L

–

+

+

–

SPEAKERS

(6–16 Ω)

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

AC 220–240VAC 110–120V

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

Europe and U.K.

Other countries

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

FM 75 Ω

AM

ANTENNA

GND

Europe and U.K.

Other countries

10mm 10mm

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AM loop antenna connection

AM loop antenna connection

The supplied antenna is for

Preparation

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.

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

Europe and U.K.

ANTENNA

FM 75 Ω

Other countries

FM 75 Ω

GND

ANTENNA

GND

AM

SUPER

ANTENNA
WOOFER
PRE OUT

FM 75 Ω

AUX INPUT

R L

1

BEAT

CANCEL

2

SPEAKERS

AM

(6–16 Ω)

+

L

–

–

R

+

AM

GND

AC 220–240VAC 110–120V

FM antenna connection

FM indoor antenna connection

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.

FM outdoor antenna

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

Note

Note

Never short-circuit the + and –

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speaker cords.
If the left and right speakers are

•

connected inversely or if the
speaker cords are connected with
reversed polarity, the sound be­comes unnatural with ambiguous
acoustic image positioning. Be
sure to connect the speakers and
speaker cords correctly.

1 Strip the coating from the tip of cord

and twist the conductor.

2 Connect to the antenna terminal.
3 Locate the position providing good

reception condition.

4 Fix the antenna.

Antenna adapter
(optional)

Connection of the speaker systen

AUX
INPUT

R L

1

BEAT

CANCEL

2

SPEAKERS

(6–16 Ω)

System connection

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

ANTENNA

FM 75 Ω

AM

GND

AC 220–240VAC 110–120V

+

L

–

–

R

+

+

L

–

–

R

+

Connection of options (Optional parts)

SUPER WOOFER

Preparation

Speaker front view (the front
net can not be removed)

Connect only provided main unit.

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.

MD PLAYER

Audio output

Only XD-A3

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

AUX INPUT

R L

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

AUX INPUT

R L

1

BEAT

CANCEL

2

SPEAKERS

(6–16 Ω)

+

L

–

–

R

+

ANTENNA

FM 75 Ω

AM

GND

Controls and indicators

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CD unit

12 3 456

4

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DISC
SKIP

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

1 Skip (4, ¢) keys &
2DISC SKIP key &

Used to skip discs.

3Disc selection keys &

The disc number is selected directly and playback starts.

Receiver unit

Preparation

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7

4OPEN/CLOSE (0) key ^

The disc tray is opened and closed.

5Stop (7) key ^
6Play/pause (6) key ^
7Disc tray ^

Three discs can be stored.

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ON/STANDBY

STANDBY

8
9

0

!

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INPUT

AUTO/MONOTIMER

MIC 1

MIC VOLUME

MIN.

MAX.

MIC 2

TIMER SET

CLOCK

DISPLAY

/DEMO

^

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8ON/STANDBY (
9INPUT key $

Key for input switching.

0TIMER key §

Key for timer START/STOP switching.

!MIC 1/MIC 2 jack (except for some areas) ¢
@MIC VOLUME knob (except for some areas) ¢
#TIMER SET key ∞

Used for setting the timer ON/OFF time.

$CLOCK key #

Used to set the present time.

%DISPLAY/DEMO key 4%

Switches the display contents.

*Used for demonstration (DEMO) ON/OFF.

^AUTO/MONO key )

Switches the tuning mode.

&MANUAL PRESET key ¡

Used to memorize broadcasting stations in the desired order.

*BAND key )

Press to switch the receiving band.

) key $

POP

ROCK

UP

EX.BASS

DOWN

AUTO

MANUAL

PRESET

PRESET

FLAT

JAZZ

BAND

TUNING

PHONES

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(TUNING/

Used for tuning to broadcasting stations and for time settings.

)PHONES terminal %

For connection of a headphone (optional).

¡AUTO PRESET key ¡

Used for automatic presetting of broadcasting stations.0

™VOLUME CONTROL knob $

This is used for volume adjustment.

£Sound selection keys %

Used to select the desired sound type.

FLAT : For listening without changing the sound.
JAZZ : A sound quality curve suitable for jazz.
POP : A sound quality curve suitable for popular

music.
ROCK : A sound quality curve suitable for rock-and-roll.
EX.BASS : For listening with abundant bass. (Can be used

together with other sound selection keys.)

¢Display !%
∞STANDBY indicator (Except for some areas)

)

keys #)∞