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COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-SERIES
XD-502/XD-552/XD-572S
XD-402/XD-452
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.
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COMPACTCOMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
TEXT
B60-4202-00 00 MA ␣ (K,P,Y,M,X,T,Q,E2) MC 9809
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MD/DVD INPUT
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
Austraria .............................................................AC 240 V only
Europe and U.K. ................................................. AC 230 V only
China and Russia .............................................. AC 220 V only
*Other countries...........AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
For the United Kingdom
XD-SERIES (En)
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.
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IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a threepin plug.
Safety precautions
*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 220-
AC 110-
AC 220-
AC 110-
DIGITAL OUT
240V~
120V~
240V~
120V~
OPTICAL
AC 110120V~
AC 220-
240V~
AC 110120V~
AC 220-
240V~
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.
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.
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Contents
Preparation section Application section
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Before applying power
XD-SERIES (En)
3
Before applying power .............................. 2
Safety precautions...................................... 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................ 4
Special features ............................................... 6
Handling of discs and tapes ............................ 7
System connection........................................... 8
Accessories ....................................................................... 8
Connection of the System Accessories........................ 8
Connection with other components (optional or com-
mercially-available equipment)................................... 10
Controls and indicators ................................. 12
Main Unit .......................................................................... 12
Display .............................................................................. 14
Remote control Unit........................................................ 15
Operation of remote control unit .................. 16
CHANNEL SPACE setting................................................16
Operation of jog dials ..................................... 17
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 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., Europe and Russia) .................................. 37
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search) ................................................................38
To be able to listen to the desired information
at any time (EON)............................................................. 40
Convenient CD recording ............................... 42
Selection of the Recording Type .................................. 42
Recording only desired titles
(CD ONE TRACK RECORDING)................................. 43
Recording of an entire CD
(CD DIRECT RECORDING)..........................................44
Recording the programmed titles
(CD PROGRAM RECORDING)....................................45
Effective Sound Adjustment ......................... 46
Balance adjustment.........................................................46
Input level adjustment ....................................................47
Listening to music with desired tone and sound field/
Switching the display (Equalizer effect and 3D surround
effect) ................................................................................. 48
Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern .....49
Clock adjustment............................................. 50
Timer operation............................................... 51
Sleep timer (SLEEP) .........................................................51
Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)................................52
Timer programming..........................................................53
Knowledge section
Preparation section
Basic section Application section Knowledge section
As an ENERGY STAR
has determined that this products meets the
®
STAR
This product can save energy.
pollution and lowers utility bills.
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
Partner, Kenwood Corporation
Saving energy reduces air
Important Items............................................... 56
Maintenance .................................................................... 56
Reference ......................................................................... 56
In case of difficulty ........................................ 57
Specifications................................................. 61
ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Caution :Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
XD-SERIES (En)
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before
operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance
and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating
instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
1. Power sources – The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the instruction
manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance
dealer or local power company. For appliances intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
instruction manual.
2. Power-cord protection – Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
Never pull or stretch the cord.
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6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly
if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The
ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Electric shock – Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure
through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin
or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this
appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. For
families with children, never permit children to put
anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.
9. Enclosure removal – Never remove the enclosure. If
the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
CAUTION – Polarization – This appliance may
3.
be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
4. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.
To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a table-cloth
on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from
the walls.
Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings. This appliance should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
10.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance away from sources
of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems,
radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.
11.Cleaning – Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as
alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean
the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
12.Accessories – Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
5. Water and moisture – The appliance should not be
used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, etc.
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13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line
surges.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
XD-SERIES (En)
18.Power lines – An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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14.Abnormal smell – If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug
the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or
nearest service center.
POWER OFF!
15.Damage requiring service – The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by
following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
16.Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the instruction
manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
19.AC outlets – Do not connect other audio equipment
with a power consumption larger than that specified to
the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other
electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it to
prevent fire or electric shock.
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20. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords,
or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
21. Attachment – Do not use attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
22. Replacement parts – When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics
as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
23. Safety check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating
condition.
17.Outdoor antenna grounding – If an outside antenna is
connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of
the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMPS
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Notes
Notes
1.Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized
equipment.
2.Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided
with antenna terminals.
3.Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMP
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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Special features
Simplified operations using large-sized, Twin Jog Dials
Multi-control jog dial (Right dial: For use in selecting a function)
This dial allows you to set the CD program and timer-related operations while observing the operating
conditions shown by the display and icons.
Sound control jog dial (Left dial: For use in selecting the tone and sound field)
This dial allows you to reproduce realistic audio by setting and registering desired equalizer patterns as
well as selecting the preset equalizer patterns.
3D large-sized color display panel
The large sound level meter represents the movement in music with brilliant colors to offer the joy of
viewing the music at the same time as listening.
3-Disc carousel CD player
Three discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program playback, repeat
playback, random playback, etc.
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Convenient timer functions
Timer programming : Timer playback, timer recording and AI timer playback can be pro-
grammed.
÷ AI timer playback : When the unit is turned ON by the timer, the sound level
increases gradually.
O.T.T. : Timer with easy setting, which operates only once.
Sleep timer : Useful when you want to go asleep while listening to music.
CD text information display (CD TEXT compatibility)
The text information (disc title and track titles) recorded in CDs can be displayed.
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.
To cancel :
Press the DISPLAY/DEMO key during demonstration
to stop it.
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 on“ ...... (Demonstration executed)
2 “Demo off” ...... (Demonstration canceled)
DISPLAY
/DEMO
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Handling of discs and tapes
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XD-SERIES (En)
Disc handling precautions
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not touch
the playing surface.
Label side
Playing side
Sticker
Sticky paste
Do not attach paper or tape to either
the playing side or the label side of the
discs.
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
player and store it in its case.
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG
and CD-EXTRA.
Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example
a disc carrying the marking on the label surface.
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.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they may
cause a malfunction.
Disc accessories
The disc 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.
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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 re-record
Notes
Notes
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.
2.Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
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.
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System connection
Accessories
XD-SERIES (En)
FM indoor antenna
(1)
AC plug adaptor (1)
AM loop antenna
(1)
Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to
the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where use is
necesary.)
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories
are put aside so they will not be lost.
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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.
Remote control unit
(1)
Speaker cords (2)
Batteries (R6/AA)
(2)
Provided in the speaker package
Connection of the System Accessories
CAUTION
Connect the components as shown in the diagram.Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections
are completed. The rear panel configuration is variable depending on the models (countries or area).
FM indoor antenna AM loop 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 Connect to the antenna terminal.
2 Locate the position providing good recep-
tion condition.
3 Fix the antenna.
Note on Connection
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
GND
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.
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
GND
AM
Assemble.
12 3
AM
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System connection
XD-SERIES (En)
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Speakers
Speaker (left)Speaker (right)
−
+
·ª ·ª
Speaker cord
+
-
R
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(
6-16Ω
+
-
L
)
−
+
Speaker Model NameSystem Name
XD-402
XD-452
XD-502
XD-572S/XD-552
LS-N402
LS-N452
LS-N502
LS-N552
Main Unit
1234
Twist
Speaker Unit
1234
Twist
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Caution regarding placement
÷ Never short-circuit the “+” and “-” speaker cords.
÷ 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.
1.Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may
Notes
Notes
not be produced or noise may interfere.
2.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.
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 diffi-
culty”.
Caution regarding placement
(Except for U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
÷ Leave a space around the unit (from the largest outside dimension including projection) equal or greater than, shown
below.
Top panel : 50 cm, Side panel : 10 cm, Back panel : 10 cm
U
(For U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)
Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will
be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto
the top of unit.
Speaker and TV installation
If there is a magnet or other device generating magnetic
force nearby, interaction between the magnet and speaker
may cause color blotching on the TV. If this happens, move
the speaker at least 20 cm away from the TV set.
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Connection with other components
CAUTION
Note on Connection
(optional or commercially-available equipment)
Connect the components as shown in the diagram.Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections
are completed. The rear panel configuration is variable depending on the models (countries or area).
MD recorder, DVD player, VCR or analog turntable
MD recorder/VCR DVD player/analog turntable (P-110/optional)
MD REC OUTPUT
Audio output
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Audio output
Audio input
L
R
L
R
MD/DVD INPUT
Optical-fiber cable
(Provided with the MD recorder)
Super woofer
Extremely low sound is played back powerfully.
(SW-500/optional)
Power cord
To wall AC outlet
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
+
-
R
SPEAKERS
(
FRONT
6-16Ω
+
-
L
)
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL
÷ If an external component such as a DVD
player is connected to the MD/DVD INPUT
jacks, the MD REC OUTPUT jacks do not
output the audio of the external component.
DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL)
Remove the cap and plug the optical-fiber cable.
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
DIGITAL OUT
Optical-fiber cable
÷ Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector
until it clicks.
÷ Be sure to attach the protection cap when the
connector is not used.
÷ Never band or bundle the optical-fiber cable.
OPTICAL
Cap
NoteNote
Note
In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the
component.
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Surround (rear) speakers
XD-5....series : Except for U.S.A. amd Canada
XD-4....series : Except for U.S.A., Canada, U.K.,
Europe and Russia
Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM
75Ω termimal.
FM outdoor antenna
RL
−+
−+
·ª · ª
+
-
@ON#
OFF
SURROUND
R
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(
8-16Ω
+
-
L
)
Surround switch
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
GND
AM
Use a commercially-available antenna
adapter (a small-sized model).
In regard to the SURROUND switch
This switch can be used only when the separately sold
surround (rear) speakers are connected. When the
switch is set to ON, surround playback can be enjoyed.
When this switch is set to OFF, normal playback is executed.
Reception mode switching of FM broadcast
(For Russia)
When you want to receive an FM broadcast in PILOT
TONE mode, changing the setting as follows.
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@ON#
OFF
SURROUND
÷ Please operate this switch while the power is switched
off.
÷ We recommend to keep this switch set to OFF when no
surround (rear) speakers are connected to obtain a
better sound quality.
÷ When the switch is set to OFF, no sound will come from
the surround (rear) speakers.
Main Unit
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4
Speaker Unit
1234
1 Select the TUNER input.
2 While holding the SELECT key depressed, turn
the SOUND CONTROL jog dial to select the
system mode.
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SELECT
1 POLAR system
2 PILOT TONE system
Polar Pilot
3 Establish the selection.
ENTER
Twist
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Controls and indicators
Main Unit
POWER (For U.S.A. amd Canada)
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2
3
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CD player unit
¢ DISC SELECTOR key ¡
The disc for playback (or recording) is selected.
DISC SELECTOR indicators (XD-5... series only)
The indicators corresponding to the trays accommodating discs light up. During playback of a CD, the indicator
corresponding to the CD blinks.
∞ DISC 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.
§ Disc tray )
Three discs can be stored.
¶ CD operation keys )¡
Play/pause (^) key
Stop (&) key
• Tray open/close (0 OPEN) key
The disc tray is opened and closed.
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Controls and indicators
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1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key *
ON/STANDBY (POWER) key (For U.S.A. Canada)
*
Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
2 STANDBY indicator (
The indicator lights up when the power is set to the
STANDBY mode.
TIMER indicator WT
The indicator lights up together with the STANDBY
indicator when the power is set to the STANDBY mode
after having activated a timer program.
3 PHONES terminal *
For connection of a headphone (optional).
4 SOUND CONTROL jog dial &i
Turn this dial to select or cancel the equalizer and 3D
surround settings.
5 MULTI CONTROL jog dial &¡§
Turn this dial to select optimum modes according to the
desired operations.
When the CD input is selected, this dial is used to skip
tracks.
When the TUNER input is selected, this dial is used to
select a station.
6 MENU key &
Press to switch the mode set with the MULTI CON-
TROL jog dial ON or OFF. The item selected by this key
is variable depending on the current operation mode.
MENU indicator (XD-5... series only)
The indicator starts to blink when the MENU key is
pressed.
7 BACK key &
Press when setting a mode using the MULTI CON-
TROL jog dial to return to the previous step and restart
the operation from there.
8 DISPLAY $
9 Icon indicators &
(CD PGM, REC. , DUBBING, AUDIO, CLOCK)
When a mode is set using the MULTI CONTROL jog
dial, the icon indicators corresponding to the current
mode light up.
0 RDS-related indicators
(For U.K., Europe and Russia)
‡
! Tuner operation keys §
BAND key
Press to switch the receiving band.
TUNING MODE key
Switches the tuning mode.
@ VOLUME CONTROL knob *
This is used for volume adjustment.
# INPUT key *
Press to select the input source. When TAPE or CD is
selected, playback starts automatically provided that a
tape or disc has already been loaded.
DISPLAY/DEMO key 6i
Switches the displayed information.
When power is STANDBY:
Switches the demonstration on and off.
$ EX. BASS (Extra bass) key (
Switches the extra bass play on and off.
EX.BASS indicator (XD-5... series only) (
The indicator lights up when the Extra Bass is switched on.
% SELECT key &p
Used for setting of various modes or establishing a
selection.
When power is STANDBY:
Used for displaying the time. (When this key is pressed
while the “TIMER” indicator is lit, the “PROG.” or
“O.T.T.” indicator also lights up, the timer reservation
setting mode is displayed, then the display returns to
the previous condition.)
^ ENTER key &
Used for entering a selected mode in memory or executing it.
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Cassette deck unit
& A deck cassette holder
Press the area marked
a tape.
* DOLBY NR key (XD-5...series only) ª
Dolby noise reduction ON/OFF switching is executed.
TAPE EQ. key (XD-4... series only) £
Press to switch the Tape Equalizer on and off.
( REV. MODE key £
The reverse mode of the deck (both sides, repeated,
one side) is switched.
) B deck cassette holder
Press the area marked
a tape.
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0 PUSH OPEN to load or eject
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0 0
0 PUSH OPEN to load or eject
0 0
¡ Cassette deck operation keys ™£
Play (@ #) keys
Stop (&) key
Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys
™ A/B key
Press to select the deck to be operated.
(For Russia)
Used as the beat cancel key during recording of LW
broadcasting.
™
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£ REC/ARM key ªº
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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Display
The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what
actually appears on the display.
XD-502 / XD-552/ XD-572S
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Controls and indicators
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1 Cassette deck-related indicators
This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. The indicated information includes the tape
Preparation section
reverse mode and tape transport direction.
2 Sound level meter
The display varies according to the music or the operations of the CD, tape, etc.
During the volume adjustment, this meter displays the
current sound level as a reference.
3 Timer-related indicators
4 Equalizer/3D surround/“S. direct” indicators
XD-402 / XD-452
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5 CD player-related indicators
This section contains the CD play and pause mode
indicators. It also shows the track numbers in the
current disc.
6 REPEAT/PGM indicators
7 Sleep timer indicator
8 Tuner-related indicators
9 Character information display
Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level,
etc.
0 Guideline
Blinks during the setting of an item using the jog dial.
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1 Cassette deck-related indicators
This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. The indicated information includes the tape
reverse mode and tape transport direction.
2 Sound level meter
The display varies according to the music or the operations of the CD, tape, etc.
During the volume adjustment, this meter displaysthe
current sound level as a reference.
3 Timer-related indicators
4 Equalizer/3D surround/“S. direct” indicators
5 CD player-related indicators
This section contains the CD play and pause mode
indicators. It also shows the disc number being selected.
6 EX.BASS indicator
7 PGM/RPT. indicators
8 Tuner-related indicators
9 Character information display
Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level,
etc.
0 Guideline
Blinks during the setting of an item using the jog dial.
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Controls and indicators
XD-SERIES (En)
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.
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TA/NEWS RDS DISP.
1 2 3
PTY
POWER
SOUND
CONTROL
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EX.BASS
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DISC SKIP
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BAND
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Other countries : RC-552
1 ON/STANDBY ( POWER) key *
Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
2 RDS-related keys (For U.K., Europe and Russia)
TA/NEWS 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.
3 Numeric keys ¡
Used as number keys when the input is CD or TUNER.
4 DISC SKIP key ¡
TIME
TAPE
TAPE
A/B
SELECT
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REPEAT TEXT DISP.
TUNING
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5 TIME key ¡
Press to switch the time information on the CD player
unit.
6 RANDOM key fl
For CD playback, switching is executed between random playback and normal playback.
7 TAPE play (
2 32 3
2 3) keys ™
2 32 3
8 TAPE A/B key ™º
9 BACK key &
0 SELECT key &
! ENTER key &
@ SOUND CONTROL key &i
Press to select or cancel the equalizer and 3D surround
settings.
# EX. BASS key (
$ INPUT key *
% BAND key §
^ TEXT DISP. key w
Press to switch the text information recorded in a CD
TEXT disc.
& REPEAT key ›
Used for repeated playback of a CD.
* TUNING (1 ¡) keys (CD/TAPE/TUNER)
¡£§
When the CD or TAPE input is selected, press to fast
forward or backward (rewind) the disc or tape.
When the TUNER input is selected, press to select a
station.
( MUTE key (
This is used to mute the sound temporarily.
) MENU key &
¡ CD play/pause (6) key )
Stop (7) key )¶
™ MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME keys &*
Skip/preset call (4, ¢) keys (CD/TUNER)
¡¶
The left and right keys have the same functions as the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial on the main unit.
When the CD input is selected, press to skip forward or
backward on the disc.
When the TUNER input is selected, press to select
preset station.
The top and bottom keys are used to adjust the volume.
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Operation of remote control unit
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Loading batteries
XD-SERIES (En)
1 Remove the cover. 3 Close the cover.
2 Insert batteries.
÷ 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 (
control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been
turned ON, press the desired key.
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To turn power off, press the on/standby( POWER) k ey
again.
The power mode enters the STANDBY mode in which
the “STANDBY” indicator lights up. (The “TIMER” indicator also lights in this mode if a timer program has
been activated.)
÷ When pressing more than one remote control keys
successively, press the keys securely by leaving an
interval of 1 second or more between keys.
POWER) key of the remote
Operating range
(approx.)
6m
30
Remote sensor
30
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1.The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
Notes
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 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.
CHANNEL SPACE setting
(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, Australia and Russia)
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
USA, Canada and South
1
American countries
2
Other countries
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
FM : 100 kHz
AM : 10 kHz
FM : 50 kHz
AM : 9 kHz
1 Select the TUNER input.
2 While holding the SELECT key depressed, turn
the SOUND CONTROL jog dial to select the
system mode.
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1 “FM100/AM10 kHz” STEP,
2 “FM 50 /AM 9 kHz” STEP,
F0M100/AM1
÷ The “AM” display is variable depending on the model
(country or area), and “MW” may be displayed in
some areas.
F9M 50/AM
3 Establish the selection.
ENTER
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Operation of jog dials
XD-SERIES (En)
This unit has two jog dials named the MULTI CONTROL and SOUND CONTROL jog dials.
The MULTI CONTROL jog dial makes it possible to set (establish) many functions in a simple procedure.
When the MENU key is pressed, the icon indicators light according to the MULTI CONTROL jog dial operation
so you can select the desired mode based on a more intuitive method.
Icon indication example:
When “Tape Dubbing” is selected with the MULTI CON-
CD PGM REC.
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TROL jog dial (or the MULTI CONTROL key on the remote
control unit), the “DUBBING” icon indicator lights up.
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MENUBACK
SELECT
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ENTER
The SOUND CONTROL jog dial (or the SOUND CONTROL key on the remote control unit) makes it possible
to select a tone or sound effect in an easy procedure.
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Equalizer patterns and 3D surround levels that
can be recalled
“Rock” .................. Rock music
“Disco” ................. Disco music
“Pop” .................... Pop music
“Movie” ................ Movie music
“Jazz” ................... Jazz music
“Classic”............... Classic music
“Custom EQ 1”
“Custom EQ 2”
“Custom EQ 3”
Equalizer’s manual
memory created by the
user
“3D Level 1” ......... 3D surround level 1
“3D Level 2” ......... 3D surround level 2
“S. direct” ............. Pure sound can be repro-
duced by bypassing the
EX.BASS, equalizer and
3D surround circuitry.
“Effect off” ............ Normal playback
÷ Pressing the SOUND CONTROL key on the remote
control unit allows selection of same items as the
SOUND CONTROL jog dial.
In the MULTI CONTROL setting mode (while the guideline is blinking), the BAND and play keys are defeated
and inoperative.
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1 Press the MENU key to enter the MULTI CON-
TROL setting mode.
2 Select an operation mode by turning the MULTI
CONTROL jog dial (or pressing the MULTI
CONTROL keys on the remote control unit).
3 Set, establish or execute (determine) items by
pressing the SELECT key and/or ENTER key.
Display examples
The following items can be selected by turning
the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
The messages inside ( ) may not be displayed
under certain situations.
(“CD Program Play”)
Only when the CD input is selected
(“Recording Options”)
Only when a tape is present in deck B
(“Tape Dubbing”)
Only when the selected input is TAPE and tapes
are present in both decks A and B
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
÷ To cancel the mode for setting (using) MULTI CONTROL,
read the description of each item in this manual.
÷ Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and restart
operation from there. (The BACK key is inoperative once
scrolling message “Press ' ENTER ' to Start” has been
displayed.)
÷ 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 MULTI CONTROL keys.
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PHONES
Muting the sound temporarily
Listening through headphones
Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
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Reproducing sound
with enhanced bass
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POWER
ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY
or
INPUT
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VOLUME
CONTROL
1. Switching the power ON (OFF)
When the power is ON, pressing the ON/STANDBY key enters the power
STANDBY mode, in which the standby indicator lights up.
2. Selecting the desired output
1 TUNER (Radio) §
2 CD )
3 TAPE ™
4 MD/DVD (External input)
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÷ If you select the MD/DVD (external
input) mode, also read the instruction
manual of the component connected
to the MD/DVD INPUT jacks.
3. Volume adjustment
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÷ The display shows a reference value.
(The reference value is also shown visually by the sound level meter.)
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Muting the sound temporarily
MUTE
(Remote control unit only)
Blinks
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÷ Press again to resume the original volume.
÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume
is controlled.
Reproducing sound with enhanced bass
Lights
XD-5....series
EX.BASS
EX.BASS
XD-4....series
÷ Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately.
÷ The EX.BASS is switched off automatically during
recording or when the SOUND CONTROL jog dial is
turned.
(EX. BASS)
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When CD has been selected.
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Volume display
One-touch operation function
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.
It is also possible to turn the power ON by simply
pressing the 0 OPEN key.
÷ When the CD or TAPE input is selected and a disc
has been loaded in the disc tray or a tape has been
loaded in the deck for use in playback, playback starts
at the same time.
Standby mode
While the “STANDBY” indicator of the unit is lit, a
small amount of current is flowing into the unit to
back up its internal memory. (The TIMER indicator
also lights if a timer program has been activated before entering the STANDBY mode.)
This condition is referred to as the standby mode of
the unit. While the unit is in the standby mode, it can
be turned ON from the remote control unit.
This unit has been designed to minimize power consumption.
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Playback of CD
Playback from desired track
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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.
Skipping tracks
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TIME
Start playback/
To pause playback
High-speed search in forward
and reverse directions
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0
OPEN
The tray opens when the key is
pressed and closes when the key is
pressed again.
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DISC SKIP
Playback from desired track
1. Load a disc.
1 Open the tray.
2 Place a disc.
3 Close the tray.
To stop
Playback
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Disc played first when the ^ key is
pressed.
The label must be on top.
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2. Start playback.
XD-5....series
÷ After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
÷ Playback stops after having played all discs in the trays. (Relay play)
÷ When the 0 OPEN key is pressed during playback, the tray opens but the
playback continues. (The DISC SKIP key is inoperative at this time.)
The recorded track No. are shown.
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Skipping tracks
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To skip backward To skip forward
÷
The tracks in the direction the dial is rotated are skipped,
Playback from desired track
(Main unit)
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
(Remote control unit)
being played will be played from the beginning.
÷ The CD tracks can also be skipped using the 4 or ¢
key of the remote control unit.
High-speed search in forward and reverse directions
(Remote control unit only)
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Backward search Forward search
TUNING
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To select track No. 23
To select track No. 40
To pause playback
÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is
released.
÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
Select the disc
Select the desired
track No.
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: 0000)
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÷ Do not touch the played side of disc.
÷ Rotate the tray with the DISC SKIP key to insert the third
disc.
÷ The tray containing the disc to be played should come to the
front right position when the unit is seen from the front.
XD-4....series
The selected disc is indicated.
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Lights when a disc is inserted at the time of playback.
To stop playback
^
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Time display on the CD player
Each press of the TIME key of the remote control unit
switches the displayed time information.
1
2
3
4
Elapsed time of track being played
Remaining time of track being played
Elapsed time of disc
(“TOTAL” lights up)
Remaining time of disc
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(“TOTAL” lights up)
÷ Only the elapsed time of the track being played is
displayed during program playback, random playback
and single-track repeated playback.
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Playback of tape
Start playback
By loading a tape in the cassette deck to be used in
playback beforehand, simply pressing the play key automatically turns the power ON and starts playback.
To wind tape at high speed/To stop playback
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To stop playback
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OPEN
A
Selection of reverse mode
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Selection of Tape Equalizer
Selection of DOLBY NR
1. Load a cassette tape.
1 Open the door.
2 Insert a tape and close the
door.
2. Select the deck to be used for playback.
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3. Start playback.
Press the play key of the desired direction.
÷ When playing back a source which has been recording using the equalizer or
3D surround effect, select “Effect off” with the SOUND CONTROL jog dial.
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To wind tape at high speed
To fast wind in
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÷ Press the & key to stop fast winding.
Selection of reverse mode
REV. MODE
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 “ ” .... Playback stops after having played
both sides of tape in a deck.
(Relay play :
2 “ ” ... Endless playback of both sides of
tape.
3 “ ” ...... Playback stops after having played
one side of tape.
To fast wind in
direction \
(Main unit only)
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Selection of Tape Equalizer
(XD-4....series only)
Select Tape Equalizer only when playing back a tape
recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction. (A tape recorded
without Dolby NR cannot be reproduced in normal audio if Tape Equalizer is selected when playing it.)
TAPE EQ.
(Main unit only)
Lights up when
Tape Equalizer is on.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 “T. EQ” ON ..... Tape Equalizer is used
2 “T. EQ” OFF ....... Tape Equalizer is not used
÷ The Tape Equalizer is effective for reduction of
higher-frequency noise.
To stop playback
÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape
transport has stopped completely.
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÷ Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE ) tape
selection is set automatically.
÷ Remove tape slack before loading.
÷ Close the door securely.
XD-5....series
Reverse mode indication.
Displays the selected deck.
Lights up when a tape is present in the deck in use.
÷ If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired
direction, press the play key corresponding to this.
XD-4....series
Transport direction indicators
The indicators (2 , 3) indicate the current direction
in which the tape advances when playback or recording is started automatically by the one-touch operation function, etc. This direction is the direction stored
in memory when the tape was last stopped.
(To switch the tape transport direction, press the play
key corresponding to the desired direction then press
the stop (&) key.)
Tape direction indicators of currently selected deck.
XD-5....series
XD-4....series
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Relay play
When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the reverse mode is set to “
the second deck will be started automatically after
play of the first deck has been completed. Tape play
will be repeated alternately.
÷ Relay play is not possible in the reverse modes “ ”
and “
÷ If a tape is loaded only in either deck, playback stops
after having played both sides of the tape.
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A tip for use of the tape counter
The tape counter is set to “0000” when a cassette tape
is loaded. By writing down the counter reading in case
you want to interrupt recording (playback) in the
middle of the tape, the memo will be helpful as a reference for locating the same position when continuing the recording (playback) the next time. The tape
counter figure decrements during recording or playback of the back side (while the 2 tape transport indicator is lit).
To set the tape counter to “0000”, open the cassette
holder once. Then the counter will be reset.
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” (play of both sides), play of
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AA
T0APE 000
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Searching for the desired music program
The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4
seconds as “blanks between programs” and, based on this information, can return to the beginning of
the music program being played or the beginning of a desired program by skipping up to 16 other
programs.
During play in direction 3
To play the next program : Press once.
To play the 4th program after the current program : Press 4 times.
1
To return to the beginningof the current program : Press once.
To play the 4th program before the current program : Press 5 times.
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During play in direction 2
To return to the beginningof the current program : Press once.
To play the 4th program before the current program : Press 5 times.
1
To play the next program : Press once.
To play the 4th program after the current program : Press 4 times.
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Notes
Notes
The DPSS may not function normally with the following kinds of tape.
÷ Tapes containing several no-sound intervals of more than 4 seconds, such as conversation and talk tapes.
÷ Tapes containing pianissimo sections, such as classical music tape.
÷ Tapes in which large noise is recorded in blanks between programs.
÷ Tapes containing blanks between programs that are shorter than 4 seconds.
÷ Tapes recorded at low level.
÷ Tapes recorded by cross-fade recording (in which the beginning of next program is overlapped on the end of
previous program).
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Receiving broadcast station
It is also possible to receive them by one-touch
operations by storing up to 30 stations in the preset memory.
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When the BAND key is pressed, this unit
will be switched on automatically.
Collective presetting of stations
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TUNING MODE
BAND
1 TUNING ¡
One-by-one presetting
1. Select the broadcast band.
Each press changes the band.
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2 MW (AM)
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÷The broadcast bands are variable depending on the model (country or area).
2. Selecting the tuning mode
÷ When no operation has been
performed for 5 seconds while
“P.call” is displayed, the tuning
mode is set automatically to
“AUTO”.
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Each press alternates the mode.
“Auto” (Auto tuning)
“P.call” (Preset call)
“Manual” (Manual tuning)
3. Select a station.
When no stations have been memorized
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Auto tuning : Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial to receive the next
tuned station automatically.
(On the remote control unit, press the 1 or ¡ key.)
Manual tuning : Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial to select a station.
(On the remote control unit, press the 1 or ¡ key.)
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Collective presetting of stations
(auto preset)
Keep the TUNING MODE key depressed
(about 2 seconds).
TUNING MODE
For U.K., Europe and Russia
A.uto Memo
Other countries
A .Preset
÷ Some stations may not be able to be preset if their
reception conditions are weak.
÷ A maximum of 30 stations are preset automatically by
giving the priority to the FM band.
÷ When there are many stations and the intended station
has not been preset, please also use “One-by-one
presetting (manual preset)”.
÷ The stations which have been preset are overwritten.
One-by-one presetting
(manual preset)
1 Press the ENTER key during reception.
ENTER
Presetting is cancelled when no operation is executed for 5 seconds or more.
2 Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 30.
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Example when an FM station is received
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÷ Use the manual tuning mode when reception is noisy
due to weak reception. (In the manual mode, stereo
broadcasts are received in monaural.)
÷ Normally, use the “AUTO” (Auto tuning) mode.
÷ If you are operating the remote control unit, the “AUTO”
(Auto tuning) and manual tuning mode can be alternated
by pressing the stop (7) key.
When stations have been memorized (Preset call)
Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial to select a station.
(On the remote control unit, press the 4 or ¢ key.)
÷ Repeat steps 123 to preset other stations.
÷ If several stations are preset under the same number, the
previous memory is replaced with the latest memory
contents.
Lights during stereo reception
Lights during auto tuning
The “
when a station is received
” indicator lights
÷ When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be
skipped at an interval of about 0.2 second.
÷ Preset stations can also be recalled using the numeric
keys of the remote control unit.
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Recording on TAPE
When equalizer or another effect is applied
to the sound, the sound with the applied
effect can be recorded. i
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Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto
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1. Load a cassette tape.
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1 Open the door of deck B.
2 Insert a tape.
3 Close the door.
2. Select the tape transport direction.
To reverse the transport direction
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1 Select deck B by pressing the
A/B key.
2 Press the play key correspond-
ing to the desired direction.
3 Stop playback (by pressing the
& key).
(Recording is available on deck B only.)
÷ Differentiation between normal
(TYPE
set automatically.
÷ Remove tape slack before load-
ing.
÷ When recording is started, the
tape is transported in the direction
selected in this step.
÷ Wind the tape to the position
where recording is to be started.
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3. Set the recording condition.
1 Select the reverse mode. ª
2 Select the DOLBY NR mode. (XD-5...series only) ª
÷ The Tape Equalizer cannot be used in recording. (XD-4...series only)
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DOLBY NR
To pause recording
REC/ARM
÷ Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a
non-recorded space of about 4 seconds.
÷ If the key is pressed again in less than 4 seconds after it
has been pressed, recording resumes from that instant.
(Main unit only)
Lights
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Selection of DOLBY NR
(Main unit only) (XD-5....series only)
The DOLBY NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard
when playing tape. When playing a tape prerecorded
with DOLBY NR ON, be sure to set the DOLBY NR ON
for playback.
(Noise Reduction)
Lit when “DOLBY NR” is ON.
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Selection of the reverse mode
REV. MODE
(Main unit only)
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 “
” .... Recording stops after having re-
corded both sides of tape.
2 “
” ... Recording stops after having re-
corded both sides of tape.
” ..... Recording stops after having re-
3 “
corded one side of tape.
÷ When the “2” transport direction indicator is lit,
recording always stops after having recorded one
side of tape.
Select an input source other
than “TAPE”.
4. Select the source to be recorded.
1 TUNER (Radio)
2 CD
3 TAPE (This source cannot be recorded.)
INPUT
4 MD/DVD (External input)
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 “1 NR” ON .... DOLBY NR is used.
2 “1 NR” OFF ... DOLBY NR is not used.
÷ Select the DOLBY NR mode according to the recording
condition of the tape.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Input level adjustment u)
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The input source component to
be recorded should be displayed.
÷ If a disc has already been loaded
when the CD input is selected, it
will starts to play automatically. In
this case, press the stop (&) key to
stop it.
5. Start recording.
1 Start recording.
2 Play (or tune) the input source to be recorded.
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÷ Even if deck A is selected, it is
automatically switched to deck B
at the start of recording.
÷ Recording stops automatically
when the tape side(s) to be recorded have been fully recorded.
÷ Press the stop (&) key of the cas-
sette deck unit to stop recording.
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Points in CD recording
When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave
the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand,
the cassette deck recording can be started at the same
time as the CD starts to be played. (Synchro recording function)
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1 Put the CD player in pause mode.
2 Select the track to be recorded with the skip
(4, ¢) keys.
(The CD player pauses at the beginning of
the selected track.)
3 Put the cassette deck in Record-pause mode.
(Press the REC/ARM key twice.)
4 Start playing the CD.
(Synchro recording starts.)
÷ Recording stops when the stop (&) key of the CD player is
pressed.
Beat cancel function
There may be cases in which beat noise interferes
with recording of LW broadcasting.
In such a case, press the A/B key during recording to
reduce or suppress the beat noise.
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Copying tape
(Tape dubbing)
The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B.
Load tapes in the decks.
Playing tape
AA
Recording tape
5 Use the same tape transport directions.
÷ When recording is started, the tape will be transported
in the direction selected in this step.
(
:side A, < : side B)
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(1) Select the transport direction of deck A.
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2 Press the stop key.
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(2) Select the transport direction of deck B.
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(Deck A Play Direction)
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A deck >
+Scrolled display
(Deck B Record Direction)
REV. MODE
4 Select “Tape Dubbing”.
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The following items can be selected by turning
the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Recording Options”
“Tape Dubbing”
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display
(Tape Dubbing)
Lights
SELECT
Dceck B Re
B deck >
6 Start dubbing.
+Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Start)
PTress 'EN
ENTER
÷ Dubbing ends automatically when the side(s) to be
dubbed has been completed.
To stop dubbing
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The DOLBY NR or TAPE EQ. key is ineffective
during dubbing.
The tape recorded on deck B assumes the same
Dolby NR condition as the tape played on deck A.
Tiape Dubb
÷ The deck B will stop after creating a non-recorded
portion of about 4 sec, and then the deck A will stop.
÷ Dubbing can also be stopped by pressing the stop (&)
key of the cassette deck unit. Note that the nonrecorded space is not created in this case.
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Playback of CD
XD-SERIES (En)
Listening in the desired sequence
Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened
to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles)
Select the “CD” input.
Check that the CD player is in the
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stop mode.
If it is in play mode
Select “CD Program Play”.
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÷ If the operation in step 2 is performed during playback of
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(program playback)
a track, the current track can be programmed as the first
track in the program.
“CD Program Play”
(“Recording Options”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
Enter track No.s in the order you
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1 Select the disc.
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(To select other tracks, repeat steps 1
and 2 for each of the additional tracks.)
3 Press the ENTER key.
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Lights
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÷ Even if you program a disc or track which does not exit in
the tray, it is deleted automatically in playback.
÷ Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and
restart operation from there.
÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “Full” is
displayed, no more tracks can be programmed.
ENTER
(Go to step 5 if you do not need to check the
program contents.)
+Scrolled display
(Press 'ENTER' to Start, 'JOG' to Check )
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(and replace, add or delete tracks as
required).
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Press the TIME key on the remote control unit to switch
the time display.
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or track to be replaced and
press the SELECT key.
SELECT
2 Select a disc or track to re-
place the disc or track selected
above (step 3-1and 2).
To add a track to the program:
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1 Select the display as shown
on the right and press the
SELECT key.
2 Perform the same operations
as in step 3-1and 2.
P201 D1 T0
÷ The programmed tracks are displayed in sequence.
P412 D3 T0
P412 D3 T0
÷ The blinking item can be replaced.
Display when 12 tracks have been programmed
P?13 D? T?
÷ The added track number is added to the end of the
existing program.
To delete a track from the program:
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Enter it.
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(Playback starts from the first programmed
track (program No. 1))
÷ Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial during program
playback to stop to the previous or next programmed
track.
÷ 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.
÷ To check (modify, add or delete) the programmed
tracks after playback, perform the operations in steps
2 and 4.
1 Select the programmed disc
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or track to be cleared and
press the SELECT key.
2 Select “clear” and press the
SELECT key.
ENTER
P412 D3 T0 P12 clear
To quit the program mode
1 Select “CD Program Play”.
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2 Press the MENU key.
MENU
÷ If the key is pressed during playback, normal playback in
order of tracks resumes from the current track.
÷ The program mode can also be canceled by pressing
the 0 OPEN key.
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Repeated playback
Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly.
Select the “CD” input.
Playback of CD
XD-SERIES (En)
To repeat only one track
Cancel “PGM”.
1
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make
sure to turn it off.
Select the disc.
2
DISC SKIP
Select the track.
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Goes off
To repeat a disc
Cancel “PGM”.
1
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make
sure to turn it off.
Select the disc.
2
DISC SKIP
Select “Disc Repeat”.
3
(Remote control unit only)
REPEAT
Goes off
‹
Select “One Track Repeat”.
4
(Remote control unit only)
Press the key repeatedly to switch the
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display.
1 “Repeat off” (Repeat canceled)
2 “One Track Repeat”
3 “Disc Repeat”
4 “All Repeat”
+Scrolled display
(One Track Repeat)
REPEAT
Press the key repeatedly to switch the
display.
1 “Repeat off” (Repeat canceled)
2 “One Track Repeat”
3 “Disc Repeat”
4 “All Repeat”
+Scrolled display(Disc Repeat)
Daisc Repe
Lights
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XD-4....series
To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the repeat
mode is switched off.
÷ The repeat mode can also be canceled by pressing
the 0 OPEN key.
Lights
XD-5....series
XD-4....series
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To repeat all discs
Cancel “PGM”.
1
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make
sure to turn it off.
Select the disc to be played first.
2
DISC SKIP
Select “All Repeat”.
3
(Remote control unit only)
REPEAT
‹
Goes off
To repeat only the programmed tracks
Perform the procedure in
1
“Listening in the desired sequence
3
(program playback)” till step
program the desired CD tracks.
Lights
÷ All of the programmed tracks will be played
repeatedly.
Start playback.
2
ENTER
Select “PGM Repeat”
3
(Remote control unit only)
REPEAT
to
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Press the key repeatedly to switch the
display.
1 “Repeat off”(Repeat canceled)
2 “One Track Repeat”
3 “Disc Repeat”
4 “All Repeat”
+Scrolled display (All Repeat)
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XD-4....series
Lights
Press the key repeatedly to switch the
display.
+Scrolled display (PGM Repeat)
PtGM Repea
To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the repeat mode is switched off.
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1 “PGM Repeat”
2 “Repeat off” (Repeat canceled)
Lights
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÷ The repeat mode can also be canceled by pressing the 0 OPEN key.
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Playback of CD
Random playback
As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.
Random playback can play tracks in one to three discs.
Select the “CD” input.
Goes off
Cancel “PGM”.
1
Select the RANDOM mode.
2
(For “One Disc Random” playback, select the
disc in advance.)
(Remote control unit only)
RANDOM
Press the key repeatedly to switch the display.
1 “One Disc Random”
2 “All Disc Random”
3 “Random off” (Normal playback)
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make sure to
turn it off.
Random play of one disc
Random play of all discs
XD-SERIES (En)
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Random play of one disc
+Scrolled display (One Disc Random)
To select another track in the middle of playing one
Random play of all discs
4¢
÷ Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning
of the track being played.
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To repeat random playback
Select “Random Repeat”.
(Remote control unit only) (Remote control unit only)
REPEAT
+Scrolled display (All Disc Random)
÷ Playback stops after each title has been played once.
÷ When the TIME key of the remote control unit is pressed
during playback, the time display appears but it soon
returns to the original display.
To cancel random playback
Select “Random off”.
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RANDOM
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 “Random Repeat” .....Random repeat
mode
2 “Repeat off” ..............Repeat canceled
÷ The displayed character information returned to normal
display and normal playback in order of track numbers
starts from the track being played.
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R.D.S.
(Radio Data System) (For U.K., Europe and Russia)
RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together
with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers
designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use with
various functions such as automatic display of
the station name.
This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data:
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PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :°
The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently
broadcasting a specified program type (genre).
PS (Program Service Name) Display : (See below.)
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is
automatically displayed.
The “RDS” indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast
(signal) is received.
RDS TP PTY EON TA
NEWS
EON (Enhanced Other Network) : ‚
When the information to be received is set in advance and any
RDS station in the same network starts broadcasting of such
information, the reception automatically will be switched to that
station.
÷ Some functions may not be provided or be given differ-
ent names depending on countries or areas.
Note before the use of RDS
For reception of RDS stations, the auto presetting function must be used to preset the stations. With the auto
presetting function, RDS stations are preset with priority.
Set the receiving band to FM and preset RDS stations with the auto preset function.
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To switch the display contents
Pressing the RDS DISP. key changes the display contents.
Display mode priority ranking
When an RDS broadcast is received :
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(Remote control unit only)
RDS DISP.
1PS (Program Service Name) Display :
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station
name is automatically displayed.
If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.
B BC
2Frequency Display :
The frequency of the current station is displayed.
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Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search)
By specifying the type of program (genre) you
want to listen to, the tuner automatically
searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type.
Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function.
Select the PTY search mode.
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PTY
When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is
Select the desired program type.
2
Use program type table on the right for your
convenience.
shown on the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the
station is not an RDS station, “NONE” is displayed.
TP PTY EON TA
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4¢
Select while “PTY” is lit.
The 4 ¢ keys can be used to select one of
the 29 program types by displaying them in
sequence.
Press and hold the key and release it when the
desired program type appears.
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B To select using the numeric keys
(Remote control unit only)
1 2 3
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7 8 9
The numeric keys can be used to specify the
desired program type directly by selecting a
number between 01 and 28.
Example:
To select 23: Press 003.
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01
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Name
Pop Music
Rock Music
Easy Listening
Music
Light classical
Serious classical
Other Music
News
Current Affairs
Information
Sport
Education
Drama
Culture
Science
Varied
Weather
Finance
Children’s program
Social Affairs
Religion
Phone In
Tr av el
Leisure
Jazz Music
Conutry Music
National Music
Oldies Music
Folk Music
Documentary
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LIGHT M
CLASSICS
OTHER M
NEWS
AFFAIRS
INFO
SPORT
EDUCATE
DRAMA
CULTURE
SCIENCE
VARIED
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FINANCE
CHILDREN
SOCIAL
RELIGION
PHONE IN
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LEISURE
JAZZ
COUNTRY
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Start the search.
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(Remote control unit only)
PTY
(Press the key again during search to cancel it.)
÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking.
÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found,
“NO PROG” is displayed, then after several seconds the display returns to the original display.
÷ If a program of the desired type is found, that program is
received and the program type name display changes
temporarily to the frequency display, and then to the
station name display.
To change to a different program type :
Repeat steps 1, 2, 3.
Display while the tuner is searching.
Program type name display.
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When a station is received.
Station name display.
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RDS
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To be able to listen to the desired information at any time
By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the
present. When listening to a station with the “EON”display lit and another station of the same network
starts to broadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made, then that station
will be selected automatically. When the desired information program ends, return is made to the
original program.
Set the reception band to FM.
Auto preset the stations.
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1 Receive a broadcast.
2 Keep the TUNING MODE key pressed
(2 sec or longer).
BAND
TUNING MODE
(The EON data presently being broadcasted
are taken in automatically.)
Select the desired information.
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This is not required when auto presetting has already
been executed.
÷ When all 30 stations have already been preset by the
procedure for “One-by-one presetting (manual preset)”,
the EON function will not operate. Auto presetting must
be used.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 TA ........................ Traffic Announcement
2 NEWS .................. News
3 TA/NEWS............ Traffic Announcement/
News
4 Display not lit...... EON cancelled
(EON)
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Receive an RDS station.
3
Select a station where “RDS” and “EON”
are lit.
TA/NEWS
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÷ Please execute automatic presetting when TA and NEWS
can not be selected.
“RDS” and “EON” are lit
÷ When “EON” does not light although an RDS station is
received, that station is not transmitting EON data.
Please select a different station.
÷ If you want TA programs, select the stations with which
the “TP” indicator lights.
nouncement programs.
TP PTY EON TA
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CD or tape playback may also be started.
As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always
ready for the reception.
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÷ When one of the stations of the network of the station
received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents
selected in 2, that station will be received automatically.
At this time, tape playback will stop and CD playback will
pause. However, external equipment (MD/DVD) will
remain as it is.
÷ The EON function does not operate during recording
(including dubbing).
÷ When the transmission of the selected program contents
ends in case of automatic reception with the EON function, return will be made to the status directly before
operation of the EON function. When tape or CD playback has been interrupted, it will be continued from the
point of interruption.
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Waiting for information while a RDS station
without EON function is tuned
If the EON indicator does not light with the RDS station
in steps 3 and 4, the tuner will wait for only the desired
information broadcast from the tuned RDS station provided that the desired information has been selected in
the previous step.
TP (Traffic Program) indicator
The lighting of the TP indicator indicates that the currently tuned station or a station in the same network as
it broadcasts traffic announcement programs. If the TP
indicator already lights with the current station, you can
listen to the traffic announcement program through the
station without making reservation with the EON function.
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Convenient CD recording
Selection of the Recording Type
XD-SERIES (En)
With this unit, the following edit recording is
possible according to the purpose.
NoteNote
Note
Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto
Metal tapes.
If you want to select the track to be recorded while playing a CD
Recording only desired titles
Perform this operation when a track you want to record
CD ONE TRACK RECORDING
\
starts during CD playback. This starts recording of the
track from the beginning.
If you want to record a CD in order of track numbers
Recording of an entire CD
Perform the “CD DIRECT RECORDING” operation while
CD DIRECT RECORDING
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the CD player is in stop mode to start recording.
e
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If you want to record only the desired tracks
Recording the programmed titles
CD PROGRAM RECORDING
With recording onto tape, the track will be interrupted for the part of the guide tape at the tape reversal, where
NoteNote
Note
In regard to CD-TEXT
Application section
When a CD-TEXT disc is played on this unit, it displays the text information (disc or track title) recorded in the CD.
To switch the displayed text information between
the disc title and track title during playback, press
the TEXT DISP. key.
recording is not possible. Please use single-side recording if this is to be avoided.
(Remote control unit only)
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t
Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the
desired order and record the programmed playback onto
tape.
Scrolls the disc title display.
Wiorld Mus
CD player’s time display.
(When pressed during playback)
TEXT DISP.
C2D01 1:1
Scrolls the track title display.
NBew York:
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Recording only desired titles
At the time of CD playback, any desired title can
be selected immediately for recording.
Recording preparations are required.
Playback of CD.
1
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Select “Recording Options”.
2
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SELECT
(CD ONE TRACK RECORDING)
When equalizer or another effect is applied
to the sound, the sound with the applied
effect can be recorded.
÷ Select a mode other than random play.
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“CD Program Play”
“Recording Options”
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Recording Options) Lights
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Select “CD One Track Recording” .
3
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SELECT
Start recording.
4
ENTER
R ecording
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“CD One Track Recording”
(Only during CD playback)
“CD Direct Recording”
“CD Program Recording”
“Timer Recording”
Application section
+Scrolled display (CD One Track Recording)
CaD One Tr
+Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Start)
PTress 'EN
÷ Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being
played and recording starts at the same time.
When recording has been completed, a non-recorded
portion of 4 seconds will be produced and the cassette
deck part will stop. The CD player will enter temporary stop condition.
To record a different track, repeat the steps 1 to4.
To end recording in the middle
^
&
÷ Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
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Convenient CD recording
XD-SERIES (En)
Recording of an entire CD
(CD DIRECT RECORDING)
Perform the following operation while the CD
player is in stop mode to start recording at the
same time as the start of playback.
Recording preparations are required.
Check that the CD player is in the
1
•
(Steps 1 to 4)
stop mode.
If it is in play mode
Select “Recording Options”.
2
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MENU
Select “CD Direct Recording”.
3
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SELECT
^
&
When equalizer or another effect is applied
to the sound, the sound with the applied
effect can be recorded.
i
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“CD Program Play”
“Recording Options”
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Recording Options)
Lights
R ecording
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“CD Direct Recording”
“CD Program Recording”
“Timer Recording”
SELECT
Select the disc.
4
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SELECT
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Start recording.
5
ENTER
÷ Recording of CD starts at the same time as playback.
÷ At the end of tape, the music is not recorded on the
leader tape portion. If you do not want any music to
be interrupted in the middle, refer to “Recording on
TAPE” and start recording of side B with the
interrupted track.
•
+Scrolled display (CD Direct Recording)
C D Direct
+Scrolled display (Select Disc No.)
D isc No.1Sselect Di
+Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Start)
PTress 'EN
To end recording in the middle
^
&
÷ Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
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Recording the programmed titles
Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs
in the desired order and record the programmed
playback onto tape.
Recording preparations are required.
Check that the CD player is in the
1
stop mode.
If it is in play mode
Select “Recording Options” .
2
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MENU
M
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SELECT
(Steps 1 to 4)
^
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(CD PROGRAM RECORDING)
When equalizer or another effect is applied
to the sound, the sound with the applied
effect can be recorded.
“CD Program Play”
“Recording Options”
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Recording Options) Lights
R ecording
i
Select “CD Program Recording”.
3
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SELECT
Program the desired tracks.
4
1 Select tracks in the order you want to
play them. (Perform step 3 on page 32.)
2 Check, replace, add or delete the pro-
grammed tracks as required.
(Perform step 4 on page 33.)
Start recording.
5
ENTER
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“CD Direct Recording”
Lights
“CD Program Recording”
“Timer Recording”
+Scrolled display (CD Program Recording)
CmD Progra
+Scrolled display
(Press 'ENTER' to Start, 'JOG' to Check)
PTress 'EN
÷ The program mode is maintained even after completion
of recording. To return to the normal mode, it is required
to cancel the program mode. ‹
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To end recording in the middle
^
&
÷ Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
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Effective Sound Adjustment
XD-SERIES (En)
This unit permits selection of the levels of the equalizer and sound field reproduction effects.
Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere.
Balance adjustment
Adjusts the balance of left and right volume.
The following items can be selected by turning the
Select “Audio Options”.
1
L
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MENU
M
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R
O
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SELECT
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Audio Options)
Lights
Select “Balance”.
2
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Adjust.
3
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Aiudio Opt
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Custom EQ 1”
O
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R
O
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“Custom EQ 2”
“Custom EQ 3”
SELECT
“Balance”
“MD/DVD Input Level”
Only when the MD/DVD input is selected)
(
+Scrolled display (Balance)
B alance
+Scrolled display (Adjust L/R balance)
O
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T
R
O
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ENTER
ARdjust L/
The right volume
is decreased.
The left volume
is decreased.
Indicates the center
L --- ---R
Indicates the balance setting
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Effective Sound Adjustment
XD-SERIES (En)
Input level adjustment
The input level from an external component connected to the MD/DVD INPUT jacks, such as a MD recorder,
DVD player, VCR or analog turntable can be adjusted as desired. Adjust so that the volume of the MD/DVD
input source sounds at an equivalent level to the CD .
Select the “MD/DVD” input.
1
INPUT
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Select “Audio Options”.
2
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MENU
Select “MD/DVD Input Level” .
3
U
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O
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O
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SELECT
SELECT
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“Recording Options”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Audio Options)
Lights
Aiudio Opt
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Custom EQ 1”
“Custom EQ 2”
“Custom EQ 3”
“Balance”
“MD/DVD Input Level”
+Scrolled display (MD/DVD Input Leve)
Application section
Adjust
4
The level is
decreased.
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O
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O
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The level is
increased.
MpD/DVD In
+Scrolled display (Adjust Level)
ENTER
Avdjust Le
L evel -2
÷ Adjustment is possible in the range from 0 to -- 7.
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Effective Sound Adjustment
XD-SERIES (En)
Listening to music with desired tone and sound field/ Switching the display
(Equalizer effect and 3D surround effect)
This unit permits selection of six preset equalizer patterns and three user’s equalizer patterns as well
as the 3D surround levels. The “S.direct” (Source Direct) mode allows you to reproduce pure sound by
bypassing the EX.BASS, equalizer and 3D surround circuitry.
Selecting the equalizer pattern and 3D surround level
Select the desired pattern and 3D surround level according to the category of the played music.
The equalizer and 3D surround effects can be recorded together with the music.
Equalizer patterns and 3D surround levels that can
Play desired music.
1
Select the desired equalizer pattern.
2
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S
or
÷ The equalizer pattern and 3D surround level cannot
be switched on/off or controlled in the middle of
recording.
Lights when “S.direct” is selected.
Lights when 3D surround is selected.
Lights when equalizer is selected.
SOUND
CONTROL
Application section
be recalled
“Rock” .................. Rock music
“Disco” ................. Disco music
“Pop” .................... Pop music
“Movie” ................ Movie music
“Jazz” ................... Jazz music
“Classic”............... Classic music
“Custom EQ 1”
“Custom EQ 2”
“Custom EQ 3”
Equalizer’s manual
memory created by the
user
“3D Level 1” ......... 3D surround level 1
“3D Level 2” ......... 3D surround level 2
“S. direct” ............. Pure sound can be reproduced
by bypassing the EX.BASS,
equalizer and 3D surround circuitry
“Effect off” ............ Normal playback
÷ To cancel the equalizer, 3D surround and “S.direct”,
select “Effect off”.
Switching the sound level meter display mode
Each press switches the modes as
follows.
DISPLAY
/DEMO
÷ When “Display Auto” is selected, the display mode
during CD playback changes to “Display 1”, “Display 2”
and “Display 3” every time the track changes.
÷ “Display 3” is displayed regardless of the current
music signal.
“Display Auto”
“Display 1”
“Display 2”
“Display 3”
3D surround
This is a system producing a three-dimensional sound
space. The feeling of depth, the width of the sound field,
etc. are improved clearly, and the listening area also is
widened.
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Effective Sound Adjustment
Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern
You can edit desired patterns manually and store
them in memory.
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XD-SERIES (En)
Select “Audio Options”.
1
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MENU
Select the number to be used for
2
M
storage.
(Custom EQ1 ~ EQ3)
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SELECT
SELECT
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Audio Options)
Lights
Aiudio Opt
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Custom EQ 1”
“Custom EQ 2”
“Custom EQ 3”
“Balance”
“MD/DVD Input Level”
Only when the MD/DVD input is selected)
(
Adjust the equalizer pattern.
3
O
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SELECT
To decrease
the level
Establish the 3D surround level.
4
C
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To increase
the level
O
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ENTER
+Scrolled display (Adjust Bass)
Asdjust Ba Bass -8
÷ Each frequency band can be adjusted in the range be-
tween -- 8 and + 8 .
÷ The “Bass”, “Mids” and “Highs” frequency bands can
be adjusted independently by repeating step 3 for each
of them.
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“3D Lev. off” ....3D surround off
“3D Lev. 1” ...... 3D surround level 1
“3D Lev. 2” ...... 3D surround level 2
3D Lev. 1
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Clock adjustment
XD-SERIES (En)
This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off.
The following items can be selected by turning the
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Select “Clock Options”.
1
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Clock Options)
Lights
MENU
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SELECT
Cilock Opt
Select “Adjust Time”.
2
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Enter the figure of hour.
3
C
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To decrease
the figure
Enter the figure of minute.
4
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O
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To increase
the figure
O
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SELECT
SELECT
ENTER
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Sleep Time”
“Adjust Time”
“O.T.T.”
“Timer Play”
“Auto Power Save”
Example: Adjustment to 8:45
0 8:0
For U.K., Europe and Russia
0Ô1Ô2...13Ô14...Ô0 ...
÷ The time display starts to blink.
÷ Press the SELECT key. The hour is entered and the
minute display starts to blink.
5 8:4
00Ô01Ô02...59Ô00Ô01...
m 8:00a
Other countries
AM12ÔAM1ÔAM2...
PM1ÔPM2...ÔAM12 ...
m8:45a
Other countriesFor U.K., Europe and Russia
To decrease
the figure
To increase
the figure
To display the time
(In standby mode)
(Displayed for approx. 5 sec.)
SELECT
÷ Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and
restart operation from there.
÷ To adjust correct time, press the ENTER key at the same
moment as a time announcement.
÷ When the key is pressed while the “TIMER” indicator is
lit, the timer setup mode is displayed after the clock
display.
÷ The clock display blinks after the power cord has been
unplugged from the AC power outlet and plugged in
again or after a power failure. In this case, set the time of
the day again.
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Timer operation
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed.
Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)
Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the power is switched off after one
hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting.
Timer programming
Timer playback : Plays (or receives) the selected source in the set time range.
AI timer playback (When timer playback starts, the volume increases gradually.)
Timer recording: Records the selected source in the set time range.
Auto Power Save
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.
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XD-SERIES (En)
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
Set the number of minutes after which the power is
to be turned OFF.
Select “Clock Options”.
1
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MENU
Select “Sleep Timer”.
2
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SELECT
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O
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SELECT
p
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Clock Options)
Lights
Cilock Opt
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Sleep Time”
“Adjust Time”
“O.T.T.”
“Timer Play”
“Auto Power Save”
Lights
Application section
Set the time
3
Blinks
S leep 90
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10Ô20Ô30...80Ô90Ô“Sleep off”Ô10 Ô20...
ENTER
÷ The displayed time changes in 10-minute steps. The maxi-
mum time that can be set is 90 minutes.
÷ The power is turned OFF automatically after the set
time has elapsed.
÷ To cancel the sleep timer, turn the power off or select
“Sleep off”.
÷ The sleep timer does not operate until O.T.T. operation or
program timer operation has ended.
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Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Timer operation
XD-SERIES (En)
Operate easy To use Timer
(O.T.T.)
Timer playback can be set with a simple operation of just setting the time. With this function, the last
source selected before turning power off can be played by the timer. The power turned ON by the timer
is switched off automatically in an hour after the timer playback starts.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
p
The following items can be selected by turning the
Select the desired source and adjust
1
the volume.
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
Select “Clock Options” .
2
T
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MENU
M
O
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O
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SELECT
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
+Scrolled display (Clock Options)
Lights
Cilock Opt
Select “O.T.T.”.
3
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Select “O.T.T. on”.
4
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SELECT
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SELECT
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Sleep Time”
“Adjust Time”
“O.T.T.”
Lights
“Timer Play”
“Auto Power Save”
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“O.T.T. off” (Canceled)
“O.T.T. on”
Enter the ON time
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The time
is returned
Put the unit in standby mode.
6
POWER
ON/STANDBY
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The time
is advanced.
or
ON/STANDBY
ENTER
Lights
STANDBY
TIMER
÷ To cancel the O.T.T. timer, select “O.T.T. off”.
+Scrolled display (Set on time)
Smet on ti
7:20
m 7:20a
For U.K., Europe and Russia Other countries
÷ The ON time can be set in steps of 5 minutes.
÷ If the “TIMER” indicator is blinking now, set the time of
the day again.
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The program timer does not operate until “O.T.T.”
operation has ended.
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Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Timer operation
XD-SERIES (En)
Timer programming
The program timer can set timer playback and timer recording and both of these functions can be
reserved concurrently. Either “Everyday” (executing a timer program once every day) or “One Time”
(executing it only once) can be selected for each timer program. Once the time range and content of a
timer program has been set, it can be activated or deactivated as desired.
÷ If you made a mistake during timer setting:
Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and restart operation from there.
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Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Make preparations for the play (recording).
1
To listen to radio To listen to CD To listen to tape
The station should be preset
prior to the above.
Playing or recording the auxiliary input source
¶
Make timer setting of the component connected to the MD/DVD
INPUT jacks.
Adjust the listening volume.
2
Select the timer operation.
3
For timer playback or AI timer playback For timer recording
1 Select “Clock Options”. 1 Select “Recording Options”.
MENU
(“CD Program Play”)
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SELECT
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(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
Insert a disc. (Program playback
is not possible.)
Select the disc to be played
(1, 2 or 3).
)¡
÷ When the timer function is used for timer recording of
an input source, the speakers do not output the audio
even after the unit is turned on by the timer.
MENU
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SELECT
Set a tape in the deck you want
to play back the tape.
For recording
Make preparations for recording.
(“CD Program Play”)
“Recording Options”
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
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2 Select “Timer Play”. 2 Select “Timer Recording”.
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“Sleep Timer”
“Adjust Time”
“O.T.T.”
SELECT
“Timer Play”
“Auto Power Save”
Lights Lights
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SELECT
T
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“CD One Track Recording”
(Only when the CD input is selected
and during playback)
“CD Direct Recording”
(Only when the CD input is selected)
“CD Program Recording”
(Only when the CD input is selected)
“Timer Recording”
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Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Timer operation
XD-SERIES (En)
Select “Everyday” or “One Time”.
4
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SELECT
The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The
contents are cleared only when they are changed.
Enter the ON time.
5
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SELECT
The time is
returned.
Enter the OFF time.
6
The time is
advanced.
The following items can be selected by turning the
MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
“Timer off” (Canceled)
“Everyday”
“One Time”
÷ To cancel a timer operation, select “Timer off” under
“Timer Play” (in case of timer playback) or “Timer
Recording” (in case of timer recording).
+Scrolled display (Select on time)
7:
onSnelect o
on 7
÷ After entering the “hour”, enter the “minute” with the
same procedure.
+Scrolled display (Select off time)
00
:0 am 0
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Sfelect of
off 8: 00
SELECT
off 8:0 am 0
The time is
returned.
The time is
advanced.
÷ After entering the “hour”, enter the “minute” with the
same procedure.
÷ Reserve the timer recording program and timer playback
program by leaving an interval of 1 minute or more so that
their time ranges do not overlap.
AUTO POWER SAVE
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.
1 Select “Clock Options”. 2 Select “Auto Power Save”.
MENU
Application section
O
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R
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O
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M
SELECT
(“CD Program Play”)
(“Recording Options”)
(“Tape Dubbing”)
“Audio Options”
“Clock Options”
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SELECT
O
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L
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“Sleep Timer”
“Adjust Time”
“O.T.T.”
“Timer Play”
“Auto Power Save”
÷ The auto power save operation does not occur unless
the O.T.T. or program timer operation has completed.
÷ When the TUNER or MD/DVD input is selected, this
function operates only when the volume is set to zero.
3 Select “A.P.S. on” or “A.P.S. off”.
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ENTER
“A.P.S. off”
Auto power save is not used.
“A.P.S. on”
Auto power save is used.
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Timer operation
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For timer playback or AI timer playback
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Select “Play” or “AI Play”.
1 “Play” ..... Timer play
2 “AI Play” ..
Select the source to be played.
1 TUNER .......Radio
2 CD
3 TAPE
4 MD/DVD ....External input
Timer play with
gradually increasing volume
For timer recording
1 Select the input source.
Select the recorded input source.
1 TUNER ...... Radio
2 MD/DVD ... External input
2 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER
is selected above).
Select the preset station No.
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3 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER
is selected above).
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+Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Save)
PTress 'EN
÷ The set program content items are displayed one after
another.
(“Everyday”or “One Time” = On time = Off time =
Mode = Input source = Preset channel)
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Put the unit in standby mode.
POWER
ON/STANDBY
or
ON/STANDBY
Lights
STANDBY
TIMER
÷ If the “TIMER” indicator is blinking now, set the time of
the day again.
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Important Items
Maintenance
XD-SERIES (En)
Cleaning the head section
Cotton swab
Capstan
Head
Pinch roller
Tape guides
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides.
Note
NoteNote
When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.
Cleaning the heads and peripheral components
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep
the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.
To clean them, perform the following:
1. Open the cassette holder.
2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback / erase),
capstan and pinch roller carefully.
Demagnetizing the head
When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate.
In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer
(head eraser).
Maintenance of the unit
When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc.
for these agents may cause discoloration.
Reference
In regard to contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners
containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.
Caution on condensation
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there
is a great difference in temperature between this unit and
the outside.
This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the
power left ON, and restart the operation after the condensation has dride up.
Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following circumsatance:
When this unit is carried from a place to another across a
large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the
room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Note related to transportation and movement
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the
following operations.
1 Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.
2 Press the 6 key.
3 Wait a few seconds, and ensure that the display is
as shown below.
Knowledge section
CcDNo Dis
4 Wait for a few seconds then turn power off.
Memory backup function
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day after
power plug is unplugged
from power outlet
Clock display
Amplifier
POWER status (ON or OFF)
Input selection
Volume control value
Balance level
Equalizer’s manual memory
created by the user
3D surround level
Tuner unit
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Program timer setting contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
DOLBY NR
Tape Equalizer
Reverse mode
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT
TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE
PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE
WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES
OR DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
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In case of difficulty
XD-SERIES (En)
What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table
according to the symptom of your trouble.
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Operation to reset
The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the
power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to
an external factor. In this case, execute the following
procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to
normal condition.
Receiver, speakers
CauseSymptom
Sound is not produced.
“STANDBY” and “TIMER”
indicators blink alternately
and no sound is output.
÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷ The MUTE switch of remote control
unit is switched ON.
÷ The headphone plug is inserted into
the jack.
÷ The speaker cords are short-circuited.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
then, while holding the ENTER key depressed,
plug the power cord again.
(Main unit only)
÷ Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears
the contents stored in and returns and to condition
when it left the factory.
ENTER
Remedy
÷ Connect properly referring to “Sys-
tem connection”.
÷ Switch MUTE OFF.
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÷ Unplug the headphone plug.
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÷ Turn the power OFF, remove the short-
circuit and turn the power ON again.
Sound is not produced from
the left or right speakers.
The clock display blinks.
Timer operation is not possible.
Radio stations cannot be received.
÷ The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷ The left and right volumes are not
balanced.
÷ There was a power failure.
÷ The power cord was unplugged from
the outlet.
÷ The present time has not been ad-
justed or there was a power failure.
÷ The timer program or the timer ON/
OFF time has not been set properly.
÷ The antennas have not been con-
nected.
÷ A proper broadcasting band has not
been selected.
÷ The frequency of the station to be
received is not tuned.
÷ Connect properly referring to “Sys-
tem connection”.
÷ Adjust the left and right volume bal-
ance.
÷ Adjust the present time again.
÷ Adjust the present time again.
÷ Adjust the present time referring to
“Clock adjustment”.
÷ Check the timer program and set its ON/
OFF time properly. Note that “Everyday”
and “One Time” cannot be set simulta-
neously for a single timer program.
÷ Connect antennas.
÷ Select a band.
÷ Tune to the frequency of the desired
station.
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Noise interferes.
÷ Car ignition noise.
÷ Influence of an electric appliance.
÷ A TV set is installed near the system.
÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart
position from the road.
÷ Switch the suspected electric appli-
ance OFF.
÷ Install the TV or the system at an
increased distance between them.
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In case of difficulty
XD-SERIES (En)
No station can be received
by preset call operation.
Demonstration starts suddenly.
Power turns OFF in the
middle of operation.
Cassette deck
Sound cannot be produced
by pressing the play key.
No operation occurs even
when an operation key is
pressed.
The DPSS malfunctions.
(XD-5....series only)
÷ The frequency of the preset station is
not tunable.
÷ The preset memory has been cleared
because the power cord has been
unplugged for a long period.
÷ The power plug was unplugged from
the outlet while the power switch
was ON, or there was a power failure.
÷ “A.P.S. on” is set.
÷ The head is dirty.
÷ The tape is wound too tight due to
irregular winding.
÷ A nonrecorded tape is played.
÷ The cassette holder is not closed com-
pletely.
÷ The operation key is pressed immedi-
ately after closing the cassette holder.
÷ The operation key is pressed in less
than 4 seconds after turning the power
ON.
÷ A tape is not inserted in the unit.
÷ The tape is wound too tight due to
irregular winding.
÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the
reels.
÷ The tape used is not suitable for DPSS,
for example the spaces between tunes
may be too short.
÷ Preset stations with tunable frequen-
cies.
÷ Preset stations again.
÷ This is not malfunction. Press the
DISPLAY/DEMO key to cancel the
demontration.
÷ Set the “A.P.S. off”.
RemedySymptom Cause
÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte-
nance”.
÷ Try another tape.
÷ Play a recorded tape.
÷ Close the holder completely.
÷ Press operations keys in more than a
few seconds after closing the holder.
÷ Press operation keys after waiting for
more than 4 seconds.
÷ Insert a tape.
÷ Try another tape.
÷ Change the tape transport direction or
reverse the tape insertion orientation.
÷ Refer to “Searching for the desired
music program (DPSS)”.
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In dubbing, the tape stops
at different moments in
decks A and B.
The cassette holders cannot
be opened by pressing the
0 PUSH OPEN area.
Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not reproduced.
Knowledge section
1.With some tapes, a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically. This is due to the tape
Notes
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protection function, and not a malfunction.
2.Do not use longer tape than 110 minutes tapes, for the tape is too thin and gets easily tangled.
÷ This is due to the difference in the
tape length or characteristics of the
mechanisms of two cassette decks.
÷ The key is pressed during recording or
playback.
÷ The microcomputer is malfunctioning
due to external noise.
÷ The head is dirty.
÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk.
÷ Small time difference does not mean
a malfunction.
÷ Press in stop mode.
÷ Reset the microcomputer.
÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte-
nance”.
÷ Try another tape.
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Sound is distorted.
Sound from the MD/DVD
INPUT (external input) is
distorted.
Noise is noticeable.
Sound vibrates.
÷ The tape being played was recorded
with distorted sound.
÷ A tape which has been recorded with
the equalizer and/or 3D surround
effects is being played back by
applying the equalizer effect.
÷ The input level is too high.
÷ The tape head is magnetized.
÷ External noise is induced.
÷ A tape which has been recorded with
Dolby NR is being played back without switching the Tape Equalizer or
Dolby NR on.
÷ The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
÷ The tape is wound irregularly.
÷ Try another tape.
÷ Switch off the equalizer and 3D
surround effects before starting
playback.
÷ Decrease the input level.
÷ Demagnetize the head referring to
“Maintenance”.
÷ Install the system at a distance from
other electric appliances and TV.
÷ Switch on the Tape Equalizer or Dolby
NR.
÷ Clean the head referring to “Mainte-
nance”.
÷ Wind the tape again by fast forward-
ing, rewinding or playing from an end
to the other.
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Recording cannot be started
by pressing the record key.
CD player
A CD is placed in the player
but it cannot be played.
Sound is not produced.
÷ The recording protect tab of the cas-
sette has been broken.
÷ The cassette holder is not closed com-
pletely.
÷ The TAPE input is selected.
÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the
reels.
÷ The disc is placed upside down.
÷ The disc position is displaced.
÷ The disc is extremely dirty.
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ Dew is condensed on the optics lens.
÷ The disc has not been placed.
÷ The player is not put to the play mode.
÷ The disc is extremely dirty.
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ Use a cassette with an unbroken re-
cording protect tab or block the hole.
÷ Close the holder completely.
÷ Select the source to be recorded with
the input selector key.
÷ Change the tape transport direction of
deck B or reverse the tape insertion
orientation.
RemedySymptom Cause
÷ Place the disc properly, with the label
side facing upward.
÷ Place the disc properly.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Handling
of discs and tapes”.
÷ Try another disc.
÷ Refer to “Caution on condensation”
and remove the condensation by
evaporation.
÷ Place a disc in the CD player.
÷ Press the play key.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Handling
of discs and tapes”.
÷ Try another disc.
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Sound skips.
÷ The disc is dirty.
÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ The player is subject to vibration.
÷ Clean the disc referring to “Handling
of discs and tapes”.
÷ Try another disc.
÷ Install the unit in a place not subject to
vibrations.
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Remote control unit
In case of difficulty
XD-SERIES (En)
RemedySymptom Cause
Remote control operation is
not possible.
÷ Batteries are exhausted.
÷ The remote control is too far away
from the system, the controlling angle
is deviated or there is an obstacle in
between.
÷ There is no tape or CD set in the
component to be played.
÷ An attempt is made to play the cas-
sette deck which is recording something.
÷ The MULTI CONTROL setting mode
is activated.
General
No operation occurs when
an operation key is pressed.
÷ The MULTI CONTROL setting mode
is activated.
For the U.S.A.
CAUTION :
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are
reproductions of lables on, or inside the product relating to
laser product safety.
÷ Replace with new batteries.
÷ Operate the unit inside the remote
controllable range.
÷ Set a tape or CD in the component to
be played.
÷ Wait until the recording ends.
÷ Cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting
mode.
RemedySymptom Cause
÷ Cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting
mode.
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KENWOOD CORPORATION
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO,
HACHIOJI-SHI,TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR
1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
Location: Back Panel
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partiqular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Knowledge section
–– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
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Specifications
Main unit
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[ Amplifier section ]
(XD-5...Series)
Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada)
80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven, at 6 Ω form 40 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than
0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)
Effective output power during STEREO operation
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω............................... 100 W + 100 W
Rated output power during STEREO operation
(For U.K., Europe and Russia)
(DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ........................... 70 W + 70 W
(Other countories)
1 kHz, 1.0 % T.H.D., 6 Ω...................................... 80 W + 80 W
(XD-4...Series)
Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada)
50 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels
driven, at 6 Ω form 40 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than
0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC)
Effective output power during STEREO operation
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 Ω................................... 70 W + 70 W
Rated output power during STEREO operation
(For U.K., Europe and Russia)
(DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 Ω ........................... 50 W + 50 W
(Other countories)
1 kHz, 1.0 % T.H.D., 6 Ω...................................... 55 W + 55 W
Signal to noise ratio
MD/DVD INPUT .......................................... 90 dB (IHF’ 66)
Input sensitivity / inpedance
MD/DVD INPUT .............. (XD-5...Series) 270 mV / 47 kΩ
(XD-4...Series) 300 mV / 47 kΩ
Output level / impedance
SUPER WOOFER PREOUT..... (XD-5...Series) 1.3 V / 620 Ω
(XD-4...Series) 1.0 V / 620 Ω
[ Tuner section ]
FM tuner section
Tuning frequency range........................ 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
(For Russia).......................................... 65.0 MHz ~ 74.0 MHz
MW (AM) Tuner section
Tuning frequency range
For U.K., Europe and Russia ................ 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
Other countories
9 kHz step ........................................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
10 kHz step ......................................... 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
For U.S.A. and Canada ......................... 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz
LW Tuner section (For U.K. and Russia)
Tuning frequency range............................ 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz
[ Cassette deck section ]
Track ................................................. 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Recording system ........................................... AC bias system
Heads
A deckPlayback head........................................................... 1
B deckPlayback / recording head ....................................... 1
Erasing head ..................................................................... 1
Fast winding time ................................. Approx. 115 seconds
(Frequency: 105 kHz)
(C-60 tape)
[ CD player section ]
Laser ....................................................... Semiconductor laser
Wow & Flutter ....................... Less than unmeasurable Limit
(Except for U.S.A. and Canada)
Digital output (Optical) ........................... - 15 dBm ~ - 21 dBm
(Wave length 660 nm)
[ General ]
Power consumption.............................. (XD-5...Series) 200 W
Dimensions .......................................W : 280 mm (11”)
Weight (net) ............................. (XD-5...Series) 9.9 kg (21.8 lb)
(XD-4...Series) 9.2 kg (20.2 lb)
Speakers (LS-N552/LS-N502)
Enclosure .............. Bass-reflex type (magnetically shielded)
Speaker configuration
Woofer ................................................. 160 mm, cone type
Tweeter...................................................50 mm, cone type
Super-tweeter..................................... 25 mm, dome type
Impedance .......................................................................... 6 Ω
Maximum input level ..................................................... 120 W
Dimensions .......................................W : 220 mm (8-11/16”)
Weight (net) ............................... 4.2 kg (9.2 lb) (1 piece)
Speakers (LS-N452/LS-N402)
Enclosure .............. Bass-reflex type (magnetically shielded)
Speaker configuration
Woofer ................................................. 160 mm, cone type
Tweeter...................................................50 mm, cone type
Impedance .......................................................................... 6 Ω
Maximum input level ....................................................... 70 W
Dimensions .......................................W : 220 mm (8-11/16”)
Weight (net) ........................................ 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) (1 piece)
(XD-4...Series) 150 W
H : 330 mm (13”)
D : 390 mm (15-3/8”)
XD-5...Series
H : 330 mm (13”)
D : 297 mm (11-11/16”)
XD-4...Series
H : 330 mm (13”)
D : 284 mm (11-3/16”)
Knowledge section
SW Tuner section (XD-572S only)
Tuning frequency range......................... 5.9 MHz ~ 17.9 MHz
1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be
Notes
Notes
changed without notice.
2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less).
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This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL)
0
SURROUND switch/
SPEAKERS terminals
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DPSS
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Tape Equalizer £
DOLBY NR ª
XD-402/XD-452
YES
(Except for U.S.A.
and Canada)
YES
(Except for U.S.A.,
Canada, U.K.,
Europe and Russia)
YES
XD-502/XD-552
YES
(Except for U.S.A.
and Canada)
YES
(Except for U.S.A.
and Canada)
YES
YES
YES
XD-572S
YES
YES
YES
YES
R.D.S.
Beat cancel function
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YES
(For U.K., Europe
and Russia)
YES
(For Russia)
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the
space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information
or service on this product.
YES
(For U.K., Europe
and Russia)
YES
(For Russia)
Model Serial Number
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