Kenwood XD-6550, XD-6000, XD-8550, XD-8050 User Manual

COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM

XD-8550/8050
XD-6550/6000

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

This instruction manual is used for two models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

B60-3116-00 MA (T)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

MC

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Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.

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

For the United Kingdom

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13­Amp 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.

IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord-

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Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

ance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

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.

REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE

Batteries are supplied with this product. When
they empty, you should not throw away . Instead,
hand them in as small chemical waste.

The marking of products using lasers

(Except for some areas)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

Safety precautions

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

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILA TERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THA T MA Y 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.

This instruction manual is designed for common use by two models and the combination of components of each model is shown in the
following table. As the functions of each component is variable depending on the model, please check the component models delivered to
you by referring to the following table.

Tuner/

Equalizer

XD-8550
XD-6000

C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 LS-H6
C-H5 A-H5 X-H5 DP-H5 LS-H5

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.

Amplifier Cassette deck

CD player

Speaker

DP-MH5

Contents

Preparation section

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

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

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

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

Handling of discs and tapes ........................................ 5

System connection................................................... 6

Connection of the System Accessories..........................

Connection of other components and accessories .. 8

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

Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6) ...................................... 10

Display (C-H6) ............................................................. 11

Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5) ....................................... 12

Display (C-H5) ............................................................. 13

Amplifier unit .............................................................. 14

Cassette deck unit ....................................................... 15

CD player unit (DP-H5) ................................................ 16

CD player unit (DP-MH5)............................................. 17

Remote control Unit.................................................... 18

Operation of remote control unit .......................... 19

Basic section

Let's put out some sound....................................... 20

Basic use method ....................................................... 20

Playback of CD (DP-H5) .............................................. 22

Playback of CD (DP-MH5) .......................................... 24

Playback of tape ......................................................... 26

DPSS (Direct Program Search System) .................... 2 8

Receiving broadcast station....................................... 30

Let's record .............................................................. 32

Recording (Deck B only) ............................................ 32

Adjusting the recording level..................................... 34

Copying tape (Tape dubbing)..................................... 35

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

Before applying power

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

Listening to an unexpected title sequence

(random playback) ................................................. 43

R.D.S. (Radio Data System) .................................... 45

Searching for a desired program type

(PTY search)........................................................... 46

To be able to listen to the desired

information at any time ....................................... 48

Convenient CD recording .......................................50

Selection of the convenient CD recording type...... 50

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One-touch recording of an entire CD

(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles) ....... 52

Recording only desired titles

(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single title recording) ....... 53

Recording favorite tracks from CD onto

a single tape (Program edit recording) ............... 54

Giving preference to the tape length over

the title sequence (Time edit recording)............. 55

Fading in/out sound at tape reversal positions

(Fade edit recording) ............................................. 57

Twin recording ............................................................. 58

Effective Sound Adjustment ................................. 59

Enjoying Sound Field Effects ..................................... 5 9

Listening with the desired sound

(equalizer function)............................................... 60

Adjustment of balance and input level..................... 62

Switching the display ................................................. 6 3

Clock adjustment.....................................................64

Timer operation....................................................... 65

Timer programming .................................................... 66

Knowledge section

Important Items ....................................................... 69

Maintenance................................................................ 69

Reference..................................................................... 69

In case of difficulty................................................. 70

Specifications ......................................................... 73

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Application section

Playback of CD (DP-H5)......................................... 36

Listening in the desired sequence

(program playback) .............................................. 36

Repeated playback ..................................................... 38

Listening to an unexpected title sequence

(random playback) ................................................ 39

Playback of CD (DP-MH5) ..................................... 40

Listening in the desired sequence

(program playback) ............................................... 40

Repeated playback ..................................................... 42

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Special features

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Before applying power

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

3D dual display (For XD-8550)

The 3D dual display allows to utilize the limited display area effectively and shows a variety of information
including the character display, volume display and graphic equalizer display at a glance. The dual display can
be switched to a single display which is simpler.

SRS 3D system

The SRS (Sound Retrieval System) is an innovative system creating a 3-dimensional acoustic space. It im­proves the feeling of depth, width of the sound field and positioning of acoustic images and also expands
the listening area.

Versatile spectrum analyzer display

The desired spectrum analyzer display can be selected from a variety of formats.

Simplified CD recording

Various CD editing & recording features are available for selection according to the tape you require.

÷One-touch edit recording :Single press of a key allows to record the entire CD or a track.
÷Program edit recording :Recording desired CD tracks in desired order.
÷Time edit recording :Recording CD tracks within the specified tape length so that no track is

interrupted in the middle.

÷Fade edit recording :Recording CD tracks sequentially from No. 1.
÷Twin recording :A single CD can be recorded on a MD and cassette tape simultaneously. (For

XD-8550)

Versatile tone and sound field adjustment

Equalizer patterns can not only be selected from preset patterns, but patterns also can be created and
registered. It is possible to recreate a feeling of presence and to recreate a sound field.
The tone can be selected according to the genre of the music played:

ROCK,POP, DISCO, JAZZ, CLASSIC.

Convenient timer functions

In addition to the capacity of storing 2 timer programs, the timer provides the following convenient func­tions.

÷ O.T.T. (Operate easy-To-use Timer) :With an extremely simple setup, the power can be turned off
÷Timer recording, timer playback :The selected source can be played or recorded at the set time range.

÷AI (Artificial Intelligence) timer :The volume is increased gradually after the power is turned on by the
÷Sleep timer :Convenient function when you want to go asleep while listening to

automatically in an hour after it is turned on by the timer.

timer.
music.

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your
unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the
unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1)

AM loop antenna (1)

Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)

Loop antenna stand (1)

Speaker cords (2)

Parallel cord (1)

Handling of discs and tapes

Disc handling precautions

Before applying power

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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Handling

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

Label side
Playing side

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

Caution on disc used

Discs which can be played with this unit

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

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

Cleaning

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

Storage

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

Never play cracked or warped disc.

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

CD accessories

The CD accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.)
which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs
as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because
they may cause malfunction.

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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.

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.

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When there is slack in the tape

In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub
to remove the slack.

2. Endless tapes

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

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R L

+

−

+

−

SPEAKERS

( 6 - 16Ω )

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

CONNECT WITH A-H5

R

L

GND

AM

ANTENNA

MD AUX

INPUT

REC
OUT

PLAY

IN

FM 75Ω

OPTICAL

CONNECT WITH

C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

AND

X-H5 OR DM-H5

DIGITAL
OUTPUT

CONNECT WITH

DP-H5 OR DP-MH5

SYSTEM
CONROL

−

+

R L

+

−

+

−

SPEAKERS

( 6 - 16 Ω )

GND

AM

FM 75Ω

55

11

33

22

44

System connection

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

Connection of the System Accessories

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

With certain models, the positions of the connectors, jacks
and terminals may differ from the following illustration but
their designs are the same as those illustrated below: With
such models, please make connections by referring to the
following illustration.

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Malfunction of microcomputer

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

∏

Black

Power cord

Amplifier

A-H5

To wall AC outlet

Speaker cord

Red

Tuner/Equalizer

C-H6 or C-H5

Speaker (right)

CD player

DP-H5 or

Parallel cord

DP-MH5

Cassette deck

X-H5

1Locate the position

providing good recep­tion condition.

2Fix the antenna.

AM loop antenna

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.

FM indoor antenna

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

Connection of parallel cord

÷ When connecting the parallel cord, insert plug straight into the

connector until it clicks to look them securely.

÷When connecting the parallel cord, the wire while line should come

to the left side end.

÷When disconnecting the parallel cord, push in the two sides of the

plug and pull it straight out.

System connection

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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44

Main unit

Speaker Unit

−

+

Speaker (left)

Twist

Twist

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Caution regarding placement

(Front View)

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

Please install as shown below, as oth­erwise fire may be caused by overheat­ing.

From the top to the bottom

Amplifier :A-H5
Tuner/Equalizer:C-H6 or C-H5
CD player :DP-H5 or DP-MH5
Cassette deck :X-H5

3214

3214

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

top panel: 50 cm
rear panel: 10 cm
left and right panels: 10 cm

Notes

Notes

1. Be sure to insert all connection
cords securely. If their connec­tions are imperfect, the sound
may 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.

3.When arranging the system
units in a vertical, stacked con­figuration, observe the stack­ing order indicated in the sys­tem connection diagram.

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

5. Align the front panels of all sets
flush.

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

7. 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.

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Connection of other components and accessories

Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure.
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all
of the required connections have been made.

Video cord

For playback or recording from the equipment connected
to the AUX terminals, press the AUX key of the amplifier
input selector key.
For playback from the equipment connected to the MD ter­minals, prase the MD key of the amplifier input selector keys.

System connection

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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L

R

Audio cord

Audio input

Video deck

Audio cord

MD AUX

REC

PLAY

OUT

IN

Audio output

INPUT

Audio output

Monitor TV

ANTENNA

AM

GND

FM 75Ω

OPTICAL
DIGITAL

OUTPUT

CONNECT WITH

C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

AND

X-H5 OR DM-H5

L

R

R L

+

MD AUX

REC
OUT

SPEAKERS

( 6 - 16Ω )

−

PLAY

−

INPUT

IN

CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

+

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

CONNECT WITH A-H5

Digital input terminal

Remove cap

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

Optical fibre
cable

MD recorder (DM-F70)

(Optional)

Optical fibre cable

System control cord

Connection of system control cord

Plugging the connector Unplugging the connector

Insert the plug straight into the con­nector until it locks

While pushing the two sides of con­nector in pull it straight out

CONNECT WITH

DP-H5 OR DP-MH5

SYSTEM
CONROL

Remove the protection cap
for use.
(Take care not to lose the
cap)

Note on connection of optical­fiber 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.

÷All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio

stores cannot always be used. If the cable
you purchased cannot be connected to
this unit, please consult your dealer or
KENWOOD distributor.

System connection

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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ANTENNA

AM

GND
FM 75Ω

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

L

R

+

REC
OUT

SPEAKERS

R L

( 6 - 16Ω )

−

MD AUX

PLAY

IN

Super woofer (SW-05)

(Optional)

Extremely low sound is played back pow­erfully. This can be used with any type of
playback.

To wall AC
outlet

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−

INPUT

CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

+

SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT

CONNECT WITH A-H5

Antenna adapter

FM outdoor antenna

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

OPTICAL
DIGITAL

OUTPUT

CONNECT WITH

C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7

X-H5 OR DM-H5

AND

CONNECT WITH

DP-H5 OR DP-MH5

SYSTEM
CONROL

AM

GND

FM 75Ω

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Controls and indicators

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

Tuner/Equalizer Unit

TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H6

(÷)

SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

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R D S

EON

(C-H6)

PTY

O.T.T RDS DISP

.

2

15

EX. BASS SRS 3D

Q

T

C

E

E

F

F

E

STEREO

TA/NEWS/INFO.

TUNING

BAND AUTO ENTER

3

4

DEMO

P

S

L

I

A

D

Y

M

O

D

E

UP

DOWN

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1EQ. EFFECT key

The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer
effect is selected.

2EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator

When power is ON: Press to enhance the high and low

frequencies.

When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.

3DISPLAY/DEMO key

When power is ON: Switches the displayed information.

Switches the demonstration on and
off.

When power is STANDBY: Switches the demonstration on and

off.

4SRS 3D key/Indicator

When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.

5MODE key

Press to switch the function of the TUNING UP/DOWN keys. The
function which can be selected are variable depending on the condi­tion of the system at each moment.

¡Á

O¨

P

P

O

6TUNING UP/DOWN key

ºO

These keys are usually used to select the broadcast station to be
selected. When required, the functions of these keys can be switched
with the MODE key.

7PTY key
8O.T.T key

Press when setting the O.T.T timer function.

9RDS DISP. key
0TA/NEWS/INFO. key

When power is STANDBY: Switches the auto power-save mode

on and off.

¡i

!BAND key

Press to switch the receiving band.

@AUTO key

⁄‰

When power is ON: Switches the tuning mode.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the clock adjustment.

#ENTER key

Used for time setting, timer setting, etc.

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XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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Display

VOL.

3

AUTO
TUNED

(C-H6)

PGM

MEMO

DISC ALL
STEREO

1

54 6 7

EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE

MAX

*********;*

SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C.

EQ.
ON

MANU.

kHz

MHz

2

MUSIC CALENDAR

8

PROG.

MUTE

12

3

2

1

8

7

6

11

12

13

16

17

18

14
19

4
9

N.B.

5
10
15
20

Spectrum
analyzer
display

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Character
display

9 0

1Equalizer indicator

This section shows the equalizer pattern in use.
The equalizer pattern display format can be switched.

2MUSIC CALENDER indicator
3Volume indicator

The display varies as the VOLUME CONTROL of the amplifier unit
(A-H5) is operated. Usually, this section shows the current volume
setting.

4Tuner and applied operation indicators

This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well
as applied CD operation.

5RDS-related indicators

!

6CD-related indicators

These indicator light during recording and playback of CD.

7Character information indicators
8Timer reservation program No./MUTE/N.B. indicators
9Timer-related indicators
0Equalizer operation indicators
!Music calendar indicators

The indicators in this section show the number of tracks recorded on
a CD. Each track number indicators turns off when the playback of the
track has completed.

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Controls and indicators

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

Tuner/Equalizer Unit

TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H5

(÷)

SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

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R D S

EON

(C-H5)

PTY

O.T.T RDS DISP

.

2

15

EX. BASS SRS 3D

Q

T

C

E

E

F

F

E

STEREO

TA/NEWS/INFO.

TUNING

BAND AUTO ENTER

3

4

E

M

D

O

M

O

D

E

UP

DOWN

6

7890!@#

1EQ. EFFECT key

The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer
effect is selected.

2EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator

When power is ON: Press to enhance the high and low

frequencies.

When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.

3DEMO key

Press to switch the demonstration on/off.

4SRS 3D key/Indicator

When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.

5MODE key

Press to switch the function of the TUNING UP/DOWN keys. The
function which can be selected are variable depending on the condi­tion of the system at each moment.

¡Á

O¨

P

P

O

6TUNING UP/DOWN key

ºO

These keys are usually used to select the broadcast station to be
selected. When required, the functions of these keys can be switched
with the MODE key.

7PTY key
8O.T.T key

Press when setting the O.T.T timer function.

9RDS DISP. key
0TA/NEWS/INFO. key

When power is STANDBY: Switches the auto power-save mode

on and off.

¡i

!BAND key

Press to switch the receiving band.

@AUTO key

⁄‰

When power is ON: Switches the tuning mode.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the clock adjustment.

#ENTER key

Used for time setting, timer setting, etc.

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XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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Display

(C-H5)

SPACE TOTAL ST.
DISC ALL AUTO
PROG.

1 2 3 4 5 6

PGM MEMO EDIT RDS TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY EON SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO

TUNED

**********;

P.B.C.

kHz
MHz12

EQ. ON MUTE

MANUAL
N.B.

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1 Tuner and applied operation indicators

This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well
as applied CD operation.

2RDS-related indicators
3Timer-related display
4Character information display
5Volume/tone-related display

This includes the graphic display of the current volume size and the
indicators which light up when the equalizer is controlled.

6Music calendar display

The indicators in this section show the number of tracks recorded on
a CD. Each track number indicators turns off when the playback of the
track has completed.

7Graphic equalizer display

The displayed equalizer pattern varies according to the music played.
The equalizer pattern display format can be changed as required.

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Amplifier unit

Controls and indicators

XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

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1

ON / STANDBY

4

STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5

PHONES

AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD

2

SOURCE DIRECT

VOLUME CONTROL

DOWN UP

N.B. CIRCUIT

6

75

3

1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator

Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
The indicator in the key lights in green when the power is ON and in
red when it is off (provided that the power cord is connected to a
power outlet).

2SOURCE DIRECT key/Indicator

Press the key when you want to enjoy a purer sound.

3VOLUME CONTROL knob

Normally this is used for volume adjustment.
This control is also used to adjust the input level when the MD
recorder or other external equipment is used.

4PHONES terminal

For connection of a headphone (optional).

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5Input 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.

6Input indicators

The indicator corresponding to the currently selected input source
lights up.

7N.B. CIRCUIT key

Press to compensate for the lack of heavy bass sound which may
occur during low-level listening.

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1 A deck cassette holder

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

2B deck cassette holder

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

3Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys
4DUBBING key

The contents of the tape of the A deck are copied to the tape of the
B deck.

5LEVEL ADJUST key

Press to adjust the input level for recording.

6O.T.E. key/Indicator

CD=TAPE : When this key is pressed during CD playback, only the

MD=TAPE : When this key is pressed during MD playback, only the

title being played at that time will be recorded on tape.
When this key is pressed during stop, the CD selected
at that time will be recorded on tape from the first title
onward.

title being played at that time will be recorded on tape.
When this key is pressed during stop, the MD selected
at that time will be recorded on tape from the first title
onward.
Please also read the instruction manual of the optional
MD recorder (DM-F70).

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Press to select the deck to be operated.

8CCRS key/Indicator

The CCRS can be used when recording CD onto a tape.

9DOLBY NR key/Indicator

Dolby noise reduction ON/OFF switching is executed.

0REC/ARM key/Indicator

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

!REV. MODE key/Indicator

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

@PAUSE (8) key/Indicator

Press to let playback or recording pause temporarily.

#Stop (7) key
$Play (2 3) keys

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The disc tray is opened and closed.

3STOP (7) key
4PLAY/PAUSE (6) key/Indicator

The playback or pause functions are activated alternately every time
the key is pressed.

5Fast forward and fast reverse (1 ¡) keys

Press to move the played position forward or backward.

6RANDOM key/Indicator

Press to play tracks in a different order than the recorded order.

7REPEAT key/Indicator

Press to start repeat playback.

8Skip (4 ¢) keys

Press to skip tracks to the beginning of the desired track.

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1Disc tray
2TWIN REC key

Press when recording CD simultaneously onto a MD and tape.

3OPEN/CLOSE (01~06) key

The disc tray is opened and closed.

4Fast forward and fast reverse (1 ¡) keys

Press to move the played position forward or backward.

5Skip (4 ¢) keys

Press to skip tracks to the beginning of the desired track.

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6RANDOM key/Indicator

Press to play tracks in a different order than the recorded order.

7Disc selector ( DISC 1 to DISC 6 ) keys/indicators

Press one of the keys to select the disc to be played. If a disc exists
in the selected tray, the indicator of the key lights up. The indicator
blinks during playback of the disc.

8REPEAT key/Indicator

Press to start repeat playback.

9Stop (7) key
0Play/pause (6) key

The playback or pause functions are activated alternately every time
the key is pressed.

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1DISC SKIP key (For XD-8550)

Press to select the disc to be used for playback or recording.

2SLEEP key

Press to set the sleep timer function.

3Tone control-related keys

SOURCE DIRECT key : Press the key when you want to enjoy a

EQ. key : Press before operating the equalizer.
N.B. key : Press to compensate for the lack of heavy

EX. BASS key : Press to enhance the high and low frequen­SRS 3D key : Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.

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4Numeric keys

Select a CD track or tuner stations.

5Tuner-related keys

BAND key : Press to switch the receiving band.

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RDS DISPLAY key
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A/B key : Press to select the deck to be operated.
P.CALL (4 ¢) keys :

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UP

When the TUNER input is selected, used to recall a preset station.
When the CD input is elected, used to skip tracks.

TUNING UP/DOWN (1 ¡) keys :

When the TUNER input is selected, used to receive a station.
When the CD or TAPE input is selected, used to move the played
position in the forward or reverse direction.

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Press to select the input source to be played or recorded. This key has
the same function as the input selector keys on the amplifier unit.

8On/standby ( ) key

This key has the same function as the key with the same name on the
amplifier unit.

9CD applied operation-related keys

TIME key : Press to switch the time information displayed on

REPEAT key : Press to play CD track(s) repeatedly.

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RANDOM key : Press to play tracks in a different order than the

recorded blank of a few seconds.

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P.MODE key : Press to switch the program mode on-off. This key

programmed.

is also used when entering a track in the program.

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0VOLUME CONTROL (fi %) keys

These keys have the same function as the VOLUME CONTROL on the
amplifier unit.

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XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)

1 Remove the cover.

2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.

÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries

following the polarity indications.

Operation

Plug the power cord of the amplifier unit (A-H5) into a
power outlet and press the ON/STANDBY (
the remote control unit to turn power ON. When the power
is turned ON, press the desired operation keys.

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

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Remote sensor

6 m

30°

÷When pressing more than one remote control keys successively,

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

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.

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VOLUME CONTROL

To increase
volume

1. Switching the power ON (OFF)

When the ON/STANDBY ( ) key is
pressed while the power is ON, the power

÷The display part becomes dark when the

will be switched OFF.

2. Selecting the desired output

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CD (DP-MH5) ¢
Tape §
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÷ When you are using the remote control unit,

÷When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will

÷When using the MD recorder, be sure to read

÷When you select the AUX input, be also sure

3. Volume adjustment

power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)

press the INPUT key repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.

start when a disc or a tape already has been
inserted.

the instruction manual of the optional MD
recorder (DM-F70).

to read the instruction manual of the compo­nent connected to the AUX input jacks.

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To decrease
volume

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amount.
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(SOURCE DIRECT)

When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the sys­tem is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with
an improved purity.

SOURCE DIRECT

÷Other functions than the balance control cannot be used because

the audio signals bypass the circuits.

÷Press the key again to switch SOURCE DIRECT off.

Bass compensation

(N.B.CIRCUIT : Natural Bass circuit)

Lights

The N.B. CIRCUIT allows to enjoy low frequencies in a natu­ral tone.

C-H6 display

N.B. CIRCUIT

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1 NB 1 ........ The low frequencies are compensated

according to the current volume level.
(Effective for low-level listening)

2 NB 2 ........ The low frequencies are compensated

regardless of the volume level.

3 NB OFF (N.B. deactivated)

Enhancing the low and high frequencies

(EX. BASS)

The Extra Bass has been set to on when the system left the
factory.

EX. BASS

Lights

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

Muting the sound temporarily

(Remote control unit only)

Blinks

MUTE

PROG.

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MUTE

N.B.

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6

÷Press again to resume the original volume.
÷The sound muting is also cancelled when the volume is controlled.

Listening through headphones

1Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.

÷The sounds from all speakers are cut off.

2Adjust the volume.

÷Be sure to decrease the volume before plugging or unplugging the

headphones.

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When CD has been selected.

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AUTO POWER SAVE function

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

Press when the
power is OFF.

TA/NEWS/INFO.

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Each press switches the modes as follows.

1 “AUTO POWER SAVE ON”

........Auto power save is used.

2 “AUTO POWER SAVE OFF”

........Auto power save is not used.

÷This function is not available when the AUX input is selected. When

the TUNER input is selected, it is available only when the volume is
set to 0.

STANDBY mode

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While the power cord of the set is plugged into an AC power
outlet, the ON/STANDBY ( ) key lights in red even when
the power is not switched ON.This indicates that a small amount
of current is being supplied to the unit to back up the memory
contents. This mode is referred to as the Standby mode. While
the ON/STANDBY ( ) key is lit, the power of the system
can be switched ON/OFF from the remote control unit.

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1. Load a disc.

1 Open the tray.
2Place a disc.
3Close the tray.

Do not place more than one disc at a
time, for this will lead to malfunction.

2. Start playback.

Groove for ordinary
CD (12 cm)

Groove for single CD
(8 cm)

The label must
be on top.

Lights up when play starts

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selected track will be played from the beginning.

÷When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being

played will be played from the beginning.

To skip forwardTo skip backward

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Forward search

To stop playback

STOP

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Playback from desired track

Select the desired track No.

Remote control unit

Press the numeric keys as shown below....

To enter track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)

To pause playback

Blinks.

PLAY/PAUSE

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÷Do not touch the played side of disc.
÷Place the disc correctly along the groove on the tray. (A disc deviated

from the correct position may cause malfunction.)

÷The commercially-available CD single (8 cm) disc adapter cannot be

used with the set.

Time display (Can be switched

Current track No.

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÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.

The disc indicators light up when the power is turned ON,
but they go off in a few seconds when no disc is loaded.

Note

Note

Time display for the CD player

Each press of the TIME key switches the time information.

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

1 :Elapsed time of track being played
2 :Remaining time of track being played

3 :Elapsed time of disc (“TOTAL” lights.)
4 :Remaining time of disc (“TOTAL”

lights.)

÷The TOTAL display items are not shown in the EDIT and RANDOM

modes.