Kenwood XD-8550/8050, XD-6550/6000, XD-8550, XD-8050, XD-6550 Instruction Manual
...
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
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
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.
MC
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
2
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe and U.K.........................................................................AC 230 V only
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-
ance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
For the United Kingdom
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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 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
Batteries are supplied with this product. When
they empty, you should not throw away . Instead,
hand them in as small chemical waste.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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.
DP-MH5
C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 LS-H6
C-H5 A-H5 X-H5 DP-H5 LS-H5
XD-8550
XD-6000
Tuner/
Equalizer
Amplifier Cassette deck
CD player
Speaker
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
3
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Contents
Preparation section
Basic section
Knowledge 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..........................
6
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.................................................... 1 8
Operation of remote control unit .......................... 19
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) .................... 28
Receiving broadcast station....................................... 30
Let's record .............................................................. 32
Recording (Deck B only) ............................................ 32
Adjusting the recording level..................................... 34
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) ..................................... 35
Important Items ....................................................... 69
Maintenance................................................................ 69
Reference..................................................................... 69
In case of difficulty................................................. 70
Specifications ......................................................... 73
Before applying power
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
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
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
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 ..................................... 59
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
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
4
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
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)
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.
Accessories
Simplified CD recording
The desired spectrum analyzer display can be selected from a variety of formats.
Versatile spectrum analyzer display
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.
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.
Versatile tone and sound field adjustment
Before applying power
Special features
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.
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
automatically in an hour after it is turned on by the timer.
÷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
timer.
÷Sleep timer :Convenient function when you want to go asleep while listening to
music.
Convenient timer functions
Speaker cords (2)
FM indoor antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
Loop antenna stand (1)
Parallel cord (1)
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
5
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of
the unit.
To re-record
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.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub
to remove the slack.
To 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
For A side
For B side
Notes on cassette tape
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
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.
Notes
Notes
Handling of discs and tapes
Before applying power
Label side
Playing side
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.
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
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.
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.
Caution on disc used
Disc handling precautions
Do not attach paper or tape to either the
playing side or the label side of compact
discs.
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
6
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
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
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.
Connection of the System Accessories
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though
all connections have been made
properly, reset the microcomputer
referring to “In case of difficulty”.
∏
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as
possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and
power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the
best reception.
AM loop antenna
Speaker (right)
To wall AC outlet
Power cord
Speaker cord
Red
Black
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.
1Locate the position
providing good reception condition.
2Fix the antenna.
Parallel cord
Amplifier
A-H5
Tuner/Equalizer
C-H6 or C-H5
Cassette deck
X-H5
CD player
DP-H5 or
DP-MH5
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
7
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
−
+
44
÷ 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.
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.
Notes
Notes
Twist
Speaker Unit
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
System connection
Speaker (left)
3214
Please install as shown below, as otherwise fire may be caused by overheating.
Caution regarding placement
(Front View)
The external view is variable depending
on the model and marketing destination
type.
Main unit
Twist
3214
Connection of parallel cord
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
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
8
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
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
MD AUX
INPUT
REC
OUT
PLAY
IN
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
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.
Connection of other components and accessories
System connection
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.
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
System control cord
MD recorder (DM-F70)
(Optional)
Audio cord
Audio 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.
Remove cap
Digital input terminal
Remove the protection cap
for use.
(Take care not to lose the
cap)
Optical fibre
cable
Optical fibre cable
Monitor TV
Video cord
Audio output
Video deck
Audio input
Audio output
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
9
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
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
GND
AM
FM 75Ω
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
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.
System connection
Antenna adapter
To wall AC
outlet
Super woofer (SW-05)
(Optional)
Extremely low sound is played back powerfully. This can be used with any type of
playback.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
10
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
Controls and indicators
Tuner/Equalizer Unit
(C-H6)
1EQ. EFFECT key
P
The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer
effect is selected.
2EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator
¡Á
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
P
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
O¨
When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.
5MODE key
O
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.
TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H6
PTY
O.T.T RDS DISP
.
TA/NEWS/INFO.
BAND AUTO ENTER
EX. BASS SRS 3D
TUNING
UP
DOWN
M
O
D
E
E
F
F
E
C
T
E
Q
D
I
S
P
L
A
Y
DEMO
(÷)
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
STEREO
R D S
EON
15
2
4
3
6
7890!@#
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
y
8O.T.T key
ˇ
Press when setting the O.T.T timer function.
9RDS DISP. key
t
0TA/NEWS/INFO. key
¡i
When power is STANDBY: Switches the auto power-save mode
on and off.
!BAND key
º
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
11
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Controls and indicators
PGM
MEMO
EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE
AUTO
TUNED
DISC ALL
STEREO
kHz
MHz
MUTE
12
PROG.
N.B.
*********;*
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
6
7
8
9
10
MAX
SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C.
EQ.
ON
MANU.
VOL.
MUSIC CALENDAR
3
1
2
54 6 7
8
!
9 0
Display
(C-H6)
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.
Spectrum
analyzer
display
Character
display
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
12
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
Controls and indicators
Tuner/Equalizer Unit
(C-H5)
1EQ. EFFECT key
P
The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer
effect is selected.
2EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator
¡Á
When power is ON: Press to enhance the high and low
frequencies.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.
3DEMO key
P
Press to switch the demonstration on/off.
4SRS 3D key/Indicator
O¨
When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.
5MODE key
O
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.
TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H5
PTY
O.T.T RDS DISP
.
TA/NEWS/INFO.
BAND AUTO ENTER
EX. BASS SRS 3D
TUNING
UP
DOWN
M
O
D
E
E
F
F
E
C
T
E
Q
D
E
M
O
(÷)
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
STEREO
R D S
EON
15
2
4
3
6
7890!@#
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
y
8O.T.T key
ˇ
Press when setting the O.T.T timer function.
9RDS DISP. key
t
0TA/NEWS/INFO. key
¡i
When power is STANDBY: Switches the auto power-save mode
on and off.
!BAND key
º
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
13
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Controls and indicators
Display
(C-H5)
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.
PROG.
PGM MEMO EDIT RDS TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY EON SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO
SPACE TOTAL ST.
DISC ALL AUTO
TUNED
P.B.C.
kHz
MANUAL
N.B.
MHz12
EQ. ON MUTE
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
**********;
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
14
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
Controls and indicators
Amplifier unit
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).
SOURCE DIRECT
VOLUME CONTROL
PHONES
AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD
N.B. CIRCUIT
ON / STANDBY
STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5
DOWN UP
2
1
3
4
75
6
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
15
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Controls and indicators
Cassette deck unit
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
fi
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
W
CD=TAPE : When this key is pressed during CD 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.
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 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).
A
B
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5
7
0
23
1¡
8
REV.MODEDOLBY NRA / B
CD TAPEMD TAPE
O.T.E.
DUBBING
PAUSEREC / ARMCCRS
LEVEL
ADJUST
O p π
PLAYBACK RECORDING / PLAYBACK
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
A
B
PUSH
OPEN
0
PUSH
OPEN
1 2
4
7 9 !
6
3 $5
80 @#
7A/B key/Indicator
Press to select the deck to be operated.
8CCRS key/Indicator
p
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
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
16
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
Controls and indicators
CD player unit
(DP-H5)
1Disc tray
2Eject (0) key
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.
STOP
RANDOM REPEAT
PLAY/PAUSE
COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-H5
670
4¢1¡
DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
3
1 2
4
76
5 8
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
17
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Controls and indicators
CD player unit
(DP-MH5)
1Disc tray
2TWIN REC key
I
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.
RANDOM
REPEAT
MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5
6
7
01 02 03
04 05 06
4¢
1¡
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6
TWIN REC
OPEN / CLOSE
DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
6 DISC CHANGER
2
1 3
6 7 8 9 0
4
5
6RANDOM key/Indicator
e
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
w
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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
18
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
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.
ˇ
3Tone control-related keys
SOURCE DIRECT key : Press the key when you want to enjoy a
purer sound.
¡
EQ. key : Press before operating the equalizer.
P
N.B. key : Press to compensate for the lack of heavy
bass sound which may occur during lowlevel listening.
¡
EX. BASS key : Press to enhance the high and low frequen-
cies.
¡
SRS 3D key : Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
O
Remote control Unit
INPUTDISC SKIP
SRS 3DEX.BASSN.B.
SOURCE
DIRECT
PTY
SEARCH
EQ.
PTY
DOWN
TUNING
UP
MUTE
BAND
A/B
RDS
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS
/INFO.
ENTER
REC/ARM
AUTO M.
REPEATTIME
RANDOMSPACE
P.MODECHECK
EDITCLEAR
231
564
897
0 +10
SLEEP
P.CALL
VOLUME
CD
TAPE
MD
TAPE
CDTAPE
O.T.E.
4¶¢
™ £
1¡
76
∞
5
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R
3
2
1
8
7
9
0
!
4
5
6
Controls and indicators
4Numeric keys
Select a CD track or tuner stations.
5Tuner-related keys
BAND key : Press to switch the receiving band.
º
ENTER/AUTO M. key : Press when entering a station in memory.
⁄
RDS DISPLAY key
t
TA/NEWS/INFO. key
i
PTY key
y
6General operation keys
A/B key : Press to select the deck to be operated.
P.CALL (4 ¢) keys :
When the TUNER input is selected, used to recall a preset station.
When the CD input is elected, used to skip tracks.
º
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.
£∞
REC/ARM (
¶¶
¶¶
¶) key : Press to start recording. Pressing the key
during recording stops it after leaving a nonrecorded space (blank) of about 4 seconds.
‹
TAPE play (
2 32 3
2 32 3
2 3) keys
Stop (
77
77
7) key
CD play/pause (
66
66
6) key
O.T.E. MD
==
==
=TAPE key: Press when copying sound from a MD to a
tape.
O.T.E. CD
==
==
=TAPE key: Press when copying sound from a CD to a
tape.
p
7INPUT key
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
the CD player.
£∞
REPEAT key : Press to play CD track(s) repeatedly.
° w
SPACE key : Press during CD recording, etc. to create a non-
recorded blank of a few seconds.
‡q
RANDOM key : Press to play tracks in a different order than the
recorded order.
·e
CHECK key : Press to check the order of tracks which have been
programmed.
‡q
P.MODE key : Press to switch the program mode on-off. This key
is also used when entering a track in the program.
fl‚
CLEAR key : Press to clear a programmed track(s).
‡q
EDIT key : Press when recording a CD.
T
0VOLUME CONTROL (fi %) keys
These keys have the same function as the VOLUME CONTROL on the
amplifier unit.
!MUTE key
¡
Model: RC-H7R
Infrared ray system
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
19
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Operation
Loading batteries
2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.
Plug the power cord of the amplifier unit (A-H5) into a
power outlet and press the ON/STANDBY (
) key of
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.
1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
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.
1 Remove the cover.
Operation of remote control unit
Notes
Notes
Model: RC-H7R
Infrared ray system
Operating range (approx.)
30°
6 m
Remote sensor
÷When pressing more than one remote control keys successively,
press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more
between keys.
÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries
following the polarity indications.
30°
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
20
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
INPUTDISC SKIP
SRS 3DEX.BASSN.B.
SOURCE
DIRECT
PTY
SEARCH
EQ.
PTY
DOWN
TUNING
UP
MUTE
BAND
A/B
RDS
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS
/INFO.
ENTER
REC/ARM
AUTO M.
REPEATTIME
RANDOMSPACE
P.MODECHECK
EDITCLEAR
231
564
897
0 +10
SLEEP
P.CALL
VOLUME
CD
TAPEMDTAPE
CDTAPE
O.T.E.
4¶¢
™ £
1¡
76
∞
5
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R
SOURCE DIRECT
VOLUME CONTROL
PHONES
AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD
N.B. CIRCUIT
ON / STANDBY
STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5
DOWN UP
A
B
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5
7
0
23
1¡
8
REV.MODEDOLBY NRA / B
CD
=
TAPEMD=TAPE
O.T.E.
DUBBING
PAUSEREC / ARMCCRS
LEVEL
ADJUST
O p π
PLAYBACK RECORDING / PLAYBACK
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
A
B
PUSH
OPEN
0
PUSH
OPEN
TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
PTY
O.T.T RDS DISP
.
TA/NEWS/INFO.
BAND AUTO ENTER
EX. BASS SRS 3D
TUNING
UP
DOWN
M
O
D
E
E
F
F
E
C
T
E
Q
(÷)
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
STEREO
R D S
EON
RANDOM
REPEAT
MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5
6
7
01 02 03
04 05 06
4¢
1¡
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6
TWIN REC
OPEN / CLOSE
DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
6 DISC CHANGER
11
22
33
PHONES
Let's put out some sound
÷The display part becomes dark when the
power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)
÷Quick turning produces a larger change
amount.
(Dynamic rotary volume control function)
÷The display shows a reference value.
Press the ON/STANDBY key.
When the ON/STANDBY ( ) key is
pressed while the power is ON, the power
will be switched OFF.
Basic use method
CD (DP-H5) ™
CD (DP-MH5) ¢
Tape §
Broadcasts º
Listening through
headphones
÷ When you are using the remote control unit,
press the INPUT key repeatedly until the
desired source is selected.
÷When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will
start when a disc or a tape already has been
inserted.
÷When using the MD recorder, be sure to read
the instruction manual of the optional MD
recorder (DM-F70).
÷When you select the AUX input, be also sure
to read the instruction manual of the component connected to the AUX input jacks.
3. Volume adjustment
2. Selecting the desired output
1. Switching the power ON (OFF)
ON / STANDBY
11
VOLUME CONTROL
DOWN UP
33
AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD
22
To decrease
volume
To increase
volume
Bass compensation
Enhancing the low and
high frequencies
Making the sound purer
Muting the sound temporarily
Headphones plug
Making the sound purer
Bass compensation
Enhancing the low and
high frequencies
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
21
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
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.
PGM
MEMO
EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE
AUTO
TUNED
DISC ALL
STEREO
kHz
MHz
MUTE
12
PROG.
N.B.
***V0L**2; )
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
6
7
8
9
10
MAX
VOL.
SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C.
EQ.
ON
MANU.
Enhancing the low and high frequencies
(EX. BASS)
The Extra Bass has been set to on when the system left the
factory.
÷Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately.
Making the sound purer
(SOURCE DIRECT)
Listening through headphones
STANDBY mode
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.
÷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.
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.
Let's put out some sound
When CD has been selected.
Volume display
Press when the
power is OFF.
Bass compensation
(N.B.CIRCUIT : Natural Bass circuit)
Each press of the key switches the setting.
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)
÷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.
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.
Muting the sound temporarily
(Remote control unit only)
÷Press again to resume the original volume.
÷The sound muting is also cancelled when the volume is controlled.
When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the system is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with
an improved purity.
MUTE
12
PROG.
N.B.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MUTE
12
PROG.
N.B.
5
MANUAL
N.B.
EQ. ON MUTE
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
PGM
MEMO
EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PT
Y
AUTO
TUNED
DISC ALL
STEREO
CD***
*
MAX
SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.
B
PROG.
PGM MEMO EDIT RDS TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY EON SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO
SPACE TOTAL ST.
DISC ALL AUTO
TUNED
P.B.C.
kHz
MANUAL
N.B.
MHz12
EQ. ON MUTE
12345
678910
11 12 13 14 15
VOL***3)**;
DS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE
kH
z
MH
z
ER*sAVE*O; N
SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C.
EQ.
ON
MANU.
SOURCE DIRECT
Lights
N.B. CIRCUIT
The N.B. CIRCUIT allows to enjoy low frequencies in a natural tone.
C-H6 display
Blinks
C-H5 display
EX. BASS
CD
Volume display
C-H6 display
C-H5 display
The characters scroll
toward the left.
TA/NEWS/INFO.
Lights
MUTE
Lights
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
22
Preparation sectionBasic sectionApplication sectionKnowledge sections
INPUTDISC SKIP
SRS 3DEX.BASSN.B.
SOURCE
DIRECT
PTY
SEARCH
EQ.
PTY
DOWN
TUNING
UP
MUTE
BAND
A/B
RDS
DISPLAY
TA/NEWS
/INFO.
ENTER
REC/ARM
AUTO M.
REPEATTIME
RANDOMSPACE
P.MODECHECK
EDITCLEAR
231
564
897
0 +10
SLEEP
P.CALL
VOLUME
CD
TAPEMDTAPE
CDTAPE
O.T.E.
4¶¢
™ £
1¡
76
∞
5
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R
STOP
RANDOM
REPEAT
PLAY/PAUSE
COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-H5
670
4¢1¡
DIGITAL AUDIODIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
DUAL D/A CONVERTER
SOURCE DIRECT
VOLUME CONTROL
PHONES
AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD
N.B. CIRCUIT
ON / STANDBY
STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5
DOWN UP
A
B
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5
7
0
23
1¡
8
REV.MODEDOLBY NRA / B
CD
=
TAPEMD=TAPE
O.T.E.
DUBBING
PAUSEREC / ARMCCRS
LEVEL
ADJUST
O p π
PLAYBACK RECORDING / PLAYBACK
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
A
B
PUSH
OPEN
0
PUSH
OPEN
TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
PTY
O.T.T RDS DISP
.
TA/NEWS/INFO.
BAND AUTO ENTER
EX. BASS SRS 3D
TUNING
UP
DOWN
M
O
D
E
E
F
F
E
C
T
E
Q
(÷)
SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
STEREO
R D S
EON
11
22
0
11
Playback of CD
(DP-H5)
1 Open the tray.
2Place a disc.
3Close the tray.
The tray opens when the key is pressed
and closes when the key is pressed again.
Let's put out some sound
The label must
be on top.
Groove for ordinary
CD (12 cm)
1. Load a disc.
2. Start playback.
For XD-6000
Groove for single CD
(8 cm)
PLAY/PAUSE
6
22
PLAY/PAUSE
6
Lights up when play starts
Do not place more than one disc at a
time, for this will lead to malfunction.
Playback from desired track
Skipping tracks
High-speed search in forward
and reverse directions
To stop playback
Skipping tracks
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
23
Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Time display for the CD player
Each press of the TIME key switches the time information.
To stop playback
÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
To pause playback
High-speed search in forward and reverse directions
÷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.
Skipping tracks
Backward search
Let's put out some sound
÷The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped, and the
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.
Forward search
÷Playback starts from the position where the key is released.
÷After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
Current track No.
For XD-6000
213:
3
-
7
:
2
45
:
32
-
15
63
:
1 :Elapsed time of track being played
2 :Remaining time of track being played
3 :Elapsed time of disc (“TOTAL” lights.)
÷The TOTAL display items are not shown in the EDIT and RANDOM
modes.
4 :Remaining time of disc (“TOTAL”
lights.)
1¡
4¢
To skip forwardTo skip backward
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)
STOP
7
PTY
SEARCH
231
564
897
0 +10
PLAY/PAUSE
6
PGM
MEMO
EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE
AUTO
TUNED
DISC ALL
STEREO
kHz
MHz
MUTE
12
PROG.
N.B.
CD*)1**)1:5
1
2
3
4
5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
6
7
8
9
10
MAX
SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C.
EQ.
ON
MANU.
Time display (Can be switched
with the TIME key.)
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
Blinks.
Loading...