Kenwood XD-251 User Manual

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  • Kenwood XD-251 | User Manual - Page 1
    COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM XD SERIES XD-A3 XD-251 XD-301/XD-351 XD-371S INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. B60-3879-08
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    . THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The
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    tracks 19 To clear tracks from the program 19 Receiving broadcast station 20 Collective presetting of stations (auto preset 21 One-by-one presetting (manual preset 21 Playback of tapes 22 Recording (Deck A only 23 Enjoying Karaoke 24 Timer operation 25 Setting the ON/OFF time 25 Playback
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    that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future. Keep this manual handy for future reference. Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) Europe and U.K. Other countries AM loop antenna (1) Remote control unit (1) Remote control unit
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    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 5 XD SERIES (En) Preparation
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    Preparation 6 XD SERIES (En)
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    Handling of discs and tapes 7 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Disc handling precautions Handling Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Sticker Label side Playing side Sticky paste ÷ Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs
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    8 System connection 1 2 3 AM loop antenna connection XD SERIES (En) Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. Rear panel: 10 cm
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    Connection of the speaker systen System connection 9 XD SERIES (En) Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made. R L 1 BEAT 2 CANCEL AUX INPUT SPEAKERS (6-16 Ω) ANTENNA FM 75 Ω AM GND + L - - R + AC 110 -120V AC 220 -240V +
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    DOWN TIMER MIC 1 MIC VOLUME TIMER SET DISPLAY /DEMO CLOCK MIN. MIC 2 MAX. AUTO/MONO ROCK FLAT EX.BASS POP JAZZ MANUAL PRESET AUTO PRESET BAND TUNING PHONES ^ #$ % & *( ) ™ ¡ 8 ON/STANDBY ( ) key $ 9 INPUT key $ Key for input switching. 0 TIMER key § Key for timer START
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    Cassette deck unit 1 Controls and indicators 11 XD SERIES (En) ! Preparation A RECORDING/ PLAYBACK ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 B PLAY BACK 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 23 4 56 7 8 90 A deck 1 Cassette holder Press the § key to remove and insert the tape. 2 REC (¶)key 3 Play (3) key 4 Fast forward and rewind (1, ¡) keys
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    of 1 second or more between keys. Operating range (approx.) Notes 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
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    Preparation CHANNEL SPACE setting (Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K. Europe and Australia) The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area
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    14 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD SERIES (En) 1 2 CD/TUNER 3 4¢ 1 2 0 76 3 ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 ON/STANDBY 1. Switching the power ON (OFF) The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, or the BAND key of the tuner. When the ON/STANDBY
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    Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) MUTE MORY PROGRAM STEREO ESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUSE ALL DISC RANDOM MEMORY STOP P.B.C TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ FLAT ROCK POP JAZZ AUTO PAL NTSC L R kHz MHz ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. Blinks ÷ The sound muting is
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    the tray. ÷ Do not touch the played side of disc. ÷ Set the disc correctly according to the tray groove. (Diagonal setting of a disc can cause trouble.) 2. Start playback. The label must be on top. Disc number 12 Track number 6 Lights when a disc is inserted at the time of playback. MEMORY
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    Playback of CDs (Application) 17 Playback from the desired track XD SERIES (En) Skipping tracks Skipping to a Different Disc To skip backward 4¢ To skip forward Pressing the 4 key once returns to the begining of the track being played. High-speed search in forward and reverse directions (
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    18 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) XD SERIES (En) Operation Preparation ÷ Insert a CD. ÷ Set to stop mode. P.MODE DISC SKIP 4 P.CALL ¢ P.MODE 1 4 2 CD/TUNER 3 1. Press the
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    Start playback CD/TUNER 6 To stop playback CD/TUNER 7 19 XD SERIES (En) ÷ When the 4 or the ¢ key is pressed during playback, the unit skips to the preceding or the next program title. ÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, return is made to the beginning of the title being played.
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    EQ FLAT ROCK POP JAZZ AUTO PAL NTSC L R kHz MHz Frequency display 2. Select a station. When no stations have been memorized Auto tuning Manual tuning : Each press receives the next station. : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is received. Lights during stereo
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    be selected and memorized one by one. Main unit only 1 Select a station To increase frequency TUNING To decrease frequency 2 Press the MANUAL PRESET key MANUAL PRESET MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM DISC MEMORY STOP P.B.C TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ
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    22 Playback of tapes With the double deck of A and B, relay playback is possible from deck B to deck A. XD SERIES (En) Operation 4¢ 1 0 76 INPUT 7/0 3 3 ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 232 1. Switch INPUT to TAPE. MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM DISC
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    Recording (Deck A only) With the double deck of A and B, dubbing is possible from deck B to deck A. 23 XD SERIES (En) Beat cancel function There may be cases in which beat noise interferes with recording of MW/LW broadcasting. Before recording the desired program, make trial recordings with both
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    24 Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas) XD SERIES (En) Operation MIC VOLUME knob MIC 1/2 jacks MIC VOLUME MIN. MAX. MIC 1 MIC VOLUME MIN. MIC 2 MAX. MIC VOLUME To decrease MIN. microphone volume MAX. To increase microphone volume 1. Connect a microphone. 1 Turn the MIC VOLUME
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    Timer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 25 XD SERIES (En) When the ON/OFF timer is used, the CD or the tuner will start to play when the set time is reached. Setting the ON/OFF time (only on the main unit) First, set the volume for the timer playback. $ 1 Press the TIMER SET
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    26 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. XD SERIES (En) Operation Select the input for the ON playback. Perform this operation after the ON/OFF time has been set. 1 Select the input with the TUNING keys. TUNING 2 Press the TIMER SET key. TIMER SET CLOCK Only when the tuner has been
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    components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan demagnetizer (head eraser). Tape guides There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. Note When cleaning, pay
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    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. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the
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    Knowledge In case of difficulty 29 XD SERIES (En) Remote control unit Symptom Remote control operation is not possible. Cause ÷ 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
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    30 In case of difficulty XD SERIES (En) CD player Symptom Cause A CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played. ÷ 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. Sound is
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    Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] (XD-A3) Rated power output (U.S.A. and Canada) 30 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 60 Hz to 14 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. Effective output power during STEREO operation U.S.A. and Canada 1 kHz,
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    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. Model Serial Number
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COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM
B60-3879-08 00
MA
(K,M,T,X,Y)
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99/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
KENWOOD CORPORATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
XD SERIES
XD-A3
XD-251
XD-301/XD-351
XD-371S
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.