Kenwood XD-500 User Manual

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  • Kenwood XD-500 | User Manual - Page 1
    COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used for four models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-2915-00
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    -pin plug. Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Basic section Application section Safety precautions WARNING : THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. REQUIREMENT
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    Contents Preparation section Caution : Read the pages marked 3 carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Application section Before applying power 2 Safety precautions 2 Contents 3 Special features 4 Handling of discs and tapes 5 System connection 6
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    4 Special features Before applying power XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Easy operation Playback, recording and input selection can be performed with simplified operations. Dynamic rotary volume control When adjusting
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    Preparation section Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions 5 Before applying power XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Handling Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Cleaning If fingerprints or
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    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. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly
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    7 System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Caution regarding placement To maintain proper and marketing destination type. Notes 1. In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. 2. Never short-circuit the + and - speaker cords. 3. If the
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    shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made. System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) In regard to the SURROUND switch This switch can be used only when the separately sold surround (rear) speakers are connected
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    9 System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect
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    1 0 Controls and indicators Main Unit XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section 78 9 0!@ # 1 2 3 4 5 6 * ON/STANDBY MINI HiFi COMPONENT SYSTEM ROCK CLASSIC M/R EQ.OFF POP UP MULTI CONTROL /VOLUME DOW N
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    Used in the timer setting operation. 8 DISPLAY @ 9SRS 3D key/Indicator (XD-750/XD-700) iE When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and disc tray is opened and closed. ( * * * 1 1 Controls and indicators XD-750/700/550/500 (En) When power is STANDBY: Switches the demonstration on and
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    Controls and indicators XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section 45 1 2 3 EX.BASS N.B. ECHO O.T.T. EQ. ON REPEAT PGM INTRO EDIT P.B.C. MEMORY PROG. 1 2 TUNED STEREO RANDOM CLASSIC R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. PTY TOTAL AUTO SLEEP DISC ALL ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL dB kHz
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    /INFO. PTY BAND TUNING P. CALL A/B TAPE CD AUTO MUTE EQ. VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT # $ % ^ & 1 3 Controls and indicators XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section 1SRS 3D key (XD-750/XD-700 only) iE Press to switch SRS 3D on and off. 2EX.BASS (Extra bass) key &W 3Numeric keys
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    control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) 3 Close the cover. Preparation section 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,
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    15 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
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    1 6 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Bass and treble compensation Bass ) ¢ ÷ When you select the AUX input, be also sure to read the instruction manual of the component connected to the AUX input jacks. ÷ When CD or TAPE is
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    1 7 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Muting the sound 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 EX.BASS VOL B Volume display CLASSIC 2) ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 REV.MODE 3 45 6 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 AUTO POWER
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    18 Playback of CD Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD play key
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    1 9 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Skipping tracks 4 7 6 . The selected disc is indicated. EX.BASS INTRO CD )1 B 1:5 ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 Lights when a disc is inserted
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    RDS TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. PTY BAND TUNING P. CALL A/B TAPE CD AUTO MUTE EQ. VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) If you load a tape(s) in a cassette deck(s) while the power is off, simply pressing the tape play key turns power automatically
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    2 1 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section To wind tape at high speed To stop of the tape. EX.BASS ECHO TAPE )))) DOLBY NR B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. RUNNING INDICATOR ÷ Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE set automatically. ÷
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    first deck has been completed. Tape play will be repeated alternately. Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) A A ÷ Relay play is not possible in the reverse modes B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. RUNNING INDICATOR Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
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    Searching for the desired music program (DPSS) 2 3 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4 seconds as "blanks between programs"
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    storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting (manual preset) ON/STANDBY MINI HiFi COMPONENT SYSTEM ROCK CLASSIC M/R EQ.
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    3Press the ENTER key again. ENTER EX.BASS )3 ECHO AUTO F M 8 8.) ) MHz B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. RUNNING INDICATOR 2 5 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section The frequency changes automatically. Blinks. EX.BASS )1 ECHO MEMORY FM TUNED
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    10 P. MODE EDIT RANDOM REPEAT RDS TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. PTY BAND TUNING P. CALL A/B TAPE CD AUTO MUTE EQ. VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. Note When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound
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    2 7 Let's record XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Selection of the reverse mode REV. MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 "[" ... Both sides are
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    key during recording to reduce or suppress the beat noise. The A/B key acts as the demonstration key except during tuner recording. A/B Let's record XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Points in CD recording When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette
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    ) or """ (one-side recording). REV. MODE 2 9 Let's record XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Playing tape A A Recording tape Preparation section Basic this step. EX.BASS TAPE ECHO ))12 B CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. DUBBING REV.MODE RUNNING INDICATOR ÷ Dubbing ends automatically when the side
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    can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" in play mode AUTO EX.BASS CD )1 B ):) ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 2 Light the "
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    3 1 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section To stop playback AUTO to the end of the existing program. Goes off EX.BASS PGM CD )1 ):) ) CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 45 6 ÷ If the key is pressed during playback, normal playback in order of
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    discs can be played back repeatedly. Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select 2Press to select "DISC REPEAT". REPEAT EX.BASS PGM CD )1 ):) ) CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 45 6 Each press switches the repeat mode. 1 REPEAT 2 DISC
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    3 3 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" be played repeatedly. EX.BASS PGM CD )4 B ):) ) REPEAT 1 2 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL 3 34 2 RUNNING INDICATOR VOL. 8 9 11 To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷ The
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    34 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Listening to an unexpected title sequence P. MODE Confirm that this is not lit. EX.BASS PGM CD )1 B ):) ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 45 6 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 2 Select the RANDOM mode. For "DISC RANDOM
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    of the station name. 35 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) received : RDS DISPLAY 1 PS (Program Service Name) Display : When an RDS broadcast TUNED STEREO TA NEWS INFO. PTY AUTO 1 FM MHz CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Frequency Display : The frequency of the current station is displayed. EX.
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    which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. R.D.S. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Set the TP TA NEWS INFO. PTY NEWs TUNED STEREO AUTO MHz ¢ CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Select the desired program type. Use program type table on the right
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    R.D.S. 3 7 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section 3 Start the search. PTY SEARCH TUNED STEREO TA NEWS INFO. PTY AUTO 1 FM MHz Station name display. CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷ No sound is heard while "PTY" is blinking. ÷ If a program of the
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    38 R.D.S. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) To be able to listen to the desired D S EON TP INFO. PTY AUTO ) 2 F M 9 ).) ) MHz B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. RUNNING INDICATOR Knowledge sections ÷ When "EON" does not light although an RDS station is received, that station is not
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    R.D.S. 3 9 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section 4 Wait for the desired information. CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is
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    CD recording Selection of the convenient CD recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Note that this cassette deck cannot record Note onto Metal tapes. Preparation section Giving preference to the tape length
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    4 1 Convenient CD recording XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Giving preference to the tape length Press the EDIT key. EDIT Confirm that this is not lit EX.BASS PGM CD )1 ):) ) CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 4 56 ÷ To cancel the EDIT mode, press the P.MODE key of the remote control unit
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    42 Convenient CD recording XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Recording only desired titles (ONE CD In case the key is pressed with track No.3 )3 B 2:5 8 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 O.T.E. 7 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 ÷ Playback restarts from the beginning of
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    4 3 Convenient CD recording XD-750/700/550/500 (En) One-touch recording of an after the order of the tracks has been programmed. EX.BASS CD )1 B 6:2 8 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 O.T.E. 3 45 6 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 ÷ Recording of CD starts at the
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    44 Convenient CD recording XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Producing a tape collecting only the BEST HITS key. BEST HITS Not lit EX.BASS PGM CD )1 B ):) ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 ÷ Playback will start, but when recording
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    made to volume adjustment.) 1 Strength of the SRS 3D effect (LEVEL) (XD-750/XD-700 only) 2 Left and right volume balance 3 Volume from the external LEVEL adjustment EX.BASS INPUT B Set level -2 CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 REV.MODE RUNNING INDICATOR ÷ Adjustment is possible in
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    which have been preset at the factory for use as reference, three equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time. Effective Sound Adjustment XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Selecting an equalizer pattern It is possible
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    Sound Adjustment XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1Select the manual pattern number to store the created pattern. MANUAL 2 MANUAL 3 ROCK MANUAL 1 CLASSIC
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    Basic section Experiencing SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System) (XD-750/XD-700 only) The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal 1Set SRS 3D to ON. SRS 3D Lights SRS 3D EX.BASS sRs 3D B ON CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 REV.MODE 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 DOW N
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    , this permits easy enjoyment of Karaoke. 4 9 Effective Sound Adjustment XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section 1 Connect a 1 HIT MASTER ON 2 HIT MASTER OFF EQ. ON HIT MAsTER CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 45 6 ÷ The volume of the vocal parts of the song
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    correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off. Adjust the clock before setting the timer. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Ensure that the power is OFF. 1 Activate the clock adjustment mode. AUTO Example: Adjustment to
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    operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 51 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Operate easy To use Timer Lights EX.BASS ECHO sLEEP To cancel TUNED STEREO AUTO SLEEP 9) CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. Duration for sleep timer Turn the power OFF or press the SLEEP key until the sleep
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    52 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation Timer programming XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works only once)
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    The time is returned. 2 DOW N UP MULTI CONTROL /VOLUME The time is advanced. ENTER 5 3 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation XD-750/700/550/500 (En) ÷ After entering the figure of "hour" with the procedure in 1 and 2, enter the figure of "minute" using the same procedure
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    is OFF. Check the reservation content. Select the program number to be checked. EX.BASS Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation Note XD-750/700/550/500 (En) The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed. Each press of the key
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    XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Cleaning the head section Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service guides There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides MANUAL
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    5 6 In case of difficulty XD-750/700/550/500 (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
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    5 7 In case of difficulty XD-750/700/550/500 (En) A station has been preset but it cannot ÷ The frequency of the preset station is not ÷ Preset stations with tunable frequencies. ∞ be
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    dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. ÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. ÷ The player is subject to vibration. In case of difficulty XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Remedy ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side * facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. * ÷ Clean the disc referring
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    270 mm H: 330 mm D: 357 mm Weight (net) RXD-750/700 10.2kg RXD-550/500 9.5 kg 59 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Speakers (LS-N750/N700) Enclosure ) Application section Basic section Preparation section Knowledge sections 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For
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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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DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
B60-2915-00
SI
(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 2 1
COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-750
XD-700
XD-550
XD-500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used for four models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
MC