Kenwood XD-653 User Manual

Kenwood XD-653 Manual

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    -FI SYSTEM XD-SERIES XD-653/ XD-753 XD-503/ XD-553 XD-303/ XD-353 XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area
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    . 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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    Preparation section Before applying power 3 Contents Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Preparation section Application section Before applying power 2 Safety precautions 2 Special features 4 Handling of discs and tapes 5 System connection 6 Accessories 6
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    4 Special features Preparation section Simplified operations using large-sized, Jog Dial Multi-control jog dial (For use in selecting a function) This dial allows you to set the CD program and timer-related operations while observing the operating conditions shown by the display. Multi language
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    Handling of discs and tapes 5 Preparation section Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Sticker Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs. Sticky paste Cleaning If
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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. Speaker cords (2) (XD-653 only) Provided in the speaker package Connection of the system accessories CAUTION Note on Connection
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    System connection 7 Preparation section Speakers The speaker illustration is of the XD-653. Speaker (right) Speaker (left) −+ −+ · ª · ª Speaker cord + System Name XD-303 XD-353/XD-A33 XD-503 XD-553/XD-A53 XD-653 XD-753/XD-A73 Speaker Model Name LS-N303 LS-N353 LS-N503 LS-N553 LS-N653
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    Preparation section 8 System connection Connection with other components (optional or commercially-available equipment) CAUTION Note on Connection Connect the components as shown in the diagram. Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connec- tions are completed. The rear panel
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    System connection 9 Preparation section Surround (rear) speakers Except for U.S.A. and Canada R −+ ·ª ON SURROUND OFF L −+ · ª L - + R SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16Ω) Surround switch With regards to the SURROUND switch This switch can be used only when the separately sold surround (rear
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    10 Controls and indicators Main unit Preparation section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ STANDBY I/ TIMER DISPLAY/DEMO SOUND MENU TUNING CONTROL MODE MULTI CONTROL BACK SELECT ENTER PHONES PUSH OPEN DECK A PLAY BASS VOLUME CONTROL EX. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE REVERSE MODE
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    Preparation section Receiver 1 STANDBY indicator * The indicator lights up when the power is set to the STANDBY mode. 2 STANDBY ( ) key * STANDBY (POWER) key (For U.S.A. Canada) * Power ON/OFF switching is executed. 3TIMER indicator Q The indicator lights up when the power is set to the
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    12 Controls and indicators Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. Preparation section 1 2 34 REC 12 3 3D BASS T.EQ EQ A B TOTAL PTY AUTO
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    Controls and indicators 13 Remote control unit The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. Preparation section POWER 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 # 1 2 3 CD 2 $ 4 5 6 TUNER/BAND % 7 8 9 TAPE A ^ 0 +10
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    presses. Operating range (approx.) 6m 30˚ 30˚ Remote sensor 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 or
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    Audio Options" "Clock Options" "Language Options" ÷ To cancel the mode for setting (using) MULTI CONTROL, read the description of each item in this manual. ÷ Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and restart operation from there. (The BACK key is inoperative once scrolling message "Press
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    16 Clock adjustment Preparation section This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust to the correct time before using the timer function. The time can be displayed only while the power is off. 1 Select "Clock Options". MENU MULTI CONTROL SELECT The following items can be
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    Changing the display language 17 Preparation section You can change the display language manually. 1 Select "Language Options". MENU MULTI CONTROL SELECT 2 Select the desired language. MULTI CONTROL ENTER The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL
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    A, TAPE B, or CD key, the unit starts playback automatically. ÷ If you select the AUX (DVD/VIDEO) (external input) mode, also read the instruction manual of the component connected to the DVD/VIDEO INPUT jacks. 3. Volume adjustment ÷ The display shows a reference value. (The reference value is also
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    Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) Blinks CD01 1:12 MUTE ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled. Reproducing sound with enhanced bass (EX. BASS) Lights EX. BASS Let's have sound 19 Basic section BASS ÷
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    20 Playback of CD Playback from desired track (DISC 1 - 3, DISC SKIP, Numeric keys) Start playback/ To pause playback (CD 6) TIME Skipping tracks (MULTI CONTROL jog dial) To stop Playback (7 STOP) Let's have sound If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the power is OFF, simply
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    Let's have sound 21 Skipping tracks To skip backward MULTI CONTROL To skip forward ÷ The tracks in the direction the dial is rotated are skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. ÷ When the jog dial is rotated a little in the direction of counterclockwise once during
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    22 Tape playback Start playback (TAPE A 2 3) (TAPE B 2 3) To wind tape at high speed (MULTI CONTROL jog dial) 1 Let's have sound When the power is off: By loading a tape in the cassette deck to be used in playback beforehand, simply pressing the play key automatically turns the power ON and starts
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    Let's have sound 23 To wind tape at high speed To fast wind in direction | MULTI CONTROL To fast wind in direction \ ÷ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. Selection of reverse mode REVERSE MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 " " .... Playback stops after having played both sides
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    Basic section 24 Relay play When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the reverse mode is set to " " (play of both sides), play of the second deck will be started automatically after play of the first deck has been completed. Tape play will be repeated alternately. ÷ Relay play is not possible in
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    Let's have sound 25 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
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    on the model (country or area). 2. Selecting the tuning mode Each press alternates the mode. "Auto" (Auto tuning) "P.call" (Preset call) "Manual" (Manual tuning) ÷ When no operation has been performed for 5 seconds while "P.call" is displayed, the tuning mode is set automatically to the Auto mode
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    received in monaural.) ÷ Normally, use the "AUTO" (Auto tuning) mode. ÷ If you are operating the remote control unit, the "AUTO" (Auto tuning) and manual tuning mode can be alternated by pressing the stop (7) key (Remote). When stations have been memorized (Preset call) Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog
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    28 Let's record Recording on TAPE Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto NNoottee Metal tapes. 4 2 3 5 1 Basic section A PUSH OPEN 1 2 REVERSE MODE 3 1. Load a cassette tape. (Recording is available on deck B only.) 1 Open the cassette holder of deck B. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close
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    To pause recording (Main unit only) REC/ARM Lights T.EQ AB ÷ Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a non-recorded space of about 4 seconds. ÷ If the key is pressed again in less than 4 seconds after it has been pressed, recording resumes from that instant. Let's record 29 Selection of
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    30 Let's record Tips in CD recording When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the cassette deck recording can be started at the same time as the CD starts to be played (synchronous recording function). 1 Set the CD player in pause mode.
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    Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. Let's record 31 Load tapes in the decks. Playing tape A Recording tape A 1 Select " " (double-side recording) or " " (one-side recording). ª REVERSE MODE 3 Use the same tape transport
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    32 Playback of CD 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) Select the "CD" input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. If it is in play mode 2 Select "CD Program Play". MENU
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    4 Check the programmed tracks (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). To check: MULTI CONTROL Playback of CD 33 Press the TIME key on the remote control unit to switch the time display. P01 D1 T02 To replace a track in the program: MULTI CONTROL 1 Select the programmed disc or track
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    34 Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Playback of CD Select the "CD" input. To repeat only one track 1 Cancel "PGM". If the "PGM" indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. ‹ Goes off 2 Select the disc. DISC SKIP 3 Select the track. (Main unit) MULTI
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    Playback of CD 35 To repeat all discs 1 Cancel "PGM". If the "PGM" indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. ‹ Goes off 2 Select the disc to be played first. DISC SKIP 3 Select "All Repeat". (Remote control unit only) REPEAT Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 "Repeat off" (
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    36 Random playback As the titles are selected randomly each time, the music can be enjoyed of it. Random playback can play tracks in one to three discs. Playback of CD Select the "CD" input. 1 Cancel "PGM". Goes off If the "PGM" indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. ‹ 2 Select the
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    changes the display contents. (Remote control unit only) RDS DISP. TEXT DISP. Display mode priority ranking When an RDS broadcast is received : 1PS (Program Service) Display : When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed. If it is not an RDS broadcast, "No PS" is
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    38 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. R.D.S. Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the
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    R.D.S. 39 3 Start the search. (Remote control unit only) PTY (Press the key again during search to cancel it.) ÷ No sound is heard while "PTY" is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type cannot be found, "No Program" is displayed (blinking), then after several seconds the display returns to the
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    to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape. The recording will be interrupted for the part of the guide tape during both -side recording. To avoid the case like Note this, please use single-side recording. Application section Regarding CD-TEXT (Remote control
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    Convenient CD recording 41 Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORDING) At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording. When the equalizer or other effects are ap- plied to the sound, the effect applied to the sound can be recorded. y
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    42 Convenient CD recording Recording of an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING) Perform the following operation while the CD player is in stop mode to start recording at the same time as the start of playback. Recording preparations are required. • (Steps 1 to 4) When the equalizer or other effects
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    Convenient CD recording 43 Recording the programmed titles (CD PROGRAM RECORDING) Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape. When the equalizer or other effects are ap- plied to the sound, the effect applied to the sound
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    44 Effective sound adjustment This unit permits selection of the levels of the equalizer and sound field reproduction effects. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere. Balance adjustment Adjusts the balance
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    Effective sound adjustment 45 Input level adjustment The input level from an external component connected to the DVD/VIDEO INPUT jacks, such as a MD recorder, DVD player, VCR or analog turntable can be adjusted as desired. Adjust so that the volume of the DVD/VIDEO input source sounds at an
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    music "Pop Pop music "Samba Samba music "Jazz Jazz music "Classic Classic music "Custom EQ 1" "Custom EQ 2" "Custom EQ 3" Equalizer's manual memory created by the user "3D Level 1" ......... 3D surround level 1 "3D Level 2" ......... 3D surround level 2 "S. direct Pure sound can be
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    Effective sound adjustment 47 Equalizer pattern setting and saving You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1 Select "Audio Options". MENU MULTI CONTROL SELECT 2 Select the number to be used for storage. (Custom EQ1 ~ EQ3) MULTI CONTROL
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    48 Timer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Sleep timer The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer programming Timer playback : Plays (or receives) the selected source in the set time range. AI timer playback (When timer playback starts,
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    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 49 Timer programming The program timer can set either timer playback or timer recording. Either "Everyday" (executing a timer program once every day) or "One Time" (executing it only once) can be selected for each timer program. Once the
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    50 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 4 Select "Everyday" or "One Time". MULTI CONTROL SELECT The saved contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed. 5 Enter the ON time. MULTI CONTROL SELECT The time is The time is returned
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    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 51 7 Make the desired reservation. For timer playback or AI timer playback For timer recording 1 Select the mode. 1 Select the input source. MULTI CONTROL SELECT Select "Timer Play" or "AI Play". 1 "Timer Play" Timer play 2 "AI Play"
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    Pinch roller Tape guides Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always or OFF) Input selection Volume control value Balance level Equalizer's manual memory created by the user 3D surround level Tuner unit Receiving
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    In case of difficulty 53 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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    54 In case of difficulty Noise interferes. ÷ Car ignition noise. ÷ Influence of an electric appliance. ÷ A TV set is installed near the system. ÷ Install the outdoor antenna in an apart position from the road. ÷ Switch the suspected electric appli- ance OFF. ÷ Increase the distance between
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    In case of difficulty 55 Sound is harsh or high fre- ÷ The head is dirty. quencies are not repro- duced. ÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk. ÷ Clean the head referring to "Mainte- nance". ÷ Try another tape. W Sound is distorted. ÷ The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. ÷ A
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    use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. NOTE: This
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    Specifications 57 Main unit (XD-5/6/7...Series) [ Amplifier section ] Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada) 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 70 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC) (U.K. and Europe) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6
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    58 Specifications Main unit (XD-3...Series) [ Amplifier section ] Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada) 70 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 70 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC) (U.K. and Europe) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 DIN)
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    Speakers (LS-N753) XD-7...Series Enclosure Bass-reflex type Speaker configuration Woofer 130 mm x2, cone type Tweeter 65 mm x2, cone type Super-tweeter 25 mm, dome type Impedance 6 Ω Peak input level 140 W Dimensions W : 235 mm (9-1/4") H : 410 mm (16-1/8") D : 302 mm (11-7/8") Weight (net
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    This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and 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 HI-FI SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
XD-SERIES
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
TEXT
XD-653/ XD-753
XD-503/ XD-553
XD-303/ XD-353
XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country
and sales area.
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