Kenwood XD-853 User Manual

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  • Kenwood XD-853 | User Manual - Page 1
    COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-SERIES XD-A83 XD-853 XD-803 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. ‰ COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO
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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 System connection 5 Accessories 5 Connection of the system
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    Preparation section 4 Special features Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo Surround and Dolby Virtual Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby 3 Stereo Surround and Dolby Virtual Surround are top-level surround modes that can reproduce the world of 3-dimensional audio. Simplified operations
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    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. Surround speaker system Surround speaker (2) Speaker cord (2) Speaker stabilizer (8) Center speaker (1) Speaker cord (1) Speaker stabilizer
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    6 Front Speakers Speaker (right) Speaker (left) · ª ª · Speaker cord System connection System Name XD-A83 XD-853 XD-803 Front Speaker Model Name LS-N573 LS-N573 LS-N523 Main Unit 1 2 3 4 Twist Preparation section + - R L FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16Ω) ÷ Never short-circuit the "+" and
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    System connection 7 Preparation section Surround speakers system Center speaker System Name XD-A83 XD-853 XD-803 Surround Speaker Model Name CRS-N553 CRS-N553 CRS-N503 Surround speaker Surround speaker (right) −+ (left) Main Unit 1 2 3 4 −+ ·ª ·ª −+ CENTER SPEAKER (6 -16Ω) -+ ·ª
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    the connector is not used. ÷ Never bend or bundle up the optical- Cap fiber cable. When an external system component is connected, please read the instruction manual of the Note component as well.
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    System connection 9 Super woofer Extremely low sound is played back powerfully. (SW-500/optional) 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. Use a commercially-available antenna adapter (a small-sized model
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    10 Controls and indicators Main unit Controls and indicators 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
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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 T The indicator lights up when the power is set to the
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    Preparation section 12 Controls and indicators Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. 1 2 34 REC 12 3 3D BASS T.EQ EQ A B TOTAL PTY AUTO RANDOM ALL
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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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    " "Clock Options" "Surround Setup" "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
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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 Switching the power ON (OFF). STANDBY TIMER 2 Select "Clock Options". MENU MULTI
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    Preparation section Changing the display language 17 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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    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 AUX or 6CH. INPUT jacks. p 3. Volume adjustment ÷ The display shows a reference value. (The reference value
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    Basic section BASS 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) (Main unit) EX. (Remote control unit)
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    20 Playback of CD Playback from desired track (DISC 1 - 3, 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 pressing the
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    Let's have sound 21 Basic section 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
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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
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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 Let's record Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Note 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
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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) Playback of CD 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
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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 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 To repeat a disc 1 Cancel
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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 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 3 Select "All Repeat". (Remote control unit only) REPEAT Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 "
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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. Select the "CD" input. Playback of CD 1 Cancel "PGM". 2 Select the RANDOM mode. (For "One Disc Random" playback, select the disc in advance.) (
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    key 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 TIME (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
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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 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
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    Effective sound adjustment 45 Input level adjustment The input level from an external component connected to the AUX or 6CH. 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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    Processor) playback "Live" "Dolby pro logic" "Dolby 3 stereo" Surround playback "Dolby Virtual surround" "Custom EQ 1" "Custom EQ 2" "Custom EQ 3" Equalizer's manual memory created by the user "S. direct Pure sound reproduction by turn- ing the EX.BASS, equalizer, DSP play and surround
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    Equalizer pattern setting and saving You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. Effective sound adjustment 47 1 Select "Audio Options". MENU MULTI CONTROL SELECT 2 Select the number to be used for storage. (Custom
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    48 Effective sound adjustment Surround setting 1 Select "Surround Setup". MENU MULTI CONTROL SELECT 2 Select the center speaker size (or select "No" if no center speaker is used at all). The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. "CD Program Play" "Recording
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    4 Select the delay time. MULTI CONTROL SELECT 5 Adjust the volume balance. 1 Turn the MULTI CONTROL key while "Test C" or "Test S" is displayed. 2 Adjust the surround speaker volumes equal to the volume of the test tone from the left and right front speakers. MULTI CONTROL To decrease To
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    50 Effective sound adjustment Switching the AUX Input When playing the source component connected to the AUX jacks (2ch.) or that connected to the 6CH. INPUT jacks (DVD, VIDEO,etc), it is required to switch the AUX input. With "6ch. Input", the audio from the surround L/ R channels becomes
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    Effective sound adjustment 51 * Optional in this mode. Dolby Pro Logic Surround When video (LD) software carrying round effect, similar to movie theaters. mark is played, this mode provides the Dolby Sur- Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide
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    52 Timer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 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
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    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 53 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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    54 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 4 Select "Everyday" or "One Time". MULTI CONTROL SELECT The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. "Timer off" (Canceled) "Everyday" "One Time" The saved contents cannot be cleared. The contents are
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    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 55 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
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    56 Handling of discs and tapes In case of difficulty 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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    Pinch roller Tape guides Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always (ON or OFF) Input selection Volume control value Balance level Equalizer's manual memory created by the user DVD/VIDEO input level Auto Power Save
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    difficulty In case of difficulty 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
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    In case of difficulty 59 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 appliance OFF. ÷ Increase the distance between the sets
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    60 In case of difficulty 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". U ÷ Try another tape. Sound is distorted. ÷ The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. ÷
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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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    62 Specifications Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada) 65 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 40 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC) (For U.K. and Europe) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 DIN
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    Fronts Speakers (LS-N573/LS-N523) Enclosure Bass-reflex type (magnetically shielded) Speaker configuration Woofer 160 mm (6-1/2"), cone type Tweeter 65 mm (2-1/2"), cone type Super-tweeter 15 mm (9/16"), dome type Impedance 6 Ω Peak input level 140 W Dimensions W : 226 mm (8-7/8") H : 330 mm
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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
XD-A83
XD-853
XD-803
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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