Kenwood XD Series User manual

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This instruction manual is used for six models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
XD SERIES
XD-8001
XD-8051
XD-8501
XD-8551
XD-6051
XD-6551
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Before applying pow er
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe , U.K. and Russia ........................................................ AC 230 V only
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
For the United Kingdom
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
REQUIREM ENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
Safety precautions
WARNING :
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
This instruction manual is designed for common use by six 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.
Tuner/
Equalizer Amplifier Cassette deck CD player Speaker
XD-8001 C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 DP-H5 LS-J6
C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 DP-H5 LS-J6
C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 DP-MH5
DP-MH5
LS-J6
C-H6 A-H5 X-H5 LS-J6
C-H5 A-H5 X-H5 DP-H5 LS-H5
XD-8051
XD-8501
XD-8551
XD-6051
DP-MH5
C-H5 A-H5 X-H5 LS-H5
XD-6551
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Contents
Preparation section
Basic section
Know ledge section
Before applying pow er ............................................ 2
System connection ................................................... 6
Controls and indicators ......................................... 10
Operation of remote control unit .......................... 19
Let's put out some sound ....................................... 20
Let's record .............................................................. 32 Important Items ....................................................... 69
In case of difficulty................................................. 70
Specifications ......................................................... 73
Before applying pow er
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
Application section
Playback of CD (DP-H5) ......................................... 36
Playback of CD (DP-M H5) ..................................... 40
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) .................................... 45
Convenient CD recording ....................................... 50
Effective Sound Adjustment ................................. 59
Clock adjustment ..................................................... 64
Timer operation ....................................................... 65
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3D dual display (For the systems including the C-H6)
Accessories
Simplified CD recording
Versatile spectrum analyzer display
SRS 3D system
Versatile tone and sound field adjustment
Before applying pow er
Special features
Unpacking
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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)
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2. Endless tapes
To re-record
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
When there is slack in the tape
To store cassette tapes
N
S
Notes on cassette tape
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Handling of discs and tapes
Before applying pow er
CleaningHandling
Storage
Discs w hich can be played w ith this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)
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Caution on disc used
Disc handling precautions
Never play cracked or warped disc.
CD accessories
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System connection
Connection of the System Accessories
M alfunction of microcomputer
AM loop antenna
Speaker (right)
Pow er cord
Speaker cord
FM indoor antenna
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Speaker Unit
To maintain proper ventilation,
be sure to leave a space around
the unit (from the largest outer
dimensions including projec-
tions) 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 oth-
erwise fire may be caused by overheat-
ing.
Caution regarding placement
(Front View )
The external view is variable depending
on the model and marketing destination
type.
M ain unit
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
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SPEAKERS
( 6 - 16)
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 75
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.
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Plugging the connector Unplugging the connector
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 ter-
minals, prase the MD key of the amplifier input selector keys.
Digital input terminal
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FM outdoor antenna
System connection
To w all AC
outlet
Super w oofer (SW-500) (Optional)
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Controls and indicators
Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6)
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Controls and indicators
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Controls and indicators
Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5)
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Controls and indicators
Display (C-H5)
Tuner and applied operation indicators
RDS-related indicators
Timer-related display
Character information display
Volume/tone-related display
Music calendar display
Graphic equalizer display
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
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Controls and indicators
Amplifier unit
1ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator
2SOURCE DIRECT key/Indicator ¡
3VOLUME CONTROL knob
4PHONES terminal
SOURCE DIRECT
VOLUME CONTROL
PHONES
AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. CIRCUIT
ON / STANDBY
STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5
DOWN UP
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5Input key
6Input indicators
7N.B. CIRCUIT key ¡
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Controls and indicators
Cassette deck unit
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Controls and indicators
CD player unit (DP-H5)
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Controls and indicators
CD player unit (DP-M H5)
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Remote control Unit
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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 Remove the cover.
Operation of remote control unit
Model: RC-H7R
Infrared ray system
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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
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SLEEP
P.CALL
VOLUME
CD TAPE
MD TAPE
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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
AB
STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5
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REV.MODEDOLBY NRA / B
CD
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DUBBING
PAUSEREC / ARMCCRS
LEVEL
ADJUST
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PLAYBACK RECORDING / PLAYBACK
AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE
AB
PUSH
OPEN
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PUSH
OPEN
TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
PTY O.T.T RDS DISP
TA
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NEWS
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INFO.
BAND AUTO ENTER
EX. BASS SRS 3D
TUNING
UP
DOWN
÷SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
STEREO
R D S EON
RANDOM
REPEAT
MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5
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DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6
TWIN REC
OPEN / CLOSE
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
6 DISC CHANGER
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PHONES
Let's put out some sound
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Press the ON/STANDBY key.
When the ON/STANDBY ( ) key is
pressed w hile the power is ON, the pow er
will be switched OFF.
Basic use method
CD (DP-H5)
CD (DP-MH5) ¢
Tape §
Broadcasts º
Listening through
headphones
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3. Volume adjustment
2. Selecting the desired output
1. Sw itching the pow er ON (OFF)
ON / STANDBY
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VOLUME CONTROL
DOWN UP
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AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD
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To decrease
volume
To increase
volume
Bass compensation
Enhancing the low and
high frequencies
Making the sound purer
Muting the sound temporarily
Making the sound purer
Bass compensation
Enhancing the low and
high frequencies
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