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COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD SERIES
XD-751/XD-701
XD-771S
XD-551/XD-501
XD-571S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
M odel availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
B60-3768-00 00 MA
MC
99/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
(Y,M,X,T,Q)
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  • Page 1 COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD SERIES XD-751/XD-701 XD-771S XD-551/XD-501 XD-571S INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. M odel availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales ‰...

  • Page 2: Before Applying Pow Er

    Before applying pow er 5 C aution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. XD-SERIES (En) Units are designed for operation as follow s. Europe and U.K................. AC 230 V only U.S.A. and Canada ..............AC 120 V only Austraria ..................

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying pow er XD-SERIES (En) Contents Preparation section Application section Before applying pow er ..........2 Playback of CD ............34 Safety precautions ............2 Listening in the desired sequence Special features ............

  • Page 4: Special Features

    Before applying pow er XD-SERIES (En) Special features 3D W ide FL display The easy to see graphical display features a large spectrum analyzer. A running indicator show s the opera- tions such as CD playback and skipping at a glance. Easy to operate, new multi control jog dial The jog dial makes possible easy setup of CD playback, timer recording/playback and other operations w hile monitoring the displayed information.

  • Page 5: Handling Of Discs And Tapes

    Before applying pow er XD-SERIES (En) Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions Handling Cleaning Hold compact discs so that you do not If fingerprints or foreign matter become at- touch the playing surface. tached to the disc, lightly w ipe the disc w ith a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outw ards in a radial manner.

  • Page 6: System Connection (Xd-7

    System connection (XD-7...series) XD-SERIES (En) Connection of the System Accessories M alfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erro- This is the connection method for system and accessories. neous display appears even though Please look carefully at the illustration and connect cor- all connections have been made rectly in the order of the numbers.
  • Page 7 System connection (XD-7...series) XD-SERIES (En) Speaker and TV installation Caution regarding placement If there is a magnet or other device generating magnetic force To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around nearby, interaction betw een the magnet and speaker may cause the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projec- color blotching onthe TV.

  • Page 8: Connection Of Options (Optional Parts)

    System connection (XD-7...series) XD-SERIES (En) Connection of Options (Optional Parts) Connect separately sold parts as show n in the figure. In regard to the SURROUND sw itch Do not plug the pow er cord into the pow er outlet until all of the required connections have been made.
  • Page 9 1. All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio stores cannot alw ays be used. If the cable you purchased cannot be connected to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. 2. Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks.

  • Page 10: System Connection (Xd-5

    System connection (XD-5...series) XD-SERIES (En) Connection of the System Accessories M alfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erro- This is the connection method for system and accessories. neous display appears even though Please look carefully at the illustration and connect cor- all connections have been made rectly in the order of the numbers.
  • Page 11 System connection (XD-5...series) 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 projec- tions) equal to, or greater than, show n below. rear panel: 10 cm FM indoor antenna The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only.

  • Page 12: Connection Of Options (Optional Parts)

    System connection (XD-5...series) XD-SERIES (En) Connection of Options (Optional Parts) Connect separately sold parts as show n in the figure. In regard to the SURROUND sw itch Do not plug the pow er cord into the pow er outlet until all of the required connections have been made.
  • Page 13 1. All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio stores cannot alw ays be used. If the cable you purchased cannot be connected to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. 2. Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators XD-SERIES (En) M ain Unit POWER (For U.S.A. and Canada) M IN I HiFi COM PON EN T SYSTEM SRS ( VOLUM E CON TROL & ON / STAN DBY DOW N M ULTI CON TROL SOUN D SRS 3 D EN TER PHON ES...
  • Page 15 Controls and indicators XD-SERIES (En) Receiver 1 ON/ STANDBY ( POWER) key ! DISPLAY Pow er ON/OFF sw itching is executed. @ M ULTI CONTROL jog dial ¡ 2 EX. BASS (Extra bass) key Used for selection of various modes. Sw itches the extra bass play on and off.

  • Page 16: Display

    Controls and indicators XD-SERIES (En) Display (The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from w hat actually appears on the display.) * * * * * * R.D.S EON TP TA N EW S IN FO. P.B.C.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Unit

    Controls and indicators XD-SERIES (En) Remote control Unit The keys on the remote control unit w ith the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. £ 2 Numeric keys Used as number keys w hen the input is CD or TUNER.

  • Page 18: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    Operation of remote control unit XD-SERIES (En) Loading batteries 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. 1 Remove the cover. ÷ Insert tw o R6 (“ AA” -size) batteries follow ing the polarity indications. Operation Plug the pow er cord into the mains pow er outlet and press Remote sensor the on/ standby ( POWER) key of the remote control...
  • Page 19 XD-SERIES (En) M ULTI CONTROL jog dial The M ULTI CONTROL jog dial (or the M ULTI CONTROL keys on the remote control unit) allow s you to set (or enter) a variety of functions w ith an easy operation. The mode for setting (using) M ULTI CONTROL is initiated w hen any of With the remote control unit, pressing the the CD PGM , DUBBING, SOUND, DISPLAY, TIM ER and M ODE/ DEM O...

  • Page 20: Let's Put Out Some Sound

    Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Basic use method TIM ER, M ODE/ DEM O Bass and treble compensation EX.BASS Listening through headphones Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are M uting the sound temporarily cut off.
  • Page 21 Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Sub w oofer level adjustment (Except for the XD-5...series) Adjust the sub w oofer level according to the category of music and M uting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) your liking. 1 Press the M ODE/ DEM O key.

  • Page 22: Playback Of Cd

    Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Playback of CD If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the pow er is OFF, simply pressing the CD play key turns pow er automatically ON and starts playback. Skipping tracks Playback from desired track To stop Playback...
  • Page 23 Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Skipping tracks High-speed search in forw ard and reverse directions M ULTI CON TROL TUN IN G Backw ard search Forw ard search To skip backw ard To skip forw ard Remote control unit ÷...

  • Page 24: Playback Of Tape

    Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Playback of tape If you load a tape in a cassette deck (deck B) w hile the pow er is off, simply pressing the tape play key turns pow er auto- matically ON and starts playback w ith deck B. To w ind tape at high speed To stop playback Start playback...
  • Page 25 Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) To w ind tape at high speed To stop playback To fast w ind in direction | To fast w ind in direction \ ¡ ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has ÷...
  • Page 26 Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) 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 w ill be started automatically after play of the first deck has been com- pleted.

  • Page 27: Searching For The Desired Music Program (Dpss)

    Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Searching for the desired music program (DPSS) The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4 seconds as “blanks betw een programs” and, based on this information, can return to the beginning of the music program being played or the beginning of a desired program by skipping up to 16 other programs.

  • Page 28: Receiving Broadcast Station

    Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations When the BAND key is pressed, this unit w ill be sw itched on automatically. by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting BAND...
  • Page 29 Let's put out some sound XD-SERIES (En) For Europe and U.K. (during FM reception) Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) M E M O Keep the AUTO key depressed (about 2 seconds). STEREO “ M EM ORY” is displayed during AM (M W) reception. Other countries STEREO One-by-one presetting...

  • Page 30: Let's Record

    Let's record XD-SERIES (En) Recording (Deck B only) Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto M etal tapes. Note Note When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound w ith the applied effect can be recorded. 1 .
  • Page 31 Let's record XD-SERIES (En) Selection of the reverse mode Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction) The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard w hen REV.M ODE playing tape. When playing a tape prerecorded w ith Dolby NR ON, be sure to set the DOLBY NR ON for playback. Each press sw itches the modes as follow s.
  • Page 32 Let's record XD-SERIES (En) Beat cancel function There may be cases in w hich beat noise interferes w ith record- ing of M W/ LW broadcasting. In such a case, press the A/ B key during recording to reduce or suppress the beat noise.

  • Page 33: Copying Tape (Tape Dubbing)

    Let's record XD-SERIES (En) Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the Load tapes in the decks. tape in deck B. 1 Select the “TAPE” input. Playing tape Recording tape 2 Select “[” (double-side recording) or ““”...

  • Page 34: Playback Of Cd

    Playback of CD XD-SERIES (En) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (M ax. 32 titles) Select the “CD” input. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. ÷...
  • Page 35 Playback of CD XD-SERIES (En) Check the programmed tracks (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). To check: M ULTI CON TROL D 2 T 0 2 ÷ The programmed tracks are displayed in sequence. To replace a track in the program: 1 Select the programmed disc or track to be replaced and press the SET M ULTI...

  • Page 36: Repeated Playback

    Playback of CD XD-SERIES (En) Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. To repeat a disc 1 Confirm that the “PGM ..” indica- tor is not lit. 0 0 0 If the “PGM ..” indicator is lit, press the CD PGM key to turn it off.
  • Page 37 Playback of CD XD-SERIES (En) Select the “CD” input. To repeat only one track 1 Confirm that the “PGM ..” indica- tor is not lit. If the “PGM ..” indicator is lit, press the CD PGM key to turn it off. 2 Select “REPEAT”.

  • Page 38: Listening To An Unexpected Title Sequence (Random Playback)

    Playback of CD XD-SERIES (En) Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed w ithout getting tired of it. Select the “CD” input. Confirm that the “PGM ..” indicator is not lit. 0 0 0 If the “PGM ..”...

  • Page 39: Radio Data System) (Except For Some Areas)

    R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (Except for some areas) XD-SERIES (En) RDS is a system w hich transmits useful information (dig- ital data) for FM broadcasts together w ith the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the information from the broadcast signal for use w ith various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)

    R.D.S. XD-SERIES (En) Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) By specifying the type of program (genre) you w ant to lis- ten to, the tuner automatically searches for a station w hich is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. ª...
  • Page 41 R.D.S. XD-SERIES (En) Start the search. When searching for a Rock M usic broadcast Display w hile the tuner is searching. Blinks R.D.S STEREO Program type name display. Press the key again during search to cancel When a station is received. Goes off R.D.S STEREO...

  • Page 42: To Be Able To Listen To The Desired Information At Any Time

    R.D.S. XD-SERIES (En) To be able to listen to the desired information at any time By using the EON function, w hich manages the informa- tion of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or new s etc. can be reserved even w hen it is not being transmitted at the present.
  • Page 43 R.D.S. XD-SERIES (En) W ait for the desired information. ÷ When one of the stations of the netw ork of the station received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents selected in 2 , that station w ill be received automatically. At this time, tape playback w ill stop and CD playback w ill pause.

  • Page 44: Convenient Cd Recording

    Convenient CD recording XD-SERIES (En) Selection of the convenient CD recording type With this unit, the follow ing edit recording is possible ac- cording to the purpose. Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto M etal Note Note tapes. Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORD) If you w ant to select the track to be recorded w hile...

  • Page 45: Recording Only Desired Titles (Cd One Track Record)

    Convenient CD recording XD-SERIES (En) Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORD) At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be se- lected immediately for recording. When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound w ith the applied effect can be re- corded.

  • Page 46: Recording Of An Entire Cd (Cd Record)

    Convenient CD recording XD-SERIES (En) Recording of an entire CD (CD RECORD) Perform the follow ing operation w hile the CD player is in stop mode to start recording at the same time as the start of playback. When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound w ith the applied effect can be re- corded.

  • Page 47: Giving Preference To The Tape Length Over The Title Se

    Convenient CD recording XD-SERIES (En) Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence (CD EDIT) When the tape recording time is specified, recording is ex- ecuted w ith changing the title sequence so that no title w ill be interrupted w hen the tape direction is changed at the end of one side.

  • Page 48: Recording The Programmed Titles (Cd Pgm Record)

    Convenient CD recording XD-SERIES (En) Recording the programmed titles (CD PGM RECORD) Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape. When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound w ith the applied effect can be re- corded.

  • Page 49: Effective Sound Adjustment

    Effective Sound Adjustment XD-SERIES (En) This unit permits selection of equalizer and sound field playback. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere. Adjustment of balance and input level Balance...

  • Page 50: Listening W Ith The Desired Sound (Equalizer Function)

    Effective Sound Adjustment XD-SERIES (En) Listening w ith the desired sound (equalizer function) In addition to the 4 kinds of equalizer patterns w hich have been preset at the factory, 3 equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time.
  • Page 51 Effective Sound Adjustment XD-SERIES (En) Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1 Sw itch on the equalizer mode. SOUN D 2 Select the number to be used for storage.

  • Page 52: Enjoying Sound Field Effects

    Effective Sound Adjustment XD-SERIES (En) Enjoying Sound Field Effects Experiencing SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System) The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system w hich produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the most suitable processing to the sound signal on the basis of the human listening mechanism. This permits real depth and sound location, considered as difficult to realize w ith conventional 2-channel stereo (general stereo).

  • Page 53: Enjoying Karaoke (Except For Some Areas)

    Effective Sound Adjustment XD-SERIES (En) Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas) When CDs or tapes w ith recorded voice and instrument music are played, it is possible to low er the volume only for the voice part. In combination w ith mic mixing, this permits easy enjoyment of Karaoke.

  • Page 54: Clock Adjustment

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Clock adjustment XD-SERIES (En) This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only w hile the pow er is off. Activate the clock adjustment mode.

  • Page 55: Timer Operation

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation XD-SERIES (En) Sleep timer (SLEEP) The pow er is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the pow er is sw itched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting.

  • Page 56: Timer Programming

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation XD-SERIES (En) Timer programming Tw o 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (w hich can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (w hich w orks only once) are available. In each of PROG.1 and PROG.2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be set and selected to be activated or not as required.
  • Page 57 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation XD-SERIES (En) Enter the OFF time. ÷ After entering the figure of “ hour” w ith the procedure in 1 and 2 , enter the figure of “ minute” using the same procedure. M ULTI CON TROL A M 8 O 0...
  • Page 58 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation XD-SERIES (En) Select the program number to be used and press the ENTER key. PROG.1 ..Program 1 operates. M ULTI PROG.2 ..Program 2 operates. CON TROL PROG.1 / 2 ..Programs 1 and 2 operate. PROG.

  • Page 59: Important Items

    Important Items XD-SERIES (En) M aintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo- Demagnetizing the head nents When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality w ill deteriorate. In such a case, For maintaining the best condition of the deck and Cotton sw ab demagnetize the head using a commercially avail- for longer service life, alw ays keep the heads (re-...

  • Page 60: In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of difficulty XD-SERIES (En) What seems to be a malfunction is not alw ays so. Before calling for service, check the follow ing table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset Unplug the pow er cord from the pow er outlet then, w hile holding the eject ENTER key depressed, plug the pow er cord The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to again.
  • Page 61 In case of difficulty XD-SERIES (En) ª A station has been preset but it cannot ÷ The frequency of the preset station is not ÷ Preset stations w ith tunable frequencies. be received by pressing the P .CALL key. tunable. ª...
  • Page 62 In case of difficulty XD-SERIES (En) Recording cannot be started by pressing ÷ The recording protect tab of the cassette ÷ Use a cassette w ith an unbroken recording the record key. has been broken. protect tab or block the hole. ¢...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    (13”) D: 284 mm (11-3/ 16”) Weight (net) ............. 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) (1 piece) 1. KENWOOD follow s a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed w ithout notice. Notes Notes 2. Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less).
  • Page 64 XD-SERIES (En) This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. M odel availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. ¡ ·w SUPPER WOOFER SURROND sw itch/ S.W. LEVEL M IC 1,2 / VOL. R.D.S.
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