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Kenwood XD-A83 Instruction Manual

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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
TEXT
B60-4573-00 00 MA ( K, P, Y, M, X, T, E2 )
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    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...

  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ..........AC 120 V only Europe and U.K..........AC 230 V only Australia ............. AC 240 V only China and Russia ..........

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reference ................. 57 In case of difficulty ........58 Specifications ..........62 ® As an NERGY Partner, Kenwood Corporation has determined that this products meets the NERGY ® guidelines for energy efficiency. This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air...

  • Page 4: Special Features

    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 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.

  • Page 5: System Connection

    System connection System connection Accessories FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Remote control unit Batteries (R6/AA) Surround speaker system AC plug adaptor (1) Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to Surround speaker (2) Center speaker (1) the shape of the wall outlet. Speaker cord (2) Speaker cord (1) (Accessory only for regions where use is...
  • Page 6 System connection Front Speakers System Name Front Speaker Model Name XD-A83 LS-N573 Speaker (right) Speaker (left) XD-853 LS-N573 XD-803 LS-N523 Main Unit · ª ª · Twist Speaker cord FRONT SPEAKERS ( 6-16 ) Malfunction of microcomputer Never short-circuit the “+” and “–” speaker cords. If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears If the left and right speaker connections or the “+”...
  • Page 7 Before installation, check the wall or ceiling well to confirm that it is strong enough to withstand the weight of the speaker. KENWOOD cannot assume the responsibility against accidents caused by the drop of speaker due to insufficient mounting strength or to any defect in installation.

  • Page 8: Connection With Other Components (Optional Or Com- Mercially-Available Equipment)

    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 configuration is varies depending on the model (countries or area). DVD player, Video recorder, MD recorder, etc.

  • Page 9: Fm Outdoor Antenna

    System connection Super woofer FM outdoor antenna Extremely low sound is played back powerfully. Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM out- door antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 terminal. (SW-500/optional) Use a commercially-available antenna adapter (a small-sized model).

  • Page 10: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators Controls and indicators Main unit & ¡ ™ £ STANDBY DISC ¢ DISC TIMER DISPLAY/DEMO DISC SOUND MENU TUNING CONTROL MODE ∞ VOLUME CONTROL DISC SKIP § OPEN/ CLOSE REVERSE BACK SELECT ENTER MODE REC/ARM TAPE EQ. ¶...
  • Page 11 Controls and indicators Controls and indicators Receiver 1 STANDBY indicator 9 SELECT key The indicator lights up when the power is set to the Used in combination with the MULTI CONTROL jog dial STANDBY mode. to select or set a variety of operation modes. 2 STANDBY ( 0 BACK key ) key...

  • Page 12: Display

    Controls and indicators Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. T.EQ BASS TOTAL • • • • • • • • • • AUTO 1 2 3 RANDOM ALL RPT.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Unit

    Controls and indicators 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. 4 BACK key 5 ENTER key 6 REV. MODE key £ª...

  • Page 14: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Operation Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and Operating range (approx.) Remote press the on/standby...

  • Page 15: Operation Of The Jog Dial

    Operation of the jog dial This unit has a jog dial named the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. The MULTI CONTROL jog dial makes it possible to set (establish) many functions in a simple procedure. When the MENU key is pressed, the items appears in the display according to the MULTI CONTROL jog dial operation so you can select the desired mode based on a more intuitive method.

  • Page 16: Clock Adjustment

    Clock adjustment 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. When the power is ON, pressing the STANDBY key Switching the power ON (OFF).

  • Page 17: Changing The Display Language

    Changing the display language You can change the display language manually. The following items can be selected by turning the Select “Language Options”. MULTI CONTROL jog dial. “CD Program Play” “Recording Options” “Tape Dubbing” “Audio Options” “Clock Options” MENU SELECT “Surround Setup”...

  • Page 18: Let's Have Sound

    Let’s have sound Let's have sound Basic operation Listening through headphones PHONES Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. The sounds from all speakers are cut off. Reproducing sound with enhanced bass (EX.BASS) Muting the sound temporarily Reproducing sound with enhanced bass (MUTE) (EX.BASS) 1.
  • Page 19 Let's have sound Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) Blinks D 0 1 1 : 1 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.

  • Page 20: Playback Of Cd

    Let's have sound If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player Playback of CD and the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD key turns power automatically ON and starts play- back. To stop Playback (STOP 7) Playback from desired Start playback/ track (DISC 1 –...

  • Page 21: Skipping Tracks

    Let's have sound Skipping tracks Playback from desired track Select the disc Select the desired track No. (Main unit) To skip backward To skip forward DISC The tracks in the direction the dial is rotated are skipped, DISC and the selected track will be played from the beginning. When the jog dial is rotated a little in the direction of DISC counterclockwise once during playback, the track...

  • Page 22: Tape Playback

    Let's have sound Tape playback When the power is off: By loading a tape in the cassette deck to be used in playback beforehand, simply pressing the play key auto- matically turns the power ON and starts playback. Start playback (TAPE A 2 3) To stop playback (STOP 7) (TAPE B 2 3)
  • Page 23 Let's have sound Selection of Tape Equalizer To wind tape at high speed Select Tape Equalizer only when playing back a tape recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction. (A tape recorded To fast wind in To fast wind in without Dolby NR cannot be reproduced in normal au- direction | direction \ dio if Tape Equalizer is selected when playing it.)
  • Page 24 Let's have sound Relay play When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the re- verse 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.

  • Page 25: Channel Space Setting

    Let's have sound CHANNEL SPACE setting (Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, and Australia) 1 Select the TUNER input. The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is 2 While holding the TUNER (BAND) key de- shipped.

  • Page 26: Receiving Broadcast Station

    Let's have sound Receiving broadcast station When the TUNER/BAND key is pressed, It is also possible to receive them by one-touch this unit will be switched on automatically operations. and tuned to the last received frequency. Collective presetting of stations (TUNING MODE) 1 TUNING ¡...
  • Page 27 Let's have sound Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting (Auto memory) (manual preset) Keep the TUNING MODE key depressed Press the ENTER key during reception. (about 2 seconds). TUNING MODE ENTER - F M 8 9 . 0 AUTO (For U.K. and Europe) Presetting is cancelled when no operation is ex- u t o M e m o...

  • Page 28: Let's Record

    Let's record Let's record Recording on TAPE Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Note Note Metal tapes. 1. Load a cassette tape. (Recording is available on deck B only.) Differentiation between normal 1 Open the cassette holder (TYPE ) and high (TYPE ) tape is of deck B.

  • Page 29: Start Recording

    Let's record To pause recording (Main unit only) Selection of the reverse mode REVERSE Lights MODE REC/ARM Each press switches the modes as follows. T.EQ 1 “ ” ..Recording stops after having re- corded both sides of tape. 2 “ ”...
  • Page 30 Let's record Tips in CD recording When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave Set the CD player in pause mode. Select the track to be recorded with the 4 the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, ¢ keys. the cassette deck recording can be started at the same (The CD player pauses at the beginning of time as the CD starts to be played (synchronous re-...

  • Page 31: Copying Tape (Tape Dubbing)

    Let's record Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. 3 Use the same tape transport directions. Load tapes in the decks. When recording is started, the tape will be transported in the direction selected in this step.

  • Page 32: Playback Of Cd

    Playback of CD 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. If the operation in step 2 is performed during playback of Check that the CD player is in the a track, the current track can be programmed as the first stop mode.
  • Page 33 Playback of CD Press the TIME key on the remote control unit to switch Check the programmed tracks the time display. (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). To check: 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 SELECT key.

  • Page 34: Repeated Playback

    Playback of CD Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. To repeat only one track To repeat a disc Cancel “PGM”. Cancel “PGM”. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make Goes off If the “PGM”...
  • Page 35 Playback of CD To repeat all discs To repeat only the programmed tracks Cancel “PGM”. Perform the procedure in “Listening in the desired sequence If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make Goes off ” till step 3 to pro- ‹ (program playback) sure to turn it off.

  • Page 36: Random Playback

    Playback of CD 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. Goes off Cancel “PGM”. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make sure to ‹...

  • Page 37: Radio Data System) (For U.k. And Europe)

    R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K. and Europe) R.D.S. RDS is a system which transmits useful informa- tion (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the in- formation from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.

  • Page 38: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)

    R.D.S. 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 broad- casting a program of the specified type. § Set the reception band to FM.
  • Page 39 R.D.S. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Start the search. Display while the tuner is searching. Program type name display. (Remote control unit only) Blinks TIME R O C K AUTO (Press the key again during search to cancel it.) No sound is heard while “PTY”...

  • Page 40: Convenient Cd Recording

    Convenient CD recording Convenient CD recording Selection of the recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto possible according to the purpose. Note Note Metal tapes. If you want to select the track to be recorded while playing a CD Recording only desired titles Perform this operation when a track you want to record CD ONE TRACK RECORDING...

  • Page 41: Recording Only Desired Titles (Cd One Track Recording)

    Convenient CD recording Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORDING) When the equalizer or other effects are ap- At the time of CD playback, any desired title can plied to the sound, the effect applied to the be selected immediately for recording. sound can be recorded.

  • Page 42: Recording Of An Entire Cd (Cd Direct Recording)

    Convenient CD recording Recording of an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING) When the equalizer or other effects are ap- Perform the following operation while the CD plied to the sound, the effect applied to the player is in stop mode to start recording at the sound can be recorded.

  • Page 43: Recording The Programmed Titles (Cd Program Recording)

    Convenient CD recording Recording the programmed titles (CD PROGRAM RECORDING) When the equalizer or other effects are ap- Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs plied to the sound, the effect applied to the in the desired order and record the programmed sound can be recorded.

  • Page 44: Effective Sound Adjustment

    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 ac- cording to the desired atmosphere. Balance adjustment Adjusts the balance of left and right volume.

  • Page 45: Input Level Adjustment

    Effective sound adjustment 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 equivalent level to the CD .

  • Page 46: Listening To Music With Desired Tone And Sound Field

    Effective sound adjustment Listening to music with desired tone and sound field This unit permits selection of a variety of preset equalizer patterns as well as registration of equalizer patterns created by the user. The “S.direct” (Source direct) mode allows you to reproduce pure sound by bypassing the sound processing circuitry such as the EX.BASS (Extra Bass) and equalizer circuits.

  • Page 47: Equalizer Pattern Setting And Saving

    Effective sound adjustment Equalizer pattern setting and saving You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. The following items can be selected by turning the Select “Audio Options”. MULTI CONTROL jog dial. “CD Program Play” “Recording Options” “Tape Dubbing”...

  • Page 48: Surround Setting

    Effective sound adjustment Surround setting The following items can be selected by turning the Select “Surround Setup”. MULTI CONTROL jog dial. “CD Program Play” “Recording Options” “Tape Dubbing” “Audio Options” MENU SELECT “Clock Options” “Surround Setup” “Language Options” +Scrolled display (Surround Setup) u r r o u n d Be sure to adjust from your listening position.
  • Page 49 Effective sound adjustment +Scrolled display (Select delay time) Select the delay time. e l e c t 2 0 m The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. SELECT “20ms” ... When the listening position is located be- tween the front and surround speakers “30ms”...

  • Page 50: Switching The Aux Input

    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 monaural.
  • Page 51 Effective sound adjustment * Optional in this mode. Dolby Pro Logic Surround When video (LD) software carrying mark is played, this mode provides the Dolby Sur- round effect, similar to movie theaters. Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound Center speaker from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and...

  • Page 52: Timer Operation

    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 playback starts, the volume increases gradually.) Timer recording : Records the selected source in the set time range.

  • Page 53: Timer Programming

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 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.

  • Page 54: Auto Power Save

    Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation The following items can be selected by turning the Select “Everyday” or “One Time”. MULTI CONTROL jog dial. “Timer off” (Canceled) SELECT “Everyday” “One Time” To cancel a timer operation, select “Timer off” under The saved contents cannot be cleared.
  • Page 55 Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation Make the desired reservation. For timer playback or AI timer playback For timer recording 1 Select the input source. Select the mode. Select the recorded input source. Select “Timer Play” or “AI Play”. 1 “Timer Play”...

  • Page 56: Handling Of Discs And Tapes

    Handling of discs and tapes In case of difficulty Disc handling precautions Discs which can be played with this unit CD (12 cm, 8 cm), and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG Handling and CD-EXTRA. Hold the discs so that you do not touch Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example the playing surface.

  • Page 57: Important Items

    Important Items In case of difficulty Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep Cotton swab the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean.To clean them, Capstan perform the following: 1.

  • Page 58: In Case Of Difficulty

    In case of 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 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impos- then, while holding the ENTER key depressed, sibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the...
  • Page 59 In case of difficulty Noise interferes. Car ignition noise. Install the outdoor antenna in an apart position from the road. Influence of an electric appliance. Switch the suspected electric appli- ance OFF. A TV set is installed near the system. Increase the distance between the sets.
  • Page 60 In case of difficulty Sound is harsh or high fre- The head is dirty. Clean the head referring to “Mainte- quencies are not repro- nance”. duced. The tape is stretched or shrunk. Try another tape. Sound is distorted. The tape being played was recorded Try another tape.
  • Page 61 This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's HACHIOJI-SHI,TOKYO, JAPAN attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guide- KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys- 1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Dimensions ........... W : 270 mm (10-5/8”) H : 330 mm (13”) D : 390 mm (15-3/8”) Weight (net) ............8.3 kg (18.3 lb) 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Notes Notes Notes 2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0 C or less).
  • Page 63 Specifications 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 Peak input level .............. 140 W Dimensions .........
  • Page 64 This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. XD-A83 XD-853 XD-803 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack ( Except for U.K. ( Except for U.K. 6CH. INPUT and Europe ) and Europe ) º...

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