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Kenwood XD-855 Instruction Manual

Xd-series compact hi-fi system
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COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-SERIES
XD-855 / XD-855E / XD855
XD-755 / XD-755E / XD755
XD-655 / XD655

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is for some models.Model availability and features
(functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
B60-5014-00 00 MA (E2, T, M, M3, M5, X) KW 0010
TINSE0371AWZZ

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-SERIES XD-855 / XD-855E / XD855 XD-755 / XD-755E / XD755 XD-655 / XD655 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is for some models.Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.

  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    BEFORE APPLYING POWER Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only China and Russia ... AC 220 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE APPLYING POWER ... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 2 ACCESSORIES ... 3 HANDLING OF DISCS AND TAPES ... 4 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ... 5 - 7 PREPARATION FOR USE ...8 - 10 SETTING THE CLOCK ... 11 -12 SETTING THE CHANNEL SPAN (Except for the Europe and U.K.) ...

  • Page 4: Handling Of Discs And Tapes

    HANDLING OF DISCS AND TAPES Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Do not attach paper or tape to ei- Sticker ther the playing side or the label side of the discs.

  • Page 5: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 1 EX.BASS / DEMO button 2 STANDBY / TIMER indicator 3 REVERSE MODE button ON / STANDBY button 5 VIDEO / AUX button 6 TAPE (A/B) button 7 TUNER (BAND) button 8 CD button 9 2 (Reverse play) button 0 7 STOP button ! 3 (Play / repeat) button...
  • Page 6 DISPLAY 45 67 8 1 Timer Related Indicator 2 Disc Number Indicator 3 Repeat Indicator 4 FM Stereo Mode Indicator 5 Play Indicator 6 Programme Indicator 7 Pause Indicator 8 Random Play Indicator 9 Tuned Indicator 0 Equalizer Indicator ! Spectrum Analyzer / Volume level Indicator REAR PANEL @ Record Indicator # Extra Bass Indicator...
  • Page 7 REMOTE CONTROL For UK and Europe only 1 MEMORY / SET button 2 CLEAR button 3 CLOCK button 4 TIMER button 5 Disc Number Select buttons 6 TUNING / TIME (% fi) buttons 7 7 (Stop) button 8 2 (Reverse Play) button 9 CD button 0 TUNER (BAND) button POWER button...

  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    Unplug the AC power cord from the AC socket before connecting or disconnecting any component. Right speaker Black System Name XD-855 / XD-855E / XD855 XD-755 / XD-755E / XD755 XD-655 / XD655 CAUTION Be sure to adhere the followings, or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard.
  • Page 9 AM loop FM antenna antenna External FM antenna Antenna connection Supplied FM antenna Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 minal and position the FM antenna wire in the di- rection where the strongest signal can be received. Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM LOOP socket.
  • Page 10 • 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) Demo mode To enter into the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the standby mode, press the EX.BASS/DEMO button again. To cancel the demonstration mode : Press the EX.BASS/DEMO button. •...

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK In this example, the clock is set for the 24 hours (0:00) system. Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the standby mode. Press the CLOCK button. Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) but- ton to select the time display mode.

  • Page 12: Setting The Channel Span (Except For The Europe And U.k.)

    To see the time display : Press the CLOCK button. • The time display will appear for about 5 seconds. Note : • The clock display will flash on and off at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC power sup- ply is restored after a power failure occurs or after the AC power cord is disconnected.

  • Page 13: Sound Control

    SOUND CONTROL Main unit Main unit Main unit Volume Remote control (Main unit operation) When the VOLUME CONTROL is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clock- wise, the volume will decrease. (Remote control operation) Press the VOLUME up button (%) to increase the volume and the VOLUME down button (fi) to de- crease the volume.

  • Page 14: Compact Disc Operation

    COMPACT DISC OPERATION CD playback Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. Press the CD button. Press the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. • CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray.
  • Page 15 To interrupt playback : 1 Press the 8 button on the remote control. • “8” will light up on the display. 2 Press the 3 button to resume playback from the same point. To stop playback : Press the 7 STOP button. To remove the CDs : Whilst in the stop mode, press the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button.
  • Page 16 Random play (Remote control operation) The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. Load a disc(s) and close the disc tray. Press the RANDOM button to begin random play. • “RDM” will light up on the display. Notes : •...
  • Page 17 Cue and review Load a disc and begin playback. Hold down the P. CALL ¡ ¢ button for audi- ble fast forward, and hold down the P. CALL 4 1 button for audible fast reverse. Normal playback will resume when the P. CALL 4 1 or ¡...
  • Page 18 Program playback You can playback the tracks on the CDs in the disc 1-3 position in any order desired. By specifying the disc numbers from 1 to 3, and the track numbers from 1 to 99, you can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like.

  • Page 19: Radio Operation

    RADIO OPERATION After use : Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the standby mode Note : • The last station turned in will be recalled, even after changing the tuning band or the function, or after switching the unit to the standby mode. Tuning Press the power on.
  • Page 20 Backup function : The backup function protects all station presets for a few hours should there be a power failure or the AC power cord is removed from the AC socket. Preset tuning You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 sta- tions consisting of any combination of FM and AM stations you like) and recall them at the push of a button.
  • Page 21 Preset memory scan The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned automatically. To scan the preset stations, press the P. CALL (4 1 or ¡ ¢) button for more than 0.5 second. • The station preset number will flash and the pro- grammed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

  • Page 22: Rds (Radio Data System) Operation

    RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) OPERATION RDS is a broadcasting service which a growing number of FM station are now providing. It allows these FM station to send additional signals along with their regular programme signals. For example, the sta- tions send their station names and information about what type of programme they broadcast, such as sports or music, etc.
  • Page 23 Descriptions of the PTY (Programme Type) codes, TP (Traffic Programme) and TA (Traffic Announcement) NEWS : Short account of facts, events and publicly expressed views, reportage and actuality. AFFAIRS : Topical programme expanding or enlarging upon the new, generally in different presentation style or concept, including debate or analysis.
  • Page 24 PHONE IN : Involving members of the public expressing their views either by phone or at a public forum. TRAVEL : Features and programmes concerned with travel to near and far destinations, package tours and travel ideas and opportunities. Not for use for Announcements about problems, delays, or roadworks affecting immediate travel where TP/TA should be used.
  • Page 25 (4 seconds) (4 seconds) ASPM (Auto Station Programme Memory) It is recommended that you store stations in memory using ASPM. (This memory can be used for PTY searches, and station select.) When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, whilst turned to the FM band, the RDS function will auto- matically search for new RDS stations.
  • Page 26 • If 40 stations have already been stored in memory and the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, “END” will appear immediately and the scan will be aborted. If you want to redo the ASPM operation from the beginning, erase the preset memory, and 1 - 4 then perform steps •...
  • Page 27 To recall stations that have been stored in memory (PTY search) You can search for desired stations by specifying the programme type (see page 23 - 24) from among the stations that have been stored in memory. Press the POWER button to turn the power Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the FM ST or FM band.
  • Page 28 If you have selected the traffic programme : If you select traffic programme (TP) as the programme type in step station which broadcast traffic programmes, the TP will appear. (However, this does not necessarily mean that you will hear any traffic announcements at that time.) When a traffic announcement is actually being made, the TA will appear.

  • Page 29: Notes For Rds Operation

    (RDS display) (No RDS station display) To switch the display Each time the RDS DISPLAY button is pressed whilst an FM station is tuned in, the display will switch as follows: When the station you are tuning in is not an RDS station or even if it is an RDS station but it is very weak signal, the display will change in the follow- ing order :...

  • Page 30: Cassette Operation

    CASSETTE OPERATION TAPE A or TAPE B playback Press the power on. Press the TAPE (A/B) button. Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked “PUSH OPEN”. Load the cassette into the TAPE A or TAPE B cassette compartment. With cassette in both decks, press the TAPE (A/ B) button to switch operation from one deck to the other.

  • Page 31: Recording (Tape B Only)

    RECORDING (TAPE B only) • When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being properly recorded. • The volume and sound quality can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signals (Variable Sound Monitor).
  • Page 32 Note : • When the end of the tape is reached whilst re- cording, the CD player will display the track number which was being played at that time, and stop automatically. If you want to restart recording from the begin- ning of the interrupted track, turn over the tape, press the REC PAUSE button and then the 3 button.

  • Page 33: How To Use The Built-In Timer

    HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER • Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct. (page 11) Timer playback Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on Press the CD, TUNER (BAND), TAPE (A/B) or VIDEO/AUX button to select the desired func- tion, and then adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME CONTROL.
  • Page 34 Timer recording Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. • Load a cassettle for recording into the TAPE B cassette compartment. Press the TUNER (BAND) or VIDEO/AUX button to select the desired function, and then adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME CON- TROL.
  • Page 35 Sleep operation The radio, compact disc and cassette deck can be turned off automatically. Play back the desired sound source. Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “ is displayed. To change the sleep time : Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) button to adjust the time.

  • Page 36: Using External Units

    USING EXTERNAL UNITS To the line output socket Video/Auxiliary (Audio signal) input To listen to or record signals from external sources through this unit : Use a separately available RCA cord to connect the desired external unit to the VIDEO/AUX sockets.

  • Page 37: Resetting The Microcomputer

    RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER TRANSPORTING THE UNIT Reset the microcomputer under the following con- ditions : • To erase all of the stored memory contents (clock and timer settings, and tuner and CD presets). • If the display is not correct. •...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Tape guides Note • There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them. Maintenance of the unit When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (XD-855 / XD-855E / XD855 / XD-755 / XD-755E / XD755) Main Unit [Amplifier section] Rated power output (U.K. and Europe) 1 kHz, 0.7% T.H.D., 6 (other countries) 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 6 (RMS) 122W + 122W Effective output power during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 6...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS (XD-655 / XD655) Main Unit [Amplifier section] Rated power output 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 6 Effective output power during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 6 (RMS) 100 W + 100 W Signal to noise ratio VIDEO/AUX INPUT ... 88 dB (IHF’ 66) Input sensitivity / impedance VIDEO/AUX INPUT ...

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