Kenwood 103AR Instruction Manual page 5

103AR (En)
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations,
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below,
[X_8 Mode: lets you combine [_1_, _(_, and _(_8] terminals
r_l_ Mode: for I'%--I _] terminals only
This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL16] modes, It comes from the factory set to the [XS8] mode. To switch to the [SL16]
mode, follow the instructions in "SWITCHING FROM [XS8] TO [SL16]" below.
EXAMPLE: [xsa] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode,
[SL16] [XS8] I Receiver
[SL16 _] [ MD Recorder System
control
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR] I Cassette deck I cord
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [ CD Player
{XS] [ Turntable
EXAMPLE: [SL16] mod6 connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
[SLlg] [xsg] I Receiver "
[SL,6] IMDRecorder _
[SLlgi Ixs] Ixsgl Ix.] I Cas,€.e O*ok
[SLlg] [XS] IXS8] I CO Player |
[XS] I Turmable ]
System
control
cord
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• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible wlththelSL]6}systemcontrolmode Be sure to use the [XS8] system control
mode when making system connections with equipment that is not ISL16] compatible
• Some MD players are not system control compatible You cannot make system controlconnec[ions to this kind of equipment
1 [SL16J equipment cannot be combined with I×RI, (XSI. and IXSal equipment for system opera
tions If yourequ_pmentconsistsof this kind of combination, pleasedonotconnect any system
control cords Even without system control cords, normaloperat,onscanbecarriedout without
affecting performance
2 DO not connect system control cords to any components other than those specihed by
KENWOOD It may causea malfunction and damage your equrpment
3 Be sure the system control plugs are inse,'ted all the way in to the system control terminals
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (Except [SL16])
Lets you operate source components with the system re-
mote supplied with this unit,
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the in-
put selector on this unit switches to that component auto-
matically.
Synchronized Recording (Except |XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD, or analog discs.
SWITCHING FROM [XS8] TO [SL 16]
You can easily change the system control mode with the
following operation. Do this operation after completing all
connections,
Switching to [SL16]: Unplug the AC power cord from
the wall outlet, then plug it back
in while holding down the AUTO/
MANUAL key.
Switching back to [XS8]: Unplug the AC power cord from
the wall outlet, then plug it back
in while holding down the BAND
key.
• This operation will not affect items Stored in the memory
4_e The system control mode will revert to [XS8I if the
power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet for
three consecutive days If you would like to make
the unit completely (and permanently) ISL161 corn
patible, please consult your nearest retailer or the
KENWOOD Marketing Department
1 Connect all cords firmly If connections are loose, there could belossof sound or noise produced
2 When plugging and unpluggingconnect_on cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet Plugging / unplug-
g4ng connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit
3 Do not connect up a power source which is larger than that indicated on the socket at the rear of the unit