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Kenwood XD-500 Instruction Manual

Kenwood XD-500 Instruction Manual

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COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-750
XD-700
XD-550
XD-500

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used for four models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
B60-2915-00 SI (T)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
MC

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used for four models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-2915-00 SI (T)

  • Page 2: Before Applying Power

    Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K..AC 230 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13- Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation section Before applying power ... 2 Safety precautions ... 2 Contents ... 3 Special features ... 4 Handling of discs and tapes ... 5 System connection ... 6 Connection of the System Accessories ... 6 Connection of Options (Optional Parts) ... 8 Controls and indicators ...

  • Page 4: Special Features

    Special features Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay.

  • Page 5: Handling Of Discs And Tapes

    Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions Handling Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.

  • Page 6: System Connection

    System connection Connection of the System Accessories This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect cor- rectly in the order of the numbers. AM loop antenna The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best reception.

  • Page 7: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    Speaker (left) Speaker Unit Twist 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, shown below. left and right panels: 10 cm, rear panel: 10 cm, top panel: 50 cm FM indoor antenna The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only.

  • Page 8: Connection Of Options (Optional Parts)

    Connection of Options 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. Speaker Unit Monitor TV Video cord Video input Video output Video deck (Optional Parts) Surround (rear) speakers (RS-N700/N750)

  • Page 9: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 termimal. Antenna adapter (optional) SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16 ) FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16 ) System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) ANTENNA ANTENNA SURROUND...

  • Page 10: Controls And Indicators

    Controls and indicators Main Unit RESET ∞ MIC1 PUSH OPEN PLAY REV. MODE ¡ ™ £ ¶ DISC • 3DISC ª MINI HiFi COMPONENT SYSTEM ON/STANDBY EX.BASS MIC2 BEST MASTER HITS MIN. MAX. BAND MIC MIX. DOLBY NR REC/ARM DUBBING O.T.E.

  • Page 11: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off. When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation. SOURCE DIRECT key/Indicator (XD-550, XD-500) When power is ON: Press to turn the Source Direct play on and off.

  • Page 12: Display

    Display BASS PGM INTRO EDIT * * * * * * * * * * 1 Tuner and applied operation indicators This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well as applied CD operation and timer play information. 2 Character display Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level, etc.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control Unit SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SEARCH P. MODE EDIT RANDOM TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE AUTO MUTE VOLUME REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 SRS 3D key (XD-750/XD-700 only) Press to switch SRS 3D on and off. 2 EX.BASS (Extra bass) key 3 Numeric keys Used as number keys when the input is switched to CD.

  • Page 14: Operation Of Remote Control Unit

    Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. Operation Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press (on/standby) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key.
  • Page 15 XD-750/700/550/500 (En)

  • Page 16: Let's Put Out Some Sound

    Let's put out some sound Basic use method SRS 3D EX.BASS P. MODE EDIT TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE MUTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R Muting the sound temporarily Press the ON/STANDBY key. ON/STANDBY INPUT MULTI CONTROL /VOLUME Bass and treble compensation Bass compensation ON/STANDBY RESET...

  • Page 17: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) MUTE BASS C D ) 1 Remote control unit Press again to resume the original volume. The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled. Bass compensation (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit) (Remote control unit only) N.B.

  • Page 18: Playback Of Cd

    Playback of CD Playback from desired track SRS 3D EX.BASS SEARCH P. MODE EDIT RANDOM TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE MUTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R High-speed search in forward and reverse directions OPEN/CLOSE The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again.
  • Page 19 Skipping tracks To skip backward The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning. Playback from desired track Select the disc.

  • Page 20: Playback Of Tape

    Playback of tape SRS 3D EX.BASS SEARCH P. MODE EDIT RANDOM TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE MUTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R Selection of reverse mode PUSH OPEN To wind tape at high speed To stop playback ON/STANDBY RESET ∞ EX.BASS MIC1 MIC2 BEST...

  • Page 21: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    To wind tape at high speed To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in direction \ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. Selection of reverse mode. REV. MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “[” ... Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops.

  • Page 22: Xd-750/700/550/500 (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 will be started automatically after play of the first deck has been com- pleted.

  • Page 23: Searching For The Desired Music Program (Dpss)

    Searching for the desired music program The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4 seconds as “blanks between 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 24: Receiving Broadcast Station

    Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. SRS 3D EX.BASS SEARCH P. MODE EDIT RANDOM TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE MUTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R BAND To increase...

  • Page 25: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    Collective presetting of stations Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds). ENTER One-by-one presetting (manual preset) 1 Press the ENTER key during reception. Presetting is cancelled when no opera- tion is executed for 5 seconds or more. 2 Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40. Presetting is cancelled when no opera- tion is executed for 5 seconds or more.

  • Page 26: Let's Record

    Let's record Recording (Deck B only) SRS 3D EX.BASS SEARCH P. MODE EDIT RANDOM TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO. TUNING TAPE AUTO MUTE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R PUSH OPEN ¡ REV. MODE DOLBY NR Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. Note Note When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound...

  • Page 27: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    Selection of the reverse mode REV. MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “[” ... Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops. 2 “”” .. Both sides are played back endlessly. (The tape stops after recording onto both sides.) 3 ““”...

  • Page 28: Xd-750/700/550/500 (En

    Beat cancel function There may be cases in which beat noise interferes with record- ing of MW/LW broadcasting. In such a case, press the A/B key during recording to reduce or suppress the beat noise. The A/B key acts as the demonstration key except during tuner recording.

  • Page 29: Copying Tape (Tape Dubbing)

    Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. 1 Select the “TAPE” input. 2 Load tapes in the decks. 3 Select “[” (double-side recording) or ““” (one-side recording). REV.

  • Page 30: Playback Of Cd

    Playback of CD Listening in the desired sequence Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Select the “CD” input. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. If it is in play mode Light the “PGM”...
  • Page 31 To stop playback To add a track to the program 1 Select the disc. DISC SKIP 2 Select the track. 3 Establish the selection. To quit the program mode AUTO Press during stop. SEARCH P. MODE The added track number is added to the end of the existing program. Goes off P.

  • Page 32: Repeated Playback

    Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. To repeat a disc 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. 2 Press to select “DISC REPEAT”.
  • Page 33 Select the “CD” input. To repeat only one track 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. 2 Press to select “REPEAT”. 3 Select the disc. DISC SKIP 4 Select the track.

  • Page 34: Listening To An Unexpected Title Sequence (Random Playback)

    Listening to an unexpected title sequence As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. Select the “CD” input. Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off.

  • Page 35: Radio Data System)

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

  • Page 36: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)

    Searching for a desired program type By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to lis- ten to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function. Select the PTY search mode.
  • Page 37 Start the search. To change to a different program type : Repeat steps 1, 2, 3. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. SEARCH When a station is received. No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking. If a program of the desired type cannot be found, “NO PROG”...

  • Page 38: To Be Able To Listen To The Desired Information At Any Time

    To be able to listen to the desired information at any time By using the EON function, which manages the informa- tion of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present.
  • Page 39 Wait for the desired information. CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception. Waiting for information while a RDS station without EON function is tuned If the EON indicator does not light with the RDS station in steps 3 and 4, the tuner will wait for only the desired information broadcast from the tuned RDS station provided that the desired...

  • Page 40: Convenient Cd Recording

    Convenient CD recording Selection of the convenient CD recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible ac- cording to the purpose. Note that this cassette deck cannot record Note Note onto Metal tapes. If you want to avoid any tune being interrupted at the end of tape If you want to select the tracks to be recorded while playing a CD...

  • Page 41: Giving Preference To The Tape Length Over The Title Sequence

    Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence (time edit recording) When the tape recording time is specified, recording is ex- ecuted with changing the title sequence so that no title will be interrupted when the tape direction is changed at the end of one side.

  • Page 42: Recording Only Desired Titles

    Recording only desired titles 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 with the applied effect can be re- corded. Recording preparations are required.

  • Page 43: One-Touch Recording Of An Entire Cd

    One-touch recording of an entire CD When the O.T.E. key is pressed while the CD player is in the stop mode, recording of a CD can be started at the same time as playback. When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re- corded.

  • Page 44: Producing A Tape Collecting Only The First Titles

    Producing a tape collecting only the first titles The first titles of the discs will be recorded in sequence. During recording of the third disc, the already recorded discs can be exchanged. This is convenient for collecting hits from a large number of single CDs. When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re- corded.

  • Page 45: Effective Sound Adjustment

    Effective Sound Adjustment 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 46: Listening With The Desired Sound (Equalizer Function)

    Listening with the desired sound In addition to the three kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory for use as reference, three equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time. Selecting an equalizer pattern It is possible to select the desired equalizer pattern according to the category of the played music.

  • Page 47: Creation And Memorizing Of An Equalizer Pattern

    Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1 Select the manual pattern number to store the created pattern. MANUAL 2 ROCK MANUAL 1 2 Display “MANUAL” (or make sure it is already displayed).

  • Page 48: Enjoying Sound Field Effects

    SRS 3D ON/OFF switching is not possible during recording. Adjustment is possible in the range from -10 to +10. Please set as desired according to the titles being played back etc. (XD-550/XD-500 only) SOURCE DIRECT Other functions than the balance control cannot be used because the audio signals bypass the circuits.

  • Page 49: Enjoying Karaoke

    This function makes it possible to enjoy music sources including vocal as pseudo Karaoke sources. This makes it possible to enjoy Karaoke even when no special Karaoke CDs or tapes are available. MASTER The SOURCE DIRECT function should be off. (XD-550/XD-500 only) MAX. MAX. To increase...

  • Page 50: Clock Adjustment

    Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off. Ensure that the power is OFF. Activate the clock adjustment mode. Enter the figure of hour.

  • Page 51: Timer Operation

    Timer operation Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the power is switched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting. Sleep timer (SLEEP) The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2) With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period.

  • Page 52: Timer Programming

    Timer programming Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works 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 53 Enter the ON time. The time is returned. ENTER Enter the OFF time. The time is returned. ENTER Make the desired reservation. For timer playback or AI timer playback 1 Select the mode. Select “PLAY” or “AI”. MULTI CONTROL /VOLUME PLAY ...
  • Page 54 Ensure that the power is OFF. Check the reservation content. Select the program number to be checked. When timer operation is not required Press so that all PROG. indicators are OFF. (XD-750/700) SRS 3D To set the same timer program again Press so that the desired PROG.

  • Page 55: Important Items

    Important Items Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo- nents For maintaining the best condition of the deck and Cotton swab for longer service life, always keep the heads (re- cording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller Capstan clean.

  • Page 56: In Case Of Difficulty

    The frequency of the station to be received is not tuned. Car ignition noise. Influence of an electric appliance. A TV set is installed near the system. * The key inside ( ) is used only with the XD-550/XD-500. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) RESET ∞ Remedy Replace with new batteries.
  • Page 57 A station has been preset but it cannot be received by pressing the P.CALL key. Demonstration starts suddenly. Cassette deck Symptom Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. No operation occurs even when an opera- tion key is pressed.
  • Page 58 CD player Symptom A CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played. Sound is not produced. Sound skips. 1. With some tapes, a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically. This is due to the tape protection function, and not a malfunction.

  • Page 59: Specifications

    RXD-750/700 ... 10.2kg RXD-550/500 ... 9.5 kg 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0 C or less).
  • Page 60 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Re- fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.

This manual is also suitable for:

Xd-550Xd-700Xd-750

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