Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XD-552 Kenwood
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B60-4202-00 00 MA ␣ (K,P,Y,M,X,T,Q,E2) MC 9809 COMP A CT HI-FI SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION XD-SERIES DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT COMPACT TEXT XD-502/XD-552/XD-572S XD-402/XD-452 This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
XD-SERIES (En) 2 Preparation section Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 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.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 3 Contents Preparation section Application section Knowledge section Before applying power .............................. 2 Safety precautions ...................................... 2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ..........
XD-SERIES (En) 4 Preparation section IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 5 1 3 . Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
XD-SERIES (En) 6 Preparation section Special features Demonstration When the power supply is restored after a power failure or the power cord is unplugged and plugged in again during use, this unit automatically starts the demonstration function (display only).
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 7 Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab) After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on accidentally.
XD-SERIES (En) 8 Preparation section Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Speaker cords (2) Remote control unit (1) Connection of the System Accessories System connection The supplied antenna is for indoor use.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 9 1.Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere. 2.Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
XD-SERIES (En) 10 Preparation section System connection Connection with other components (optional or commercially-available equipment) Optical-fiber cable (Provided with the MD recorder) MD recorder , DVD player , VCR or analog turntable DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL) Cap Remove the cap and plug the optical-fiber cable.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 11 System connection Surround (rear) speakers This switch can be used only when the separately sold surround (rear) speakers are connected. When the switch is set to ON, surround playback can be enjoyed. When this switch is set to OFF, normal playback is ex- ecuted.
XD-SERIES (En) 12 Preparation section 3 PHONES AUTO REVERSE DIRECT PROGRAM SEARCH SYSTEM A PLAY B REC/ PLAY AUTO REVERSE DIRECT PROGRAM SEARCH SYSTEM MENU DISC SKIP 0 PUSH OPEN MINI HI-Fi COMPONENT SYSTEM XD-552 RDS TP PTY EON TA EX.BASS SELECT ENTER INPUT DISPLAY /DEMO MIC VOL MIN.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 13 Controls and indicators 1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key * ON/STANDBY (POWER) key (For U.S.A. Canada) * Power ON/OFF switching is executed. 2 STANDBY indicator ( The indicator lights up when the power is set to the STANDBY mode.
XD-SERIES (En) 14 Preparation section Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. Controls and indicators XD-502 / XD-552/ XD-572S XD-402 / XD-452 1 Cassette deck-related indicators This section contains the cassette deck operation indi- cators.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 15 Remote control Unit Controls and indicators 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. 1 ON/STANDBY ( POWER) key * Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
XD-SERIES (En) 16 Preparation section Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 3 Close the cover. ÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications.
Preparation section XD-SERIES (En) 17 Operation of jog dials This unit has two jog dials named the MULTI CONTROL and SOUND CONTROL jog dials. The MULTI CONTROL jog dial makes it possible to set (establish) many functions in a simple procedure.
XD-SERIES (En) 18 Basic section 1. Switching the power ON (OFF) Let’ s put out some sound ÷ The display shows a reference value. (The reference value is also shown visu- ally by the sound level meter.
XD-SERIES (En) 19 Basic section Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) When CD has been selected. ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled. Let's put out some sound Blinks ÷ Each press switches EX.
XD-SERIES (En) 20 Basic section Let's put out some sound 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray. 1. Load a disc. Playback of CD The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again.
XD-SERIES (En) 21 Basic section Let's put out some sound The selected disc is indicated. Time display on the CD player Each press of the TIME key of the remote control unit switches the displayed time information.
XD-SERIES (En) 22 Basic section Let's put out some sound 1. Load a cassette tape. 2. Select the deck to be used for playback. Playback of tape 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape and close the door. Press the play key of the desired direction. 3. Start playback.
XD-SERIES (En) 23 Basic section Selection of T ape Equalizer (Main unit only) (XD-4....series only) ÷ The Tape Equalizer is effective for reduction of higher-frequency noise. Select Tape Equalizer only when playing back a tape recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction.
XD-SERIES (En) 24 Basic section A tip for use of the tape counter The tape counter is set to “0000” when a cassette tape is loaded. By writing down the counter reading in case you want to interrup.
XD-SERIES (En) 25 Basic section Searching for the desired music program (DPSS)(XD-5....series only) The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4 s.
XD-SERIES (En) 26 Basic section 1. Select the broadcast band. Receiving broadcast station Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting Each press changes the band. It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 30 stations in the pre- set memory .
XD-SERIES (En) 27 Basic section Let's put out some sound ÷ When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be skipped at an interval of about 0.2 second. ÷ Preset stations can also be recalled using the numeric keys of the remote control unit.
XD-SERIES (En) 28 Basic section 1. Load a cassette tape. (Recording is available on deck B only .) 2. Select the tape transport direction. Let's record Recording on T APE 1 Open the door of deck B. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door. 1 Select deck B by pressing the A/B key.
XD-SERIES (En) 29 Basic section 4. Select the source to be recorded. 1 TUNER (Radio) 2 CD 3 TAPE (This source cannot be recorded.) 4 MD/DVD (External input) ( Input level adjustment u ) The input source component to be recorded should be displayed.
XD-SERIES (En) 30 Basic section Points in CD recording When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the cassette deck recording can be started at the same time as the CD starts to be played. (Synchro record- ing function) 1 Put the CD player in pause mode.
XD-SERIES (En) 31 Basic section Copying tape (Tape dubbing) 1 Select the “TAPE” input. 2 Press the stop key. 3 Select “ ” (double-side recording) or “ ” (one-side recording). 4 Select “Tape Dubbing”. The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B.
XD-SERIES (En) 32 Application section Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Playback of CD Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 33 Playback of CD 1 Select “CD Program Play”. 2 Press the MENU key. 4 Check the programmed tracks (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). T o check: ÷ The blinking item can be replaced. T o replace a track in the program: ÷ The added track number is added to the end of the existing program.
XD-SERIES (En) 34 Application section Select the “CD” input. Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Playback of CD DISC SKIP 1 Cancel “PGM”. 2 Select the disc. 3 Select the track. 4 Select “One T rack Repeat”.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 35 Playback of CD To repeat all discs 1 Cancel “PGM”. 2 Select the disc to be played first. 3 Select “All Repeat”. DISC SKIP If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. ‹ Goes off REPEAT T o stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until the repeat mode is switched off.
XD-SERIES (En) 36 Application section Playback of CD RANDOM Random playback Select the “CD” input. Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 “One Disc Random” Random play of one disc 2.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 37 RDS is a system which transmits useful informa- tion (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the br oadcast signal. T uners and receiv ers 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.
XD-SERIES (En) 38 Application section A To select using the 4 ¢ keys The 4 ¢ keys can be used to select one of the 29 program types by displaying them in sequence.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 39 Repeat steps 1 , 2 , 3 . When searching for a Rock Music broadcast When a station is received. T o change to a different program type : Display while the tuner is searching. Blinks Goes off ÷ No sound is heard while “PTY” is blinking.
XD-SERIES (En) 40 Application section R.D.S. T o be able to listen to the desired information at any time (EON) By using the EON function, which manag es the inf or mation of other stations, list ening to desir ed inf or - mation lik e tr affic inf ormation or news etc.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 41 ÷ When one of the stations of the network of the station received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents selected in 2 , that station will be received automatically. At this time, tape playback will stop and CD playback will pause.
XD-SERIES (En) 42 Application section Selection of the Recording T ype With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 43 Recording preparations are required. • (Steps 1 to 3) At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording. 1 Playback of CD. 2 Select “Recording Options”. 3 Select “CD One T rack Recording” .
XD-SERIES (En) 44 Application section Recording preparations are required. • (Steps 1 to 4) 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 Select “Recording Options” .
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 45 Recording preparations are required. • (Steps 1 to 4) Recording the programmed titles ( CD PROGRAM RECORDING) Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape.
XD-SERIES (En) 46 Application section 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.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 47 The input level from an external component connected to the MD/DVD 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 MD/DVD input source sounds at an equivalent level to the CD .
XD-SERIES (En) 48 Application section Selecting the equalizer pattern and 3D surround level Select the desired pattern and 3D surround level according to the category of the played music. The equalizer and 3D surround effects can be recorded together with the music.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 49 Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern Y ou can edit desired pat ter ns manually and stor e them in memory . Effective Sound Adjustment The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
XD-SERIES (En) 50 Application section This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer func- tion. The time is displayed only while the power is off. 1 Select “Clock Options”. 2 Select “Adjust T ime”.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 51 Adjust the clock before setting the timer . p T imer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed.
XD-SERIES (En) 52 Application section ÷ The ON time can be set in steps of 5 minutes. 1 Select the desired source and adjust the volume. 2 Select “Clock Options” . 3 Select “O.T .T .”. 4 Select “O.T .T . on”. 5 Enter the ON time 6 Put the unit in standby mode.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 53 T imer programming 1 Make preparations for the play (recording). ÷ When the timer function is used for timer recording of an input source, the speakers do not output the audio even after the unit is turned on by the timer.
XD-SERIES (En) 54 Application section 4 Select “Everyday” or “One T ime”. ÷ To cancel a timer operation, select “Timer off” under “Timer Play” (in case of timer playback) or “Timer Recording” (in case of timer recording). The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
XD-SERIES (En) Application section 55 For timer recording 1 Select the input source. Select the recorded input source. 2 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above). Select the preset station No. SELECT M U L T I C O N T R O L + Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Save) PT ress 'EN 8 Press the ENTER key .
XD-SERIES (En) 56 Knowledge section Maintenance Cotton swab Tape guides Pinch roller Head Capstan Cleaning the head section 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.
XD-SERIES (En) 57 Knowledge section In case of difficulty What seems to be a malfunction is not alw ays so. Befor e calling f or service, chec k the follo wing table according to the symptom of your trouble. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet then, while holding the ENTER key depressed, plug the power cord again.
XD-SERIES (En) 58 Knowledge section In case of difficulty ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ A nonrecorded tape is played. ÷ The cassette holder is not closed com- pletely. ÷ The operation key is pressed immedi- ately after closing the cassette holder.
XD-SERIES (En) 59 Knowledge section In case of difficulty ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Switch off the equalizer and 3D surround effects before starting playback. ÷ Decrease the input level. ÷ Demagnetize the head referring to “Maintenance” . ÷ Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV.
XD-SERIES (En) 60 Knowledge section Remedy Symptom Cause General Remote control operation is not possible. ÷ Batteries are exhausted. ÷ The remote control is too far away from the system, the controlling angle is deviated or there is an obstacle in between.
XD-SERIES (En) 61 Knowledge section Specifications [ Amplifier section ] (XD-5...Series) Rated power output (For U.S.A. and Canada) 80 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 40 Hz to 15 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total har monic distortion.
XD-SERIES (En) 62 Knowledge section MEMO:.
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For your records Record the serial number , found on the bac k of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided belo w . Ref er to the model and serial num- bers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
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