Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product XD-6550 Kenwood
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DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT B60-3116-00 MA (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 COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMP A CT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-8550/8050 XD-6550/6000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENW OOD CORPORA TION This instruction manual is used for two models.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 2 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. ......................................................................
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 3 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Contents Preparation section Basic section Knowledge section Before applying power ............................................ 2 Safety precautions ....
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 4 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections V arious CD editing & recording features are available for selection according to the tape you require. ÷ One-touch edit recording : Single press of a key allows to record the entire CD or a track.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 5 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 2. Endless tapes Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 6 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R L + − + − SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 Ω ) SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7 CONNECT.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 7 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections − + 4 4 ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, insert plug straight into the connector until it clicks to look them securely. ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, the wire while line should come to the left side end.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 8 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R L + − + − SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 Ω ) SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7 CONNECT.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 9 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R L + − + − SPEAKERS ( 6 - 16 Ω ) SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT CONNECT WITH C-H5 OR C-H6 OR C-H7 CONNECT.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 10 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators T uner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6) 1 EQ. EFFECT key P The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 11 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE AUTO TUNED DISC ALL STEREO kHz MHz MUTE 12 PROG. N.B. ********* ;* 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6 7 8 9 10 MAX SLEEP O.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 12 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators T uner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5) 1 EQ. EFFECT key P The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 13 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Display (C-H5) 1 Tuner and applied operation indicators This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well as applied CD operation.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 14 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Amplifier unit 1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 15 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators Cassette deck unit 1 A deck cassette holder Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape. 2 B deck cassette holder Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 16 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators CD player unit (DP-H5) 1 Disc tray 2 Eject ( 0 ) key The disc tray is opened and closed. 3 STOP ( 7 ) key 4 PLAY/PAUSE ( 6 ) key/Indicator The playback or pause functions are activated alternately every time the key is pressed.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 17 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Controls and indicators CD player unit (DP-MH5) 1 Disc tray 2 TWIN REC key I Press when recording CD simultaneously onto a MD and tape. 3 OPEN/CLOSE ( 0 1~ 0 6) key The disc tray is opened and closed.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 18 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 1 DISC SKIP key (For XD-8550) Press to select the disc to be used for playback or recording. 2 SLEEP key Press to set the sleep timer function. ˇ 3 Tone control-related keys SOURCE DIRECT key : Press the key when you want to enjoy a purer sound.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 19 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Operation Loading batteries 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. Plug the power cord of the amplifier unit (A-H5) into a power outlet and press the ON/STANDBY ( ) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 20 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 21 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 1 Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. 2 Adjust the volume. ÷ Be sure to decrease the volume before plugging or unplugging the headphones.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 22 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 23 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T ime display for the CD player Each press of the TIME key switches the time information. T o stop playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 24 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 25 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE AUTO TUNED DISC ALL STEREO kHz MHz MUTE 12 PROG.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 26 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 27 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 23 Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction) T o stop playback Selection of reverse mode. T o wind tape at high speed T o fast wind in direction The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard when playing tape.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 28 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections DPSS (Direct Program Search System) Let's put out some sound DPSS (Direct Program Search System) detects an unre- corded part of 4 seconds or more as the interval between titles and permits easy operation of cassette tape like a CD.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 29 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections O p π O p π 23 One-program repeat playback Plays a single music program repeatedly up to 16 times. ÷ The program being played will be repeated 16 times, after which normal playback resumes.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 30 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 31 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE AUTO TUNED DISC ALL STEREO kHz MHz MUTE 12 PROG.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 32 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections INPUT DISC SKIP SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SOURCE DIRECT PTY SEARCH EQ. PTY DOWN TUNING UP MUTE BAND A/B RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. ENTER REC/ARM AUTO M. REPEAT TIME RANDOM SPACE P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 33 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction) The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard when playing tape. T o end recording Selection of the reverse mode ÷ Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a non-recorded space of about 4 seconds.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 34 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Let's record Adjusting the recording level Restarting recording The following procedure allows to re-record sound from the middle of recording.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 35 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Copying tape (T ape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. The DOLBY NR key is not active in dubbing mode. The tape recorded on deck B assumes the same Dolby NR condition as the tape played on deck A.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 36 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD (DP-H5) If it is in play mode Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 3 ÷ Up to 32 tracks can be programmed.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 37 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T o stop playback ÷ The entire program contents also are erased when the disc tray is opened. T o check the programmed tracks Playback of CD PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 38 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Select the “CD” input. Playback of CD T o repeat a disc 2 Press the REPEAT key. 3 Start playback. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 39 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Select the RANDOM mode. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. ÷ After every track, the music calendar blinks and the next selected track is played.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 40 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD (DP-MH5) Playback of CD For XD-8550 If it is in play mode Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 3 ÷ The disc can also be selected with the Disc selector (DISC 1 ~ DISC 6) key.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 41 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T o stop playback T o check the programmed tracks PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE AUTO TUNED DISC ALL STEREO kHz MHz MUTE 12 PROG.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 42 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Playback of CD For XD-8550 Select the “CD” input. Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly . T o repeat all discs 2 Press the REPEAT key.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 43 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Select the RANDOM mode. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. ÷ After every track, the music calendar blinks and the next selected track is played.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 44 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 45 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections RDS is a system which transmits useful information (dig- ital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 46 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections TUNING keys Program T ype Name Display Pop Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M * M.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 47 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY TOTAL SPACE AUTO TUNED DISC ALL STEREO kHz MHz MUTE 12 PROG. N.B. BBC K 1 M FM 1 :5 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 6 7 8 9 10 MAX PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON TA NEWS INFO.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 48 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections R.D.S. Set the reception band to FM. T o 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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 49 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections ÷ 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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 50 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T o record tracks in your desired order If you want to record a CD in order of track num- bers If you want to select the tracks to be recorded while playing a CD C.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 51 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Convenient CD recording 1 23 5 6 4 8 4 7 C Recording tracks from one or several CDs (Program edit rec.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 52 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 1 Press the O.T.E. key. Select the disc. (DP-MH5 only) 2 3 T o end recording in the middle Go to step 3 before playback starts.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 53 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 1 3 2 When you want to record a track being played, press the O.T.E. key. Play a CD. T o end recording in the middle At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 54 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 3 2 Convenient CD recording Recording preparations are required. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ For the reverse mode, select “ ” ”,“ [ ” (two-way recording). 1 Press so that the “PGM” indicator lights.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 55 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections CCRS REC / ARM During recording: X-H5 3 2 1 Press so that the “PGM” indicator goes off. Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence (Time edit recording) Recording preparations are required.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 56 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections To clear the edited contents (Program edit recording, Time edit recording) To check the edited contents (Program edit recording, Time edit recording) ÷ When the P.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 57 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 3 1 Start edit recording. Select the disc. (DP-MH5 only) 2 Go to step 3 before playback starts. Recording preparations are required. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ For the reverse mode, select “ ” ” ,“ [ ” (two-way recording).
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 58 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections 3 1 Start edit recording. Select the disc. 2 Go to step 3 before playback starts. Recording preparations are required. ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ For the reverse mode, select “ ” ” ,“ [ ”(two-way recording).
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 59 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system which produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the most suitable processing to the sound signal on the basis of the human listening mechanism.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 60 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function) In addition to the five kinds of equalizer patt.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 61 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern Effective Sound Adjustment 1 Display “MANUAL”. 3 Store the pattern in memory. (3) Adjust other items by repeating steps (1) and (2) for each.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 62 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections BALANCE adjustment Adjustment of balance and input level Balance .......... Adjusts the balance of left and right volume. Input level ..... The input level from the external equipment connected to the AUX input jacks (VCR, etc.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 63 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Switching the display From the wide range of display formats provided by the system, it is possible to select the desired formats.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 64 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Clock adjustment Enter the figure of minute. Enter the figure of hour. Activate the clock adjustment mode. This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 65 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections T imer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer . Operate easy T o use T imer (O.T .T .) Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the power is switched off after one hour .
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 66 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Set the POWER switch to OFF (STANDBY) position. Adjust the listening volume. Make preparations for the play (recording).
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 67 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Make the desired reservation. Select the timer program No. to be used. Enter the OFF time. Enter the ON time. 1 PROG.1 ..... Execution of program 1 only.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 68 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Ensure that the power is OFF. Note Note T imer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 69 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Be especially careful in the following conditions: ÷ When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and there is a large temperature difference.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 70 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections ÷ Adjust the present time again. ÷ Adjust the present time again. ÷ Adjust the present time referring to “Clock adjustment”. ÷ Set the timer ON time and OFF time.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 71 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections ÷ Cords are connected improperly. ÷ 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.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 72 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. ÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling precautions”.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 73 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Specifications Notes Notes 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice.
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 74 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections CD player unit (DP-H5 / DP-MH5) Format section Laser ...................................................... Semiconductor laser D/A convertors section D/A conversion .
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 75 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections.
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.
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