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COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-2915-00 SI (T) MC 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 Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. 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.
COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-2915-00 SI (T) MC 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 Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. 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.
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...reception condition. 2 Fix the antenna. −+ 3 Speaker Unit 1 2 Twist Front View The external view is connected, also read the instruction manual of musical instruments, etc. If the left ) FM indoor antenna The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. Be sure to insert all ...short-circuit the + and - If connection cords are inverted, the sound will be produced or noise may result. 7 System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to unplug the power cord from the largest outer dimensions including ...
...reception condition. 2 Fix the antenna. −+ 3 Speaker Unit 1 2 Twist Front View The external view is connected, also read the instruction manual of musical instruments, etc. If the left ) FM indoor antenna The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. Be sure to insert all ...short-circuit the + and - If connection cords are inverted, the sound will be produced or noise may result. 7 System connection XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to unplug the power cord from the largest outer dimensions including ...
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12 Display Controls and indicators XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section 45 1 2 3 EX.BASS N.B. MHz DUBBING 3 45 6 A DOLBY NR B 2 REV.MODE O.T.E. 7 1 RUNNING 16 INDICATOR 8 15 9 14 10 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 ... This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. ECHO O.T.T. MEMORY PROG. 1 2 TUNED STEREO RANDOM CLASSIC R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. Application section Knowledge sections POP MANUAL dB kHz 1 2 3 VOL. EQ. ON REPEAT PGM INTRO EDIT P.B.C.
12 Display Controls and indicators XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section 45 1 2 3 EX.BASS N.B. MHz DUBBING 3 45 6 A DOLBY NR B 2 REV.MODE O.T.E. 7 1 RUNNING 16 INDICATOR 8 15 9 14 10 13 12 11 6 7 8 9 ... This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. ECHO O.T.T. MEMORY PROG. 1 2 TUNED STEREO RANDOM CLASSIC R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. Application section Knowledge sections POP MANUAL dB kHz 1 2 3 VOL. EQ. ON REPEAT PGM INTRO EDIT P.B.C.
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1 6 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Bass and treble compensation Bass compensation SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SLEEP 1 2 3 INPUT 4 5 6 DISC SKIP 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH O.T.E. 0 +10 P. ENTER MODE ... of the component connected to the AUX input jacks. ÷ When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will be also sure to read the instruction manual of the tuner. When the ON/STANDBY key is pressed while the power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function) 2. Selecting the desired output CD Tape Broadcasts...
1 6 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Bass and treble compensation Bass compensation SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. SLEEP 1 2 3 INPUT 4 5 6 DISC SKIP 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH O.T.E. 0 +10 P. ENTER MODE ... of the component connected to the AUX input jacks. ÷ When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will be also sure to read the instruction manual of the tuner. When the ON/STANDBY key is pressed while the power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function) 2. Selecting the desired output CD Tape Broadcasts...
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... NB 2 ........ BEST HITS E R s A V E O .N Each press switches the modes as the Standby mode. 1 7 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) MUTE Remote control unit EX.BASS CD Blinks )1 B 1:5 ) 1 REV.... amount of the system can be switched ON/OFF from all speakers are cut off automatically by the following operation. This mode is controlled. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 EX.BASS VOL B Volume display CLASSIC 2) ROCK EQ. When ...
... NB 2 ........ BEST HITS E R s A V E O .N Each press switches the modes as the Standby mode. 1 7 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) MUTE Remote control unit EX.BASS CD Blinks )1 B 1:5 ) 1 REV.... amount of the system can be switched ON/OFF from all speakers are cut off automatically by the following operation. This mode is controlled. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 EX.BASS VOL B Volume display CLASSIC 2) ROCK EQ. When ...
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... unit 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 Remote control unit Press the numeric keys as follows. 1 "INTRO" lit Introduction scanning 2 "DISC RANDOM" lit ..... POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 Lights when a disc is convenient to find titles to be played back with a disc... EX.BASS INTRO CD )1 B 1:5 ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. The recorded track Nos. 1 9 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Skipping tracks 4 7 6 ¢ To skip backward To skip forward ÷ The track in sequence for the first...
... unit 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 Remote control unit Press the numeric keys as follows. 1 "INTRO" lit Introduction scanning 2 "DISC RANDOM" lit ..... POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 4 56 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 Lights when a disc is convenient to find titles to be played back with a disc... EX.BASS INTRO CD )1 B 1:5 ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. The recorded track Nos. 1 9 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Skipping tracks 4 7 6 ¢ To skip backward To skip forward ÷ The track in sequence for the first...
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2 1 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section To wind tape at high speed To stop playback To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in ...direction is the direction stored in which the tape advances when playback or recording is DOLBY NR indication Displays the selected deck. POP MANUAL VOL. Selection of reverse mode. Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops. 2 """ .. Only ...247; Close the door securely. ) tape selection is started automatically by the easy operation function, etc. POP MANUAL VOL. POP MANUAL VOL.
2 1 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section To wind tape at high speed To stop playback To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in ...direction is the direction stored in which the tape advances when playback or recording is DOLBY NR indication Displays the selected deck. POP MANUAL VOL. Selection of reverse mode. Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops. 2 """ .. Only ...247; Close the door securely. ) tape selection is started automatically by the easy operation function, etc. POP MANUAL VOL. POP MANUAL VOL.
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POP MANUAL VOL. Preparation section A tip for locating the same position when continuing the recording (playback) the next time. The tape counter figure decrements during recording or ... indicator is not possible in case you want to "0000" when a cassette tape is loaded. Tape play is lit). Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) A A ÷ Relay play will be repeated alternately. Then the counter will be reset. EX.BASS TAPE ECHO )))) B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ...
POP MANUAL VOL. Preparation section A tip for locating the same position when continuing the recording (playback) the next time. The tape counter figure decrements during recording or ... indicator is not possible in case you want to "0000" when a cassette tape is loaded. Tape play is lit). Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) A A ÷ Relay play will be repeated alternately. Then the counter will be reset. EX.BASS TAPE ECHO )))) B REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ...
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... will be switched on automatically. Press 4 for the order of 1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1... Preparation section SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. Select a station. Manual tuning : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is also possible to 40 stations in the preset memory. Knowledge sections Let's put... out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) When the BAND key is pressed, the preset stations are switched over as follows. CALL A/B TAPE CD AUTO MUTE EQ...
... will be switched on automatically. Press 4 for the order of 1=2=3 ... 38=39=40=1... Preparation section SRS 3D EX.BASS N.B. Select a station. Manual tuning : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is also possible to 40 stations in the preset memory. Knowledge sections Let's put... out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) When the BAND key is pressed, the preset stations are switched over as follows. CALL A/B TAPE CD AUTO MUTE EQ...
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..., please also use the AUTO (Auto tuning) mode. Presetting is cancelled when no operation is replaced with the latest memory contents. POP MANUAL VOL. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷With priority for 5 seconds or more . RUNNING Goes off EX.BASS )3 ECHO MEMORY FM TUNED STEREO AUTO 8 9.)...an interval of about 2 seconds). RUNNING INDICATOR 2 5 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section The frequency changes automatically. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷ Repeat steps 123 to 40. POP MANUAL VOL. EX.BASS )1 ECHO MEMORY FM TUNED STEREO AUTO 8 9.) ) MHz CLASSIC ...
..., please also use the AUTO (Auto tuning) mode. Presetting is cancelled when no operation is replaced with the latest memory contents. POP MANUAL VOL. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷With priority for 5 seconds or more . RUNNING Goes off EX.BASS )3 ECHO MEMORY FM TUNED STEREO AUTO 8 9.)...an interval of about 2 seconds). RUNNING INDICATOR 2 5 Let's put out some sound XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section The frequency changes automatically. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷ Repeat steps 123 to 40. POP MANUAL VOL. EX.BASS )1 ECHO MEMORY FM TUNED STEREO AUTO 8 9.) ) MHz CLASSIC ...
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... ÷ Dubbing ends automatically when the side(s) to the desired direction. 1 2 7 3 ¡ (3) Stop playback. 7 5Start dubbing. POP MANUAL VOL. The DOLBY NR key is not created in this step. Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of about 4 sec, and then the deck...decks. 3 Select "[" (double-side recording) or """ (one-side recording). REV. DUBBING Press during stop. MODE 2 9 Let's record XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Playing tape A A Recording tape Preparation section Basic section Application section 4Use the same tape transport directions. (1) Select the deck ...
... ÷ Dubbing ends automatically when the side(s) to the desired direction. 1 2 7 3 ¡ (3) Stop playback. 7 5Start dubbing. POP MANUAL VOL. The DOLBY NR key is not created in this step. Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of about 4 sec, and then the deck...decks. 3 Select "[" (double-side recording) or """ (one-side recording). REV. DUBBING Press during stop. MODE 2 9 Let's record XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Playing tape A A Recording tape Preparation section Basic section Application section 4Use the same tape transport directions. (1) Select the deck ...
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... select tracks from step 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 3Establish the selection. MODE EX.BASS PGM CD )1 B CLASSIC ):) ) ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 B 2 REV.MODE RUNNING EX.BASS PGM CD )2 B ):) ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. Lights P. in order of the current track being played. P. DISC... (program playback) Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. 1 Check that the CD player is in play mode AUTO EX...
... select tracks from step 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 3Establish the selection. MODE EX.BASS PGM CD )1 B CLASSIC ):) ) ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 B 2 REV.MODE RUNNING EX.BASS PGM CD )2 B ):) ) 1 REV.MODE CLASSIC ROCK EQ. Lights P. in order of the current track being played. P. DISC... (program playback) Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. 1 Check that the CD player is in play mode AUTO EX...
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DISC SKIP Press during playback, normal playback in order of tracks resumes from the current track. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 45 6 ÷ If the key is added to the program 1Select the disc. Application section Knowledge sections P. Goes off EX.BASS PGM CD )1 ):) ... ÷ The added track number is pressed during stop playback AUTO To add a track to the end of the existing program. 3 1 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section To stop . 2 Select the track. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 3Establish the selection...
DISC SKIP Press during playback, normal playback in order of tracks resumes from the current track. POP MANUAL VOL. 1 2 3 3 45 6 ÷ If the key is added to the program 1Select the disc. Application section Knowledge sections P. Goes off EX.BASS PGM CD )1 ):) ... ÷ The added track number is pressed during stop playback AUTO To add a track to the end of the existing program. 3 1 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section To stop . 2 Select the track. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH 0 +10 3Establish the selection...
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... that the "PGM" indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off and the playback following the current mode of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. DISC SKIP To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷...CD player starts. Application section Knowledge sections Playback of the CD player starts. 32 Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played first. PO MANUAL 3 34 DISC SKIP To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key twice. ÷ The "DISC" and "REPEAT" indicators go off . 2Press ...
... that the "PGM" indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off and the playback following the current mode of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. DISC SKIP To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷...CD player starts. Application section Knowledge sections Playback of the CD player starts. 32 Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played first. PO MANUAL 3 34 DISC SKIP To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key twice. ÷ The "DISC" and "REPEAT" indicators go off . 2Press ...
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... desired CD tracks. º 2Press to turn it off and the playback following the current mode (PGM) of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. POP MANUAL 3 34 2 RUNNING INDICATOR VOL. 8 9 11 To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key three times. ÷ The "REPEAT...
... desired CD tracks. º 2Press to turn it off and the playback following the current mode (PGM) of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Select the "CD" input. POP MANUAL 3 34 2 RUNNING INDICATOR VOL. 8 9 11 To stop repeated playback Press the REPEAT key three times. ÷ The "REPEAT...
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...; The "RANDOM" indicator goes off . RANDOM ÷ Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning of the track being played. Application section Knowledge sections POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 45 6 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 2 Select the RANDOM mode. CALL To cancel random playback Press so that this case. ...goes off and the playback in the middle of one disc Random play of one disc 3 ALL RANDOM ....... 34 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) As the titles each title has been played once. ÷ The...
...; The "RANDOM" indicator goes off . RANDOM ÷ Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning of the track being played. Application section Knowledge sections POP MANUAL VOL. 2 3 3 45 6 2 7 1 RUNNING INDICATOR 8 9 10 11 2 Select the RANDOM mode. CALL To cancel random playback Press so that this case. ...goes off and the playback in the middle of one disc Random play of one disc 3 ALL RANDOM ....... 34 Playback of CD XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) As the titles each title has been played once. ÷ The...
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...RDS" indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is automatically displayed. POP MANUAL VOL. Note before the use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name. 35 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section This unit is equipped with this function.... functions may not be provided or be given different names depending on countries or areas. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Frequency Display : The frequency of the current station is displayed. POP MANUAL VOL. Set the receiving band to that station. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can...
...RDS" indicator lights up when an RDS broadcast (signal) is automatically displayed. POP MANUAL VOL. Note before the use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name. 35 XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section This unit is equipped with this function.... functions may not be provided or be given different names depending on countries or areas. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Frequency Display : The frequency of the current station is displayed. POP MANUAL VOL. Set the receiving band to that station. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can...
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...broadcast is received, the program type is lit. Music Light Classical POP M ROCK M M.O.R. PTY EX.BASS R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Select the desired program type. TUNING Select while "PTY" is shown on the right for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the ... you want to listen to FM. Preset RDS stations with the TUNING keys from 31 types. Use program type table on the display. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Set the reception band to , the tuner automatically searches for your convenience. The desired program type...
...broadcast is received, the program type is lit. Music Light Classical POP M ROCK M M.O.R. PTY EX.BASS R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. POP MANUAL VOL. 2 Select the desired program type. TUNING Select while "PTY" is shown on the right for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the ... you want to listen to FM. Preset RDS stations with the TUNING keys from 31 types. Use program type table on the display. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) Preparation section Basic section Set the reception band to , the tuner automatically searches for your convenience. The desired program type...
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... the desired type cannot be found , that program is received. Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Blinks EX.BASS R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷ No sound is heard while "PTY" is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type is found , "NO PROG" is displayed, then after... ROCK EQ. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. PTY SEARCH +10 To change to the station name display. POP MANUAL VOL. Goes off EX.BASS R D S EON TP BBC TUNED STEREO TA NEWS INFO. CLASSIC ROCK EQ...
... the desired type cannot be found , that program is received. Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Blinks EX.BASS R D S EON TP TA NEWS INFO. POP MANUAL VOL. ÷ No sound is heard while "PTY" is blinking. ÷ If a program of the desired type is found , "NO PROG" is displayed, then after... ROCK EQ. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. PTY SEARCH +10 To change to the station name display. POP MANUAL VOL. Goes off EX.BASS R D S EON TP BBC TUNED STEREO TA NEWS INFO. CLASSIC ROCK EQ...
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...By using the EON function, which manages the information of the same network starts to desired information like traffic information or news etc. POP MANUAL VOL. P. Preparation section 1 Auto preset the stations. 1Receive a broadcast. 2Keep the ENTER key pressed (2 sec or longer). Auto ...stations have already been preset by -one presetting", the EON function will be selected automatically. Set the reception band to the original program. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) To be used. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 TA Traffic Announcement 2 NEWS News 3 INFO Information 4...
...By using the EON function, which manages the information of the same network starts to desired information like traffic information or news etc. POP MANUAL VOL. P. Preparation section 1 Auto preset the stations. 1Receive a broadcast. 2Keep the ENTER key pressed (2 sec or longer). Auto ...stations have already been preset by -one presetting", the EON function will be selected automatically. Set the reception band to the original program. XD-750/700/550/500 (En) To be used. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 TA Traffic Announcement 2 NEWS News 3 INFO Information 4...