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User Manual - Page 1
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COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
TEXT
B60-4473-00 01 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, T, E2)
9911
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country
and sales area. COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-SERIES
XD-653/ XD-753 XD-503/ XD-553 XD-303/ XD-353 XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above.
User Manual - Page 6
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... this manual handy for shipping damage.
For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. ANTENNA
AM
GND
FM 75Ω
AM loop antenna
The supplied antenna is variable depending on the models (countries... possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it as far as shown in the future. Speaker cords (2) (XD-653 only)
Provided in the speaker ...
User Manual - Page 7
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E
Speaker and TV installation
The magnet in , ...XD-A33 XD-503 XD-553/XD-A53 XD-653 XD-753/XD-A73
Speaker Model Name LS-N303 LS-N353 LS-N503 LS-N553 LS-N653 LS-N753
Main Unit
1
2
3
4
Twist
Speaker Unit (XD-653 only)
1
2
3
4
- CAUTION
Be sure to connect them properly.
Twist
CAUTION
(For U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada) Be sure to unplug the power cord from the TV set...
User Manual - Page 8
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...instruction manual of the Note component as shown in the diagram. MD recorder, DVD player, VCR or analog turntable
MD recorder
DVD player/VCR/analog turntable (P-110/optional)
Digital input
Audio output
Optical-fiber cable
L R DVD/VIDEO INPUT
Audio output
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
For XD-753/653/XD-553...available equipment)
CAUTION Note on the model (countries or area).
Preparation section...
User Manual - Page 9
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...sold surround (rear) speakers are connected to obtain a
better sound quality. ÷ When the switch is set to OFF, no surround (rear) speakers are connected.
ANTENNA AM
GND FM 75Ω
Main Unit
... that this switch while the power is set to OFF, normal playback is executed. Use a commercially-available antenna adapter (a small-sized model). ON SURROUND
OFF
÷ Please operate...
User Manual - Page 15
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..." "Tape Dubbing" "Audio Options" "Clock Options" "Language Options"
÷ To cancel the mode for setting (using the MULTI CONTROL keys. MENU
MULTI CONTROL
P.CALL
MENU SELECT
ENTER BACK
STOP
BACK SELECT ENTER
MULTI...keys on the main
unit using ) MULTI CONTROL, read the description of each item in this manual. ÷ Press the BACK key to return to the previous step and restart operation from ...
User Manual - Page 17
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...operated is
pressed.
2 Select "Beep sound". MULTI CONTROL
SELECT
You can change the display language manually.
1 Select "Language Options". "English" "Français" (French) "Deutsch" (German) ... display language
17
Preparation section
You can also set the beep to OFF:
1 Select "Audio Options".
three times: Abnormal operation (The error message
appears in the display.)
no sound:...
User Manual - Page 25
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... the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, and Australia)
The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in accordance with your area by referring to the following table...dial to which the system is variable depending on the model (country or area), and "MW" may be expected. Basic section Let's have sound 25
CHANNEL SPACE setting (Except for instance when you move from area 1...
User Manual - Page 26
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... to receive them by -one -touch operations. Let's have been memorized
Auto tuning Manual tuning
: Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial to receive the next tuned station automatically...the model (country or area).
2. MULTI CONTROL
3
3. When no operation has been performed for 5 seconds while "P.call ) "Manual" (Manual tuning)
÷ When no stations have sound
When the TUNER/BAND key is set ...
User Manual - Page 37
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R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K.
PS (Program Service) Display : (See below.)
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is ...§
To switch the display contents
Pressing the RDS DISP. Set the receiving band to preset the stations. Display mode priority ranking
When an RDS broadcast is received :
1PS (Program Service) Display : When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name...
User Manual - Page 47
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... section
3D Lev. 1
MULTI CONTROL
ENTER
The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. Effective sound adjustment 47
Equalizer pattern setting and saving
You can edit desired patterns manually and store them .
User Manual - Page 52
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...manual memory created by the user 3D surround level
Tuner unit Receiving band Frequency Preset stations Program timer setting...head is installed increases, etc. There are cleared in the room where this case, leave the unit for longer service life, ...display
Stored contents which are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. Using a cotton swab dipped in ...
User Manual - Page 53
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...
ENTER
÷ Please note that "Everyday"
and "One Time" cannot be set simulta-
neously for service, check the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition...power ON again.
In this case, execute the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. tem connection".
7
÷ Adjust the left and right volumes are disconnected.
÷...
User Manual - Page 56
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... is recording something. ÷ The MULTI CONTROL setting mode is activated.
÷ Replace with Federal Regulations, following measures: -- 56
In case of difficulty
Remote control unit
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Remote control operation is not possible.
÷ Batteries are expressly approved in the instruction manual.
KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI,TOKYO, JAPAN...
User Manual - Page 60
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... (For U.K.)
For your dealer for information or service on this product. and Canada)
YES (For U.K. Model
Serial Number Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. Refer to describe multiple models.
and Europe)
YES (For U.K. This instruction manual is used to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your...
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