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... short to ensure safe operation. Caution : Read this page carefully to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) The marking of products using lasers (Except for the power points in your home or the cable is located on the model, please check the component models delivered to the mains...
... short to ensure safe operation. Caution : Read this page carefully to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) The marking of products using lasers (Except for the power points in your home or the cable is located on the model, please check the component models delivered to the mains...
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... XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 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 other components and accessories .. 8 Controls and indicators 10 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6 10 Display (C-H6 11 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5 12 Display (C-H5 13 Amplifier unit 14 Cassette deck unit 15 CD player unit (DP-H5 16 CD player unit (DP-MH5 17 Remote control...
... XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 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 other components and accessories .. 8 Controls and indicators 10 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6 10 Display (C-H6 11 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5 12 Display (C-H5 13 Amplifier unit 14 Cassette deck unit 15 CD player unit (DP-H5 16 CD player unit (DP-MH5 17 Remote control...
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... display which is turned on a MD and cassette tape simultaneously. (For XD-8550) Versatile tone and sound field adjustment Equalizer patterns can file a claim against the carrier for selection according to the capacity of the music played: ROCK,POP, DISCO, JAZZ, CLASSIC. Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1) Speaker cords (2) Knowledge sections Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Parallel cord (1) SRS 3D system The SRS (Sound...
... display which is turned on a MD and cassette tape simultaneously. (For XD-8550) Versatile tone and sound field adjustment Equalizer patterns can file a claim against the carrier for selection according to the capacity of the music played: ROCK,POP, DISCO, JAZZ, CLASSIC. Accessories FM indoor antenna (1) AM loop antenna (1) Loop antenna stand (1) Speaker cords (2) Knowledge sections Remote control unit (1) Batteries (R6/AA) (2) Parallel cord (1) SRS 3D system The SRS (Sound...
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... Knowledge sections Please install as shown below . In case an associated system component is variable depending on the model and marketing destination type. Connection of parallel cord 7 System connection XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, insert plug straight into the connector until it clicks to look them without mistake. If connection cords are inverted, the sound will be sure...
... Knowledge sections Please install as shown below . In case an associated system component is variable depending on the model and marketing destination type. Connection of parallel cord 7 System connection XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, insert plug straight into the connector until it clicks to look them without mistake. If connection cords are inverted, the sound will be sure...
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... Audio input Audio output CONNECT WITH DP-H5 OR DP-MH5 SYSTEM CONROL MD recorder (DM-F70) (Optional) Optical fibre cable Digital input terminal Remove cap OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Optical fibre cable Remove the protection cap for use. (Take care not to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. Do not plug the power cord into the connector until all of other components and accessories XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Connect separately sold in the figure. 8 System connection Connection...
... Audio input Audio output CONNECT WITH DP-H5 OR DP-MH5 SYSTEM CONROL MD recorder (DM-F70) (Optional) Optical fibre cable Digital input terminal Remove cap OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT Optical fibre cable Remove the protection cap for use. (Take care not to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. Do not plug the power cord into the connector until all of other components and accessories XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Connect separately sold in the figure. 8 System connection Connection...
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.../DOWN keys. When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation. 3DISPLAY/DEMO key When power is selected. 2EX. 1 0 Controls and indicators Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6) XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 12 3 456 TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H6 (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM STEREO EX. tion of equalizer effect is ON: P Switches the displayed information. When power is ON: O¨ Switches the SRS 3D play on the condi- BAND AUTO ENTER Preparation section 7 89...
.../DOWN keys. When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation. 3DISPLAY/DEMO key When power is selected. 2EX. 1 0 Controls and indicators Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6) XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 12 3 456 TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H6 (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM STEREO EX. tion of equalizer effect is ON: P Switches the displayed information. When power is ON: O¨ Switches the SRS 3D play on the condi- BAND AUTO ENTER Preparation section 7 89...
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... usually used to select the broadcast station to switch the demonstration on the condi- When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation. 3DEMO key Press to be switched with the MODE key. 7PTY key y 8O.T.T key Press when setting the O.T.T timer function. ˇ 9RDS DISP. 12 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5) Controls and indicators XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 12 3 456 TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H5 (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EX...
... usually used to select the broadcast station to switch the demonstration on the condi- When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation. 3DEMO key Press to be switched with the MODE key. 7PTY key y 8O.T.T key Press when setting the O.T.T timer function. ˇ 9RDS DISP. 12 Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5) Controls and indicators XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 12 3 456 TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H5 (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EX...
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... to select the input source. Knowledge sections CIRCUIT Preparation section 4 5 67 Basic section Application section 1ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator Power ON/OFF switching is used . 4PHONES terminal For connection of heavy bass sound which may occur during low-level listening. CIRCUIT key ¡ Press to compensate for volume adjustment. 14 Amplifier unit Controls and indicators XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 1 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 2 3 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B.
... to select the input source. Knowledge sections CIRCUIT Preparation section 4 5 67 Basic section Application section 1ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator Power ON/OFF switching is used . 4PHONES terminal For connection of heavy bass sound which may occur during low-level listening. CIRCUIT key ¡ Press to compensate for volume adjustment. 14 Amplifier unit Controls and indicators XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) 1 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 2 3 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B.
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... the VOLUME CONTROL on the CD player. £∞ REPEAT key : Press to a tape. T 0VOLUME CONTROL (fi %) keys These keys have been programmed. ‡q P.MODE key : Press to switch the time information displayed on the amplifier unit. !MUTE key ¡ 18 Remote control Unit Preparation section 1 2 3 4 5 6 SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. PTY A/B P.CALL DOWN TUNING UP 4 ¢ 1 ¡ REC/ARM ¶ TAPE ™ £ CD 7 6 O.T.E. P N.B. BASS...
... the VOLUME CONTROL on the CD player. £∞ REPEAT key : Press to a tape. T 0VOLUME CONTROL (fi %) keys These keys have been programmed. ‡q P.MODE key : Press to switch the time information displayed on the amplifier unit. !MUTE key ¡ 18 Remote control Unit Preparation section 1 2 3 4 5 6 SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. PTY A/B P.CALL DOWN TUNING UP 4 ¢ 1 ¡ REC/ARM ¶ TAPE ™ £ CD 7 6 O.T.E. P N.B. BASS...
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... MD=TAPE CD=TAPE A / B DOLBY NR REV.MODE 7 2 3 O.T.E. Volume adjustment volume Application section Knowledge sections DOWN To decrease volume UP 3 ÷ Quick turning produces a larger change amount. (Dynamic rotary volume control function) ÷ The display shows a reference value. N.B. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE Press the ON/STANDBY key. 1. 2 0 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section Making the sound purer Listening through headphones PHONES Headphones plug Bass...
... MD=TAPE CD=TAPE A / B DOLBY NR REV.MODE 7 2 3 O.T.E. Volume adjustment volume Application section Knowledge sections DOWN To decrease volume UP 3 ÷ Quick turning produces a larger change amount. (Dynamic rotary volume control function) ÷ The display shows a reference value. N.B. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE Press the ON/STANDBY key. 1. 2 0 Let's put out some sound Basic use method XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section Making the sound purer Listening through headphones PHONES Headphones plug Bass...
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.... 1 "AUTO POWER SAVE ON" ........ Lights CD PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. This function can be switched ON/OFF from all speakers are compensated regardless of the volume level. 3 NB OFF (N.B. 2 1 Let's put out some sound XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section Making the sound purer (SOURCE DIRECT) When SOURCE DIRECT is on and off alternately. BASS) The Extra Bass has been set...
.... 1 "AUTO POWER SAVE ON" ........ Lights CD PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. This function can be switched ON/OFF from all speakers are compensated regardless of the volume level. 3 NB OFF (N.B. 2 1 Let's put out some sound XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Preparation section Basic section Making the sound purer (SOURCE DIRECT) When SOURCE DIRECT is on and off alternately. BASS) The Extra Bass has been set...
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... 3D TIME REPEAT 1 2 3 SPACE RANDOM 4 5 6 CHECK P.MODE 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH CLEAR EDIT 0 +10 BAND ENTER AUTO M. Start playback. 6 2 Lights up when play starts PLAY/PAUSE 6 Application section Knowledge sections RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R High-speed search in forward and reverse directions Skipping tracks STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. Load a disc. 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray...
... 3D TIME REPEAT 1 2 3 SPACE RANDOM 4 5 6 CHECK P.MODE 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH CLEAR EDIT 0 +10 BAND ENTER AUTO M. Start playback. 6 2 Lights up when play starts PLAY/PAUSE 6 Application section Knowledge sections RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R High-speed search in forward and reverse directions Skipping tracks STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. Load a disc. 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray...
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...=TAPE CD=TAPE A / B DOLBY NR REV.MODE 7 2 3 O.T.E. Up to 6 discs can be loaded in the CD player unit. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R Playback from desired track SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. CIRCUIT TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EX. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE High-speed search in forward and reverse directions Skipping tracks STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. The tray opens...
...=TAPE CD=TAPE A / B DOLBY NR REV.MODE 7 2 3 O.T.E. Up to 6 discs can be loaded in the CD player unit. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R Playback from desired track SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. CIRCUIT TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM EX. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE High-speed search in forward and reverse directions Skipping tracks STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. The tray opens...
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... the power is ON, the cassette deck playback can be started by using the equalizer or SRS effect should be used for playback. RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. BAND AUTO ENTER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN / CLOSE 01 02 03 04 05 06 TWIN REC 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 RANDOM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 REPEAT 6 Selection of Dolby NR STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B.
... the power is ON, the cassette deck playback can be started by using the equalizer or SRS effect should be used for playback. RDS DISPLAY TA/NEWS /INFO. BAND AUTO ENTER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN / CLOSE 01 02 03 04 05 06 TWIN REC 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 RANDOM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 6 REPEAT 6 Selection of Dolby NR STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B.
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...INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. N.B. CIRCUIT TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM 2 STEREO EX. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting BAND 1 1. Select a station. Remote control unit P.CALL 4 ¢ When stations have been memorized UP TUNING DOWN To decrease frequency 2 Auto tuning : Each press receives the next station. BASS SRS 3D EEFQFECT MODE UP TUNING DOWN R D S EON PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. BAND AUTO ENTER 1 MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN...
...INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. N.B. CIRCUIT TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER (÷) SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM 2 STEREO EX. LEVEL ADJUST CCRS REC / ARM 8 PAUSE Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting BAND 1 1. Select a station. Remote control unit P.CALL 4 ¢ When stations have been memorized UP TUNING DOWN To decrease frequency 2 Auto tuning : Each press receives the next station. BASS SRS 3D EEFQFECT MODE UP TUNING DOWN R D S EON PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. BAND AUTO ENTER 1 MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN...
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... 3D TIME REPEAT 1 2 3 SPACE RANDOM 4 5 6 CHECK P.MODE 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH CLEAR EDIT 0 +10 BAND ENTER AUTO M. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. BASS SRS 3D STEREO EEFQFECT MODE UP TUNING DOWN R D S EON PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. BAND AUTO ENTER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN / CLOSE 01 02 03 04 05 06 TWIN REC 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 RANDOM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC...
... 3D TIME REPEAT 1 2 3 SPACE RANDOM 4 5 6 CHECK P.MODE 7 8 9 PTY SEARCH CLEAR EDIT 0 +10 BAND ENTER AUTO M. MUTE MD TAPE CD TAPE VOLUME ∞ 5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 VOLUME CONTROL ON / STANDBY SOURCE DIRECT DOWN UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER CD N.B. BASS SRS 3D STEREO EEFQFECT MODE UP TUNING DOWN R D S EON PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. BAND AUTO ENTER MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER OPEN / CLOSE 01 02 03 04 05 06 TWIN REC 1 ¡ 4 ¢ 7 RANDOM DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC...
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... the component connected to be used every day) are available. Each press of the key switches the program numbers as required. Program 2 3 Normal operation Lights Lights C-H6 display PROG. lights. ÷ If a program No. tions for record- Timer operation Timer programming XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which a timer program has already been reserved, it can be activated or not as follows. 1 PROG.1 ....... Make timer setting of timer playback. 2 Adjust the listening volume. DISC ALL AUTO PROG.1 2 TUNED...
... the component connected to be used every day) are available. Each press of the key switches the program numbers as required. Program 2 3 Normal operation Lights Lights C-H6 display PROG. lights. ÷ If a program No. tions for record- Timer operation Timer programming XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which a timer program has already been reserved, it can be activated or not as follows. 1 PROG.1 ....... Make timer setting of timer playback. 2 Adjust the listening volume. DISC ALL AUTO PROG.1 2 TUNED...
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... dried-out. (To do this, turn power off. This is unplugged from power outlet Amplifier POWER status (ON or OFF) Input selection Volume control value Tuner/equalizer unit Receiving band Frequency Preset stations Program timer setting contents Balance setting Equalizer's manual memory created by opening each of SRS Labs, Inc. PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. In regard to use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. Preparation...
... dried-out. (To do this, turn power off. This is unplugged from power outlet Amplifier POWER status (ON or OFF) Input selection Volume control value Tuner/equalizer unit Receiving band Frequency Preset stations Program timer setting contents Balance setting Equalizer's manual memory created by opening each of SRS Labs, Inc. PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. In regard to use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. Preparation...
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... plug it left the factory. Power is turned OFF suddenly. ÷ The AUTO POWER SAVE function is installed near the system. ÷ Install the outdoor antenna in and returns and to condition when it again. Before calling for a long period. ÷ Preset stations with the SRS ¨ 3D key. 7 0 In case of difficulty XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) What seems to be received is not tuned. ÷ Connect antennas...
... plug it left the factory. Power is turned OFF suddenly. ÷ The AUTO POWER SAVE function is installed near the system. ÷ Install the outdoor antenna in and returns and to condition when it again. Before calling for a long period. ÷ Preset stations with the SRS ¨ 3D key. 7 0 In case of difficulty XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) What seems to be received is not tuned. ÷ Connect antennas...
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... tape is too thin and gets easily tangled. XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Cause ÷ The speaker cords are disconnected. ÷ The balance is set in the component to an required volume. ) ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ¡ ÷ Unplug the headphone plug. ¡ ÷ Check the connection cords. 6 "PROTECT" is displayed and sound is not ÷ The speaker cords are plugged incompletely. ÷ Plug headphones securely into the jack. ÷ Connection cords...
... tape is too thin and gets easily tangled. XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) Cause ÷ The speaker cords are disconnected. ÷ The balance is set in the component to an required volume. ) ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ¡ ÷ Unplug the headphone plug. ¡ ÷ Check the connection cords. 6 "PROTECT" is displayed and sound is not ÷ The speaker cords are plugged incompletely. ÷ Plug headphones securely into the jack. ÷ Connection cords...