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User Manual - Page 1
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COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-981MD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-3933-00 CH SY (Q)
User Manual - Page 2
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... the unit is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit. XD-981MD (En)
U.S.A. Knowledge sections THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
Caution : Read this page carefully toBeenfsourreeaspapfelyoinpgerpaotwioenr...
User Manual - Page 3
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... Parts 8
Controls and indicators 10
Main unit 10 Display 12 Remote control Unit 13
Operation of remote control unit 14
CHANNEL SPACE setting ...Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power
XD-981MD (En)
Convenient Recording Methods 50
Selection of the Recording type...Specifications 84
Knowledge sections
Application section
Basic section
Preparation section
User Manual - Page 4
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...present. FM indoor antenna (1)
Loop antenna (1)
Europe, U.K. Preparation section
4
Before applying power
XD-981MD (En)
Special features An MD recorder is standard equipment
)
An MD recorder with a demonstration ... by the timer, the sound level increases gradually.
÷ O.T.T.
: A timer with easy setting, which operates only once.
÷ Sleep timer : Useful when you want to go asleep ...
User Manual - Page 5
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...cm), CDV (only the audio part) ÷ With CD-G (... or deformed disc or a disc repaired with a soft cotton cloth (or...set .
attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc
with tape or adhesive agent.
The cartridge will be - Disc back side
Slide open .
Storage position Do not leave Mini Discs in a radial man- Handling of discs
Disc handling precautions
5 Before applying power
XD-981MD...
User Manual - Page 6
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Europe, U.K. and Russia
FM 75Ω
GND
AM
Other countries
XD-981MD (En)
2
FM 75Ω
GND
AM
FM
300Ω
ANTENNA
Preparation section
Basic section
Speaker (right)
−+
SUPER ...direction which provides the best reception.
Please connect correctly as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it as far as shown in the figure.
User Manual - Page 7
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... stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Speaker (left)
7 BefoSryesatepmplcyionngnpeocwtioenr
XD-981MD (En)
1 Remove the insulation from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal... and -
l FM indoor antenna
The accessory antenna is variable depending on the model and marketing destination type.
3
4
Notes
1.
Except for the U.S.A. and Canada...
User Manual - Page 11
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...
*
Up to three CDs can be held.
11 Controls and indicators
XD-981MD (En)
5OPEN/CLOSE (0) key These keys are used for erasing of... key
P
This is used for MD editing, character selection, time
setting, etc.
¡MD operation keys
Play/pause (6) key
Stop ...and for title input and editing. matic reception (stereo) and manual re- ception (monaural).
! REV.
Depending on
MD. QUICK ...
User Manual - Page 13
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TAPE
O.T.E. and Russia : RC-981MD
Other countries : RC-M1MD
Model : As listed on the
main unit. and Russia
RDS-...
1 SLEEP key : This is used to set the sleep timer. key (MD) : This has the same function as the keys on the main unit.
13 Controls and indicators
XD-981MD (En)
Preparation section
Basic section
1
2
3 4 5 6
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
SLEEP
RC-981MD
1
2
3
N.B.
4
5
6
REPEAT
...
User Manual - Page 14
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...and their service life may occur. CHANNEL SPACE setting
(Except for the AM part, but ...setting is not expected. If direct sunlight or the light of remote control unit
Loading batteries
1 Remove the cover.
2 Insert batteries.
2
1
Controls and indicators
XD-981MD...
Notes
1.
When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with the FM switching.
3 Confirm...
User Manual - Page 16
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...use method
Let's put out some sound
XD-981MD (En)
Preparation section
Basic section
2¶... When CD or MD is selected, playback will be switched OFF.
÷ The display part becomes dark when the unit is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)
INPUT SELECT
2
2. Application... control function)
÷ The display shows a reference value. Set the ON/STANDBY key to ON (STANDBY).
The unit is ...
User Manual - Page 17
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... mode.
CD
NB 1A
+Scroll indication
Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 N B 1 The bass range is changed. cancellation.
N.B. 17 Let's put out some sound
XD-981MD (En)
Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only)
MUTE
Blinks
VOL
DIGITAL
1:2 3
÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ This is also...
User Manual - Page 18
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... backward
Playback from desired track Skipping tracks
OPEN/CLOSE
01
02
03
1
1. Application section
Knowledge sections 18
Playback of CD
Let's put out some sound
XD-981MD (En)
When a disc is pressed, the tray opens. When the key is pressed again, the tray closes.
6
2
2. Load a disc.
1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close...
User Manual - Page 59
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...set the write protect tab of the mini disc to the left and the rest of the information can be applied after another from the right to
"Write enable" side.
5
59 MD Edit Functions
XD-981MD...editing, set into a different MD recorder (player). (The title compatibility is limited partly according...recording. As the entered title is compatible between models, it cannot be displayed all at once. ...
User Manual - Page 84
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... or service on this reason specifications may be...on the back of difficulty
XD-981MD (En)
[CD player...KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in the space provided below.
and Canada 9.7 kg (21.4 lb) Other countries 9.6 kg (21.2 lb)
Speakers (LS-N951) U.S.A. Basic section
Preparation section
84 Specifications
Main unit (RXD-981MD...Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call ...
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