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    CD PLA YER DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT B60-3235-00 MA ( T, M, I ) I D 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 D-S300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORA TION This instruction manual for this model also covers the systems in the KENWOOD System “SERIES 21” lineup. Since the features vary depending on the combined systems, the remote control op[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 2 Before applying power Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................ A C 120 V only Australia .................................................................................. AC 240 V only [...]

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    3 D-S300 (En) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately . If your unit was shipped to you directly , notify the shipping company without delay . Onl[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 4 L R LINE OUTPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL SISTEM CONTROL TEXT SYSTEM CONTROL L R CD AC 110- 120V AC 220- 240V AV CONTROL CERTER System connections Caution: Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are com- pleted. Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all con[...]

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    5 D-S300 (En) Connection to a general-use amplifier Use the provided audio cords to connect the OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the CD input jacks (or AUX jacks) of the amplifier . Connection to digital amplifier or MD Connect the DIGIT AL OUTPUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to the digital input jack of the amplifier , DA T recorder , MD recorder , etc.,[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ¢ 4 COMPACT DISC PLAYER D-S300 REPEAT ON/STANDBY D.R.I.V.E. RANDOM 6 7 0 TEXT DIGITAL AUDIO COMPACT 9 78 6 5 3 4 1 2 Controls and indicators Play indicator Pause indicator Text information display (The displays given in this ma[...]

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    7 D-S300 (En) Operation of remote control unit The keys with the same name as those on the main unit oper - ate the same way as the main unit. The keys marked * are provided only on the remote control unit. Remote Control Unit (RC) A remote control unit is not included with this unit. However, a remote control is supplied with the KENWOOD SERIES 21[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 8 Confirm Set Up Return Input Source Main Menu TapeA TapeB Tape1 LD Tuner CD VCR2 VCR1 TV Sat. Cable CD Track 00 10key Pad Mode REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ON /STANDBY MUTING VOLUME ENTER 2 1 3 6 5 4 7 3 1 Segment screen This screen is used for selecting the icons for the main equipment. 2 Menu screen This screen is used for selecting the icons[...]

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    9 D-S300 (En) Confirm Set Up Return Input Source Main Menu TapeA TapeB Tape1 LD Tuner CD VCR2 VCR1 TV Sat. Cable CD Track 00 10key Pad Mode REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ON /STANDBY MUTING VOLUME ENTER 1 Confirm Set Up Retern Input Source Main Menu TapeA TapeB Tape1 LD Tuner CD VCR2 VCR1 TV Sat. Cable Model T yp e Setu p Model 6 Model 5 Model 3 Model 2 Model[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 10 Confirm Set Up Return Input Source Main Menu TapeA TapeB Tape1 LD Tuner CD VCR2 VCR1 TV Sat. Cable CD Track 00 10key Pad Mode REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ON /STANDBY MUTING VOLUME ENTER Graphical Remote Control Unit (GRC) This instruction manual for this model also covers the systems in the KENWOOD System “SERIES 21” lineup. Since the fe[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 12 Normal play (TRACK mode) 1 2 Load a disc. 3 Start playback. 1 Open the tray. Use the following procedure to play a CD in the original order of tracks from track No. 1. : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 3 Close the tray. ÷ Do not touch the played side of disc. ÷ Loading two discs together will cause m[...]

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    13 D-S300 (En) Playback from desired track Remote control unit only Normal play (TRACK mode) P.MODE What is the “normal play TRACK mode”? The normal play TRACK mode refers to the state in which the PGM, EDIT and RANDOM mode displays are off. Skipping tracks ÷ The track in the direction of the pressed key is skipped, and the selected track will[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 14 In the case of a CD-TEXT disc, the tracks to be heard can be searched by title. 1 Preparation : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. 1 0T T IE LA C BE DF Searching for tracks by title (TITLE SEARCH) Press the TITLE SEARCH key. Track title Blinks. ÷ In the case of a non-CD-TEXT disc, the ” NO CD TEXT “ [...]

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    15 D-S300 (En) T ime display on CD player (TIME DISPLA Y) Each press of the TIME key changes the displayed contents. Displays Remote control unit only Each item is displayed in turn each time the key is pressed. When the key is repeatedly pressed while an item is being displayed, the display is forcibly moved to the next item. 1 Disc/Track Title : [...]

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    D-S300 (En) 16 Programmed play (PGM mode) Use the following procedure to program desired tracks in a desired order. (up to 32 tracks) ÷ Load a disc in the CD player. ÷ Set the INPUT SELECTOR to ”CD“ on the connected device such as AV CONTROL CENTER or receiver. Press so that the “PGM” indicator lights. 1 Preparation : Keys and control use[...]

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    17 D-S300 (En) T o check or change the programmed tracks ÷ Press it while the “PGM 01” indicator blinks. ÷ The track being played cannot be changed. ÷ Perform only step 1 to simply check the program. ÷ In the case of a CD-TEXT disc, the track’s title is scrolled on the display. ÷ Each time the key is pressed, the program No. and the trac[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 18 Repeated playback T o repeat only the programmed tracks : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. Preparation ÷ Load a disc in the CD player. ÷ Set the INPUT SELECTOR to ”CD“ on the connected device such as AV CONTROL CENTER or receiver. MULTIPLE CD PLAYER D-S300 2 Select the desired track No. Go to step[...]

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    19 D-S300 (En) T o repeat the entire disc Repeated playback 1 Press so that the “PGM” indicator goes off. 3 Start playback. 2 Switch REPEAT ON. P.MODE E RE PT AO N G P0 M1 1 0 PGM Mode P.mode ENTER ENTER ENTER Repeat Return ENTER ENTER PGM ENTER ENTER Repeat Return ENTER ENTER T o cancel repeated playback Press the REPEA T key twice. (REPEA T[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 20 The following procedure allows to record a CD within the specified tape length so that no music is interrupted in the middle at the ends of sides A and B. Editing 1 Light the “EDIT” indicator. : Keys and control used in the operations described on this page. D ET IC ? -? MULTIPLE CD PLAYER D-S300 2 Enter the recording time of the[...]

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    21 D-S300 (En) The CD contents are edited as follows. (1) The tape recording time input is divided by two, and tracks that can be accommodated in file A (which refers to tracks on tape side A ) are selected in order of their track Nos. (2) In a few seconds, the time left on tape side A is displayed, then file B (tracks on tape side B ) is edited in[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 22 Playback in a random order (Random playback) ÷ Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning of the track being played. ÷ Press the RANDOM key to start normal playback. ™ As tracks are selected at random, you can enjoy listening to for a long time. ÷ Load a disc in the CD player. Preparation 1 T o select another track in the [...]

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    D-S300 (En) 24 Caution on disc used Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner . Storage When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in its case. La[...]

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    25 D-S300 (En) ÷ Insert the power plug firmly to the AC outlet. ÷ Turn the amplifier’s power ON. ÷ Load the disc again with its label side up. ÷ Insert the disc properly . ÷ Wipe off the dust on the surface of the disc referring to ”Disc handling precautions“. ¢ ÷ Replace the disc with a new one. ÷ Leave the player for about 1 hour so[...]

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    D-S300 (En) 26 For the U.S.A. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA[...]

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    27 D-S300 (En) Specifications [ Format ] System ......................................................................... Compact disc digital audio system Laser ..................................................................................................... Semiconductor laser [ D/A Convertors ] D/A Conversion ................................[...]

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    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 . Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number[...]