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    COMP ACT HIFI SYSTEM B60-3879-08 00 MA (K,M,T ,X,Y) OC 99/12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 98/12 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 KENWOOD CORPORA TION INSTRUCTION MANUAL XD SERIES XD-A3 XD-251 XD-301/XD-351 XD-371S This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country an[...]

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    2 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................. A C 120 V only Austraria ................................................................... AC 240 V only Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Europe and U.K. ..[...]

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    3 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Contents Before applying power ............................................................... 2 Safety precautions .......................................................................................... 2 Contents .......................................................................................................[...]

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    4 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Special features Demonstration Accessories 3-Disc carousel CD player Tree discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program play back, repeat playback, random playback, etc. Double cassette deck Two tape decks are installed, permitting dubbing from tape to tape and relay playback. Various Sou[...]

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    5 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS[...]

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    6 XD SERIES (En) Preparation[...]

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    7 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Handling of discs and tapes 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 st[...]

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    8 XD SERIES (En) Preparation System connection Caution regarding placement T o maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projec- tions) equal to, or greater than, shown below . Rear panel: 10 cm AM loop antenna connection The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far[...]

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    9 XD SERIES (En) Preparation System connection Connection of the speaker systen R L AUX INPUT 1 2 BEAT CANCEL R L – + + – SPEAKERS (6–16 Ω ) FM 75 Ω AM ANTENNA GND AC 220 –240V AC 110 –120V R L – + + – R L AUX INPUT 1 2 BEAT CANCEL R L – + + – SPEAKERS (6–16 Ω ) FM 75 Ω AM ANTENNA GND R L AUX INPUT SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT S[...]

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    10 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Controls and indicators CD unit DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 0 76 ¢ 4 DISC SKIP 12 3 4 5 6 7 Receiver unit ON/STANDBY INPUT STANDBY MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC VOLUME MIN. MAX. TIMER SET CLOCK DISPLAY /DEMO ROCK FLAT EX.BASS POP JAZZ BAND TUNING PHONES UP DOWN AUTO PRESET MANUAL PRESET AUTO/MONO TIMER 8 9 0 ! @ #$ % & ( ) ¡ ?[...]

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    11 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Controls and indicators Cassette deck unit Display A deck 1 Cassette holder ™ Press the § § § § § key to remove and insert the tape. 2 REC ( ¶ )key £ 3 Play ( 3 ) key ™ 4 Fast forward and rewind ( 1 , ¡ ) keys ™ 5 Stop/Eject ( § ) key ™ 6 Pause ( 8 ) key ™ B deck 7 Play ( 3 ) key ™ 8 Fast forward a[...]

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    12 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Operation of remote control unit The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. 1 POWER ( ) key $ Power ON/OFF switching is ex- ecuted. 2 OPEN/CLOSE ( 0 ) key ^ The disc tray is opened and closed. 3 DISPLAY (DEMO) key 4% 4 CD program-rela[...]

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    13 XD SERIES (En) Preparation CHANNEL SP ACE setting The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the fol[...]

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    14 XD SERIES (En) Operation Let's put out some sound Basic use method ON/STANDBY INPUT UP DOWN T o increase volume T o decrease volume The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, or the BAND key of the tuner. When the ON/STANDBY key is pressed while the power is ON, the power will be switched OFF. 2. Selecting th[...]

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    15 XD SERIES (En) Operation Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled. Blinks MUTE kH z MH z E SET A USE ALL DISC RANDOM MEMORY STOP REPEAT 1 PRESET EQ AUTO M ORY P.B.C FLAT AUTO ROCK PAL POP NTSC JAZZ STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX[...]

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    16 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of CDs Sequential playback from the first track 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray. The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. 1. Load a disc. 0 2 1 The label must be on top. Disc number 2. Start playback. 6 kHz MHz PRESET AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM MEMORY STO[...]

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    17 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of CDs (Application) Skipping tracks Playback from the desired track T o skip forward T o skip backward ¢ 4 Pressing the 4 key once returns to the begining of the track being played. High-speed search in forward and reverse directions (Remote control unit only) Backward search Forward search ÷ Playback star[...]

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    18 XD SERIES (En) Operation Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Preparation ÷ Insert a CD. ÷ Set to stop mode. P.MODE DISC SKIP P.MODE 1. Press the P .MODE key ÷ Program mode is reached. 2. Select the disc. 3. Select the track. 4. Pr[...]

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    19 XD SERIES (En) Operation Start playback T o stop playback 6 7 ÷ When the 4 or the ¢ key is pressed during playback, the unit skips to the preceding or the next program title. ÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, return is made to the beginning of the title being played. T o add a track to the program T o check the programmed trac[...]

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    20 XD SERIES (En) Operation Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 30 stations in the preset memory. When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically. Select the tuning mode BAND Each press changes the band. 1. Select the broadcast band. or or 1 FM 2 MW (AM) [...]

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    21 XD SERIES (En) Operation Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) You can store up to 30 stations in the memory and recall them with a single touch of the key. Press the AUTO PRESET key AUTO PRESET For memorizing after already stored numbers AUTO PRESET Main unit only Remote control only Main unit only kHz MHz PRESET AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC R[...]

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    22 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of tapes With the double deck of A and B, relay playback is possible from deck B to deck A. 0 76 ¢ 4 ¶ 3 1¡  7 / 0 8 3 1 ¡ 7 / 08 1 22 3 3 INPUT 1. Switch INPUT to T APE. kHz MHz PRESET AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM MEMORY STOP REPEAT 1 PRESET EQ AUTO MEMORY DISC P.B.C FLAT AUTO ROCK PAL POP NTSC JA[...]

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    23 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording (Deck A only) With the double deck of A and B, dubbing is possible from deck B to deck A. Beat cancel function There may be cases in which beat noise interferes with recording of MW/LW broadcasting. Before recording the desired program, make trial recordings with both positions of the BEAT CANCEL switch on the [...]

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    24 XD SERIES (En) Operation Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas) 1. Connect a microphone. 1 Turn the MIC VOLUME control fully counterclockwise. 2 Plug the microphone into one of the MIC jacks. 3 Adjust the volume balance between the music input and microphone input. MIC VOLUME knob MIC 1/2 jacks MIC VOLUME MIN. MAX. MIC VOLUME MIN. MAX. MIC 1 M[...]

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    25 XD SERIES (En) Operation T imer operation When the ON/OFF timer is used, the CD or the tuner will start to play when the set time is reached. Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Setting the ON/OFF time (only on the main unit) First, set the volume for the timer playback. $ 1 Press the TIMER SET key. 2 Set the "hour" for the ON t[...]

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    26 XD SERIES (En) Operation Select the input for the ON playback. Perform this operation after the ON/OFF time has been set. 1 Select the input with the TUNING keys. 2 Press the TIMER SET key. 1 Select the preset number. 2 Press the TIMER SET key. Only when the tuner has been selected Timer setting has been completed and the setting contents are di[...]

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    27 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge Important Items Maintenance Cleaning the head section There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them. Note Note Demagnetizing the head When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate.[...]

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    28 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge In case of difficulty What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while p[...]

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    29 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge Remedy Cause Symptom ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Play a recorded tape. ÷ Close the holder completely. ÷ Insert a tape. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Reverse the tape insertion orientation. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Demagnetize the h[...]

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    30 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge In case of difficulty Remedy Cause Symptom CD player ÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. ÷ Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling precautions”. ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Refer to “Caution on condensation” and remove the condensation by evaporation. ÷ Plac[...]

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    31 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] (XD-A3) Rated power output (U.S.A. and Canada) 30 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω form 60 Hz to 14 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total har - monic distortion. Effective output power during STEREO operation U.S.A. and Canada 1 kHz, 10 % T .H.D., 6 [...]

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