Kenwood DPX-302 manual

COMP A CT HIFI SYSTEM B60-4304-08 00 MA (K,M,T ,X,Y) OC 99/01 KENWOOD CORPORA TION INSTRUCTION MANUAL XD SERIES XD-A31 XD-302 XD-352 XD-372S This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.[...]

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 ................................................................... A C 240 V only Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Europe and U.K. .[...]

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

4 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Special features Demonstration Accessories 3-Disc carousel CD player Three 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. Simplified[...]

5 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 6. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). 7. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such [...]

6 XD SERIES (En) Preparation 1 3 . Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 14.Abnormal[...]

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[...]

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

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

10 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Controls and indicators CD and Receiver unit 1 OPEN/CLOSE ( 0 ) key ^ The disc tray is opened and closed. 2 Disc selection keys & The disc number is selected directly and playback starts. 3 DISC SKIP key & Used to skip discs. 4 Stop ( 7 ) key ^ 5 Play/pause ( 6 ) key ^ 6 VOLUME CONTROL knob $ This is used for v[...]

11 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Controls and indicators Cassette deck unit Display 1 Fast forward and rewind ( 1 , ¡ ) keys ∞ 2 Stop ( 7 ) key ∞ 3 Play ( 3 ) key ¢ 4 TAPE A/B selection key ¢ 5 REC/ARM key § 6 TAPE A Cassette holder ¢ Press the 0 0 0 0 0 section of cassette holder to remove and insert Tape A is used exclusively for playback. [...]

12 XD SERIES (En) Preparation Operation of remote control unit MENU REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-352 ENTER 1 TUNING ¡ 4 P.CALL ¢ 7 23 6 POWER SLEEP TIME SOUND RANDOM REPEAT BAND DISC SKIP A/B TAPE 3 MUTE SELECT EX.BASS INPUT MULTI CONTROL VOLUME XD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( 9 The keys on the remote control unit with the same names a[...]

13 XD SERIES (En) Preparation This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off. 1 Switching the power ON. 2 Select “Clock Options”. 3 Select “Adjust T ime”. 4 Enter the figure of hour . 5 Enter the figure of minute. Clock adjustment[...]

14 XD SERIES (En) Operation Let's put out some sound Basic use method T o increase volume T o decrease volume If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD play key turns power automatically ON and starts playback. 2. Selecting the desired output 1. Switching the power ON 1 TUNER (Radio) ™ 2 [...]

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 Listening through headphones PHONES Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. ST ANDBY mode of[...]

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. The label must be on top. Disc number 2. Start playback. T o pause playback ÷ Each press pauses and plays the CD alt[...]

17 XD SERIES (En) Operation Skipping tracks Playback from the desired track High-speed search in forward and reverse directions (Remote control unit only) Backward search Forward search ÷ Playback starts from the position where the key is released. Skipping to a Different Disc (Only at the main unit) ÷ Each time this key is pressed, the unit skip[...]

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) Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 Select “CD Program Play”. 3 Enter track No.s in the order you want to play them. 1 Select t[...]

19 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of CD 1 Select “CD Program Play”. 2 Press the MENU key. 4 Check the programmed tracks (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). T o check: ÷ The blinking item can be replaced. T o replace a track in the program: ÷ The added track number is added to the end of the existing program. ÷ The programmed [...]

20 XD SERIES (En) Operation Select the “CD” input. Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Playback of CD 1 Cancel “PGM”. 2 Select the disc. 3 Select the track. 4 Select repeat mode. T o repeat only one track T o repeat a disc T o repeat all discs If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. [...]

21 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of CD Random playback Select the “CD” input. Press the key repeatedly to switch the display. 1 “Disc Random” Random play of one disc 2 “All Random” Random play of all discs 3 “Random off” (Normal playback) As the titles each time ar e selected r andomly , the music can be enjo yed without g et ti[...]

22 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. Each press changes the band. 1. Select the broadcast band. or or 1 FM 2 MW (AM) 3 SW 1 FM 2 MW (AM) 3 LW 1 F[...]

23 XD SERIES (En) Operation Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) Keep the TUNING MODE key depressed (about 2 seconds). ÷ A maximum of 30 stations are preset automatically by giving the priority to the FM band. ÷ When there are many stations and the intended station has not been preset, please also use “One-by-one presetting (manual p[...]

24 XD SERIES (En) Operation Playback of tapes 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape and close the door. 1. Load a cassette tape. 3. Start playback. MULTI CONTROL A PLAY REC/ PLAY B MENU ENTER 1 TUNING ¡ 4 P.CALL ¢ 7 23 6 POWER SLEEP TIME SOUND RANDOM REPEAT BAND DISC SKIP A/B TAPE 3 MUTE SELECT EX.BASS INPUT MULTI CONTROL VOLUME X D 2 1 3 1 2 3 [...]

25 XD SERIES (En) Operation T o wind tape at high speed ÷ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. T o f ast wind in direction T o f ast wind in direction | T o stop playback ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely. Caution for cassette tape ejection ÷ Do not attempt to eject the cassette tape until the[...]

26 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording (Deck B only) MULTI CONTROL A PLAY REC/ PLAY B MENU ENTER 1 TUNING ¡ 4 P.CALL ¢ 7 23 6 POWER SLEEP TIME SOUND RANDOM REPEAT BAND DISC SKIP A/B TAPE 3 MUTE SELECT EX.BASS INPUT MULTI CONTROL VOLUME X D 2 1 5 3 4 1. Load a cassette tape. (Recording is available on deck B only .) 1 Open the door of deck B.[...]

27 XD SERIES (En) Operation T o pause recording (Main unit only) ÷ Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a non- recorded space of about 4 seconds. ÷ If the key is pressed again in less than 4 seconds after it has been pressed, recording resumes from that instant. Lit TAPE A/B REC/ARM ÷ This unit cannot record on a high-position (Type I[...]

28 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording (Deck B only) Copying tape (T ape dubbing) 1 Select the “TAPE” input. 2 Press the stop key. 3 Select “ ” (double-side recording) or “ ” (one-side recording). ¶ 4 Select “Tape Options”. 5 Select “Tape Dubbing”. The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. ÷ Dubb[...]

29 XD SERIES (En) Operation Selection of the Recording T ype With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose. Convenient CD recording This unit cannot r ecord on a high-position (T ype II ) tape or metal tape. Recording only desired titles º Perform this operation when a track you want to record starts during CD p[...]

30 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording preparations are required. § (Steps 1 to 3) At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording. 1 Playback of CD. 2 Select “Recording Options”. 3 Select “CD One-T rack Recording” . 4 Start recording. T o end recording in the middle Recording only desired titles (CD [...]

31 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording preparations are required. § (Steps 1 to 4) 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. 2 Select “Recording Options” . 3 Select “CD Direct Recording”. 4 Select the disc. 5 Start recording. Recording of an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING) Perform the following operation while the CD player is in stop[...]

32 XD SERIES (En) Operation Recording preparations are required. § (Steps 1 to 4) Recording the programmed titles (CD PROGRAM RECORDING) Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape. Convenient CD recording + Scrolled display (CD Program Recording) T o end recording in the middl[...]

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34 XD SERIES (En) Operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer . # T imer operation Sleep timer (SLEEP) The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Timer pr ogramming Timer playbac k : Plays (or receives) the selected source in the set time range. Timer r ecording : Records the selected source in the set tim[...]

35 XD SERIES (En) Operation T imer programming 1 Make preparations for the play (recording). ÷ When the timer function is used for timer recording of an input source, the speakers do not output the audio even after the unit is turned on by the timer. Playing or recording the auxiliary input source Make preparations for record- ing. § Make timer s[...]

36 XD SERIES (En) Operation 4 Select “Everyday” or “One T ime”. ÷ To cancel a timer operation, select “Timer off” . The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. “Timer off” ( Canceled) “Everyday” “One Time” 5 Enter the ON time. 6 Enter the OFF time. + Scrolled display (Select on time) + Scrolle[...]

37 XD SERIES (En) Operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. T imer operation + Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Save) PT ress 'EN 8 Press the ENTER key . 9 Put the unit in standby mode. Lit ENTER ON/STANDBY TIMER Lit STANDBY TIMER[...]

38 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 Note Demagnetizing the head When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deterio[...]

39 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[...]

40 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[...]

41 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[...]

42 XD SERIES (En) Knowledge Specifications Main unit [ Amplifier section ] (XD-A31/XD-302) Rated power output (U.S.A. and Canada) 30 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 Ω fr om 40 Hz to 14 kHz with no more than 0.9 % t otal har - monic distor tion. Effective output power during STEREO operation U.S.A. and Canada 1 kHz, 1 0 %[...]

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For your records Record the serial number , found on the bac k of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided belo w . Re- fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number[...]