Kenwood XD-251 User manual

COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM
B60-3879-08 00 MA (K,M,T,X,Y)
OC
99/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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 and
sales area.

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Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ................................................. AC 120 V only
Austraria ................................................................... AC 240 V only
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Europe and U.K. ...................................................... AC 230 V only
*Other countries............... AC 110-120 /220-240 V switchable
Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS
INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE”
WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
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.
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo-
nent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There
is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
CH01

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Contents
Before applying power ...............................................................2
Safety precautions .......................................................................................... 2
Contents ............................................................................................................3
Special features .............................................................................................. 4
Demonstration ................................................................................................. 4
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................5
Handling of discs and tapes ......................................................7
system connection ....................................................................... 8
AM loop antenna connection ....................................................................... 8
FM antenna connection .................................................................................8
Connection of the speaker systen .............................................................. 9
Connection of options (Optional parts) .......................................................9
Controls and indicators.............................................................10
CD unit ............................................................................................................. 10
Receiver unit .................................................................................................. 10
Cassette deck unit ........................................................................................ 11
Display ............................................................................................................11
Operation of remote control unit .............................................12
Preparation..................................................................................13
CHANNEL SPACE setting ............................................................................. 13
Setting the Present Time .............................................................................13
Preparation Operation
Let's put out some sound ..........................................................14
Basic use method ......................................................................................... 14
Muting the sound temporarily ....................................................................15
Listening through headphones ...................................................................15
Changing the Tone ........................................................................................ 15
Playback of CDs .........................................................................16
Sequential playback from the first track .................................................. 16
Playback from the desired track ................................................................ 17
Repeat Playback ........................................................................................... 17
Introduction Scanning and Random Playback ........................................17
Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ........................18
To add a track to the program .....................................................................19
To check the programmed tracks .............................................................. 19
To clear tracks from the program ..............................................................19
Receiving broadcast station ....................................................20
Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) ........................................21
One-by-one presetting (manual preset) .................................................... 21
Playback of tapes.......................................................................22
Recording (Deck A only)...........................................................23
Enjoying Karaoke .......................................................................24
Timer operation ..........................................................................25
Setting the ON/OFF time .............................................................................. 25
Playback start by timer/timer setting confirmation ............................... 26
Use of the Sleep Timer ................................................................................. 26
Knowledge
Important Items...........................................................................27
In case of difficulty ....................................................................28
Specifications.............................................................................31

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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 Sound Settings
When the power supply is restored after a power failure or the power cord
is unplugged and plugged in again during use, this unit automatically starts
the demonstration function (display only), During the demonstration, the
display changes in sequence but the audio does not change. The
demonstration can be canceled with the following procedure.
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. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier
for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
FM indoor antenna (1)
Europe and U.K. Other countries
AM loop antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1) Remote control unit (1)
Cancellation of Demonstration Mode
When the power is OFF:
Demonstration mode is cancelled by
pressing this key.
When the power is ON:
Switching as shown below takes place
each time this key is pressed.
1Demonstration mode (execution)
2Normal display (CD or tuner display)
3Time display
The desired sound type can be selected according to the music being played.
Popular (POP), rock (ROCK), jazz (JAZZ), and extra bass (EX.BASS) can be selected.
Convenient Timer Functions
An ON/OFF timer for listening at the same time each day and a sleep timer are provided.
DISPLAY
/DEMO
÷The setting is remembered even when the power is switched off.
CD/TUNER

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Caution : Read this page carefully
to ensure safe operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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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 store it in its case.
Disc handling precautions
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
÷Do not attach paper or tape to either
the playing side or the label side of
compact discs.
÷The paste left on the label surface after
a sticker has been peeled off is a factor
which may cause malfunction. If the
surfaceisstickyduetoremaining paste,
be sure to clean it with alcohole before
use.
Label side
Sticky paste
Sticker
Playing
side
Caution on disc used
Do not use cleaning discs.
Please do not use commercially available cleaning discs, they may dam-
age the internal mechanism.
Never play a cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a
disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)
÷With CD-G (CD Graphics) discs, this unit can play only the audio.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the
reel hub to remove the slack.
Notes on cassette tape
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break
the safety tab, to prevent the recorded contents from
being erased or recorded on accidentally.
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct
sunlight, or near equipment that generates heat. Keep the
cassette tapes away from any magnetic field.
To re-record Apply tape only to the position
where the tab has been removed.
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is
very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be
easily cut. It is recommended that these tapes not be
used with this unit to prevent possible damage.
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the
mechanism of the unit.
For B side
For A side
Note
Note
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System connection
Caution regarding placement
To 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 as
possible from the main sys-
tem, TV set, speaker cords
and power cord, and set it to
a direction which provides
the best reception.
FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory antenna is for
temporary indoor use only.
For stable signal reception
we recommend using an
outdoor antenna. Remove
the indoor antenna if you
connect one outdoors.
•Never short-circuit the + and –
speaker cords.
•If the left and right speakers are
connected inversely or if the
speaker cords are connected with
reversed polarity, the sound be-
comes unnatural with ambiguous
acoustic image positioning. Be
sure to connect the speakers and
speaker cords correctly.
Note
Note
123
AM loop antenna connection
FM antenna connection
AUX INPUT
1
2BEAT
CANCEL
R
L
–
+
+
–
SPEAKERS
(6–16 Ω)
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND AC 220–240VAC 110–120V
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
R L
Europe and U.K.
Other countries
R L
AUX
INPUT
1
2BEAT
CANCEL
R
L
–
+
+
–
SPEAKERS
(6–16 Ω)
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND AC 220–240VAC 110–120V
R L
AUX
INPUT
1
2BEAT
CANCEL
R
L
–
+
+
–
SPEAKERS
(6–16 Ω)
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND AC 220–240VAC 110–120V
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
Europe and U.K.
Other countries
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
Europe and U.K.
Other countries
10mm 10mm
1Strip the coating from the tip of cord
and twist the conductor.
2Connect to the antenna terminal.
3Locate the position providing good
reception condition.
4Fix the antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75W coaxial
cable connected to the FM
outdoor antenna into the
room and connect it to the
FM 75W termimal.
Antenna adapter
(optional)

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System connection
Connection of the speaker systen
R L
AUX
INPUT
1
2BEAT
CANCEL
R
L
–
+
+
–
SPEAKERS
(6–16 Ω)
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND AC 220 –240VAC 110 –120V
R
L
–
+
+
–
R L
AUX INPUT
1
2BEAT
CANCEL
R
L
–
+
+
–
SPEAKERS
(6–16 Ω)
FM 75 ΩAM
ANTENNA
GND
R L
AUX INPUT
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
SUPER
WOOFER
PRE OUT
Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure.
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the
required connections have been made.
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the
required connections have been made.
Connection of options (Optional parts)
Only XD-A3
SUPER WOOFER
MD PLAYER Audio output
Speaker front view (the front
net can not be removed)
Connect only provided main unit.

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Controls and indicators
CD unit
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
076
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DISC
SKIP
12 3 456
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/MONOTIMER
8
9
0
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1Skip (4,¢) keys &
2DISC SKIP key &
Used to skip discs.
3Disc selection keys &
The disc number is selected directly and playback starts.
4OPEN/CLOSE (0) key ^
The disc tray is opened and closed.
5Stop (7) key ^
6Play/pause (6) key ^
7Disc tray ^
Three discs can be stored.
8ON/STANDBY ( ) key $
9INPUT key $
Key for input switching.
0TIMER key §
Key for timer START/STOP switching.
!MIC 1/MIC 2 jack (except for some areas) ¢
@MIC VOLUME knob (except for some areas) ¢
#TIMER SET key ∞
Used for setting the timer ON/OFF time.
$CLOCK key #
Used to set the present time.
%DISPLAY/DEMO key 4%
Switches the display contents.
*Used for demonstration (DEMO) ON/OFF.
^AUTO/MONO key )
Switches the tuning mode.
&MANUAL PRESET key ¡
Used to memorize broadcasting stations in the desired order.
*BAND key )
Press to switch the receiving band.
(TUNING/ keys #)∞
Used for tuning to broadcasting stations and for time settings.
)PHONES terminal %
For connection of a headphone (optional).
¡AUTO PRESET key ¡
Used for automatic presetting of broadcasting stations.0
™VOLUME CONTROL knob $
This is used for volume adjustment.
£Sound selection keys %
Used to select the desired sound type.
FLAT : For listening without changing the sound.
JAZZ : A sound quality curve suitable for jazz.
POP : A sound quality curve suitable for popular
music.
ROCK : A sound quality curve suitable for rock-and-roll.
EX.BASS : For listening with abundant bass. (Can be used
together with other sound selection keys.)
¢Display !%
∞STANDBY indicator (Except for some areas)

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Controls and indicators
Cassette deck unit
Display
A deck
1Cassette holder ™
Press the §§
§§
§key to remove and insert the tape.
2REC (¶)key £
3Play (3) key ™
4Fast forward and rewind (1,¡) keys ™
5Stop/Eject (§) key ™
6Pause (8) key ™
B deck
7Play (3) key ™
8Fast forward and rewind (1,¡) keys ™
9Stop/Eject (§) key ™
0Pause (8) key ™
!Cassette holder ™
Press the §§
§§
§key to remove and insert the tape.
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
1
2
3
4
56789!#
@0
1Disc display
When CD is selected, the numbers for which a disc has been
set light.
2Letter and number display
Title number, playback time, present time, etc. are displayed.
3Reception frequency unit indication (kHz/MHz)
4Sound selection indication
5Extra bass (EX.BASS) indication
6Sleep timer (SLEEP) indication
7Timer (TIMER) indication
8STEREO/AUTO indication
Indication of the reception mode for stereo broadcasts
9PROGRAM indication
Lights at the time of program mode.
0Repeat/Random mode indication
!MEMORY indication
Shows when a broadcasting station is memorized.
@PRESET indication
#Playback (£), Pause (8) indication
A RECORDING/ PLAYBACK B PLAY BACK
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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.
1POWER ( ) key $
Power ON/OFF switching is ex-
ecuted.
2OPEN/CLOSE (0) key ^
Thedisc trayis opened andclosed.
3DISPLAY (DEMO) key
4%
4CD program-related keys
*(
CLEAR key/CHECK key/Program
mode (P.MODE) key
5RANDOM key &
Used for CD random playback.
6REPEAT key &
Used for CD repeat playback.
7BAND key )
8INPUT key $
9MUTE key %
Used for temporary muting.
0SLEEP/CLOCK LIGHT key
When the power is ON :
keyfor settingthesleep timer
§
When the power is OFF :
The display light lights %
!EQ key %
Switching between FLAT/JAZZ/
POP/ROCK
EX.BASS key %
@DISC SKIP key &
#TUNING (1, ¡) keys
&)
Used for reception frequency tun-
ingand asCD skipand searchkeys.
$P.CALL (4, ¢) keys
*)
Used to call preset broadcasting
stations and as CD skip keys.
%(CD) Play/pause (6) key^
^(CD) Stop (7) key ^
&VOLUME key $
Loading batteries
2Insert batteries. 3Close the cover.1Remove the cover.
÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries
following the polarity indications.
2
1
Operation
Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press the
on/standby ( POWER) key of the remote control unit to
turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the
desired key.
To turn power off, press the on/standby ( POWER) key
again. The system enters the standby mode in which only the
time display is lit.
÷When pressing more than one remote control keys successively,
press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more
between keys.
30°
30°
6m
Operating range (approx.)
Remote sensor
1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.
3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction
may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.
Notes
Notes
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
EQDISPLAY
CLEAR CHECK P.MODE
RANDOM
INPUT
MUTE VOLUME
REPEAT DISC SKIP
SLEEP/
CLOCK LIGHT
EX.BASS
1 TUNING ¡
4 P.CALL ¢
7 BAND 6
CD/TUNER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
%
^
&

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CHANNEL SPACE 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 following table or vice versa,
proper reception of AM/FM (SW/MW/FM) broadcasts cannot be
expected. In this case, change the channel space setting in
accordance with your area by referring to the following table.
(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K. Europe and Australia)
CHANNEL
SPACE freq.
Area
1
2
USA, Canada and South
American countries
Other countries
FM : 100 kHz
AM : 10 kHz
FM : 50 kHz
AM : 9 kHz
1Turn power off.
2Press the TUNING (%) key.
Each press switches the space frequency alternately.
1“50/9 ” .......... FM 50 MHz/AM 9 kHz STEP
2“ 100/10 ” ..... FM 100 MHz/AM 10 kHz STEP
3Establish the selection. (Press the BAND key.)
ON/STANDBY
TUNING
Setting the Present Time
Set the present time after the AC cable has been connected to a receptacle. (In case of demonstration mode, first cancel the
demonstration mode. )
The timer will not operate correctly when the present
time is not correct.
1. Press the CLOCK key.
2. Use the TUNING keys to set the hours.
3. Press the CLOCK key.
4. Use the TUNING keys to set the minutes.
5. Press the CLOCK key.
TIMER SET
CLOCK
TUNING
TIMER SET
CLOCK
TIMER SET
CLOCK
The "hour" unit increases.
The "hour" unit decreases.
TUNING
The "minute" unit increases.
The "minute" unit decreases.
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT ROCK POP JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
÷When the power is OFF,
it is switched ON when
the CLOCK key is pressed.
÷When the key is kept
pressed, the numbers
will start to change faster
after a little time.
÷After AM, the indication
switches to PM.
÷The normal display (CD
or tuner display) appears.
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Operation
Let's put out some sound
Basic use method
ON/STANDBY
INPUT
UP
DOWN
To increase
volume
To 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 the desired output
1. Switching the power ON (OFF)
1TUNER (Radio)
2CD
3TAPE
4AUX (External input)
÷When CD is selected, playback will start when a
disc already has been inserted into deck B.
3. Volume adjustment
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
When CD has been selected.
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Volume display
076
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CD/TUNER
1
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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 EQAUTO
M
ORY
P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Listening through headphones
PHONES
Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
÷The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY ( ) switch
When the power cable plug of this unit is inserted into a
receptacle, a minute current flows for memory
protection.Thisstatusisreferredtoas theSTANDBYmode,
and the unit in the STANDBY mode can be turned ON from
the remote control unit.
For better visibility of the time display during
power OFF
SLEEP/
CLOCK LIGHT
[Remote control]
When the SLEEP/CLOCK LIGHT key is pressed while the power is
OFF, the backlight lights for about 10 seconds.
Changing the Tone
Extra Bass
The factory setting is ON.
ROCK
FLAT
EX.BASS
POP
JAZZ
÷Switching between ON and OFF
each time the key is pressed.
D
OM PRESET EQ
O
B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
R
EO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS
L R
Lit
Selecting the Desired Tone
ROCK
FLAT
EX.BASS
POP
JAZZ
EQ
Operation on the unit Remote control operation
÷The sound of the pressed
key is selected.
÷Press FLAT to cancel the
selection.
The sound is switched as
shown below each time
the key is pressed.
1ROCK
2POP
3JAZZ
4FLAT (cancelled)
M
PRESET EQ
C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
O
TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS
L R
Simultaneous use with
EX.BASS is possible.
A frame is shown for the
selected sound.
Display Switching
When the power is ON, the display indication can be
switched.
DISPLAY
/DEMO
During CD Playback
Each time the DISPLAY/DEMO key (the DISPLAY key in case of
remote control) is pressed, the indication changes as shown below.
1Number of the disc being played/title No./elapsed
time
2Numberof thediscbeingplayed/titleNo./remaining
time of the title
3Numberofthediscbeingplayed/titleNo./*remaining
time of the disc
4Present time (return to 1after several seconds)
*During REPEAT playback and RANDOM playback, the
remaining disc time is not displayed.
Other than During CD Playback
Each time the DISPLAY/DEMO key (the DISPLAY key in case of
remote control) is pressed, the indication changes as shown
below.
1Normal display (TAPE/AUX/TUNER indication etc.)
2Present time (return to 1after several seconds)

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XD SERIES (En)
Operation
Playback of CDs
Sequential playback
from the first track
1Open the tray.
2Place a disc.
3Close 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 STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
The selected disc
is indicated.
Lights when a disc is inserted at
the time of playback.
Track number
Playback
elapsed time
To pause playback
6
÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
To stop playback
7
÷Do not touch the played side of disc.
÷Set the disc correctly according to the tray groove.
(Diagonal setting of a disc can cause trouble.)
Caution for Disc Handling
Do not use a disc with exposed adhesive from attached
cellophane or a rental CD seal, or from which such a seal etc.
has been removed. When such a disc is played, removal may
become impossible, and trouble can be caused.
CAUTION
Do not look into the laser light.
Laser light getting into your eyes can impair your vision.
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.
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XD SERIES (En)
Operation
Playback of CDs (Application)
Skipping tracks
Playback from the desired track
To skip forwardTo skip backward
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Pressing the 4key 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 starts from the position where the key is released.
Skipping to a Different Disc
DISC
SKIP
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
(Only at the main unit)
÷Each time this key is
pressed, the unit skips
to the next disc and
playback starts.
÷When no disc is set in a
tray, the unit skips to
the next tray.
÷Playback starts from the
selected disc.
÷When no disc is set in a tray,
the unit skips to the next
tray.
Repeat Playback (only from the remote control)
Any title or disc can be played repeatedly.
Set the input selection to "CD".
Press the REPEAT key on the remote control.
The mode is switched as shown below each time the key is
pressed.
REPEAT
1REPEAT
(Only the selected title will be repeated.)
2DISC REPEAT
(The entire selected disc will be repeated.)
3ALL REPEAT
(All discs will be repeated.)
4Cancel (REPEAT goes out.)
E
SET
A
USE ALL DISC RA
N
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT A
U
M
ORY ST
E
PROGRAM
1
S
ET
U
SE ALL RAN
D
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT AU
T
O
RY
P
STE
R
PROGRAM
1
DISC
R
ESET
A
USE ALL RAN
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT AU
T
E
MORY
P
ST
E
PROGRAM
1
DISC
E
T
E
ALL RA
N
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT A
U
R
Y ST
E
PROGRAM
1
DISC
1REPEAT
lights.
2DISC REPEAT
lights.
3ALL REPEAT
lights.
4The indication
goes out.
Program repeat playback
÷When "PROGRAM" is lit, the programmed titles will be
repeated.
Random repeat playback
÷During DISC RANDOM playback, random playback of that disc
will be repeated.
÷During ALL RANDOM playback, random playback of all discs
will be repeated.
During introduction scanning
÷During introduction scanning, repeat playback is possible for
all discs.
Cancellation of Repeat Playback
÷Press the REPEAT key repeatedly, until the "REPEAT" indication
goes out.
Introduction Scanning and Random Playback
Introduction Scanning:
The beginning of each title on the CD will be played
one after another for about 10 seconds each.
This is convenient to find a title by listening to the
introductions.
Random Playback:
As the titles each time are selected at random,
the enjoyment is always new.
Set the input selection to "CD".
Press the RANDOM key on the remote control.
RANDOM
The mode is switched as shown below each time
the key is pressed.
1Introduction scanning
(The beginning of each title will be
played for about 10 seconds.)
2DISC RANDOM
(All titles of the selected disc will be
played in random sequence.)
3ALL RANDOM
(The titles of all discs will be played in
random sequence.)
4Cancel (RANDOM goes out)
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT AUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
STEREO TIMERPROGRAM
1
ALL RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT AUTO
P.B.C
FLAT
AUT
O
STEREO TIM
E
PROGRAM
1
DISC
E
T
S
EALL RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT AUTO
R
Y
P.B.C
A
STEREOPROGRAM
1
DISC
1During introduction
scanning, the
respective title
number flashes.
2“DISC RANDOM”
is lit.
3“ALL RANDOM”
is lit.
÷The RANDOM key does not function when "PROGRAM" is lit.
Press the P.MODE key on the remote control to extinguish
"PROGRAM".
Cancellation of introduction scanning/random playback
÷Press the RANDOM key repeatedly until the "RANDOM"
indication goes out.
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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. Press the P.MODE key
÷The program No. and the title number
are memorized.
To select other tracks, repeat steps 2
to 4 for each of the additional tracks.
÷The program No. automatically is incremented by one.
÷When the same disc No. is to be entered, step 2 can be skipped.
÷Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When “FULL” is displayed, no more tracks can be
programmed.
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Lit
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Select the disc
Track No.
Program No,
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Select the track
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
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XD SERIES (En)
Operation
Start playback
To stop playback
6
7
÷When the 4or the ¢key is pressed during playback, the unit
skips to the preceding or the next program title.
÷When the 4key is pressed once during playback, return is made to
the beginning of the title being played.
To add a track to the program
To check the programmed tracks
To clear tracks from the program
(Operation in stopped condition)
1Select the disc.
2Select the track.
3Press the P.MODE key
DISC SKIP
P.MODE
÷The added track number is added to
the end of the existing program.
CHECK
(Operation in stopped condition)
(Operation in stopped condition)
÷The program contents are shown
each time the key is pressed.
Press to clear tracks from the end.
CLEAR
÷Each time the key is pressed, the
last track in the program is cleared.
To clear all tracks.
P.MODE
÷The "PROGRAM" indication
goes out.
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CD/TUNER
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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 1FM
2MW (AM)
3SW
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
1FM
2MW (AM)
3LW
1FM
2AM
Frequency display
Example when an FM station is received
To increase
frequency
To decrease
frequency
2. Select a station.
When no stations have been memorized
Auto tuning : Each press receives the next station.
Manual tuning : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is
received.
TUNING
kHz
MHz
PRESET
AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM
MEMORY STOP
REPEAT 1 PRESET EQAUTO
MEMORY
DISC P.B.C
FLAT
AUTO
ROCK
PAL
POP
NTSC
JAZZ
STEREO TIMER SLEEP EX.BASSPROGRAM
L R
Lights during stereo reception
Lights during auto tuning.
PRESET indicator
Every time the key is pressed, the preset stations are switched over as follows.
Press ¢for the order of 1=2=3 ... 29=30=1...
Press 4for the order of 30=29=28 ... 2=1=30...
When stations have been memorized (preset call)
÷Normally, use the AUTO (Auto tuning) mode.
Select the tuning mode.
Use the manual tuning mode when reception is noisy due to weak reception.
(In the manual mode, stereo broadcasts are received in monaural.)
Each press alternates the mode.
1“AUTO” lit (Auto tuning)
2“AUTO” not lit (Manual tuning)
AUTO/MONO
Remote control only
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