Kenwood XD-500, XD-700, XD-750, XD-550 Contents, Basic section, Application section

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	Before applying power	3

XD-750/700/550/500 (En)

Contents

Preparation section
Before applying power	2
Safety precautions	2
Contents	3
Special features	4
Handling of discs and tapes	5
System connection	6
Connection of the System Accessories	6
Connection of Options (Optional Parts)	8
Controls and indicators	10
Main Unit	10
Display	12
Remote control Unit	13
Operation of remote control unit	14

Basic section
Let's put out some sound	16
Basic use method	16
Playback of CD	18
Playback of tape	20
Searching for the desired music program (DPSS) ..	23
Receiving broadcast station	24
Let's record	26
Recording (Deck B only)	26
Copying tape (Tape dubbing)	29

Application section

	Playback of CD		30
	Listening in the desired sequence
	(program playback)		30
	Repeated playback		32
	Listening to an unexpected title sequence
	(random playback)		34
	R.D.S. (Radio Data System)		35
	Searching for a desired program type
	(PTY search)		36
	(PTY search)		36
	To be able to listen to the desired information
	at any time		38	Preparation
	Convenient CD recording		40	Preparation
	Convenient CD recording		40
	Selection of the convenient CD recording type		40
	Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence
	(time edit recording)	single title recording)	41	section
	(ONE TOUCH EDIT	single title recording)	42	section
	Recording only desired titles
	One-touch recording of an entire CD
	(ONE TOUCH EDIT	recording of all titles)	43
	Producing a tape collecting only the first titles
	Producing a tape collecting only the first titles
	(BEST HITS function)		44
	Effective Sound Adjustment		45
	Adjustment of balance and input level		45
	Listening with the desired sound
	(equalizer function)		46
	Enjoying Sound Field Effects		48
	Enjoying Karaoke		49
	Clock adjustment		50
	Timer operation		51
	Timer programming		52

Knowledge section
Important Items	55
Maintenance	55
Reference	55
In case of difficulty	56
Specifications	59

Application section

Knowledge sections

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Contents XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500 For the United Kingdom Before applying powerSafety precautions Marking of products using lasers Except for some areasContents Basic sectionApplication section Special features Disc handling precautions Handling of discs and tapesDiscs which can be played with this unit System connection 2Fix the antenna FM indoor antennaSpeaker left 1Locate the position providing good reception conditionRegard to the Surround switch Surround rear speakers RS-N700/N750Monitor TV Antenna adapter Optional FM outdoor antennaMain Unit Controls and indicators1ON/STANDBY ReceiverCassette deck unit CD player unitDisplay Running IndicatorRemote control Unit Remove the cover Insert batteries Close the cover Operation of remote control unitLoading batteries OperationPreparation section Basic use method Switching the power on OFFVolume adjustment Lets put out some soundStandby mode of ON/STANDBY switch Muting the sound temporarily Remote control unit onlyListening through headphones Auto Power Save functionTime display on the CD player Playback of CDLoad a disc Start playbackTo stop playback Skipping tracksPlayback from desired track To pause playbackPlayback of tape Load a cassette tapeSelect the deck to be used for playback Start playback Selection of Dolby NR Noise Reduction Selection of reverse modeTransport direction indicators To wind tape at high speedTip for use of the tape counter Relay playSearching for the desired music program Dpss Receiving broadcast station Select the broadcast bandSelect a station M 8 MHz Collective presetting of stations auto presetOne-by-one presetting manual preset Select the tuning modeLets record 1 3 62 8 Selection of the reverse modeSelect the source to be recorded Start recordingPoints in CD recording Beat cancel functionStop playback Start dubbing P ECopying tape Tape dubbing To stop dubbingPlayback of CD Listening in the desired sequence program playback2 P- 2 To add a track to the program To quit the program modeTo stop repeated playback Repeated playbackTo repeat a disc To repeat all discsTo repeat only the programmed tracks To repeat only one trackConfirm that the PGM indicator is not lit Select the Random modeTo cancel random playback 1 2 MHz To switch the display contentsS. Radio Data System C 1 FMSelect the PTY search mode W s2Select the desired program type Repeat steps 1, 2 When a station is receivedStart the search To change to a different program typeSelect the desired information Auto preset the stationsMHz M 9 . MHzWait for the desired information TP Traffic Program indicatorOne touch recording of an entire CD Convenient CD recordingSelection of the convenient CD recording type Recording only desired titlesStart edit recording Select the Edit modeSelect the disc Enter the recording length of the tapeTo end recording in the middle 3 13 2 5 8 Play a CD1Select the disc 1 6 2 81Select the disc Press the O.T.E. key4Replace the discs as required 1 5Insert the discs Start recordingAdjust Effective Sound AdjustmentAdjustment of balance and input level Select what to adjustDemo Selecting an equalizer patternC K DemonstrationDisplay Manual or make sure it is already displayed Adjust the equalizer patternCreation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern W + 8Enjoying Sound Field Effects Source Direct for making the sound purer XD-550/XD-500 onlyV E L + 1 Turn the MIC MIX. control fully Counterclockwise Enjoying KaraokeConnect a microphone Play the music Sing along with the accompaniment3Enter the figure of minute Clock adjustmentActivate the clock adjustment mode Enter the figure of hourTo cancel Timer operationSleep timer Sleep Operate easy To use Timer Operate easy To use Timer O.T.TMake preparations for the play recording Timer programmingAdjust the listening volume Set the Power switch to OFF Standby positionMake the desired reservation Select the timer program No. to be used5Enter the on time 6Enter the OFF timeTo change the reserved contents Check the reservation contentWhen timer operation is not required To set the same timer program againReference MaintenanceMaintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner Memory backup functionCase of difficulty Operation to resetRemote control unit Symptom Cause RemedyCassette deck CD player Be playedSound skips Main unit RXD-750/700/550/500 Speakers LS-N750/N700Speakers LS-N550/N500 For your records