Kenwood XD-550, XD-700, XD-750, XD-500 Selecting an equalizer pattern, C K, Demonstration

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Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function)

In addition to the three kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory for use as reference, three equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time.

Effective Sound Adjustment

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

section

Selecting an equalizer pattern

It is possible to select the desired equalizer pattern according to the category of the played music. The graphic equalizer effect can be recorded together with the sound.

Preparation

Application section

1Play desired music.

2Select the equalizer mode.

The equalizer mode includes the refer- ence mode (R) (in which the MANUAL indicator is not lit) and the manual mode

(M)(in which the MANUAL indicator is

lit).

CL	AS
	SIC

ROCK M/R POP

EQ.OFF

3Select the desired equalizer pattern.

CL	AS
	SIC

ROCK M/R POP

EQ.OFF

Example of reference mode display
The selected mode indicator lights.
EQ. ON		CLASSIC
		CLASSIC
R O C K 1		ROCK EQ.	POP
R O C K 1		2 3
		MANUAL		VOL.
				VOL.
		3	4	5
		3		6
Example of manual mode display
This indicates the Manual 1 pattern.
Lights.
EQ. ON		CLASSIC
		CLASSIC
M A N U A L 1 1	2	ROCK EQ. POP
M A N U A L 1 1	2	3
		MANUAL		VOL.
				VOL.

3	4	5
3		6
		6

Equalizer patterns which can be recalled

In reference mode (“MANUAL” is not lit)

ROCK key	Rock music
CLASSIC key	Classic music
POP key	Pop music

In manual mode (“MANUAL” lit)

ROCK key	Manual 1
CLASSIC key	Manual 2
POP key	Manual 3

÷On the remote control unit, each press of the EQ key switches the equalizer patterns.

÷To cancel the equalizer effect, press the EQ OFF key or select “EQ OFF” with the EQ key of the remote control unit.

÷The equalizer effect cannot be switched on and off during recording.

Knowledge sections

Demonstration

When the demonstration function is activated, the equalizer and sound field effects change automatically as a CD, etc. is played.

When power is off (STANDBY):

Each press switches the function alter- nately.

DISP.

DEMO		1 DEMO

2OFF (Demonstration deacti- vated)

÷The demonstration of the display occurs while the power is off.

÷If the key is pressed while the power is ON, 5 kinds of spectrum analyzer display can be selected as well as the demonstration.

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Contents XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500 Marking of products using lasers Except for some areas Before applying powerSafety precautions For the United KingdomBasic section ContentsApplication section Special features Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautionsDiscs which can be played with this unit System connection 1Locate the position providing good reception condition FM indoor antennaSpeaker left 2Fix the antennaSurround rear speakers RS-N700/N750 Regard to the Surround switchMonitor TV FM outdoor antenna Antenna adapter OptionalControls and indicators Main UnitCD player unit ReceiverCassette deck unit 1ON/STANDBYRunning Indicator DisplayRemote control Unit Operation Operation of remote control unitLoading batteries Remove the cover Insert batteries Close the coverPreparation section Lets put out some sound Switching the power on OFFVolume adjustment Basic use methodAuto Power Save function Muting the sound temporarily Remote control unit onlyListening through headphones Standby mode of ON/STANDBY switchStart playback Playback of CDLoad a disc Time display on the CD playerTo pause playback Skipping tracksPlayback from desired track To stop playbackLoad a cassette tape Playback of tapeSelect the deck to be used for playback Start playback To wind tape at high speed Selection of reverse modeTransport direction indicators Selection of Dolby NR Noise ReductionRelay play Tip for use of the tape counterSearching for the desired music program Dpss Select the broadcast band Receiving broadcast stationSelect a station Select the tuning mode Collective presetting of stations auto presetOne-by-one presetting manual preset M 8 MHzLets record Start recording Selection of the reverse modeSelect the source to be recorded 1 3 62 8Beat cancel function Points in CD recordingTo stop dubbing P ECopying tape Tape dubbing Stop playback Start dubbingListening in the desired sequence program playback Playback of CD2 P- 2 To quit the program mode To add a track to the programTo repeat all discs Repeated playbackTo repeat a disc To stop repeated playbackTo repeat only one track To repeat only the programmed tracksSelect the Random mode Confirm that the PGM indicator is not litTo cancel random playback C 1 FM To switch the display contentsS. Radio Data System 1 2 MHzW s Select the PTY search mode2Select the desired program type To change to a different program type When a station is receivedStart the search Repeat steps 1, 2M 9 . MHz Auto preset the stationsMHz Select the desired informationTP Traffic Program indicator Wait for the desired informationRecording only desired titles Convenient CD recordingSelection of the convenient CD recording type One touch recording of an entire CDEnter the recording length of the tape Select the Edit modeSelect the disc Start edit recordingPlay a CD 3 13 2 5 8 To end recording in the middlePress the O.T.E. key 1 6 2 81Select the disc 1Select the discStart recording 1 5Insert the discs 4Replace the discs as requiredSelect what to adjust Effective Sound AdjustmentAdjustment of balance and input level AdjustDemonstration Selecting an equalizer patternC K DemoW + 8 Adjust the equalizer patternCreation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern Display Manual or make sure it is already displayedSource Direct for making the sound purer XD-550/XD-500 only Enjoying Sound Field EffectsV E L + 1 Play the music Sing along with the accompaniment Enjoying KaraokeConnect a microphone Turn the MIC MIX. control fully CounterclockwiseEnter the figure of hour Clock adjustmentActivate the clock adjustment mode 3Enter the figure of minuteOperate easy To use Timer Operate easy To use Timer O.T.T Timer operationSleep timer Sleep To cancelSet the Power switch to OFF Standby position Timer programmingAdjust the listening volume Make preparations for the play recording6Enter the OFF time Select the timer program No. to be used5Enter the on time Make the desired reservationTo set the same timer program again Check the reservation contentWhen timer operation is not required To change the reserved contentsMemory backup function MaintenanceMaintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner ReferenceSymptom Cause Remedy Operation to resetRemote control unit Case of difficultyCassette deck Be played CD playerSound skips Speakers LS-N750/N700 Main unit RXD-750/700/550/500Speakers LS-N550/N500 For your records