Kenwood XD-750 Enjoying Karaoke, Connect a microphone, Plug the microphone into one MIC jacks

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Enjoying Karaoke

When CDs or tapes with recorded voice and instrument music are played, it is possible to lower the volume only for the voice part. In combination with mic mixing, this permits easy enjoyment of Karaoke.

1Connect a microphone.

1Turn the MIC MIX. control fully

counterclockwise.

MIN. MAX.

MIC MIX.

2Plug the microphone into one of the

MIC jacks.

MIC1 MIC2

3Adjust the volume balance between

the music input and microphone in- put.

To decrease MIN. MAX. To increase

MIC MIX.

microphonemicrophone

volumevolume

Effective Sound Adjustment 4 9

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

÷The SOURCE DIRECT function should be off. (XD-550/XD-500 only)

÷Set the MIC MIX. control knob to the fully counterclockwise position when the microphone is not used.

2Play the music.

3Sing along with the accompaniment.

After the above steps, you can record your karaoke singing onto a tape. However, note that the karaoke singing using a tape cannot be recorded onto a tape.

Enjoying Karaoke with software including the vocal part (HIT MASTER function)

This function makes it possible to enjoy music sources including vocal as pseudo Karaoke sources. This makes it possible to enjoy Karaoke even when no special Karaoke CDs or tapes are available.

	Each press switches HIT MASTER ON and OFF alternately.
	1 HIT MASTER ON
	2 HIT MASTER OFF
HIT	EQ. ON
MASTER				CLASSIC
	H I T M A s TE R	1	2	ROCK EQ.	POP
	H I T M A s TE R	1	2	3
				MANUAL			VOL.
							VOL.
				3	4	5	6
				3			6
	÷ The volume of the vocal parts of the song decreases. However, this
	effect may not be clear with some songs and discs.
	÷ A Karaoke tape can be created by recording the performance while the
	MIC MIX. control is in the fully counterclockwise position.
	÷ The HIT MASTER function is switched OFF when an equalizer effect
	is used.

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Contents XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500 Safety precautions Before applying powerMarking of products using lasers Except for some areas 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 Speaker left FM indoor antenna1Locate the position providing good reception condition 2Fix the antennaSurround rear speakers RS-N700/N750 Regard to the Surround switchMonitor TV Antenna adapter Optional FM outdoor antennaMain Unit Controls and indicatorsCassette deck unit ReceiverCD player unit 1ON/STANDBYDisplay Running IndicatorRemote control Unit Loading batteries Operation of remote control unitOperation Remove the cover Insert batteries Close the coverPreparation section Volume adjustment Switching the power on OFFLets put out some sound Basic use methodListening through headphones Muting the sound temporarily Remote control unit onlyAuto Power Save function Standby mode of ON/STANDBY switchLoad a disc Playback of CDStart playback Time display on the CD playerPlayback from desired track Skipping tracksTo pause playback To stop playbackLoad a cassette tape Playback of tapeSelect the deck to be used for playback Start playback Transport direction indicators Selection of reverse modeTo wind tape at high speed Selection of Dolby NR Noise ReductionTip for use of the tape counter Relay playSearching for the desired music program Dpss Select the broadcast band Receiving broadcast stationSelect a station One-by-one presetting manual preset Collective presetting of stations auto presetSelect the tuning mode M 8 MHzLets record Select the source to be recorded Selection of the reverse modeStart recording 1 3 62 8Points in CD recording Beat cancel functionCopying tape Tape dubbing P ETo stop dubbing Stop playback Start dubbingListening in the desired sequence program playback Playback of CD2 P- 2 To add a track to the program To quit the program modeTo repeat a disc Repeated playbackTo repeat all discs To stop repeated playbackTo repeat only the programmed tracks To repeat only one trackSelect the Random mode Confirm that the PGM indicator is not litTo cancel random playback S. Radio Data System To switch the display contentsC 1 FM 1 2 MHzW s Select the PTY search mode2Select the desired program type Start the search When a station is receivedTo change to a different program type Repeat steps 1, 2MHz Auto preset the stationsM 9 . MHz Select the desired informationWait for the desired information TP Traffic Program indicatorSelection of the convenient CD recording type Convenient CD recordingRecording only desired titles One touch recording of an entire CDSelect the disc Select the Edit modeEnter the recording length of the tape Start edit recording3 2 5 8 3 1Play a CD To end recording in the middle1Select the disc 1 6 2 8Press the O.T.E. key 1Select the discInsert the discs 1 5Start recording 4Replace the discs as requiredAdjustment of balance and input level Effective Sound AdjustmentSelect what to adjust AdjustC K Selecting an equalizer patternDemonstration DemoCreation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern Adjust the equalizer patternW + 8 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 Connect a microphone Enjoying KaraokePlay the music Sing along with the accompaniment Turn the MIC MIX. control fully CounterclockwiseActivate the clock adjustment mode Clock adjustmentEnter the figure of hour 3Enter the figure of minuteSleep timer Sleep Timer operationOperate easy To use Timer Operate easy To use Timer O.T.T To cancelAdjust the listening volume Timer programmingSet the Power switch to OFF Standby position Make preparations for the play recording5Enter the on time Select the timer program No. to be used6Enter the OFF time Make the desired reservationWhen timer operation is not required Check the reservation contentTo set the same timer program again To change the reserved contentsMaintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner MaintenanceMemory backup function ReferenceRemote control unit Operation to resetSymptom Cause Remedy 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