Kenwood XD-750, XD-700, XD-550, XD-500 instruction manual Cassette deck

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In case of difficulty 5 7

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

A station has been preset but it cannot	÷ The frequency of the preset station is not	÷ Preset stations with tunable frequencies.	∞
be received by pressing the P.CALL key.	tunable.		∞
	÷ The preset memory has been cleared be-	÷ Preset stations again.	∞
	cause the power cord has been unplugged
	for a long period.

Demonstration starts suddenly.	÷ The power plug was unplugged from the	÷ This is not malfunction. Press the DISP./	y
	outlet while the power switch was ON, or	DEMO key to cancel the demontration.
	there was a power failure.

Cassette deck

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Sound cannot be produced by pressing	÷ The head is dirty.	÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. T
the play key or no operation occurs even	÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular	÷ Try another tape.
when an operation key is pressed.	winding.
	÷ A nonrecorded tape is played.	÷ Play a recorded tape.

No operation occurs even when an opera-	÷ The cassette holder is not closed com-	÷ Close the holder completely.	)
tion key is pressed.	pletely.
	÷ The operation key is pressed immediately	÷ Press operations keys in more than a few
	after closing the cassette holder.	seconds after closing the holder.
	÷ The operation key is pressed in less than 4	÷ Press operation keys after waiting for more
	seconds after turning the power ON.	than 4 seconds.	)
	÷ A tape is not inserted in the unit.	÷ Insert a tape.	)
	÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular	÷ Try another tape.
	winding.		)
	÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the reels.	÷ Change the tape transport direction or re-	)
		verse the tape insertion orientation.

The DPSS malfunctions.	÷ The tape used is not suitable for DPSS, for	÷ Refer to “Searching for the desired music	£
	example the spaces between tunes may be	program (DPSS)”.
	too short.

In dubbing, the tape stops at different	÷ This is due to the difference in the tape	÷ Small time difference does not mean a
moments in decks A and B.	length or characteristics of the mechanisms	malfunction.
	of two cassette decks.

The cassette holders cannot be opened by	÷ The key is pressed during recording or play-	÷ Press in stop mode.
pressing the PUSH OPEN area.	back.		Y
	÷ The microcomputer is malfunctioning due	÷ Reset the microcomputer.	Y
	to external noise.

Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not	÷ The head is dirty.	÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. T
reproduced.	÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk.	÷ Try another tape.

Sound is distorted.	÷ The tape being played was recorded with	÷ Try another tape.
	distorted sound.

Noise is noticeable.	÷ The tape head is magnetized.	÷ Demagnetize the head referring to “Main-	T
		tenance”.
	÷ External noise is induced.	÷ Install the system at a distance from other
		electric appliances and TV.	Á
	÷ A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played	÷ Set the Dolby NR to on.	Á
	with Dolby NR OFF.

Sound vibrates.	÷ The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.	÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. T
	÷ The tape is wound irregularly.	÷ Wind the tape again by fast forwarding,	Á
		rewinding or playing from an end to the
		other.

Recording cannot be started by pressing	÷ The recording protect tab of the cassette	÷ Use a cassette with an unbroken recording	5
the record key.	has been broken.	protect tab or block the hole.	)
	÷ The cassette holder is not closed com-	÷ Close the holder completely.	)
	pletely.		¤
	÷ The TAPE input is selected.	÷ Select the source to be recorded with the	¤
		input selector key.	¤
	÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the reels.	÷ Change the tape transport direction of deck	¤
		B or reverse the tape insertion orientation.

Volume of the recorded track changed.	÷ MIC MIX. control knob is moved during	÷ Fully turn the MIC MIX. control knob to the	o
	recording.	left.

Preparation section

Application section

Knowledge sections

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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 KingdomContents Basic sectionApplication section Special features Disc handling precautions Handling of discs and tapesDiscs which can be played with this unit System connection Speaker left FM indoor antenna1Locate the position providing good reception condition 2Fix the antennaRegard to the Surround switch Surround rear speakers RS-N700/N750Monitor 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 playbackPlayback of tape Load a cassette 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 Receiving broadcast station Select the broadcast bandSelect 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 dubbingPlayback of CD Listening in the desired sequence program playback2 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 trackConfirm that the PGM indicator is not lit Select the Random modeTo cancel random playback S. Radio Data System To switch the display contentsC 1 FM 1 2 MHzSelect the PTY search mode W s2Select 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 displayedEnjoying Sound Field Effects Source Direct for making the sound purer XD-550/XD-500 onlyV 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 CD player Be playedSound skips Main unit RXD-750/700/550/500 Speakers LS-N750/N700Speakers LS-N550/N500 For your records