Kenwood XD-A900, XD-951, XD-A700 Reference, Maintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner

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Important Items

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

Maintenance

Cleaning the head section

Cotton swab

Capstan

Head

Pinch roller

Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo- nents

For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (re- cording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following:

1.Open the cassette holder.

2.Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.

Demagnetizing the head

When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially avail- able demagnetizer (head eraser).

Tape guides

Note

There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.

Maintenance of the set

 

In regardto contact cleaner

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry

 

Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction.

cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may

 

Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for

cause discoloration.

 

they may deform the plastic component.

 

 

 

Preparation section

Reference

Sound Retrieval System manufactured under licence from SRS Labs, Inc. “SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM” and the SRS Symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings mode with the SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM.

Note related to transportation and movement (CD player)

Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations.

1.Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.

2.Press the 6 key.

3.Wait a few seconds, and ensure that the display is as shown below.

CD N O D I s C

1 2 3

4. Wait for a few seconds then turn power off.

Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart the poeration after the condensation has dride up.

Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following circumsatance:

When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.

Memory backup function

Stored contents which are

Clock display

cleared immediately when

 

power plug is unplugged from

 

power outlet

 

 

 

Stored contents which are

Amplifier

cleared in at least a day after

POWER status (ON or OFF)

power plug is unplugged from

Input selection

power outlet

Volume control value

 

Balance level

 

Equalizer’s manual memory cre-

 

ated by the user

 

SRS 3D level

 

Tuner unit

 

Receiving band

 

Frequency

 

Preset stations

 

Program timer setting contents

 

Cassette deck unit

 

Transport direction

 

DOLBY NR

 

Reverse mode

 

 

When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers excluded) to your dealer.

Application section

Knowledge sections

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Contents XD-951 XD-A900 XD-A700 Safety precautions Before applying powerMarking of products using lasers Except for some areas Class Laser ProductBasic section ContentsApplication section Knowledge sectionDemonstration Special featuresCD accessories Disc handling precautionsHandling of discs and tapes Discs which can be played with this unitSystem connection XD-951/XD-A900 Connection of the System AccessoriesCanada Speaker Unit Before connecting the Front SpeakersFM indoor antenna System connection XD-A700 Main Unit Power cordSpeaker right Application section Knowledge Speaker leftHow to use the speaker stabilizer cushions Recommended speaker installationSpeaker Unit Main Unit Dolby Pro LogicFM outdoor antenna Connection of Options Optional PartsDigital OUT jack Optical Video deck Monitor TVPower For U.S.A. and Canada Controls and indicatorsMain Unit CD player unit Cassette deck unit1ON/STANDBY @DISPLAYDisplay #ON/STANDBY Remote control UnitChannel Space setting Operation of remote control unitFM10 0/ a M 1 FM 5 0/ a M Loading batteriesCD PGM Dubbing Sound Display Timer Listen Mode Mode Reception mode switching of FM broadcastFor Russia Pola R Pilo TVolume adjustment Switching the power on OFF18 Let’s put out some sound Basic use methodSUB LE V E L VO L 5CD 0 1 1 2 CD 0 1 0 0Load a disc Playback of CDStart playback Time display on the CD playerPlayback from desired track Skipping tracksTo pause playback Load a cassette tape Playback of tapeSelect the deck to be used for playback Start playback Tape B 0 0 0 TapeTape B 0 Tip for use of the tape counter Relay play7 3 Á Searching for the desired music program DpssSelect a station Select the broadcast bandOne-by-one presetting manual preset Collective presetting of stations auto presetSelect the tuning mode M 8 9 OLoad a tape in deck B 28 Let’s recordSelect the tape transport direction 0 0Select the source to be recorded Selection of the reverse modeCD 0 Start recordingPoints in CD recording Copying tape Tape dubbing DI RTo stop dubbing Listening in the desired sequence program playback Playback of CDP01 DI s C P01 TN O OPGM0 CD 0 P12 CL E a RP01 D2 T 0 P12 D3 T OTo repeat a disc Repeated playbackTo repeat all discs DIsC R E P E aRepe AT a C K To repeat only one trackTo repeat only the programmed tracks PGM RE P E a TSelect the Random mode Confirm that the PGM..... indicator is not litTo cancel random playback Listening to an unexpected title sequence random playbackS. Radio Data System For U.K., Europe and Russia To switch the display contentsBBC 01 F M1 0 2 5To select using the P.CALL 4 ¢ keys Select the PTY search modeBTo select using the numeric keys 2Select the desired program typeWhen a station is received Press the key again during search to cancel itStart the search To change to a different program typeM1 0 2 5 Auto preset the stationsSelect the desired information Receive an RDS stationWait for the desired information TP Traffic Program indicatorSelection of the convenient CD recording type Convenient CD recordingRecording of an entire CD Recording the programmed titlesCD O NE Recording only desired titles CD ONE Track RecordDIsC Recording of an entire CD CD RecordPress the Dubbing key Select the disc3Select a disc and press the SET key Press the Dubbing key 2Select CD Edit and press the SET key5Start edit recording CD Record CD EditProgram the desired tracks CD P GM RE CStart recording 1Select tracks in the order you want to play themAdjustment of balance and input level Effective Sound AdjustmentBA L a N C Selecting an equalizer pattern Leve L + Creation and memorizing of an equalizer patternEnte a Enjoying Sound Field Effects To cancel SRS 3DSRs 3D O N SRs LE V E L Leve L +Delay time Dolby PRO Logic surround adjustmentSet the Dolby PRO Logic mode OLB Y P R O TEsT LNorm AL ELA Y1 5 m sDolby 3 Stereo play Dolby 3 Stereo adjustmentORM AL Test LSet the DSP mode DSP Digital Signal Processor playbackDIsC O SELE CT M O DConnect a microphone To decrease To increase Microphone VolumePlay the music Sing along with the accompaniment Turn the MIC VOL. control fully CounterclockwiseAM 8 0 Clock adjustmentAM 8 4 Sleep timer Sleep Timer operation 7 O Adjust the listening volume Make preparations for the play recording Enter the on timeEnter the OFF time 8 OMake the desired reservation On nextTo set the same timer program again When timer operation is not requiredPROG. ON/OFF Prog Auto Power Save Prog O N / OMaintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner MaintenanceMemory backup function ReferenceRemote control unit Operation to resetSymptom Cause Remedy Case of difficultyCassette deck GeneralCD player Surround speaker system CRS-N851 Specifications XD-951/XD-A900Surround speaker system CRS-N551 Specifications XD-A700260 mm 10-1/4 135 mm 180 mm Weight net 330 mm 315 mm 12-3/8 Weight net180 mm, cone type 220 mm 8-11/16For your records