Kenwood XD-980MD Amplifier/Tuner section, MD Recorder Section, CD player section, 1ON/STANDBY

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Controls and indicators

XD-980MD (En)

Amplifier/Tuner section

1 1

1ON/STANDBY (

 

) key

^

 

 

The system is switched ON and STANDBY.

 

2RESET key

 

 

h

This is used in case of erroneous operation of the microcomputer.

3MIC MIX. knob

ç

Adjustment of the microphone volume at the time of microphone mixing.

4MIC 1, MIC 2 jack

ç

For connection of a microphone (sold separately).

5HIT MASTER key

¬

Used for karaoke etc.

 

@MODE key

¦ãÿ¯

At the time of unit ON

: This switches the function of the MULTI

 

CONTROL/VOLUMEknob.Theitemswhich

 

can be selected differ according to the status

 

at that time.

 

At the time of unit OFF

: Used for O.T.T. timer setting.

 

#EQUALIZER operation key

«

The equalizer effect is switched ON and OFF. Also, the equalizer type can be selected.

$MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME knob

^

Normally this is used for volume adjustment. Depending on the purpose, the function can be switched with the MODE key.

6AUTO POWER SAVE key

& %PHONES jack

&

Used for AUTO POWER SAVE ON/OFF.

Headphones (sold separately) can be connected.

 

7EX. BASS key

 

&

At the time of unit ON

: Used for EX. BASS playback ON/OFF.

At the time of unit OFF

: Used for timer setting.

 

8Amplifier/Tuner display

@

9SRS 3D key/indicator

 

ÿ

This is used for SRS 3D ON/OFF switching.

0DISP. key

«

At the time of unit ON

: The indications contents of the display

 

are switched. Used for demonstration

 

ON/OFF.

At the time of unit OFF

: Used for demonstration ON/OFF.

!ENTER key

∞

This is used for clock setting, timer setting, etc.

^INPUT key

^

The input source is selected. When CD, or MD is selected and a disc has already been set, playback will start automatically.

&Tuner operation key

¢

AUTO key

 

At the time of unit ON

: This is used for switching between auto-

 

matic reception (stereo) and manual re-

 

ception (monaural).

At the time of unit OFF

: Used for time setting.

TUNING key

This is used to tune a broadcasting station.

BAND key

The received broadcasting band is switched.

Preparation section

MD Recorder Section

*Keys related to editing and title display key

 

CHARAC. key

R

TRACK EDIT key

U

This selects the character group at the time of title input.

Used for track editing and for erasing of tracks or the entire disc.

SET key

R

DISPLAY MODE key

£

This is used for title input and editing.

R

This is used to switch the title display mode etc.

 

ENTER key

(Eject (0) key

Á

Thisisusedforexecutionofeditprocessing,confirmationofenteredtitles,etc.

This key is pressed to remove discs.

 

¤Jog dial (4, ¢)

Á

)DELETE key

T

This is used as the skip key at the time of playback.

 

This is used at the time of title input to delete one character.

It is also used for track search and editing.

 

 

#

ÁO.T.E. key

r ¦MD recorder display

WhenthiskeyispressedduringMDplayback,onlythetrackbeingplayedatthat

¥QUICK MOVE key

Y

timewillberecordedtotape.Whenthiskeyispressedinstoppedcondition,the

This is used to change the track sequence.

 

MD selected at that time will be recorded to tape from the first track on.

»MD operation keys

 

ªBEST HITS key

y

 

Play (3) key (MD)

)T

The first tracks of all CDs in the unit are recorded sequentially on MD.

This is used at the time of title input to delete one character.

£REC (¦) key

¦Y

Pause (8) key (MD)

ÁY

This is used at the time of recording.

 

This is used at the time of MD edit recording to delete a selected track.

Used for confirmation of selected tracks at the time of MD edit recording.

Stop (7) key (MD)

ÁT

¢REC INPUT key

¥

This is used at the time of title input to enter a blank space.

This is used to select digital or analog input.

 

Fast forward, fast reverse (1, Á) keys (MD)

ÁR

(Switchingispossibleonlywhentheamplifier/tunerinputselectorissetto“CD”.)

∞ Keys related to title input and editing

 

At the time of playback, this is used for fast forward and fast backward.

 

At the time of title input, this is used for cursor movement.

 

R

TITLE INPUT key

 

 

This is used for title input.

CD player section

¼DISC SELECTOR keys

Selects the disc to be played (or recorded).

ÚTIME DISP. key

The CD time display is switched.

ÛDisc tray

Up to three CDs can be held.

ÜOPEN/CLOSE (0) key (CD)

These keys are used to insert and remove discs.

(

ÝDISC SKIP key

(

 

Selection of the disc for playback or recording. Also used to set a CD

(

at the rear of the tray.

*

 

ÞCD operation keys

*Play/pause (6) key (CD) Stop (7) key (CD)

*Skip (4, ¢) keys (CD)

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Contents XD-980MD For the United Kingdom Before applying powerSafety precautions Marking of products using lasers Except for some areasKnowledge section ContentsSRS 3D stereo system Special features An MD recorder is standard equipmentVersatile tone and sound field adjustment Convenient timer functionsHandling of Mini Disc Disc handling precautionsHandling of discs Discs which can be played with this unitSystem connection Connection of the System AccessoriesSpeaker Unit Malfunction of microcomputerFM indoor antenna Speaker leftCassette deck X-H9 Regard to the Surround switchMain Unit Surround speakers RS-N750FM outdoor antenna Main unit Controls and indicators1ON/STANDBY Amplifier/Tuner sectionMD Recorder Section CD player sectionDisplay amplifier and tuner section Running IndicatorDisplay MD recorder section Controls and indicators 18ON/STANDBY Remote control UnitRemove the cover Insert batteries Close the cover Operation of remote control unitLoading batteries OperationSelecting the desired output Volume adjustmentLets put out some sound Basic use methodStandby mode of ON/STANDBY key Muting the sound temporarily Remote control unit onlyListening through headphones Auto Power Save functionLets put out some sound Playback of CDLoad a disc Start playbackTo stop playback Skipping tracksPlayback from desired track To pause playbackLoad a Mini Disc Playback of Mini DiscLets put out some sound 2 Disc recorded in monaural modeSearching in a track Ejecting the discSelect the desired title Confirm that the PGM indicator is not litRegard to automatic title search Press the Title Search keyRegard to the Time Display key Regard to Display Mode keyEach press changes the band Receiving broadcast stationSelect the broadcast band Select a stationM 8 MHz Collective presetting of stations auto presetOne-by-one presetting manual preset Select the tuning modeOnly analog recording Lets recordingMake the preparations for recording Select the source to be recordedRegard to display messages Adjust the recording level only analog recordingStart recording Pause the recordingAuto How to use the REC Input keyHow to use the AUTO/MANU. key Tips for recording from a CD2 P- 2 Playback of CD1 @ To add a track to the program To quit the program modeTo check the programmed tracks To stop repeated playback Repeated playbackTo repeat a disc To repeat all discsPress the Repeat key three times To repeat only one trackTo repeat only the programmed tracks To select another track in the middle of playing one Confirm that the PGM indicator is not litSelect the Random mode To cancel random playback3Start playback 1Let the PGM indicator lightPlayback of MD Listening in the desired sequence program playbackPlayback of MD 3 Checking the order of tracksTo clear tracks from the program 1Make the PGM display go out Let the Repeat indicator lightTo repeat the entire disc 1 2 MHz To switch the display contentsS. Radio Data System C 1 FM2Select the desired program type Select the PTY search modeW s PTY searchRepeat 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 Regard to TP Traffic Program indicatorBest Hits Convenient Recording MethodsProducing a tape collecting only the first titles When a desired track is found, only that track is recordedFade-in/fade-out One-touch recording of one CD, MDConvenient Recording Methods Make the preparations for recordingStart recording Convenient Recording Methods 4 One-touch edit recording of one trackTo interrupt a recording At the end of the recordingTo end recording 1 1 5Press the Best Hits key 4Exchange discs as required2Close the tray Exchange discs as requiredTo stop recording Exchange the two discsRecording preparation is required 2 3Program recording 4Start edit recordingRecording of one CD or several CDs CD =TAPE CD =TAPE only Time edit recording C C R sTo clear the edited contents To check the edited contentsSelect the disc Make sure that the PGMindicator is offFade-out/Fade-in at the tape reversal CD =TAPE only Fade edit recordingRegard to display scrolling MD Edit FunctionsDividing a track, combining two tracks Erasing tracksExecute title assignment 1Activate the title input modeAssigning a title to a disc or track Input the titleMD Edit Functions 5 Changing or deleting a titleTotal number of title characters Execute title change or deletionExecute the track move operation Moving several tracks at a time Quick MovePress the Quick Move key Select the range of tracks to be reorderedSelect the moving destination track Moving a single track Track MoveSelect Move Select the track to be movedDivide ? Dividing a track Track DividePlay the track to be divided Execute the track divide operationExecute the track combine operation Combining two tracks Track CombineSelect Combine 2Select the track to be combinedExecute the erase operation Select the Erase modeMake the preparations To erase one track Track Erase To erase all tracks ALL EraseErasing a part of a track Regard to equalizer adjustment LOW, MID, High Adjustment of balance and input levelSelect what to adjust AdjustRegard to demonstration C KN U a L 1 Equalizer functionSelect the number to be recorded Adjust the equalizer patternMemorize the setting Desired equalizer pattern can be created and memorizedS 3 D O N Adjust the effect strength levelExperiencing SRS 3D Stereo Sound Retrieval System 3Sing along with the accompaniment Enjoying KaraokeConnect a microphone 2Play the musicHIT Master on HIT Master OFF Effective Sound Field and Sound Quality Adjustment 6Each press switches on and OFF alternately 3Enter the figure of minute Clock adjustmentActivate the clock adjustment mode Enter the figure of hourTo cancel Timer operationOperate easy To use Timer O.T.T Sleep timerSet the ON/STANDBY key to Standby position Timer programmingAdjust the listening volume Make preparations for the play recordingEnter the OFF time Select the timer program No. to be usedAdjust the clock before setting the timer 5Enter the on timeTo set the same timer program again Check the reservation contentTo change the reserved contents When timer operation is not requiredReference MaintenanceImportant Items Important Items MD systemDigital recording and Scms Amplifier section/Speakers Operation to resetSymptom Cause Remedy Case of difficultyCase of difficulty MD recorder section other symptomsSymptoms related to MD standard Symptom CauseMemory Backup for the MD Recorder Section CD player section in regard to message display Remote control unitSymptom Speakers LS-N750 SpecificationsMain unit RXD-980MD For your records

XD-980MD specifications

The Kenwood XD-980MD is a distinguished mini component stereo system that has garnered attention for its robust performance and user-friendly design. This compact system brings an array of features and technologies suited for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

One of the standout features of the Kenwood XD-980MD is its integrated MD (MiniDisc) player, which marked a significant advancement in portable audio storage during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ability to record and play back high-quality audio on MiniDiscs provided users with options beyond traditional CD formats, enhancing the versatility of the system. The inclusion of a CD player also allows for seamless playback of standard audio CDs, making it suitable for various media formats.

The XD-980MD is equipped with a powerful amplifier that delivers dynamic sound performance with a total power output of around 100 watts. This ensures that even the most demanding tracks are played with clarity and depth, producing rich bass and crisp highs that can fill a room. The system also features a bass boost option, allowing users to tailor the audio output to their personal preferences.

In terms of connectivity, the Kenwood XD-980MD is well-equipped with a range of inputs, including line-in and phono inputs, which enable the connection of external devices such as turntables and smartphones. The presence of a built-in FM/AM tuner adds further versatility, allowing users to enjoy live radio broadcasts without requiring additional equipment.

Another notable characteristic of the XD-980MD is its user-friendly interface. The system features an easy-to-read LCD display that provides information on track details, radio stations, and settings, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The remote control included with the system enhances convenience, allowing users to navigate tracks and adjust settings from a distance.

In conclusion, the Kenwood XD-980MD stands out as a comprehensive mini stereo system that caters to diverse listening preferences. With its combination of MD and CD playback, powerful amplification, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly design, it remains a popular choice for those seeking quality audio performance in a compact form factor. Whether you're enjoying classic vinyl records or modern digital tracks, the XD-980MD delivers an exceptional listening experience.
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