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COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 1 TEXT2 2Before applying powerSafety precautions 3 ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Controls and indicators Basic section Application section(For U.K., Europe and Russia) Knowledge sectionSpecifications (XD-7 Specifications (XD-6 series, XD-8...series) 4 CAUTION 6 6Special features7 System connectionAccessories Connection of the system accessoriesSystem connection 8 Speakers (XD-7...series)System Name Speaker Model Name XD-702 LS-N702 XD-752/ XD-772S LS-N752 Speaker and TV installation Malfunction of microcomputerreset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”.ˇ 1.Never short-circuitthe “+” and “–”speaker cords without mistake not be produced or noise may interfere malfunction or damage may result 9 Speakers (XD-6...series, XD-8...series)XD-652 LS-N472 XD-852 LS-N572 Caution regarding placement 10 How to use the speaker stabilizer (cushions)Connection with other components(optional or commercially-availableequipment) 11 Power cord12 Surround (rear) speakers(XD-7...seriesonly) FM outdoor antenna75Ω termimal In regard to the SURROUND switch1Select the TUNER input 1 POLAR system 2 PILOT TONE system 3Establish the selection 13 Controls and indicatorsDisplay 14 Main unit15 Receiver1ON/STANDBY ) key 2STANDBY indicator TIMER indicator 3PHONES jack 4SOUND CONTROL jog dial 5MULTI CONTROL jog dial 6MENU key MENU indicator MENU 7BACK key 8Display 9Icon indicators (CD PGM, REC. , DUBBING, AUDIO, CLOCK, SURROUND) SURROUND 0RDS-relatedindicators Surround-relatedindicators (XD-6...series, XD-8...seriesonly) !Tuner operation keys BAND key TUNING MODE key @VOLUME CONTROL knob #INPUT key DISPLAY/DEMO key When power is STANDBY: $EX. BASS (Extra bass) key EX.BASS indicator (XD-8...seriesonly) SUPER WOOFER key (XD-7...seriesonly) SUPER WOOFER indicator (XD-7...seriesonly) (XD-7...series only) %SELECT key “TIMER” “PROG.” “O.T.T.” ^ENTER key Cassette deck unit& A deck cassette holder ¡ Cassette deck operation keys PUSH OPEN Play (@ #) keys * DOLBY NR key (XD-7...series, XD-8...seriesonly) Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys ‹ ™ A/B key TAPE EQ. key (XD-6...seriesonly) (For U.K. and Russia) ( REV. MODE key £ REC/ARM key ) B deck cassette holder 16 Remote control unit (XD-7...series)17 Remote control unit18 18Operation of jog dials (XD-7...series)20 20Operation of remote control unit21 Handling of discs and tapes22 22Let’s put out some soundBasic use method1.Switching the power ON (OFF) 2.Selecting the desired output 23 Reproducing sound with enhanced bass(EX. BASS) (XD-6...series, XD-8...seriesonly) Muting the sound temporarily (Super woofer) (XD-7...seriesonly)1Select “Audio Options” 2Select “SW Level” 3Adjust “Custom EQ 1” “Custom EQ 2” “Custom EQ 3” “Balance” “MD/DVD Input Level” “SW Level” “Level 1” “Level 2” “Level 3” “Level 4” “Level 5” Standby mode 24 Playback of CD1. Load a disc 2.Start playback 26 Playback of tape1.Load a cassette tape 2.Select the deck to be used for playback & # ¡ 3. Start playback27 To wind tape at high speedSelection of reverse mode (Main unit only) (Main unit only)Each press switches the modes as follows 1 “ ” .... Playbackstops after having played both sides of tape in a deck. (Relay play : •) 2“ ” ... Endless playback of both sides of tape 3“ ”...... Playback stops after having played one side of tape Selection of Tape Equalizer (Main unit only) (XD-6...seriesonly)2“T.EQ”OFF ....... TapeEqualizerisnotused Transport direction indicators 28 Relay playA tip for use of the tape counter 29 (XD-7...seriesXD-8...series only) 30 Receiving broadcast station1.Select the broadcast band 3.Select a station31 Collective presetting of stations (auto preset)Keep the TUNING MODE key depressed (about 2 seconds) (Other countries) “One-by-one presetting (manual preset)” When stations have been memorized (Preset call) Turn the MULTI CONTROL jog dial to select a station One-by-onepresetting (manual preset) (manual preset)1Press the ENTER key during reception Presetting is cancelled when no operation is executed for 5 seconds or more 2Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 3Press the ENTER key again 32 32Let's recordRecording on TAPE2.Select the tape transport direction 3. Set the recording condition(Main unit only) (XD-7...series, XD-8...seriesonly) (Input level adjustment Q) 33 5.Start recording34 Points in CD recording1Put the CD player in pause mode 2Select the track to be recorded with the skip (4, ¢) keys (The CD player pauses at the beginning of the selected track.) 3Put the cassette deck in Record-pausemode (Press the REC/ARM key twice.) 4Start playing the CD (Synchro recording starts.) Beat cancel function (For U.K. and Russia) Switching the sound level meter display modeEach press switches the modes as follows “Display Auto” “Display 1” “Display 2” “Display 3” Copying tape (Tape dubbing) 35 Copying tapeThe contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B Load tapes in the decks 1Select the “TAPE” input 2Press the stop key 3Select “ ” (double-siderecording) or “ ” (one-siderecording) 4Select “Tape Dubbing” “Recording Options” “Tape Dubbing” XD-6...series, XD-8...series : The DOLBY NR or TAPE EQ. key is ineffective during dubbing 5Use the same tape transport directions (1) Select the transport direction of deck A (2) Select the transport direction of deck B 6Start dubbing To stop dubbing 36 36Playback of CDListening in the desired sequence (program playback)37 4Check the programmed tracks(and replace, add or delete tracks as required)To check: To replace a track in the program:Playback of CD 1Select the programmed disc or track to be replaced and press the SELECT key Select a disc or track to re- placethediscortrackselected above (step To add a track to the program:1 Select the display as shown on the right and press the SELECT key 2Perform the same operations as in step 3-1and To delete a track from the program: 5Enter it1Select the programmed disc or track to be cleared and press the SELECT key 2Select “clear” and press the SELECT key To quit the program mode1Select “CD Program Play” (Playback starts from the first programmed track (program No. 1)) 2Press the MENU key 38 Repeated playback39 To repeat all discsTo repeat only the programmed tracks 2Select the disc to be played first 3Select “All Repeat” 2Start playback 3Select “PGM Repeat” 40 Random playbackTo select another track in the middle of playing one 41 R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K., Europe and Russia)This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data:PTY (Program Type Identification) Search :w PS (Program Service Name) Display : (See below.) EON (Enhanced Other Network) : Note before the use of RDS To switch the display contentsPressing the RDS DISP. key changes the display contents Display mode priority ranking When an RDS broadcast is received : 1PS (Program Service Name) Display : When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically displayed If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed 2Frequency Display : 42 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search)R.D.S 1 Select the PTY search mode Select the desired program typeUse program type table on the right for your convenience ATo select using the 4 ¢keys The 4 ¢ keys can be used to select one of the 29 program types by displaying them in sequence Press and hold the key and release it when the desired program type appears B To select using the numeric keys The numeric keys can be used to specify the desired program type directly by selecting a number between 01 and Example: To select 23: Press 43 3Start the search(Press the key again during search to cancel it.) “PTY” “NO PROG” To change to a different program type : 44 To be able to listen to the desired information at any time (EON)Set the reception band to FM 1Auto preset the stations1Receive a broadcast 2Keep the TUNING MODE key pressed (2 sec or longer) (The EON data presently being broadcasted are taken in automatically.) 2Select the desired information3 Receive an RDS stationSelect a station where “RDS” and “EON” are lit Step 1 is not required when auto presetting has already been executed “One-by-onepresetting(manualpreset)” 1 TA Traffic Announcement 2NEWS .................. News 3TA/NEWS ............ Traffic Announcement News 4Display not lit...... EON cancelled NEWS “EON” “TP” 45 4Wait for the desired informationCD or tape playback may also be started As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception Waiting for information while a RDS station without EON function is tuned TP (Traffic Program) indicator 46 46Convenient CD recording50 50Effective sound adjustmentBalance adjustment 51 Input level adjustment52 Listening to music with desired tone and sound fieldEach press switches the modes as follows “Dolby Pro logic” “Dolby 3 stereo” “Dolby Virtual surround” “Effect off” (XD-6...series XD-8...series) playback. Please also read “Surround function” 53 Play a video software program2Select the desired equalizer pattern 54 Creation and memorizing of an equalizer patternYou can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory 2Select the number to be used for storage (Custom EQ1 ~ EQ3) 3Adjust the equalizer pattern(With a XD-7...series model, go to step 4.) 4Establish the 3D surround level(“Recording Options”) (“Tape Dubbing”) “Bass” “Mids” “Highs” “3D Lev. off” .... 3D surround off “3D Lev. 1” ...... 3D surround level “3D Lev. 2” ...... 3D surround level 55 Surround function56 Surround setting57 4Select the delay time5Adjust the volume balance1 Press the MULTI CONTROL key while “Test C” or “Test S” is displayed 3After completing the volumes from all the speakers, press the SELECT key 6Press the ENTER key“30ms” “15ms” The display and test tone output speaker are switched automatically When adjusting the center speaker and surround speaker volume levels : “Test L” (Left) “Test C” (Center) “Test R” (Right) “Test S” (Surround) –10 +10 setting for “Dolby Pro logic” and “Dolby 3 stereo” “Press 'ENTER' to Save” Delay time 58 58Clock adjustment59 Timer operationSleep timer60 Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)1Select the desired source and adjust the volume 2Select “Clock Options” 3Select “O.T.T.” 4Select “O.T.T. on” 5 Enter the ON time 6Put the unit in standby mode 61 Timer programming62 4Select “Everyday” or “One Time”5Enter the ON time 6Enter the OFF time“Timer off” (Canceled) “Everyday” “One Time” “Timer off” “Timer Play” “Timer Recording” Auto Power Save2Select “Auto Power Save” “Adjust Time” “O.T.T.” “Timer Play” “Surround Setup” (Except 3Select “A.P.S. on” or “A.P.S. off” “A.P.S. off” “A.P.S. on” 63 7Make the desired reservation1Select the mode Select “Play” or “AI Play” 1 “Play” ..... Timer play 2 “AIPlay” .. Timer play with ing volume 1Select the input source Select the recorded input source 1 TUNER ...... Radio 2 MD/DVD ... External input 2 Select the input source 2 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above) Select the source to be played TUNER ....... Radio 3TAPE 4 MD/DVD .... Externalinput 3Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above) Select the preset station No “MD/DVD” 8Press the ENTER key 9Put the unit in standby mode 64 64Important Items65 In case of difficultyIn case of difficulty No station can be received by preset call operation Demonstration starts sud denly DISPLAY/DEMO Power turns OFF in the ÷ “A.P.S. on” is set ÷ Set the “A.P.S. off” middle of operation “Tape Dubbing” is not dis played in the menu (XD-6...series, XD-8...series 66 Cassette deckSound cannot be produced “Mainte by pressing the play key nance” No operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed The DPSS malfunctions ÷ Refer to “Searching for the desired ª (XD-7...series, XD-8...series music program (DPSS)” In dubbing, the tape stops at different moments in decks A and B The cassette holders cannot be opened by pressing the 0 PUSH OPEN area Sound is harsh or high fre quencies are not repro duced In case of difficulty Sound is distorted Sound from the MD/DVD INPUT (external input) is distorted Noise is noticeable “Maintenance” Sound vibrates by pressing the record key TAPE 67 CD playerA CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played “Handling of discs and tapes” ÷ Refer to “Caution on condensation” ‰ Sound skips 68 Remote control unitRemote control operation is not possible General 69 [ Amplifier section ][ Tuner section ] [ Cassette deck section ] [ General ] 70 Specifications (XD-6...series, XD-8...series) 70 Specifications[ CD player section ] 71 Fronts speakers (LS-N472) (XD-6...series)Fronts speakers (LS-N572) (XD-8...series) Surround speaker system (CRS-N572)[ Surround speaker ] Bass-reflextype 100 mm, cone type 12 Ω 15 W W : 199 mm H : 96 mm D : 212 mm 1.0 kg (1 piece) [ Center speaker ] Enclosure ... Bass-reflextype (magnetically shielded) W : 260 mm H : 124 mm D : 193 mm 1.3 kg (1 piece) This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models SUPER WOOFERPRE OUT SUPER WOOFER key £ SURROUND switch @ SURROUND SPEAKERS (Acces- sories) Dolby Pro Logic Dolby 3 Stereo Dolby Virtual Surround T Tape Equalizer DOLBY NR ‹ DPSS ª R.D.S. q XD-702/XD-752 XD-772S YES CRS-N572 (For U.K. and (For U.K and Russia) (For U.K., Europe and Russia) 72 For your records
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