6About the system control connections
Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below.
ƒMode: lets you combine F, f, and ƒ terminals 
Mode: for 
terminals only
This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL16] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch to the [XS8] mode, follow the instructions in “SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]” below.
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode.
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EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control mode.
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÷Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL16] system control mode. Be sure to use the [XS8] system control mode when making system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
÷Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even
Notes | without system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without affecting performance. |
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| 2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may |
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| 3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals. |
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (possible when the system control mode matches)
Lets you operate source components with the system remote supplied with this unit.
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the input selector on this unit switches to that component automatically. (Except TAPE 2)
SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]
The system control mode can be switched over easily with the following operation.
1Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
2Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel to the desired position.
SYSTEM
CONTROL
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Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when | (ƒ) |
recording from CD or MD. |
÷ This operation does not affect the items stored in memory.
1.Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2.When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging / unplugging connection
Notes | cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit. |
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3.If the system control cords or audio cords are not connected properly, the remote control or automatic operation between system components will not work properly.