General, Cassette deck | Kenwood XD-951, XD-A900, XD-A700 specs

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XD-951/A900/A700 (En)

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

Demonstration starts suddenly.	ÖThe power plug was unplugged from the	ÖThis is not malfunction. Press the MODE/	4
	outlet while the power switch was ON, or	DEMO key to cancel the demontration.
	there was a power failure.

General

Symptom	Cause	Remedy
No operation occurs when an operation	ÖThe MULTI CONTROL setting mode is acti-	ÖCancel the MULTI CONTROL setting mode. &
key is pressed.	vated.

Cassette deck

	Symptom	Cause	Remedy
Sound cannot be produced by pressing		ÖThe head is dirty.	ÖClean the head referring to “Maintenance”. Î
the play key.		ÖThe tape is wound too tight due to irregular	ÖTry another tape.
		winding.
		ÖA nonrecorded tape is played.	ÖPlay a recorded tape.

No operation occurs even when an opera-		ÖThe cassette holder is not closed com-	ÖClose the holder completely.	ª
tion key is pressed.		pletely.
		ÖThe operation key is pressed immediately	ÖPress operations keys in more than a few
		after closing the cassette holder.	seconds after closing the holder.
		ÖThe operation key is pressed in less than 4	ÖPress operation keys after waiting for more
		seconds after turning the power ON.	than 4 seconds.	ª
		ÖA tape is not inserted in the unit.	ÖInsert a tape.	ª
		ÖThe tape is wound too tight due to irregular	ÖTry another tape.
		winding.		ª
		ÖThe tape is fully wound to one of the reels.	ÖChange the tape transport direction or re-	ª
			verse the tape insertion orientation.

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

In dubbing, the tape stops at different		ÖThis is due to the difference in the tape	ÖSmall 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		ÖThe key is pressed during recording or play-	ÖPress in stop mode.
pressing the 0 PUSH OPEN area.		back.		ã
		ÖThe microcomputer is malfunctioning due	ÖReset the microcomputer.	ã
		to external noise.

Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not		ÖThe head is dirty.	ÖClean the head referring to “Maintenance”. Î
reproduced.		ÖThe tape is stretched or shrunk.	ÖTry another tape.

Sound is distorted.		ÖThe tape being played was recorded with	ÖTry another tape.
		distorted sound.
		ÖA tape recorded using the equalizer or SRS	ÖSwitch off the equalizer and SRS 3D effect.
		3D level effect is played using the equalizer
		effect again.

The AUX sound is distorted.		ÖThe AUX INPUT LEVEL is set too high.	ÖDecrease the AUX INPUT LEVEL.	u

Noise is noticeable.		ÖThe tape head is magnetized.	ÖDemagnetize the head referring to “Main-	Î
			tenance”.
		ÖExternal noise is induced.	ÖInstall the system at a distance from other
			electric appliances and TV.	£
		ÖA tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played	ÖSet the Dolby NR to on.	£
		with Dolby NR OFF.

Sound vibrates.		ÖThe capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.	ÖClean the head referring to “Maintenance”. Î
		ÖThe tape is wound irregularly.	ÖWind the tape again by fast forwarding,	£
			rewinding or playing from an end to the
			other.


	1. With some tapes, a squeaky noise is produced when the tape is stopped automatically. This is due to the tape protection function, and not
Notes	a malfunction.
Notes	2. Do not use longer tape than 110 minutes tapes, for the tape is too thin and gets easily tangled.

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Kenwood XD-951, XD-A900, XD-A700 instruction manual General, Cassette deck

Contents

XD-951 XD-A900 XD-A700 Class Laser Product Before applying powerSafety precautions Marking of products using lasers Except for some areas Knowledge section ContentsBasic section Application section Demonstration Special features Discs which can be played with this unit Disc handling precautionsCD accessories Handling of discs and tapes System connection XD-951/XD-A900 Connection of the System Accessories Speaker Unit Before connecting the Front Speakers CanadaFM indoor antenna Main Unit Power cord System connection XD-A700Speaker right Application section Knowledge Speaker left Dolby Pro Logic Recommended speaker installationHow to use the speaker stabilizer cushions Speaker Unit Main Unit Video deck Monitor TV Connection of Options Optional PartsFM outdoor antenna Digital OUT jack Optical Controls and indicators Power For U.S.A. and CanadaMain Unit @DISPLAY Cassette deck unitCD player unit 1ON/STANDBY Display #ON/STANDBY Remote control Unit Loading batteries Operation of remote control unitChannel Space setting FM10 0/ a M 1 FM 5 0/ a M Pola R Pilo T Reception mode switching of FM broadcastCD PGM Dubbing Sound Display Timer Listen Mode Mode For Russia Basic use method Switching the power on OFFVolume adjustment 18 Let’s put out some sound CD 0 1 0 0 VO L 5SUB LE V E L CD 0 1 1 2 Time display on the CD player Playback of CDLoad a disc Start playback Skipping tracks Playback from desired trackTo pause playback Playback of tape Load a cassette tapeSelect the deck to be used for playback Start playback Tape Tape B 0 0 0Tape B 0 Tip for use of the tape counter Relay play 7 3 Á Searching for the desired music program Dpss Select a station Select the broadcast band M 8 9 O Collective presetting of stations auto presetOne-by-one presetting manual preset Select the tuning mode 0 0 28 Let’s recordLoad a tape in deck B Select the tape transport direction Start recording Selection of the reverse modeSelect the source to be recorded CD 0 Points in CD recording DI R Copying tape Tape dubbingTo stop dubbing P01 TN O O Playback of CDListening in the desired sequence program playback P01 DI s C P12 D3 T O P12 CL E a RPGM0 CD 0 P01 D2 T 0 DIsC R E P E a Repeated playbackTo repeat a disc To repeat all discs PGM RE P E a T To repeat only one trackRepe AT a C K To repeat only the programmed tracks Listening to an unexpected title sequence random playback Confirm that the PGM..... indicator is not litSelect the Random mode To cancel random playback 01 F M1 0 2 5 To switch the display contentsS. Radio Data System For U.K., Europe and Russia BBC 2Select the desired program type Select the PTY search modeTo select using the P.CALL 4 ¢ keys BTo select using the numeric keys To change to a different program type Press the key again during search to cancel itWhen a station is received Start the search Receive an RDS station Auto preset the stationsM1 0 2 5 Select the desired information Wait for the desired information TP Traffic Program indicator Recording the programmed titles Convenient CD recordingSelection of the convenient CD recording type Recording of an entire CD CD O NE Recording only desired titles CD ONE Track Record Select the disc Recording of an entire CD CD RecordDIsC Press the Dubbing key CD Record CD Edit Press the Dubbing key 2Select CD Edit and press the SET key3Select a disc and press the SET key 5Start edit recording 1Select tracks in the order you want to play them CD P GM RE CProgram the desired tracks Start recording Effective Sound Adjustment Adjustment of balance and input levelBA L a N C Selecting an equalizer pattern Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern Leve L +Ente a SRs LE V E L Leve L + To cancel SRS 3DEnjoying Sound Field Effects SRs 3D O N Dolby PRO Logic surround adjustment Delay timeSet the Dolby PRO Logic mode ELA Y1 5 m s TEsT LOLB Y P R O Norm AL Test L Dolby 3 Stereo adjustmentDolby 3 Stereo play ORM AL SELE CT M O D DSP Digital Signal Processor playbackSet the DSP mode DIsC O Turn the MIC VOL. control fully Counterclockwise To decrease To increase Microphone VolumeConnect a microphone Play the music Sing along with the accompaniment Clock adjustment AM 8 0AM 8 4 Sleep timer Sleep Timer operation Enter the on time Adjust the listening volume7 O Make preparations for the play recording On next 8 OEnter the OFF time Make the desired reservation Prog O N / O When timer operation is not requiredTo set the same timer program again PROG. ON/OFF Prog Auto Power Save Reference MaintenanceMaintenance of the set Regardto contact cleaner Memory backup function Case of difficulty Operation to resetRemote control unit Symptom Cause Remedy Cassette deck General CD player Surround speaker system CRS-N851 Specifications XD-951/XD-A900 Surround speaker system CRS-N551 Specifications XD-A700 220 mm 8-11/16 330 mm 315 mm 12-3/8 Weight net260 mm 10-1/4 135 mm 180 mm Weight net 180 mm, cone type For your records