Let's put out some sound.. 20
Basic use method.. 20 Playback of CD.. 22 Playback of tape.. 24 Searching for the desired music program (DPSS). 27 Receiving broadcast station.. 28
Effective Sound Adjustment.. 49
Adjustment of balance and input level. 49 Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function).. 50 Enjoying Sound Field Effects.. 52 Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas).. 53

Let's record.. 30

Recording (Deck B only).. 30 Copying tape (Tape dubbing).. 33
Clock adjustment... 54 Timer operation.. 55
Sleep timer (SLEEP).. 55 Operate easy To use Timer (Operate easy To use Timer:O.T.T.).. 55 Timer programming.. 56

Knowledge section

Important Items.. 59
Maintenance... 59 Reference... 59
In case of difficulty.. 60 Specifications.. 63

Special features

3D Wide FL display
The easy to see graphical display features a large spectrum analyzer. A running indicator shows the operations such as CD playback and skipping at a glance.
Easy to operate, new multi control jog dial
The jog dial makes possible easy setup of CD playback, timer recording/playback and other operations while monitoring the displayed information. The same operation is also available on the remote control unit.
Built in sub woofer (XD-7.series only)
Each 3-way speaker incorporates an additional sub woofer to reproduce heavy bass more powerfully than conventional system speakers.
3-Disc carousel CD player
Three discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program playback, repeat playback, random playback, etc.
Versatile tone and sound field adjustment
Equalizer patterns can not only be selected from preset patterns, but patterns also can be created and registered. It is possible to recreate a feeling of presence and to recreate a sound field.

Demonstration

When the power supply is restored after a power failure or the power cord is unplugged and plugged in again during use, this unit automatically starts the demonstration function (display only). During the demonstration, the display changes in sequence but the audio does not change. The demonstration can be canceled with the following procedure.

ANTENNA

AM GND

GND FM 300 AM
R AUX OUTPUT FM 75 SURROUND OFF

Speaker (right)

GND R AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL FM 300 AM

MIN. MAX.

SURROUND SPEAKERS (6-16)
SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS (12-16)

FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16)

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

Power cord

To wall AC outlet

Speaker cord

Main Unit
Speaker and TV installation
If there is a magnet or other device generating magnetic force nearby, interaction between the magnet and speaker may cause color blotching onthe TV. If this happens, move the speaker at least 20 cm away from the TV set.
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. rear panel: 10 cm

FM indoor antenna

The accessory antenna is for temporary indoor use only. For stable signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors.
1 Strip the coating from the tip of cord and twist the conductor. 2 Connect to the antenna terminal. 3 Locate the position providing good reception condition. 4 Fix the antenna.

Speaker (left)

SUPER WOOFER
The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination area.
Before connecting the Front Speakers
Stick the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.
1. In case an associated system component is connected, also read the instruction manual of the component. 2. Never short-circuit the + and speaker cords. 3. If the left and right speaker connections or the + and polarity are inverted, the sound will be unnatural with unclear positioning of musical instruments, etc. Be sure to connect them without mistake.

Speaker cushion

Speaker Unit
1. Be sure to insert all connection cords securely. If their connections are imperfect, the sound may not be produced or noise may interfere. 2. Before plugging or unplugging a connection cord, be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. If connection cords are plugged or unplugged with the power cord left plugged in, malfunction or damage may result.

Connection of Options (Optional Parts)
Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure. Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made.
In regard to the SURROUND switch
This switch can be used only when the separately sold surround (rear) speakers are connected. When the switch is set to ON, surround playback can be enjoyed. When this switch is set to OFF, normal playback is executed. Please operate this switch while the power is switched off. We recommend to keep this switch set to OFF when no surround (rear) speakers are connected to obtain a better sound quality. When the switch is set to OFF, no sound will come from the surround (rear) speakers.

MD recorder

Audio output
Surround (rear) speakers R L

Audio input

(Except for some areas)

Surround switch

L ANTENNA

AUX OUTPUT

GND R AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL FM 300 AM R L

SURROUND

SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16)
SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS (12-16) FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16)
AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL
R SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16)
Optical-fiber cable (Provided with the MD recorder)
DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL)
If necessary, remove the cap and plug the optical-fiber cable (optional).

Optical-fiber cable

FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75 coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 termimal.

10mm 10mm

Antenna adapter (optional)

Europe and U.K.

SURROUND OFF
1. All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio stores cannot always be used. If the cable you purchased cannot be connected to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. 2. Insert the optical-fiber cable straight into the connector until it clicks. 3. Be sure to attach the protection cap when the connector is not used. 4. Never band or bundle the optical-fiber cable.
System connection (XD-5.series)

% ON R AUX OUTPUT

GND R AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL FM 300 L

FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16) R

SUPER WOOFER PRE OUT
BASS REFLEX SPEAKER SYSTEM
SURROUND R AUX OUTPUT FM 75
GND L AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL FM 300 AM

Super woofer

Extremely low sound is played back powerfully. This can be used with any type of playback.
GND L FRONT SPEAKERS (6-16) R

FM 300 AM

Controls and indicators
POWER (For U.S.A. and Canada)

# $% ^

MINI HiFi COMPONENT SYSTEM

) UP VOLUME CONTROL

ON/STANDBY DOWN

MULTI CONTROL

EX. BASS TIMER

CD PGM

) switch

AUTO POWER SAVE function
When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched off automatically by this function. This function can be made active or not active by the following operation.
When the display shows the time or - - : - -, a small amount of current is supplied to the unit to back up the internal memory. This status is referred to as the STANDBY mode, and the unit in the STANDBY mode can be turned ON from the remote control unit.

1 Press the TIMER key.

2 Select AUTO POWER SAVE and press the SET key.
When CD has been selected.
SLEEP TIME SET O.T.T. PROG. ON/OFF PROG. 1 PROG. 2 AUTO POWER SAVE
3 Select ON or OFF and press the ENTER key.

Volume display

AU T O TP OW E R
| Scrolled display (AUTO POWER SAVE)
ON.. Auto power save is used. OFF. Auto power save is not used. RETURN
This function is not available when the AUX input is selected. When the TUNER input is selected, it is available only when the volume is set to 0.

Playback of CD

If a disc has already been loaded in the CD player and the power is OFF, simply pressing the CD play key turns power automatically ON and starts playback.
Playback from desired track

Skipping tracks

To stop Playback TIME
High-speed search in forward and reverse directions
Playback form desired track

1. Load a disc.

The label must be on top.
The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again.
1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray.
Disc played first when the 6 key is pressed.

2. Start playback.

After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
Time display on the CD player
Each press of the TIME key of the remote control unit switches the displayed time information.
Only the time information related to the track being played can be displayed in the program, CD EDIT and random modes.

1 :- 2 ::- :1 5

Elapsed time of track being played Remaining time of track being played Elapsed time of disc (TOTAL lights up) Remaining time of disc (TOTAL lights up)

Backward search

Lit when DOLBY NR is ON.

Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 [. Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops. 2 . Both sides are played back endlessly. (The tape stops after recording onto both sides.) 3 . Only one side is played back (recorded), and then the tape stops.

TAPE B0

Each press switches the modes as follows. NR ON.. DOLBY NR is used. NR OFF. DOLBY NR is not used.
Select the Dolby NR mode according to the recording condition of the tape.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Transport direction indicators
Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE set automatically. Remove tape slack before loading. Close the door securely.
Displays the selected deck.

) tape selection is

The indicators (2 , 3) indicate the current direction in which the tape advances when playback or recording is started automatically by the easy operation function, etc. This direction is the direction stored in memory when the tape was last stopped. (To switch the tape transport direction, press the play key corresponding to the desired direction then press the stop (7) key.)

TAPE B 0

Transport direction indicators Displayed when the deck is loaded with a tape.

Reverse mode indication

Only the tape transport direction of deck B is shown when the selected input is other than TAPE. To see the tape transport direction of deck A, press the A/B key to switch to deck A.
If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired direction, press the play key corresponding to this.
Please play back tapes recorded with equalizer etc. without applying any effect.

Relay play

When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the reverse mode is set to [ (play of both sides), play of the second deck will be started automatically after play of the first deck has been completed. Tape play will be repeated alternately.

Let's record

Recording (Deck B only)
Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes.
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. p
1. Load a tape in deck B.
1 Open the door of deck B. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door.
Differentiation between normal (TYPE ) and high (TYPE ) tape is set automatically. Remove tape slack before loading. (Except for some areas) When the microphone is not used, set the MIC VOL. control knob fully counterclockwise to the minimum position.
2. Select the tape transport direction.
To reverse the transport direction 1 Press the play key corresponding to the desired direction. 2 Stop playback (by pressing the & key).
When recording is started, the tape is transported in the direction selected in this step. Wind the tape to the position where recording is to be started. Check the tape transport direction indicator.

Transport direction

3. Set the recording condition.
1 Select the reverse mode. 2 Select the Dolby NR mode.
Selection of the reverse mode
Each press switches the modes as follows. NR ON. DOLBY NR is used. NR OFF. DOLBY NR is not used.
4. Select the source to be recorded.
The input source component to be recorded should be displayed.
Select an input source other than TAPE.
(AUX INPUT LEVEL adjustment o)
When the CD input is selected and if a disc has been set in the CD player, its playback starts immediately.

5. Start recording.

1 Play (or tune) the input source to be recorded. 2 Start recording.
Recording stops automatically when the tape side(s) to be recorded have been fully recorded. The beat cancel function can be used when recording MW broadcasts.

Lights

To pause recording
Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a non-recorded space of about 4 seconds. If the key is pressed again in less than 4 seconds after it has been pressed, recording resumes from that instant.

4 DOWN 22 23

ATo select using the P.CALL (4 ) keys

Program Type Name

Pop Music Rock Music *M.O.R. Music Light Classical Serious Classical Other Music News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Weather Finance Childrens programmes Social affairs Religion Phone in Travel Leisure Jazz music Conutry music National music Oldies music Folk music Documentary
POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED WEATHER FINANCE CHILDREN SOCIAL A RELIGION PHONE IN TRAVEL LEISURE JAZZ COUNTRY NATION M OLDIES FOLK M DOCUMENT

Select while PTY is lit.

The P.CALL (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.
BTo 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 28. Example: To select 23: Press 003.
*M.O.R. Music (Middle of the Road Music)

3 Start the search.

When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching.
Program type name display.
Press the key again during search to cancel it. When a station is received.

Goes off

Station name display.
To change to a different program type :
Repeat steps 1, 2, 3. No sound is heard while PTY is blinking. If a program of the desired type cannot be found, NO PROG is displayed, then after several seconds the display returns to the original display. If a program of the desired type is found, that program is received and the program type name display changes temporarily to the frequency display, and then to the station name display.
Application section Knowledge sections
To be able to listen to the desired information at any time
By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present. When listening to a station with the EONdisplay lit and another station of the same network starts to broadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made, then that station will be selected automatically. When the desired information program ends, return is made to the original program.
Set the reception band to FM.
1 Auto preset the stations.

1 Receive a broadcast. 2 Keep the AUTO key pressed (2 sec or longer).
This is not required when auto presetting has already been executed.
When all 40 stations have already been preset by the procedure for One-by-one presetting, the EON function will not operate. Auto presetting must be used. The EON data presently being broadcasted are taken in automatically.
2 Select the desired information.
Each press switches the modes as follows. 3 4
TA.. Traffic Announcement NEWS. News INFO.. Information Display not lit. EON cancelled
Lights with a station broadcasting traffic announcement programs. Lights when INFO. is selected
Please execute automatic presetting when TA, NEWS, and INFO. can not be selected.
3 Receive an RDS station.

RDS and EON are lit

Select a station where RDS and EON are lit.

02 F MM 0

When EON does not light although an RDS station is received, that station is not transmitting EON data. Please select a different station. If you want TA programs, select the stations with which the TP indicator lights.
4 Wait for the desired information.
CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception.
When one of the stations of the network of the station received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents selected in 2, that station will be received automatically. At this time, tape playback will stop and CD playback will pause. However, external equipment (AUX) will remain as it is. When the power is OFF and during recording (including dubbing), the EON function does not operate. When the transmission of the selected program contents ends in case of automatic reception with the EON function, return will be made to the status directly before operation of the EON function. When tape or CD playback has been interrupted, it will be continued from the point of interruption.
Waiting for information while a RDS station without EON function is tuned

CD ONE TRACK RECORD CD RECORD CD EDIT CD PGM RECORD

CD O NE T R A

4 Start recording.

Press the ENTER key.

| Scrolled display (CD ONE TRACK RECORD)
Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being played and recording starts at the same time.
To end recording in the middle
When recording has been completed, a non-recorded portion of 4 seconds will be produced and the cassette deck part will stop. The CD player will enter temporary stop condition. To record a different track, repeat the steps 1 to 4.
Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
Recording of an entire CD (CD RECORD)
Perform the following operation while the CD player is in stop mode to start recording at the same time as the start of playback.
(Steps 1to 3) (For the reverse mode, select p (two-way recording).)

1 Press the DUBBING key.

2 Select CD RECORD.

1 Select.

2 Press SET.
CD RECORD CD EDIT CD PGM RECORD TAPE DUBBING (Only when the selected input is TAPE and tapes are present in both decks A and B)

CD R EC OR D

DIsC 2

Press the ENTER Key.

Recording of CD starts at the same time as playback. At the end of tape, the music is not recorded on the leader tape portion. If you do not want any music to be interrupted in the middle, refer to Recording and start recording of side B with the interrupted track.
Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence

(CD EDIT)

When the tape recording time is specified, recording is executed with changing the title sequence so that no title will be interrupted when the tape direction is changed at the end of one side.
(Steps 1 to 3) (For the reverse mode, select p (two-way recording).)
2 Select CD EDIT and press the SET key.
3 Select a disc and press the SET key.
CD ONE TRACK RECORD (Only during CD playback) CD RECORD CD EDIT CD PGM RECORD TAPE DUBBING (Only when the selected input is TAPE and tapes are present in both decks A and B)

CD E DI T

Even if the disc has already been selected, select the disc again.
4 Set the tape length (recording time) and press the ENTER key.
Automatic editing of tape sides A and B

5 Start edit recording.

EDIT A T 01
The tape and CD stop automatically when recording has completed. Press the stop (7) key to stop recording in the middle.
Press the CD PGM key twice to cancel CD EDIT.
If you commit an error in the time entry, restart the procedure from step 1.
Depending on the combination of conditions from CD contents (number of titles and length of the titles) and tape recording time, interruption of a title may not be avoidable. In such a case, the respective title will not be recorded.
Recording the programmed titles (CD PGM RECORD)

2 Select CD PGM RECORD.

3 Program the desired tracks.
1 Select tracks in the order you want to play them.
(Perform step 3 on page 34.)

CD P GM R E C

| Scrolled display (CD PGM RECORD)
2 Check, replace, add or delete the programmed tracks as required.
(Perform step 4 on page 35.)
Effective Sound Adjustment
This unit permits selection of equalizer and sound field playback. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere.
Adjustment of balance and input level
Balance. Adjusts the balance of left and right volume. Input level.Adjusts the volume of external equipment (video deck etc.) connected to the AUX terminal. Please adjust as required when the volume from external equipment is too high etc.

Balance adjustment :

2 Select L/R BALANCE.
SRS LEVEL S.W. (Except for the XD-5.series) L/R BALANCE
| Scrolled display (L/R BALANCE)

L/ R BA LA N C

When SRS 3D is ON, SRS LEVEL (strength of the 3D effect) also is displayed.

3 Adjust.

1 Adjust.

Indicates the center

The right volume is decreased. 2 Press the ENTER key.
The left volume is decreased.

L - - y- -R

Indicates the balance setting

Input level adjustment :

Rear panel
L ANTENNA FM R AUX OUTPUT L 75

AUX INPUT LEVEL

GND FM 300
Adjusts the volume of external equipment (video deck etc.) connected to the AUX terminal. Please adjust as required when the volume from external equipment is too high etc.
AUX INPUT AUX INPUT LEVEL AM

The level is decreased.

The level is increased.
Sound is not output at the MIN. position.
Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function)
In addition to the 4 kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory, 3 equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time. A SOURCE DIRECT mode is provided for simple audio reproduction by defeating the EX.BASS and SRS 3D circuits.
Selecting an equalizer pattern
It is possible to select the desired equalizer pattern according to the category of the played music. The graphic equalizer effect can be recorded together with the sound. 1 Play desired music. 2 Switch on the equalizer mode.
Equalizer patterns which can be recalled ROCK. Rock music POP.. Pop music CLASSIC. Classic music JAZZ.. Jazz music MANUAL EQ1 MANUAL EQ2 MANUAL EQ3 EQ. OFF.. Canceled. SOURCE DIRECT. For simple audio reproduction by defeating the EX.BASS and SRS 3D circuits.
3 Select the desired equalizer pattern.

4 Press the ENTER key.

On the remote control unit, each press of the EQ. ON/OFF key switches the on/off of equalizer patterns. To cancel the equalizer effect, select EQ.OFF or press the EQ. ON/ OFF key of the remote control unit.

Adjustment is possible in the range from -8 to +8. Please set as desired according to the titles being played back etc.
Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas)
When CDs or tapes with recorded voice and instrument music are played, it is possible to lower the volume only for the voice part. In combination with mic mixing, this permits easy enjoyment of Karaoke.

1 Connect a microphone.

1 Turn the MIC VOL. control fully counterclockwise.

MIC VOL.

2 Plug the microphone into one of the MIC jacks.

1 MIC 2

3 Adjust the volume balance between the music input and microphone input.
To decrease microphone volume
To increase microphone volume
Set the MIC VOL. control knob to the fully counterclockwise position when the microphone is not used.
2 Play the music. 3 Sing along with the accompaniment.
After the above steps, you can record your karaoke singing onto a tape. However, note that the karaoke singing using a tape cannot be recorded onto a tape.
The microphone audio cannot be reproduced while the DPSS function of the cassette deck is in use.

Clock adjustment

This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
1 Activate the clock adjustment mode.

2 Select TIME SET.

2 Press the SET key.

sE T CL OC K

The time display starts to blink.

AM 12 O 0

3 Enter the figure of hour.
Example: Adjustment to 8:45

AM 8 O 0

To decrease the figure To increase the figure
AM12AM1AM2.PM1PM2.RETURNAM12.
The time of the day is represented in 12-hour AM/PM method. Press the SET key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts to blink.
4 Enter the figure of minute.

000102.59RETURN0001.

If you made a mistake, select RETURN and press the ENTER key and restart the entry. To adjust correct time, press the ENTER key at the same moment as a time announcement. The - - : - - display appears after a power failure or when the power cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet and plugged again. In such a case, adjust the clock again.

To decrease the figure

To increase the figure

2 Press the ENTER key.

Timer operation
Sleep timer (SLEEP) Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)
The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the power is switched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting.
Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2)
With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period.
AI timer playback (PROG.1, PROG.2)
When timer playback starts, the volume increases gradually.

AUTO POWER SAVE

When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched off automatically by this function.

Sleep timer (SLEEP)

Set the number of minutes after which the power is to be turned OFF. 1 Press the TIMER key.
2 Select SLEEP and press the SET key.

sLEE P TI M E sLEEP

102030.8090RETURNSLEEP OFF1020.
The displayed time changes in 10-minute steps. The maximum time that can be set is 90 minutes. The power is turned OFF automatically after the set time has elapsed.
3 Set the time and press the ENTER key.

To cancel

Turn the unit off or select SLEEP OFF and press the ENTER key.
Operate easy To use Timer (Operate easy To use Timer : O.T.T.)
Timer playback can be set with a simple operation of just setting the time. With this function, the last source selected before turning power off can be played by the timer. The power turned ON by the timer is switched off automatically in an hour after the timer playback starts.

General

No operation occurs when an operation key is pressed.
The MULTI CONTROL setting mode is activated.
Cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting mode.

Cassette deck

Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed.
The head is dirty. The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. A nonrecorded tape is played. The cassette holder is not closed completely. The operation key is pressed immediately after closing the cassette holder. The operation key is pressed in less than 4 seconds after turning the power ON. A tape is not inserted in the unit. The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. The tape is fully wound to one of the reels. The tape used is not suitable for DPSS, for example the spaces between tunes may be too short. This is due to the difference in the tape length or characteristics of the mechanisms of two cassette decks. The key is pressed during recording or playback. The microcomputer is malfunctioning due to external noise. The head is dirty. The tape is stretched or shrunk. The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. A tape recorded using the equalizer or SRS 3D level effect is played using the equalizer effect again. The AUX INPUT LEVEL is set too high. The tape head is magnetized. External noise is induced. A tape recorded with Dolby NR ON is played with Dolby NR OFF.
Clean the head referring to Maintenance. Try another tape. Play a recorded tape. Close the holder completely. Press operations keys in more than a few seconds after closing the holder. Press operation keys after waiting for more than 4 seconds. Insert a tape. Try another tape. Change the tape transport direction or reverse the tape insertion orientation. Refer to Searching for the desired music program (DPSS). Small time difference does not mean a malfunction. Press in stop mode. Reset the microcomputer. Clean the head referring to Maintenance. Try another tape. Try another tape. Switch the equalizer or SRS 3D level effect.
No operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed.

The DPSS malfunctions.

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 frequencies are not reproduced. Sound is distorted.
The AUX sound is distorted. Noise is noticeable.
Decrease the AUX INPUT LEVEL. Demagnetize the head referring to Maintenance. Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV. Set the Dolby NR to on. Clean the head referring to Maintenance. Wind the tape again by fast forwarding, rewinding or playing from an end to the other.

Sound vibrates.

The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. The tape is wound irregularly.
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 a malfunction. 2. Do not use longer tape than 110 minutes tapes, for the tape is too thin and gets easily tangled.

3 Character information display
Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level, etc.

7 CD player indicators

This section displays the CD playback and pause mode information as well as the disc number being played.
4 Tone and sound field-related indicators 5 Timer-related indicators
8 Track number indicators
Indicates the CD track number being played.
9 Spectrum analyzer display 0 Running indicator
This indicator rotates according to the operation modes during operation of the CD player, cassette deck, etc. It also shows the approximate sound level during volume control.

! Guideline

Blinks during the setting of an item using the jog dial.

Remote control Unit

The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit.

9 MENU key

REPEAT

EQ ON/OFF

@ # $ % ^ & * ( )
Used to switch the function of the MULTI CONTROL keys. The function items that can be selected with the MULTI CONTROL keys are variable depending on the current operation status. Items such as CD PGM, DUBBING, SOUND, DISPLAY, TIMER, LISTEN MODE and MODE are selected using keys 8.

RANDOM

0 ENTER key ! SET key @ TIME key
Press to switch the time information on the CD player unit.

DISC SKIP

TEST TONE EX. BASS

CENTER

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DOLBY 3 STEREO

# ON/STANDBY ( $ REPEAT key

STEREO

Power ON/OFF switching is executed. Used for repeated playback of a CD.

SURROUND

TA/NEWS/ INFO. RDS DISP.
% RANDOM key ^ Tone and sound field-related keys EQ. ON/OFF key
Press to switch the equalizer ON and OFF.

TUNING

P.CALL
For CD playback, switching is executed between random playback and normal playback.

VOLUME

MENU ENTER
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-951R
SRS 3D key p EX. BASS key ( & TEST TONE key W * Surround operation keys QWE ( RDS-related keys (For U.K., Europe and Russia) TA/NEWS/INFO. key
Used for automatic reception of transmissions of a certain content.

RDS DISP. key

The display contents are switched during reception of RDS broadcasts.
PTY key ) CD operation keys CD play/pause (6) key Stop (7) key P.CALL (Preset Call)/skip (4 ) keys
Used to recall a preset radio station. During CD playback, press to skip CD tracks.
This is used to specify the program type when searching for a station.
Europe, U.K. and Russia : RC-951R Other countries : RC-951
Model: See left. Infrared ray system.

INPUT key MUTE key

This is used to mute the sound temporarily.

* ( *

VOLUME keys

1 Numeric keys

Used as number keys when the input is CD or TUNER.

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2 DISC SKIP key 3 Surround volume adjustment keys 4 Cassette deck operation (key 2 3) 5 A/B key 6 BAND key 7TUNING/CD/cassette (1 ) keys 8 Multi menu up/down keys
Operation of remote control unit

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.
Insert two R6 (AA-size) batteries following the polarity indications.

Operation

Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press the on/standby ( POWER) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key. POWER) To turn power off, press the on/standby ( key again. The system enters the standby mode in which only the time display is lit.
Operating range (approx.) Remote sensor

6m 30 30

When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short. 2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones. 3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (inverter type, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.

CHANNEL SPACE setting

(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K., Europe, Russia and Australia)

1 Turn power off.

2 Select the channel space.
The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM (MW/FM) broadcasts cannot be expected. In this case, change the channel space setting in accordance with your area by referring to the following table.

3. Start playback.

Press the play key of the desired direction.
When playing back a recording using the equalizer or SRS 3D effect, switch the equalizer or SRS 3D effect.
To wind tape at high speed
To fast wind in direction |
To fast wind in direction \
Press the 7 key to stop fast winding.
Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely.
Selection of reverse mode.

REV.MODE

Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction)
The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard when playing tape. When playing a tape prerecorded with DOLBY NR ON, be sure to set the DOLBY NR ON for playback.

Lit when DOLBY NR is ON.

Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 [. Both sides are played back (recorded), and then the tape stops. 2 . Both sides are played back endlessly. (The tape stops after recording onto both sides.) 3 . Only one side is played back (recorded), and then the tape stops.

TAPE B0

Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 NR ON. DOLBY NR is used. 2 NR OFF.. DOLBY NR is not used.
Select the Dolby NR mode according to the recording condition of the tape.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Transport direction indicators
Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE set automatically. Remove tape slack before loading. Close the door securely.
Displays the selected deck.

) tape selection is

The indicators (2 , 3) indicate the current direction in which the tape advances when playback or recording is started automatically by the easy operation function, etc. This direction is the direction stored in memory when the tape was last stopped. (To switch the tape transport direction, press the play key corresponding to the desired direction then press the stop (7) key.)

TAPE B 0

Transport direction indicators Displayed when the deck is loaded with a tape.

Reverse mode indication

Only the tape transport direction of deck B is shown when the selected input is other than TAPE. To see the tape transport direction of deck A, press the A/B key to switch to deck A.
If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired direction, press the play key corresponding to this.
Please play back tapes recorded with equalizer etc. without applying any effect.

Relay play

When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the reverse mode is set to [ (play of both sides), play of the second deck will be started automatically after play of the first deck has been completed. Tape play will be repeated alternately.
Relay play is not possible in the reverse modes and.

Example when an FM station is received

Select the tuning mode.

Lights during stereo reception The TUNED indicator lights when a station is received.
Each press alternates the mode. 1 AUTO lit (Auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (Manual tuning)
Lights during auto tuning.

Frequency display

Use the manual tuning mode when reception is noisy due to weak reception. (In the manual mode, stereo broadcasts are received in monaural.)
Normally, use the AUTO (Auto tuning) mode.
When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be skipped at an interval of about 0.5 second. Preset stations can also be recalled using the numeric keys of the remote control unit.

Lets record

Recording (Deck B only)
Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes.
When the equalizer or SRS 3D is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. i When Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or DSP mode is selected, cancel it by pressing the STEREO key of the remote control unit.
1. Load a tape in deck B.
1 Open the door of deck B. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door.
Differentiation between normal (TYPE ) and high (TYPE ) tape is set automatically. Remove tape slack before loading. (Except for some areas) When the microphone is not used, set the MIC VOL. control knob fully counterclockwise to the minimum position.
2. Select the tape transport direction.
To reverse the transport direction 1 Press the play key corresponding to the desired direction. 2 Stop playback (by pressing the & key).
When recording is started, the tape is transported in the direction selected in this step. Wind the tape to the position where recording is to be started. Check the tape transport direction indicator.

Transport direction

3. Set the recording condition.
1 Select the reverse mode. 2 Select the DOLBY NR mode.

Let's record

Selection of the reverse mode
The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard when playing tape. When playing a tape prerecorded with Dolby NR ON, be sure to set the DOLBY NR ON for playback.

To pause recording

Each press switches the modes as follows.
Pressing the key pauses recording after leaving a non-recorded space of about 4 seconds. If the key is pressed again in less than 4 seconds after it has been pressed, recording resumes from that instant.
1 NR ON.. DOLBY NR is used. 2 NR OFF. DOLBY NR is not used.
4. Select the source to be recorded.
The input source component to be recorded should be displayed.

Application section Knowledge sections
To be able to listen to the desired information at any time (EON)
By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present. When listening to a station with the EONdisplay lit and another station of the same network starts to broadcast an information program for which a reservation has been made, then that station will be selected automatically. When the desired information program ends, return is made to the original program.
Set the reception band to FM.
1 Auto preset the stations.
1 Receive a broadcast. 2 Keep the AUTO key pressed (2 sec or longer).
This is not required when auto presetting has already been executed.
When all 40 stations have already been preset by the procedure for One-by-one presetting, the EON function will not operate. Auto presetting must be used. The EON data presently being broadcasted are taken in automatically.
2 Select the desired information.
Each press switches the modes as follows. 3 4

TA/NEWS/ INFO.

TA.. Traffic Announcement NEWS. News INFO.. Information Display not lit. EON cancelled
Lights with a station broadcasting traffic announcement programs. Lights when INFO. is selected
Please execute automatic presetting when TA, NEWS, and INFO. can not be selected.
3 Receive an RDS station.

RDS and EON are lit

Select a station where RDS and EON are lit.

02 F MM 0

When EON does not light although an RDS station is received, that station is not transmitting EON data. Please select a different station. If you want TA programs, select the stations with which the TP indicator lights.
4 Wait for the desired information.
CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception.
When one of the stations of the network of the station received in 3 starts broadcasting the program contents selected in 2, that station will be received automatically. At this time, tape playback will stop and CD playback will pause. However, external equipment (AUX) will remain as it is. When the power is OFF and during recording (including dubbing), the EON function does not operate. When the transmission of the selected program contents ends in case of automatic reception with the EON function, return will be made to the status directly before operation of the EON function. When tape or CD playback has been interrupted, it will be continued from the point of interruption.
Waiting for information while a RDS station without EON function is tuned
If the EON indicator does not light with the RDS station in steps 3 and 4, the tuner will wait for only the desired information broadcast from the tuned RDS station provided that the desired information has been selected in the previous step.

TP (Traffic Program) indicator
Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
The lighting of the TP indicator indicates that the currently tuned station or a station in the same network as it broadcasts traffic announcement programs. If the TP indicator already lights with the current station, you can listen to the traffic announcement program through the station without making reservation with the EON function.

Convenient CD recording

Selection of the convenient CD recording type
With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose.
If you want to select the track to be recorded while playing a CD
Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORD)
Perform this operation when a track you want to record starts during CD playback. This starts recording of the track from the beginning.
If you want to record a CD in order of track numbers
Recording of an entire CD (CD RECORD)
Perform the CD RECORD operation while the CD player is in stop mode to start recording.
If you want to avoid any tune being interrupted at the end of tape
Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence (CD EDIT) t
Edit recording of CD is possible by the simple operation of entering the recording length of the tape.
Recording the programmed titles (CD PGM RECORD)
If you want to record only the desired tracks
Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape.
At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording.
When the equalizer or SRS 3D is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. i
When Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or DSP mode is selected, cancel it by pressing the STEREO key of the remote control unit.
Recording preparations are required.

(Steps 1 to 3)

1 Playback of CD.
Select a mode other than random play.

2 Press the DUBBING key.

In case the key is pressed with track No.3
3 Select CD ONE TRACK RECORD.
CD ONE TRACK RECORD CD RECORD CD EDIT CD PGM RECORD

CD O NE T R A

4 Start recording.

Press the ENTER key.

| Scrolled display (CD ONE TRACK RECORD)
Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being played and recording starts at the same time.
To end recording in the middle
When recording has been completed, a non-recorded portion of 4 seconds will be produced and the cassette deck part will stop. The CD player will enter temporary stop condition. To record a different track, repeat the steps 1 to 4.
Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.

This unit permits selection of equalizer and sound field playback. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode according to the desired atmosphere.
Adjustment of balance and input level
Balance. Adjusts the balance of left and right volume. Input level.Adjusts the volume of external equipment (video deck etc.) connected to the AUX terminal. Please adjust as required when the volume from external equipment is too high etc.

Balance adjustment :

2 Select L/R BALANCE.
SRS LEVEL S.W. (Except for the XD-A700) L/R BALANCE
| Scrolled display (L/R BALANCE)

L/ R BA LA N C

When SRS 3D is ON, SRS LEVEL (strength of the 3D effect) also is displayed.

3 Adjust.

1 Adjust.

Indicates the center

The right volume is decreased. 2 Press the ENTER key.
The left volume is decreased.

L - - y- -R

Indicates the balance setting

Input level adjustment :

Rear panel

AUX INPUT LEVEL

+ + AUX INPUT LEVEL
Adjusts the volume of external equipment (video deck etc.) connected to the AUX terminal. Please adjust as required when the volume from external equipment is too high etc.

The level is decreased.

The level is increased.
Sound is not output at the MIN. position.
Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function)
In addition to the 4 kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory, 3 equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time. A SOURCE DIRECT mode is provided for pure audio reproduction by defeating the EX.BASS and SRS 3D circuits.
Selecting an equalizer pattern
It is possible to select the desired equalizer pattern according to the category of the played music. The graphic equalizer effect can be recorded together with the sound. 1 Play desired music. 2 Switch on the equalizer mode.

S SOUND

Equalizer patterns which can be recalled ROCK. POP.. CLASSIC. JAZZ.. MANUAL EQ1 MANUAL EQ2 MANUAL EQ3 EQ. OFF.. SOURCE DIRECT. Rock music Pop music Classic music Jazz music
3 Select the desired equalizer pattern.

4 Press the ENTER key.

Cancelled. For pure audio reproduction by defeating the EX.BASS and SRS 3D circuits.
On the remote control unit, each press of the EQ. ON/OFF key switches the on/off of equalizer patterns. To cancel the equalizer effect, select EQ.OFF or press the EQ. ON/ OFF key of the remote control unit.

Switching the spectrum analyzer display mode

1 Press the DISPLAY key.

Example of reference mode display
2 Select the DISPLAY mode.
DISPLAY AUTO DISPLAY 1 DISPLAY 2 (Normal display) DISPLAY 3

3 Press the ENTER key.

When DISPLAY AUTO is selected, the display mode is switched in sequence from 1 to 3 every time a track changes during CD playback.
Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern
You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1 Switch on the equalizer mode.
2 Select the number to be used for storage. (MANUAL EQ1 ~ EQ3)
ROCK POP CLASSIC JAZZ MANUAL EQ1 MANUAL EQ2 MANUAL EQ3 EQ. OFF SOURCE DIRECT

MA N U AL E Q 1

3 Adjust the equalizer pattern.

1. Adjust the level.

LO W LE VE L
To decrease the level 2. Press the SET key.

To increase the level

LEVE L +8
The LOW, MID and HIGH frequency bands can be adjusted independently by repeating step 3 for each of them.
Each frequency band can be adjusted in the range between -8 and +8.
4 Store the pattern in memory.
Wait until LEVEL ?? or ENTER is displayed before pressing the key. (?? = -8 to +8)
Enjoying Sound Field Effects
Experiencing SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System)
The Sound Retrieval System is an epochal system which produces a three-dimensional sound space by applying the most suitable processing to the sound signal on the basis of the human listening mechanism. This permits real depth and sound location, considered as difficult to realize with conventional 2-channel stereo (general stereo). A sufficient effect can be obtained for any source (CD, tape, broadcasts, etc.). Recording with applied SRS 3D also is possible. 1 Set SRS 3D to ON.
| Scrolled display (SRS 3D ON)

sR s 3D O N

Each press of the key switches SRS 3D on and off alternately.
2 Press the MODE/DEMO key.

3 Select SRS LEVEL.

SRS 3D ON/OFF switching is not possible during recording.

sR s LE VE L

4 Adjust the effect strength (level).

1. Adjust.

LEVE L +5

Level display

Adjustment is possible in the range from -8 to +8. Please set as desired according to the titles being played back etc.

To cancel SRS 3D

The level decreases. 2. Press ENTER. The level increases.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround adjustment
When video (LD) software carrying mark is played, this mode provides the Dolby Surround effect, similar to movie theaters.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Delay time

This refers to the difference in timing of the sound output from the surround speakers with respect to that output from the front speakers. The delay time setting consists of adjusting this difference in time.
1 Set the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode.
Setting using the remote control unit:

1 Press the MENU key.

If you are operating the main unit, press the LISTEN MODE key then select by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial in place of pressing the @ # key of the remote control unit. Be sure to adjust from your listening position. When the number of displayed characters exceeds 10, the characters are first scrolled then stop. To abort setting in the middle, press the MENU key again.
| Scrolled display (SELECT MODE)

SE L E CT M O D

2 Select the LISTEN MODE. 1 2
CD PGM (Displayed only when the CD input is selected) DUBBING (Displayed only when a tape is in deck B) SOUND DISPLAY TIMER LISTEN MODE (Scrolls then stops.) MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO STEREO DSP
(Go to next step within 15 sec.)
3 Select the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode. 1 2
| Scrolled display (DOLBY PRO LOGIC)

DOLB Y PR O

4 Select the center speaker mode. 1 2
NORMAL. When the center speaker is compact-sized speaker. WIDEBAND. When the center speaker is medium- or large-sized speaker. PHANTOM. When the center speaker is not used. RETURN.. Returns to step 3.
If you cannot tell whether your center speaker is compact or mediumsize, try two modes and select according to your liking.
5 Select the delay time. 1 2
15 mS. When the listening position is closer to the front speakers 20 mS. When the listening position is located between the front and surround speakers 30 mS. When the listening position is closer to the surround speakers RETURN. Returns to step 4.
To abort setting in the middle, press the LISTEN MODE key again. When the setting completes, all of the set contents are displayed by scrolling.
2 Adjust the volume balance.
1 Generate the test tone.

TEST TONE

The test tone which is heard like noise moves between speakers at an interval of 1.5 sec. The speaker volumes are to be adjusted while listening to the test tone.
2 Align the speaker volume with the main speaker volume.

Be sure to adjust from your listening position. The speaker volumes are to be adjusted while listening to the test tone. The test tone which is heard like noise moves between speakers at an interval of 1.5 sec.
2 Adjust the center speaker volume with the main speaker volume.

TEST L

The display and test tone output speaker are switched automatically. Center level display TEST L (Left) TEST C (Center) TEST R (Right)
The center level can be adjusted in steps of 1 dB. The volume levels can be adjusted in the range from -10 dB to +10 dB. The center level value is memorized as a common setting with DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround.

DOLBY 3 STEREO play

Before playing a video (or LD) software program carrying the STEREO adjustment. mark, be sure to complete the DOLBY 3
Press the DOLBY 3 STEREO key of the remote control unit.
To cancel DOLBY 3 STEREO play
| Scrolled display (Center mode display)
Use the VOLUME keys of the remote control unit.
Press the STEREO key of the remote control unit.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) playback
The DSP mode uses the digital processing capability of the DSP to create the reverberation components (factors of sound reflections in a variety of spaces), that determine the feeling of presence, without altering the quality of the music source.

DSP mode

The DSP mode creates the ambiance of a hall, disco or live house from any kind of program source. This mode is particularly effective when listening to a stereo program source such as a CD, TV and FM broadcasting. Although the DSP mode can create a simulated stereo surround effect from a monaural source, the proper effect may not be obtained depending on the played software.

Set the DSP mode

sE L E CT M O D
To cancel the listening mode, press the MENU key again. When the number of displayed characters exceeds 10, the characters are first scrolled then stop.

3 Select the DSP. 1 2

Selected mode is displayed.
4 Select any of the DSP. 1 2
DISCO HALL LIVE RETURN.. Returns to 3 of 1.

To cancel DSP play

Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas)
When CDs or tapes with recorded voice and instrument music are played, it is possible to lower the volume only for the voice part. You can sing along to the recorded accompaniment as a simplified karaoke operation by connecting a microphone.

1 Connect a microphone.

1 Turn the MIC VOL. control fully counterclockwise.

MIC VOL.

2 Plug the microphone into one of the MIC jacks.

1 MIC 2

3 Adjust the volume balance between the music input and microphone input.

To decrease microphone volume
To increase microphone volume
Set the MIC VOL. control knob to the fully counterclockwise position when the microphone is not used.
2 Play the music. 3 Sing along with the accompaniment.
After the above steps, you can record your karaoke singing onto a tape. However, note that the karaoke singing using a tape cannot be recorded onto a tape.
The microphone audio cannot be reproduced while the DPSS function of the cassette deck is in use.

Clock adjustment

This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. The time is displayed only while the power is off.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
1 Activate the clock adjustment mode.

2 Select TIME SET.

2 Press the SET key.

sE T CL OC K

The time display starts to blink.

AM 12 O 0

3 Enter the figure of hour.
Example: Adjustment to 8:45
To decrease the figure To increase the figure
AM12AM1AM2.PM1PM2.RETURNAM12.
The time of the day is represented in 12-hour AM/PM method. Press the SET key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts to blink.
4 Enter the figure of minute.

000102.59RETURN0001.

If you made a mistake, select RETURN and press the ENTER key and restart the entry. To adjust correct time, press the ENTER key at the same moment as a time announcement. The - - : - - display appears after a power failure or when the power cord has been unplugged from the AC outlet and plugged again. In such a case, adjust the clock again.

To decrease the figure

To increase the figure

2 Press the ENTER key.

Timer operation
Sleep timer (SLEEP) Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)
The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. Playback of the selected input source starts at the specified time, and the power is switched off after one hour. This timer operates only once directly after setting.
Timer playback, timer recording (PROG.1, PROG.2)
With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period.
AI timer playback (PROG.1, PROG.2)
When timer playback starts, the volume increases gradually.

AUTO POWER SAVE

When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the power is switched off automatically by this function.

Sleep timer (SLEEP)

Set the number of minutes after which the power is to be turned OFF. 1 Press the TIMER key.
2 Select SLEEP and press the SET key.

3 Press the TIMER key.
When the timer function is used for timer recording of an input source, the speakers do not output the audio even after the unit is turned on by the timer.
4 Select a program No. and press the SET key.
SLEEP TIME SET O.T.T. PROG. ON/OFF PROG.1. Program 1 PROG.2. Program 2 AUTO POWER SAVE

PROG 1

5 Enter the ON time.
The selected program No. lights. If a program No. under which a timer program has already been reserved, it is replaced by the new timer program.
After entering the figure of hour with the procedure in 1 and 2, enter the figure of minute using the same procedure.

PROG.1

6 Enter the OFF time.

A M8 O 0

7 Make the desired reservation.
For timer playback or AI timer playback

1 Select the mode.

Select TIMER PLAY or AI PLAY.

For timer recording

Select TIMER REC.
TIMER PLAY TIMER REC AI PLAY
Timer play Timer play with gradually increasing volume
TIMER PLAY TIMER REC AI PLAY RETURN

RETURN

Enter it.

TIME R PL A Y

2 Select the input source.
Select the source to be played.
TUNER (Radio) CD TAPE AUX (External input) RETURN
Select the recorded input source.
TUNER (Radio) AUX (External input) RETURN
Enter it. If you selected TUNER, press the SET key.
If you selected TUNER, press the SET key.
3 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above).
Select the preset station No.

15 F M 89 O 0

8 Press the TIMER key.
9 Select PROG. ON/OFF and press the SET key.
SLEEP TIME SET O.T.T. PROG. ON/OFF PROG.1 PROG.2 AUTO POWER SAVE
| Scrolled display (PROG. ON/OFF)

ON / O

Continued on next page.
0 Select the program number to be used and press the ENTER key.
PROG.1.. Program 1 operates. PROG.2.. Program 2 operates. PROG.1 / 2. Programs 1 and 2 operate. PROG. OFF. Timer off.
The selected contents of the timer programming will be displayed in sequence. (ON TIME = OFF TIME = Mode = Input source = Preset channel)
! Set the POWER switch to OFF (STANDBY) position.
The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed.
When timer operation is not required
2 Select PROG. ON/OFF and press the SET key.
3 Select PROG. OFF and press the ENTER key.
SLEEP TIME SET O.T.T. PROG. ON/OFF PROG. 1 PROG. 2 AUTO POWER SAVE PROG.1 PROG.2 PROG.1 / 2 PROG. OFF

) ) 5 ) ) 5 5

Sound skips.
The disc is dirty. The disc is scratched. The player is subject to vibration.

WARNING NOTICE:

IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS. ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TAPES OR DISC SHOULD CONTACT THE MECHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIMITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIMITED.
Specifications (XD-951/XD-A900)

Main unit

[ Amplifier section ]
Rated output power during STEREO operation (U.S.A. and Canada) 100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 form 14 Hz to 14 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. (FTC) (Europe, U.K. and Russia) (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 Two channels driven.. 100 W + 100 W (Other countories) 1 kHz, 1.0 % T.H.D., 6 Two channels driven.. 115 W + 115 W Effective output power during STEREO operation (Except for U.S.A. and Canada) FRONT (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 ).. 135 W + 135 W Effective output power during SURROUND operation (Except for U.S.A. and Canada) FRONT (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 ) One channel driven.. 100 W + 100 W SUB WOOFER (60 Hz, 10 % T.H.D., 12 // 12 ) One channel driven.. 100 W + 100 W CENTER (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 ) One channel driven... 100 W SURROUND (1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 12 // 12 ) One channel driven.. 100 W + 100 W Signal to noise ratio AUX... 90 dB Input sensitivity / impedance AUX.. 270 mV / 47 k MIC 1, 2 (Except for some arears). 1.6 mV / 22 k Output level / impedance AUX (Except for U.S.A. and Canada). 1.2 V / 1 k
[ Cassette deck section ]
Track... 4-track, 2-channel stereo Recording system.. AC bias system (Frequency: 105 kHz) Heads A deck Playback head... 1 B deck Playback / recording head.. 1 Erasing head... 1 Motors... 2 Fast winding time.. Approx. 115 seconds (C-60 tape)

[ CD player section ]

Laser... Semiconductor laser Wow & Flutter.. Less than unmeasurable Limit (Except for U.S.A. and Canada) Digital output.. - 15 dBm ~ - 21 dBm (Wave length 660 nm)

[ General ]

Power consumption.. 200 W Dimensions... W: 280 mm (11) H: 332 mm (13-1/16) D: 350 mm (13-3/4) Weight (net)... 11.8kg (26.0 lb)
Fronts speakers (LS-N851)
Enclosure... Bass-reflex type Speaker configuration Sub woofer... 160 mm, cone type Woofer.. 160 mm, cone type Tweeter.. 65 mm, cone type Super-tweeter.. 25 mm, dome type Impedance.. 6 (Sub woofer 12 ) Peak input level.. 135 W (Sub woofer 70 W) Maximum input level.. 100 W (Sub woofer 50 W) Dimensions... W: 333 mm (13-1/8) H: 330 mm (13) D: 425 mm (16-3/4) Weight (net)... 7.2 kg (15.8 lb) (1 piece)