Safety precautions.... 2 Contents... 3 CHANNEL SPACE setting... 3 Special features.... 4 Demonstration.... 4 Accessories.... 4
Changing the Tone (Selecting the equalizer pattern ).. 15 Changing the Tone (Selecting the bass boost ).. 15

Playback of CDs... 16

Sequential playback from the first track.. 16 Playback from the desired track... 17 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback). 18 Repeat Playback... 20 Random Playback.... 21
Receiving broadcast station.. 22
Collective presetting of stations (auto preset).. 23
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.. 5 Handling of discs and tapes.. 7 system connection... 8
AM loop antenna connection... 8 FM antenna connection... 8 Connection of the speaker system... 9 Connection of options (Optional parts).. 9
One-by-one presetting (manual preset).. 23
Playback of tapes... 24 Recording (Deck B only)... 26
Copying tape (Tape dubbing)... 28
Convenient CD recording.. 29
Recording only desired titles (CD ONE TRACK RECORDING).. 30 Recording of an entire CD (CD DIRECT RECORDING).. 31 Recording the programmed titles (CD PROGRAM RECORDING). 32
Controls and indicators... 10
CD and Receiver unit... 10 Cassette deck unit... 11 Display... 11

Timer operation... 34

Sleep timer (SLEEP)... 34 Timer programming... 35
Operation of remote control unit.. 12

Clock adjustment... 13

Knowledge
Important Items... 38 In case of difficulty... 39 Specifications.... 42

Operation

Let's put out some sound... 14
Basic use method.... 14 Muting the sound temporarily... 15

CHANNEL SPACE setting

(Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K. Europe and Australia)
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 (SW/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. CHANNEL SPACE freq. FM : 100 kHz AM : 10 kHz FM : 50 kHz AM : 9 kHz

Accessories

FM indoor antenna (1) Europe and U.K. Other countries AM loop antenna (1) AC plug adaptor (1)

Remote control unit (1)

Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet. (Accessory only for regions where use is necessary.)

MULTI CONTROL

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 1. Power sources The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For appliances intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the instruction manual. 2. Power-cord protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
Never pull or stretch the cord.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure 5 safe operation.
6. Temperature The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5C (41F). 7. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Electric shock Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquid is not spilled into the enclosure through openings. If a metal objects, such as a hair pin or a needle, comes into contact with the inside of this appliance, a dangerous electric shock may result. For families with children, never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this appliance.
9. Enclosure removal Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur. 3. CAUTION Polarization This appliance may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 4. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. To maintain good ventilation, do not put records or a tablecloth on the appliance. Place the appliance at least 10 cm away from the walls. Do not use the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instructions have been adhered to. 10.Magnetic fields Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects. 11.Cleaning Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth. 12.Accessories Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

5. Water and moisture The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
13.Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges. 14.Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.
18.Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 19.AC outlets Do not connect other audio equipment with a power consumption larger than that specified to the AC outlet on the rear panel. Never connect other electrical appliances, such as an iron or toaster, to it to prevent fire or electric shock.
15.Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruction manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation. E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance. 16.Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the instruction manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17.Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the appliance, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
20. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 21. Attachment Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 22. Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the appliance is in proper operating condition.
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMPS ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Notes: 1. Item 3 is not required except for grounded or polarized equipment. 2. Item 17 and 18 are not required except for units provided with antenna terminals. 3. Item 17 complies with UL in the U.S.A.
Handling of discs and tapes
Disc handling precautions

Handling

Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.

Cleaning

If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards, in a radial manner.

Label side Playing side

Sticker

Sticky paste

Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs. The paste left on the label surface after a sticker has been peeled off is a factor which may cause malfunction. If the surface is sticky due to remaining paste, be sure to clean it with alcohole before use.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in its case.

Caution on disc used

Never play a cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Do not use cleaning discs.
Please do not use commercially available cleaning discs, they may damage the internal mechanism.

GND AUX INPUT

10mm 10mm

system connection 9

Connection of the speaker system
Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made.
Speaker front view (the front net can not be removed)
Connect only provided main unit.
Never short-circuit the + and speaker cords. If the left and right speakers are connected inversely or if the speaker cords are connected with reversed polarity, the sound becomes unnatural with ambiguous acoustic image positioning. Be sure to connect the speakers and speaker cords correctly.
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. SUPER WOOFER

Only XD-A31/XD-302

MD PLAYER

Audio output

Controls and indicators

CD and Receiver unit

Display

DISC 1

DISC 2 DISC 3

DISC SKIP

( * & ^ %

ON/STANDBY

VOLUME

PHONES

DE MO PLA Y

MENU EX.BASS

SELECT TUNING MODE

TAPE A/B

REC/ARM
1 OPEN/CLOSE (0) key ^ The disc tray is opened and closed. 2 Disc selection keys & The disc number is selected directly and playback starts. 3 DISC SKIP key & Used to skip discs. 4 Stop (7) key ^ 5 Play/pause (6) key ^ 6 VOLUME CONTROL knob $ This is used for volume adjustment. 7 BAND key Press to switch the receiving band. 8 PHONES terminal % For connection of a headphone (optional). 9 TUNING MODE key Switches the tuning mode. 0 ENTER key * Used for entering a selected mode in memory or executing it. ! SELECT key * Used for setting of various modes or establishing a selection.
@ MULTI CONTROL jog dial * Turn this dial to select optimum modes according to the desired operations. When the CD input is selected, this dial is used to skip tracks. When the TUNER input is selected, this dial is used to select a station. # MENU key * Press to switch the mode set with the MULTI CONTROL jog dial ON or OFF. $ DISPLAY/DEMO key 4% Switches the display contents. *Used for demonstration (DEMO) ON/OFF. % EX. BASS (Extra bass) key % Switches the extra bass play on and off. ^ INPUT key $ Key for input switching. & TIMER indicator Lights up when the timer is set. * ON/STANDBY ( ) key $ ON/STANDBY (POWER) key (For U.S.A. Canada) Power ON/OFF switching is executed. ( STANDBY indicator

Controls and indicators 11

Cassette deck unit

REC/ PLAY
6 TAPE A Cassette holder Press the 0 section of cassette holder to remove and insert Tape A is used exclusively for playback. 7 TAPE B Cassette holder The Tape B Auto Reverse function can operate in Record and Playback modes.
1 Fast forward and rewind (1, ) keys 2 Stop (7) key 3 Play (3) key 4 TAPE A/B selection key 5 REC/ARM key
1 Cassette deck-related indicators This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. The indicated information includes the tape reverse mode and tape transport direction. 2 Sound level meter The display varies according to the music or the operations of the CD, tape, etc. During the volume adjustment, this meter displaysthe current sound level as a reference. 3 Timer-related indicators
4 Equalizer indicators 5 CD player-related indicators This section contains the CD play and pause mode indicators. It also shows the disc number being selected. 6 EX.BASS indicator 7 PGM/RPT. indicators 8 Tuner-related indicators 9 Character information display Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level, etc.
Operation of 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. 1 SLEEP key Key for setting the sleep timer 2TIME key & Press to switch the time information on the CD player unit. 3 SOUND key % Switching between FLAT/JAZZ/ POP/ROCK EX.BASS key % 4 RANDOM key Used for CD random playback. REPEAT key ) Used for CD repeat playback. 5 DISC SKIP key & 6 TUNING (1, ) keys & Used for reception frequency tuning and as CD search keys. 7 P.CALL (4, ) keys * Used to call preset broadcasting stations and as CD skip keys. 8MULTI CONTROL keys % The left and right keys have the same functions as the MULTI CONTROL jog dial on the main unit. 9 SELECT key % 0 MENU key % ! ENTER key % @ POWER ( ) key $ Power ON/OFF switching is executed. # INPUT key $ $ BAND key % TAPE A/B key Tape playback () key ^ (CD) Play/pause (6) key^ & Stop (7) key ^ * MUTE key % Used for temporary muting ( VOLUME key $

TIME SLEEP SOUND EX.BASS

# $ % ^ & * (

RANDOM REPEAT

A/B TAPE 3

1 TUNING 4 P.CALL 2 3

SELECT MULTI CONTROL MENU ENTER
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-352

Loading batteries

1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.
Insert two R6 (AA-size) batteries following the polarity indications.
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. To turn power off, press the on/standby ( POWER) key again.

Remote sensor

When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
Operating range (approx.)
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.

Clock adjustment

Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
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.

1Switching the power ON.

2Select Clock Options.

MENU SELECT

The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. (CD Program Play) (Recording Options) Sound Options Clock Options
The display contents change according to the operation mode. +Scrolled display (Clock Options)

3Select Adjust Time.

The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. Sleep Time Adjust Time Timer
4Enter the figure of hour.
Example: Adjustment to 8:45

8:00am

AM12AM1AM2. PM1PM2.AM12.

To decrease the figure

To increase the figure
The time display starts to blink. Press the SELECT key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts to blink.
5Enter the figure of minute.

8:45am

000102.590001.
By turning the Jog dial and displaying "Return," you can return to the previous step and do a procedure over again. To adjust correct time, press the ENTER key at the same moment as a time announcement.

Let's put out some sound

Basic use method

POWER TIME SLEEP

SOUND EX.BASS
1. Switching the power ON
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.
2. Selecting the desired output
TUNER (Radio) CD TAPE AUX (External input) ^ 9
When CD has been selected.

3. Volume adjustment

To increase volume

Volume display

Volume

To decrease volume

Let's put out some sound 15
Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only)
STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY (

CD01 1:12

Blinks

) switch

Press again to resume the original volume. The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled.
When the power cable plug of this unit is inserted into a receptacle, a minute current flows for memory protection. 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.
Listening through headphones
Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
One-touch operation function
The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, the play key of the cassette deck or the BAND key of the tuner. It is also possible to turn the power ON by simply pressing the OPEN/CLOSE ( 0 ) Key. When the CD or TAPE input is selected and a disc has been loaded in the disc tray or a tape has been loaded in the deck for use in playback, playback starts at the same time.
The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
Changing the Tone (Selecting the equalizer pattern )
Select the desired pattern according to the category of the played music. EX.BASS will be canceled when an Equalizer pattern is set.
Changing the Tone (Selecting the bass boost )
The factory setting is ON. The Equalizer setting will be canceled when EX.BASS is ON

Select the Sound Options

Each press of the key switches the mode as follows
EX.BASS on. Extra Bass on

EX.BASS

EX.BASS off. Cancel
2Select the desired equalizer pattern.
Switching the sound level meter display mode

Frequency display

Playback of tapes
By loading a tape in the cassette deck to be used in playback beforehand, simply pressing the play key automatically turns the power ON and starts playback.
POWER TIME SLEEP SOUND EX.BASS INPUT
To wind tape at high speed Selection of reverse mode
To wind tape at high speed
Selection of reverse mode

1. Load a cassette tape.

1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape and close the door.
Remove tape slack before loading. Close the door securely.
2. Select the deck to be used for playback.

3. Start playback.

To change the Tape B running direction, press the key again during playback.

Playback of tapes 25

To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in direction \
1 Select the Tape Options.
Press the 7 key to stop fast winding.
2 Select the Reverse Mode.
Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely.

3 Select desired mode.

Caution for cassette tape ejection
Do not attempt to eject the cassette tape until the tape has been stopped completely by pressing the stop (7) key. Opening the cassette holder while the mechanism is running may lead to malfunction. Should it become impossible to close the cassette holder, turn power off then on again.
1 . Playback stops after having played one side of tape. . Playback stops after having played both sides of tape in a deck. .. Endless playback of both sides of tape.

Relay play

Reverse mode indication. When a tape is inserted in both deck A and deck B, Relay Playback is possible and tape B playback will start when tape A playback is over.
Displays the selected deck.
1 Insert a tape in both deck A and deck B. 2 Select tape B Reverse mode. 3 Start tape A playback.
When tape A playback is over, tape B playback will start in the right arrow (>) direction, in accordance with the Reverse mode setting.
Lights up when a tape is present in the deck in use.
Transport direction indicators
The indicators (2 , 3) indicate the current direction in which the tape advances when playback or recording is started automatically by the one-touch operation function, etc. This direction is the direction stored in memory when the tape was last stopped. Whenever you put in or take out a tape, the tape will always run in the direction. (To change the tape running direction, press the key, and after playback has started, press the key again and then press the 7 key.) Tape direction indicators of currently selected deck.

The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. (CD Program Play) (Recording Options) (Tape Dubbing) Sound Options Clock Options

2 Select Timer.

The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial.
Sleep Timer Adjust Time Timer Play

Continued on next page.

4Select Everyday or One Time.
The following items can be selected by turning the MULTI CONTROL jog dial. Timer off (Canceled) Everyday One Time
To cancel a timer operation, select Timer off.
The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed.

5Enter the ON time.

+Scrolled display (Select on time)

o n 12 : a m

The time is returned.

The time is advanced.

6Enter the OFF time.
After entering the hour, enter the minute with the same procedure. +Scrolled display (Select off time)

o f f 12 : a m

After entering the hour, enter the minute with the same procedure.
7Make the desired reservation.

1 Select the mode.

Select Timer Play or Timer Rec.
1 Timer Play. Timer play 2 Timer Rec. Timer recording
2 Select the input source.
For timer playback For timer recording
Select the source to be played.

Select the input source.

1 TUNER. Radio 2 AUX.. External input
TUNER. Radio CD TAPE AUX.. External input
3 Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER
is selected above). Select the preset station No.
The set program content items are displayed one after another. (Everydayor One Time = On time = Off time = Mode = Input source = Preset channel)

Timer operation 37

8Press the ENTER key.
+Scrolled display (Press 'ENTER' to Save)
9Put the unit in standby mode.

STANDBY

Important Items

Maintenance

Cleaning the head section

Cotton swab

Cleaning the heads and peripheral components
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following: 1. Open the cassette holder. 2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.

Demagnetizing the head

When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer (head eraser).

Capstan

Pinch roller Tape guides Head
There are precisely aligned parts around the heads, including the tape guides. When cleaning, pay special attention so as not to apply shock to them.

Maintenance of the set

When the front panel or case becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.
In regardto contact cleaner
Do not use contact cleaners because it could cause a malfunction. Be specially careful not to use contact cleaners containing oil, for they may deform the plastic component.

Caution on condensation

Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside. This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs. In this case, leave the unit for a few hours with the power left ON, and restart the poeration after the condensation has dride up. Be specially cautious against condensatin in a following circumsatance: When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases, etc.
Note related to transportation and movement (CD player)
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following operations. 1. Turn the power ON. 2. Unload the discs 3. Close the disc tray. 4. Turn power off.
When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers excluded) to your dealer.

In case of difficulty

What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble.

Operation to reset

The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition.
Press the "POWER" key while holding the Stop (7) key of the CD section pressed, to switch off the power, and then switch the power on again after a few seconds.
Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents stored in and returns and to condition when it left the factory.

Receiver, speakers

Symptom

Sound is not produced.

The speaker cords are disconnected. The MUTE switch of remote control unit is switched ON. The headphone plug is inserted into the jack.

Remedy

Connect properly referring to System connection. Switch MUTE OFF. Unplug the headphone plug.
Sound is not produced from the left or right speakers. Demonstration starts suddenly.
The speaker cords are disconnected.
Connect properly referring to System connection. This is not malfunction. Press the DISPLAY/ DEMO key to cancel the demonstration.

Specifications

Main unit

[ Amplifier section ]

(XD-A31/XD-302) Rated power output (U.S.A. and Canada) 30 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at 6 from 40 Hz to 14 kHz with no more than 0.9 % total harmonic distortion. Effective output power during STEREO operation U.S.A. and Canada 1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 ... 43 W + 43 W (XD-352/XD-372S) Effective output power during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10 % T.H.D., 6 ... 43 W + 43 W Rated output power during STEREO operation Europe, U.K. and Russia (DIN) 1 kHz, 0.7 % T.H.D., 6 .. 30 W + 30 W Other countries 1 kHz, 1.0 % T.H.D., 6 ... 30 W + 30 W Input sensitivity / inpedance AUX.. 300 mV / 40 k Output level / impedance (XD-A31/XD-302) SUPER WOOFER PREOUT.. 1.8 V / 0.6 k
[ Cassette deck section ]
Track... 4-track, 2-channel stereo Recording system.. AC bias system (Frequency: 105 kHz) Heads B deck Playback / recording head... 1 Erasing head... 1 A deck Playback head... 1 Motor.... 1

[ CD player section ]

Laser... Semiconductor laser Wow & Flutter.. Less than unmeasurable Limit

[ General ]

Power consumption.. 150 W Dimensions.. W: 280 mm (11) H: 330 mm (13) D: 405 mm (15-15/16) Weight (net).. (XD-A31/XD-302) 6.9kg (15.2 lb) (XD-352/XD-372S) 7.2kg (15.9 lb)
Speakers (LS-N302/LS-N352)
Enclosure... Bass-reflex type Speaker configuration Woofer.. 130 mm, cone type Tweeter.. 50 mm, cone type Impedance.... 6 Maximum input level.. 43 W Dimensions.. W: 220 mm (8-11/16) H: 330 mm (13) D: 295 mm (11-5/8) Weight (net)... 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) (1 piece)

[ Tuner section ]

FM tuner section Tuning frequency range.. 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz (For Russia)..

( 65.0 MHz ~ 74.0 MHz

87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
AM (MW) Tuner section Tuning frequency range Europe, U.K. and Russia.. U.S.A. and Canada.. Other countries 9 kHz step.. 10 kHz step...
531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz 530 kHz ~ 1,700 kHz 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz 530 kHz ~ 1,610 kHz
LW Tuner section (For U. K.) Tuning frequency range... 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz

SW Tuner section (XD-372S) Tuning frequency range.. 5.95 MHz ~ 17.9 MHz
1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0C or less).

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product. Model Serial Number

COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-750 XD-700 XD-550 XD-500

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used for four models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO
B60-2915-00 SI (T) MC 98/97/2 1

Before applying power

Units are designed for operation as follows.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

XD-750/700/550/500 (En)

Europe and U.K.. AC 230 V only

For the United Kingdom

Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug. 3.Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

Basic section

Preparation section

Safety precautions

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED DANGEROUS VOLTAGE WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

Knowledge sections

Application section
REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
Batteries are supplied with this product. When they empty, you should not throw away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power
Contents Preparation section
Before applying power.. 2
Safety precautions.. Contents.. Special features.. Handling of discs and tapes.. 4 5

Playback of CD... 30

Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)... 30 Repeated playback... 32 Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback).. 34

System connection... 6

Connection of the System Accessories. 6 Connection of Options (Optional Parts).. 8

For A side For B side

When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub to remove the slack.

To re-record

Apply tape only to the position where the tab has been removed. 2. Endless tapes Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut. It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this unit to prevent possible damage.

System connection

Connection of the System Accessories
This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect correctly in the order of the numbers.
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to In case of difficulty.

AM loop antenna

The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and set it to a direction which provides the best reception.

ANTENNA

FM 75 GND

Speaker (right)

SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16) AM
SURROUND FRONT SPEAKERS OFF (6-16)

AUX INPUT

Power cord

To wall AC outlet

SURROUND SPEAKERS (8-16)

Speaker cord Main Unit

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. left and right panels: 10 cm, rear panel: 10 cm, top panel: 50 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 Locate the position providing good reception condition. 2 Fix the antenna.

Speaker (left)

Front View
The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination type.
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 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.

Used for CD edit recording (time edit recording).
6 RDS DISPLAY key 7 TA/NEWS/INFO. key 8 TUNING (1 ) keys 9 A/B key 0 Cassette deck operation key ! EQ. (Equalizer) key @ MUTE key
This is used to mute the sound temporarily.
The display contents are switched during reception of RDS broadcasts. Used for automatic reception of transmissions of a certain content.

PTY SEARCH O.T.E.

P. MODE EDIT

RANDOM REPEAT

RDS TA/NEWS DISPLAY /INFO.

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Press to switch the equalizer effect on and off or to select an equalizer pattern. Each press changes the selection in sequence.

P. CALL

TAPE AUTO MUTE
# On/Standby ( $ N.B. key % SLEEP key

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Press to compensate for the heavy low frequencies.

VOLUME

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Use to set the sleep timer.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

^ INPUT key & DISC SKIP key * O.T.E. key ( REPEAT key
Used for repeated playback of a CD.
) RANDOM key BAND key PTY key P.CALL (Preset Call) (4 ) keys CD play/pause (6) key AUTO (7) key VOLUME keys
For CD playback, switching is executed between introduction scanning, random playback, and normal playback.
This is used to specify the program type when searching for a station.
This has the same function as the MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME knob on the main unit. However, the AI VOLUME function does not operate.
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 (on/standby) key of the remote control unit to the turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key. (on/standby) key again. To turn power off, press the The system enters the standby mode in which only the time display is lit.

6m Remote sensor

Model: RC-H3R/H2R Infrared ray system
When pressing more than one remote control keys successively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1 second or more between keys.
Operating range (approx.)
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.

Let's put out some sound

Basic use method
Bass and treble compensation Bass compensation

EQ.OFF

MIC1 MIC2 HIT MASTER
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H3R
Muting the sound temporarily
Listening through headphones
Press the ON/STANDBY key.
1. Switching the power ON (OFF)
The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, the play key of the cassette deck or the BAND key of the tuner. When the ON/STANDBY key is pressed while the power is ON, the power will be The display part becomes dark when the switched OFF.
power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)
2. Selecting the desired output

CD Tape Broadcasts

When you select the AUX input, be also sure to read the instruction manual of the component connected to the AUX input jacks. When CD or TAPE is selected, playback will start when a disc or a tape already has been inserted.

3. Volume adjustment

Quick turning produces a larger change amount. (Dynamic rotary volume control function) The display shows a reference value.
Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only)

Blinks

1 Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.

Remote control unit

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Press again to resume the original volume. The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled.
The sounds from all speakers are cut off.

2 Adjust the volume.

(Remote control unit only)
Bass compensation (N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)

Lights

Bass and treble compensation
The EX.BASS (Extra Bass) function compensates for the high and low frequencies and has been set to on before the system left the factory.
Each press of the key switches the setting. 1 NB. The low frequencies are compensated according to the current volume level. (Effective for low-level listening) 2 NB 2. The low frequencies are compensated regardless of the volume level. 3 NB OFF (N.B. deactivated)
Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately.

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. Press when the power is OFF.
When CD has been selected.

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Each press switches the modes as follows.
1 ON.. Auto power save is used. 2 OFF.Auto power save is not used.
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.

Volume display

STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY switch
When the power cord of this system is plugged into an AC outlet, the display lights up regardless of the ON/OFF setting of the ON/STANDBY switch. This indicates that a small amount of current is being supplied to the unit to back up the memory contents. This mode is referred to as the Standby mode. While the display is lit, the power of the system can be switched ON/OFF from the remote control unit.

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. Skipping tracks To pause playback To stop playback
Playback from desired track

PTY SEARCH

High-speed search in forward and reverse directions

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 Select the disc to be played. 4 Close the tray.
Disc played first when the 6 key is pressed.

2. Start playback.

Time display on the CD player
Each press of the TIME DISP. key switches the time information.
Only the time information related to the track being played can be displayed in the program, edit and random modes.

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TOTAL TOTAL
Elapsed time of track being played Remaining time of track being played Elapsed time of disc Remaining time of disc

Skipping tracks

Backward search
Forward search Remote control unit

To skip backward

To skip forward
The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning.
Playback starts from the position where the key is released.

To pause playback

Select the disc.

DISC SELECTOR

Select the desired track No.

Main unit

Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.

To stop playback

Press the numeric keys as shown below. To enter track No. 23 : 003 To select track No. 40 : 0000)
Do not touch the played side of disc. Rotate the tray with the DISC SKIP key to insert the third disc. The tray of the disc to be played should come to the left position when the unit is seen from the front.
The selected disc is indicated.

Introduction scanning

Each title is played back in sequence for about 10 seconds. This is convenient to find titles to be played back with a disc being listened to for the first time etc.

VOL. 5

RANDOM
Light the INTRO indicator. Remote control unit
Lights when a disc is inserted at the time of playback. The recorded track Nos. are shown.
After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
1 INTRO lit.. Introduction scanning 2 DISC RANDOM lit.. Random playback (1 disc) 3 ALL RANDOM lit. Random playback (all discs) 4 INTRO and RANDOM not lit Normal playback
Stop is executed after introduction scanning for all discs. Combination with repeat playback is possible. For cancellation, press the RANDOM key three times.

Playback of tape

If you load a tape(s) in a cassette deck(s) while the power is off, simply pressing the tape play key turns power automatically ON and starts playback with deck B.
To wind tape at high speed To stop playback

REV. MODE

DOLBY NR REC/ARM DUBBING O.T.E.

Selection of Dolby NR

Selection of reverse mode

1. Load a cassette tape.

1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape and close the door.
2. Select the deck to be used for playback.

3. Start playback.

Press the play key of the desired direction.
To wind tape at high speed
To fast wind in direction |
To fast wind in direction \ 7
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.
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.

EX.BASS ECHO
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.
Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 DOLBY NR ON.. DOLBY NR is used. 2 DOLBY NR OFF. DOLBY NR is not used.
Select the Dolby NR mode according to the recording condition of the tape.
Transport direction indicators
The 2 and 3 indicators 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.)
Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE set automatically. Remove tape slack before loading. Close the door securely.
DOLBY NR indication Displays the selected deck.

) tape selection is

Reverse mode indication Displayed when the deck is loaded with a tape.
Please play back tapes recorded with equalizer etc. without applying any effect.
If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired direction, press the play key corresponding to this.

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.
A tip for use of the tape counter
The tape counter is set to 0000 when a cassette tape is loaded. By writing down the counter reading in case you want to interrupt recording (playback) in the middle of the tape, the memo will be helpful as a reference for locating the same position when continuing the recording (playback) the next time. The tape counter figure decrements during recording or playback of the back side (while the 2 tape transport indicator is lit). To set the tape counter to 0000, open the cassette holder once. Then the counter will be reset.

Searching for the desired music program (DPSS)
The DPSS (Direct Program Search System) is capable of detecting non-recorded spaces of more than 4 seconds as blanks between programs and, based on this information, can return to the beginning of the music program being played or the beginning of a desired program by skipping up to 16 other programs. During play in direction 3
To play the next program To play the 4th program after the current program : Press once. : Press 4 times.
During play in direction 2
To return to the beginning of the current program : Press once. To play the 4th program before the current program : Press 5 times.
The DPSS may not function normally with the following kinds of tape. Tapes containing several no-sound intervals of more than 4 seconds, such as conversation and talk tapes. Tapes containing pianissimo sections, such as classical music tape. Tapes in which large noise is recorded in blanks between programs. Tapes containing blanks between programs that are shorter than 4 seconds. Tapes recorded at low level. Tapes recorded by cross-fade recording (in which the beginning of next program is overlapped on the end of previous program).
Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
Receiving broadcast station
It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory.
When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically.
Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting (manual preset)
1. Select the broadcast band.
Each press changes the band.

To increase frequency

TUNIING

1 FM 2 MW 3 LW

2. Select a station.
When no stations have been memorized

To decrease frequency

Auto tuning : Each press receives the next station. Manual tuning : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is received. When stations have been memorized (preset call)
Remote control unit Select a station.
Every time the key is pressed, the preset stations are switched over as follows. Press for the order of 1=2=3. 38=39=40=1. Press 4 for the order of 40=39=38. 3=2=1=40.
Collective presetting of stations (auto preset)
Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds).

The frequency changes automatically. Blinks.

ECHO MEMORY

TUNED STEREO AUTO

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One-by-one presetting (manual preset)
1 Press the ENTER key during reception.
Presetting is cancelled when no operation is executed for 5 seconds or more.
With priority for FM, a maximum of 40 stations is preset automatically. When there are many stations and the intended station has not been preset, please also use One-by-one presetting (manual preset).
MEMORY lights (for approx. 5 sec.)

RUNNING

2 Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40.

Goes off

EX.BASS ECHO MEMORY
3 Press the ENTER key again.
Repeat steps 123 to preset other stations. If several stations are preset under the same number, the previous memory is replaced with the latest memory contents.

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CLASSIC ROCK EQ. POP MANUAL MHz
The TUNED indicator lights when a station is received.
Lights during stereo reception

Select the tuning mode.

Each press alternates the mode.

Frequency display

1 AUTO lit (Auto tuning) 2 AUTO not lit (Manual tuning)
Use the manual tuning mode when reception is noisy due to weak reception. (In the manual mode, stereo broadcasts are received in monaural.) When a key is held depressed, preset stations will be skipped at an interval of about 0.5 second.
Normally, use the AUTO (Auto tuning) mode.

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.
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. When the microphone is not used, set the MIC MIX. control knob fully counterclockwise to the minimum position.
2. Select the tape transport direction.
To reverse the transport direction
Check the tape transport direction indicator.
1 Press the play key corresponding to the desired direction. 2 Stop playback.
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.

Transport direction

3. Set the recording condition.
1 Select the reverse mode. 2 Select the Dolby NR mode.
Selection of the reverse mode

(1) Select the deck to change the transport direction.
(2) Press the play key corresponding to the desired direction.

Running direction

When recording is started, the tape will be transported in the direction selected in this step.

(3) Stop playback.

5 Start dubbing.

Press during stop.

Dubbing ends automatically when the side(s) to be dubbed has been completed.

To stop dubbing

The deck B will stop after creating a non-recorded portion of about 4 sec, and then the deck A will stop. Dubbing can also be stopped by pressing the stop (7) key. Note that the non-recorded space is not created in this case. The DOLBY NR key is not active in dubbing mode. The tape recorded on deck B assumes the same Dolby NR condition as the tape played on deck A.
Listening in the desired sequence (program playback)
Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles)

Select the CD input.

1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.

If it is in play mode

2 Light the PGM indicator.

P. MODE

EX.BASS PGM
3 Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them.

1 Select the disc.

2 Select the track.
The disc can also be selected with the DISC SELECTOR key. Up to 32 tracks can be programmed. When FULL is displayed, no more tracks can be programmed. To program all tracks of a CD, select the disc and then press the P.MODE key without selecting any tracks. If you make a mistake, press the P.MODE key to quit the program mode and restart from step 2.
3 Establish the selection.
To select tracks from more than one CD, repeat steps and 3.

4 Start playback.

Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed (in order of P Nos.). When the 4 or the key is pressed during play, the program will jump to the preceding or the following track respectively. When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the play position returns to the beginning of the current track being played.
To add a track to the program
The added track number is added to the end of the existing program.

To quit the program mode

If the key is pressed during playback, normal playback in order of tracks resumes from the current track.

At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording.
Recording preparations are required.

(Steps 1 to 4)

1 Play a CD.
Select a mode other than random play.

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2 When you want to record a track being played, press the O.T.E. key.
In case the key is pressed with track No.3

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Playback restarts from the beginning of the track being played and recording starts at the same time.
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 and 2.
To end recording in the middle
Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
One-touch recording of an entire CD (ONE TOUCH EDIT..recording of all titles)
When the O.T.E. key is pressed while the CD player is in the stop mode, recording of a CD can be started at the same time as playback.
Select a mode other than random play.

2 Stop the disc.

Step 2 can also be executed after the order of the tracks has been programmed.

2 Press the O.T.E. key.

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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.
Producing a tape collecting only the first titles (BEST HITS function)
The first titles of the discs will be recorded in sequence. During recording of the third disc, the already recorded discs can be exchanged. This is convenient for collecting hits from a large number of single CDs.
1 Insert the discs. 2 Make the PGM (program) display go out.

Not lit

3 Start recording.
1 Select the disc to be recorded.
Playback will start, but when recording is started by 2, return will be made to the start of the first title. Recording of the first titles will start from the selected disc.

2 Press the BEST HITS key.

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Recording starts. The CD player plays only the first title in sequence, starting from the disc selected in 1.
4 Replace the discs as required.

1 Replace two discs.

The tray opens automatically. The label must be on top.
When recording of the third disc starts, the tray opens automatically. The two already recorded discs can be exchanged. Recording stops at the tape end.

2 Close the tray.

When the discs are exchanged in sequence, the recording can be continued without interruptions.
Recording stops at the end of the present title. When the 7 key is pressed, recording is stopped immediately.
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.

1 Select what to adjust.

Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 Strength of the SRS 3D effect (LEVEL) (XD-750/XD-700 only) 2 Left and right volume balance 3 Volume from the external equipment connect the AUX terminal (INPUT) 4 Normal volume adjustment (VOL)
INPUT is displayed only when the AUX input is selected. When SRS 3D is ON, LEVEL (strength of the 3D effect) also is displayed.
When no operation is executed for 5 seconds or more, the adjustment is ended automatically. (Return will be made to volume adjustment.)

2 Adjust.

BALANCE adjustment The left volume is decreased.

BALANCE adjustment

Indicates the center

L--y--R

The right volume is decreased.
Indicates the balance setting
INPUT LEVEL adjustment The level is increased.

INPUT LEVEL adjustment

Set level

The level is decreased.

Adjustment is possible in the range from -12 to +3.
In regard to equalizer adjustment (LOW, MID, HIGH)
The setting items LOW, MID, and HIGH are displayed only when the equalizer is set to MANUAL (user memory). The result of adjustment of these items will be memorized automatically.u

Go to step 3 within 3 sec.
3 Adjust the equalizer pattern.
Select the frequency band.
Each press of the key switches the frequency bands. 1 LOW. Low frequencies (bass, bass drum, etc.) 2 MID. Medium frequencies (vocals, guitars, etc.) 3 HIGH. High frequencies (cymbals, etc.)
Adjust the level. To decrease the level

Set item

To increase the level
The LOW, MID and HIGH frequency bands can be adjusted independently.
Each frequency band can be adjusted in the range between -8 and +8.
4 Store the pattern in memory.
Enjoying Sound Field Effects
Experiencing SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System) (XD-750/XD-700 only)
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.

SRS 3D SRS 3D

Each press of the key switches SRS 3D on and off alternately.
2 Adjust the effect strength (level).

LEVEL will be displayed.

Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 Strength of the SRS 3D effect (LEVEL) 2 Left and right volume balance 3 Volume from the equipment connected to the AUX terminal (INPUT) 4 Normal volume adjustment (VOL)
SRS 3D ON/OFF switching is not possible during recording.
Adjust the strength of the effect. The level increases. MULTI CONTROL The level /VOLUME decreases.

Level display

INPUT is displayed only when the AUX input is selected. SRS 3D ON/OFF switching is not possible during recording. Adjustment is possible in the range from -10 to +10. Please set as desired according to the titles being played back etc.
SOURCE DIRECT for making the sound purer (XD-550/XD-500 only)
When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the system is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with an improved purity.
1 Play the desired music. 2 Press the SOURCE DIRECT key.

sOURCE

SOURCE DIRECT
Other functions than the balance control cannot be used because the audio signals bypass the circuits. Press the key again to switch SOURCE DIRECT off.

Enjoying Karaoke

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.

Demonstration starts suddenly.
This is not malfunction. Press the DISP./ DEMO key to cancel the demontration.

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. 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. 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. Use a cassette with an unbroken recording protect tab or block the hole. Close the holder completely. Select the source to be recorded with the input selector key. Change the tape transport direction of deck B or reverse the tape insertion orientation. Fully turn the MIC MIX. control knob to the left.
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 PUSH OPEN area.
Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not reproduced. Sound is distorted.

Noise is noticeable.

Sound vibrates.
The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. The tape is wound irregularly.
Recording cannot be started by pressing the record key.
The recording protect tab of the cassette has been broken. The cassette holder is not closed completely. The TAPE input is selected. The tape is fully wound to one of the reels. MIC MIX. control knob is moved during recording.