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DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
B60-2915-00 SI (T)
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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.
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Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe and U.K.........................................................................AC 230 V only
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-
Amp 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 ca-
ble 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 dis-
pose 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 accord-
ance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin
plug.
For the United Kingdom
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo-
nent 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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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
PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC 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.
CAUTION
Batteries are supplied with this product. When
they empty, you should not throw away. Instead,
hand them in as small chemical waste.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Contents
Preparation section Application section
Basic section
Knowledge section
Before applying power............................................ 2
Safety precautions ....................................................... 2
Contents ........................................................................ 3
Special features ............................................................ 4
Handling of discs and tapes ........................................ 5
System connection................................................... 6
Connection of the System Accessories ..................... 6
Connection of Options (Optional Parts) .................... 8
Controls and indicators ......................................... 10
Main Unit..................................................................... 10
Display ......................................................................... 12
Remote control Unit................................................... 13
Operation of remote control unit ..........................14
Let's put out some sound....................................... 16
Basic use method ....................................................... 16
Playback of CD ............................................................ 18
Playback of tape ......................................................... 20
Searching for the desired music program (DPSS).. 23
Receiving broadcast station....................................... 24
Let's record .............................................................. 26
Recording (Deck B only) ............................................ 26
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) ..................................... 29
Playback of CD........................................................ 30
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) .............................................. 30
Repeated playback ..................................................... 32
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback) ................................................ 34
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) ................................... 35
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search)............................................................ 36
To be able to listen to the desired information
at any time .................................................................. 38
Convenient CD recording .......................................40
Selection of the convenient CD recording type...... 40
Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence
(time edit recording)............................................. 41
Recording only desired titles
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single title recording) ...... 42
One-touch recording of an entire CD
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles) ....... 43
Producing a tape collecting only the first titles
(BEST HITS function) ............................................. 44
Effective Sound Adjustment ................................. 45
Adjustment of balance and input level..................... 45
Listening with the desired sound
(equalizer function)............................................... 46
Enjoying Sound Field Effects ..................................... 48
Enjoying Karaoke......................................................... 49
Clock adjustment.....................................................50
Timer operation ....................................................... 51
Timer programming .................................................... 52
Important Items ....................................................... 55
Maintenance................................................................ 55
Reference..................................................................... 55
In case of difficulty................................................. 56
Specifications ......................................................... 59
Before applying power
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Easy operation
Playback, recording and input selection can be performed with simplified operations.
Speaker cords (2)
Batteries (R6/AA) (2)
Accessories
FM indoor antenna (1)
Remote control unit (1)
Loop antenna stand (1)AM loop antenna (1)
One-touch recording of only a single title or the entire CD is possible while listening to a CD.
One-touch edit
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Three discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program playback, repeat
playback, random playback, etc.
3-Disc carousel CD player
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Dynamic rotary volume control
When adjusting the volume, fast turning of the volume control produces a larger volume change for the
same angle of rotation of the VOLUME (MULTI) CONTROL knob. Slow turning produces a small volume
change, thus permitting fine adjustment.
Wake-up timer and sleep timer setting is simple. There are also two types of program timers operating every
day.
Simple operation timer
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When the HIT MASTER function is used with mic mixing, normal CDs and tapes with voice recorded on
them can be used as Karaoke software.
Karaoke also can be enjoyed.
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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.
Versatile tone and sound field adjustment
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The RDS data included in FM broadcasts can be used to search for the intended broadcasting contents and
for automatic reception from standby.
R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
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Before applying power
Special features
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your
unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the
unit) can file a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
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2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of
the unit.
To re-record
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab,
to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on
accidentally.
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 store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sunlight, or
near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette tapes away
from any magnetic field.
N
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For A side
For B side
Notes on cassette tape
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
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.
Notes
Notes
Handling of discs and tapes
Before applying power
Label side
Playing side
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter become at-
tached 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.
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for a long pe-
riod of time, remove it from the CD player and
store it in its case.
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Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)
÷With CD-G (CD Graphics) discs, this unit can play only the audio.
Caution on disc used
Disc handling precautions
Do not attach paper or tape to either the
playing side or the label side of compact
discs.
Never play cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid malfunction, never use a cracked or deformed disc
or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
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R L
AUX
INPUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6-16Ω)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-16Ω)
R L
+
--
+
SURROUND
OFF ON
ANTENNA
FM
75ΩGND
AM
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6-16Ω)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-16Ω)
R L
+
--
+
SURROUND
OFF ON
ANTENNA
FM
75ΩGND AM
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2
4
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System connection
This is the connection method for system and accessories.
Please look carefully at the illustration and connect cor-
rectly in the order of the numbers.
Connection of the System Accessories
Twist
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erro-
neous display appears even though
all connections have been made
properly, reset the microcomputer
referring to “In case of difficulty”.
Y
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.
AM loop antenna
Speaker (right)
To wall AC outlet
Power cord
Main Unit
Speaker cord
Red
Black
3214
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1. In case an associated system compo-
nent is connected, also read the instruc-
tion 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 mis-
take.
1. Be sure to insert all connection cords
securely. If their connections are imper-
fect, the sound may not be produced or
noise may interfere.
2. Before plugging or unplugging a con-
nection cord, be sure to unplug the
power cord from the wall AC outlet. If
connection cords are plugged or un-
plugged with the power cord left plugged
in, malfunction or damage may result.
Notes
Notes
Twist
Notes
Notes
Speaker Unit
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around
the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projec-
tions) 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.
1Locate the position providing good reception condition.
2Fix the antenna.
System connection
Speaker (left)
3214
Front View
The external view is variable depending on the model and
marketing destination type.
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R L
AUX
INPUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6-16Ω)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-16Ω)
R L
+
--
+
SURROUND
OFF ON
ANTENNA
FM
75ΩGND
AM
R L
AUX
INPUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6-16Ω)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-16Ω)
R L
+
--
+
SURROUND
OFF ON
−+ −+
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.
Connection of Options
(Optional Parts)
System connection
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.
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Monitor TV
Video cord
Video input
Video deck
Surround (rear) speakers (RS-N700/N750)
Surround switch
Video output
Audio output
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R L
AUX
INPUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
(6-16Ω)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
(8-16Ω)
R L
+
--
+
SURROUND
OFF ON
ANTENNA
FM
75ΩGND
AM
ANTENNA
FM
75ΩGND AM
FM outdoor antenna
Lead the 75Ω coaxial cable connected to the FM outdoor antenna
into the room and connect it to the FM 75Ω termimal.
System connection
Antenna adapter
(optional)
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Controls and indicators
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Controls and indicators
Receiver
1ON/STANDBY ( ) key ^
Power ON/OFF switching is executed.
2RESET key Y
Press to reset the microcomputer built in the system.
3MIC MIX. knob o
At the time of mic mixing , this knob controls the volumes of the
microphones.
4MIC 1, MIC 2 terminal o
For connection of a microphone (optional).
5HIT MASTER key o
Used in karaoke singing, etc.
6BEST HITS key &r
When power is ON: Records the first tracks of all of the CDs
stored in the unit.
When power is STANDBY: Switches the auto power-save mode on
and off.
7EX. BASS (Extra bass) key &W
When power is ON: Switches the extra bass play on and
off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.
8DISPLAY @
9SRS 3D key/Indicator (XD-750/XD-700) iE
When power is ON: Switches the SRS 3D play on and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the timer setting operation.
SOURCE DIRECT key/Indicator (XD-550, XD-500)
iE
When power is ON: Press to turn the Source Direct play on
and off.
When power is STANDBY: Used in timer setting operations.
0DISP. /DEMO key y
When power is ON: Switches the displayed information.
Switches the demonstration on and
off.
When power is STANDBY: Switches the demonstration on and
off.
!ENTER key ∞p
Used for time setting, timer setting, etc.
@MODE key tQ
When power is ON: This key switches the function of the
MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME knob.
The items which can be selected differ
according to the status at that time.
When power is STANDBY: This key is used in the OTT timer set-
ting.
#Equalizer operation keys yu
The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer
effect is selected.
$MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME knob ^
Normally this is used for volume adjustment. Depending on the
purpose, the function can be switched with the MODE key.
%PHONES terminal &
For connection of a headphone (optional).
^INPUT key ^
Press to select the input source. When TAPE or CD is selected,
playback starts automatically provided that a tape or disc has already
been loaded.
&Tuner operation keys ¢
AUTO key
When power is ON: Switches the tuning mode.
When power is STANDBY: Used in the clock adjustment.
TUNING keys
Press to select a radio station.
BAND key
Press to switch the receiving band.
Cassette deck unit
*A deck cassette holder
Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.
(O.T.E. key ‚
When this key is pressed during CD playback, only the title being
played at that time will be recorded on tape. When this key is pressed
during stop, the CD selected at that time will be recorded on tape
from the first title onward.
)DOLBY NR key ¡
Dolby noise reduction ON/OFF switching is executed.
¡REV. MODE key ¡
The reverse mode of the deck (both sides, repeated, one side) is
switched.
™REC/ARM key
Press to start recording. Pressing the key during recording stops it
after leaving a non-recorded space (blank) of about 4 seconds.
£DUBBING key ª
The contents of the tape of the A deck are copied to the tape of the
B deck.
¢B deck cassette holder
Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.
∞Cassette deck operation keys
Play (2 3) keys
Stop (7) key
Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys
§A/B key )•
Press to select the deck to be operated. Used as the beat cancel key
during recording of AM broadcasting.
CD player unit
DISC SELECTOR key (
The disc for playback (or recording) is selected.
•TIME DISP. (Time display) key *
Press to switch the CD time display information.
ªDisc tray *
Three discs can be stored.
ºOPEN/CLOSE (0) key *
The disc tray is opened and closed.
⁄DISC SKIP key (
The disc for playback (or recording) is selected. This is also used for
insertion of a CD to the inside of the disc tray.
¤CD operation keys *
Play/pause (6) key
Stop (7) key
Skip (4 ¢) keys
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1Tuner and applied operation indicators
This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well
as applied CD operation and timer play information.
2Character display
Displays the input selection, frequency, volume level, etc.
3Cassette deck indicators
This section contains the cassette deck operation indicators. The
indicated information includes the current selected deck (A or B),
tape transport direction, etc.
4CD player indicators
This section displays the CD playback and pause mode information
as well as the disc number being played.
5Equalizer indicators
This section shows the equalizer pattern in use.
6Volume display
This section shows the currently set volume level.
7RUNNING INDICATOR
This indicator blinks according to the operation modes during opera-
tion of the CD player, tape decks, etc.
8Spectrum analyzer display
9Track number indicator
Indicates the CD track number being played.
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1SRS 3D key (XD-750/XD-700 only) iE
Press to switch SRS 3D on and off.
2EX.BASS (Extra bass) key &W
3Numeric keys (
Used as number keys when the input is switched to CD.
The PTY SEARCH key is used when searching the programme type
of RDS broadcasting.
4P.MODE key º
Used to program the CD playback sequence.
5EDIT key q
Used for CD edit recording (time edit recording).
6RDS DISPLAY key fi
The display contents are switched during reception of RDS broad-
casts.
7TA/NEWS/INFO. key °
Used for automatic reception of transmissions of a certain content.
8TUNING (1 ¡) keys
9A/B key )•
0Cassette deck operation key )
!EQ. (Equalizer) key y
Press to switch the equalizer effect on and off or to select an
equalizer pattern. Each press changes the selection in sequence.
@MUTE key &
This is used to mute the sound temporarily.
#On/Standby ( ) key ^
$N.B. key &
Press to compensate for the heavy low frequencies.
%SLEEP key Q
Use to set the sleep timer.
^INPUT key ^
&DISC SKIP key (
*O.T.E. key ‚
(REPEAT key ¤
Used for repeated playback of a CD.
)RANDOM key ›
For CD playback, switching is executed between introduction scan-
ning, random playback, and normal playback.
¡BAND key ¢
™PTY key fl
This is used to specify the program type when searching for a station.
£P.CALL (Preset Call) (4 ¢) keys
¢CD play/pause (6) key
∞AUTO (7) key
§VOLUME keys ^
This has the same function as the MULTI CONTROL/VOLUME knob
on the main unit. However, the AI VOLUME function does not
operate.
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Operation
Loading batteries
2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover.
Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press
the (on/standby) 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) key again.
The system enters the standby mode in which only the
time display is lit.
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.
1 Remove the cover.
Operation of remote control unit
Notes
Notes
Model: RC-H3R/H2R
Infrared ray system
Operating range (approx.)
30°
6 m
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.
÷Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries fol-
lowing the polarity indications.
30°
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÷The display part becomes dark when the
power is switched OFF. (DIMMER function)
÷Quick turning produces a larger change
amount.
(Dynamic rotary volume control function)
÷The display shows a reference value.
Press the ON/STANDBY key.
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
switched OFF.
Basic use method
CD *
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Broadcasts ¢
Muting the sound temporarily
Bass and treble compensation
Listening through headphones
ON/STANDBY
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÷When you select the AUX input, be also sure
to read the instruction manual of the compo-
nent 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.
Bass compensation
3. Volume adjustment
2. Selecting the desired output
1. Switching the power ON (OFF)
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MUTE
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Muting the sound temporarily
(Remote control unit only)
Listening through headphones
STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY switch
When the power cord of this system is plugged into an AC out-
let, the display lights up regardless of the ON/OFF setting of the
ON/STANDBY switch. This indicates that a small amount of cur-
rent is being supplied to the unit to back up the memory con-
tents. 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.
÷Press again to resume the original volume.
÷The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled.
Remote control unit
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 au-
tomatically by this function. This function can be made active
or not active by the following operation.
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Blinks
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 sys-
tem left the factory.
PHONES
÷Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately.
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Volume display
ERsAVEON.
Press when the
power is OFF.
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1Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack.
Bass compensation
(N.B.: Natural Bass circuit)
(Remote control unit only)
NB1 
N.B.
Lights
N.B.
Each press of the key switches the setting.
1NB ...........The low frequencies are compensated
according to the current volume level.
(Effective for low-level listening)
2NB 2 ........The low frequencies are compensated
regardless of the volume level.
3NB OFF (N.B. deactivated)
Remote control unit
÷The sounds from all speakers are cut off.
2Adjust the volume.
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÷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.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1ON.....Auto power save is used.
2OFF....Auto power save is not used.
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Playback of CD
1Open the tray.
2Place a disc.
3Select the disc to be played.
4Close the tray.
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.
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The tray opens when the key is pressed
and closes when the key is pressed again.
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Playback from desired track
High-speed search in forward and
reverse directions
The label must
be on top.
Disc played first when the 6 key is pressed.
Time display on the CD player
Each press of the TIME DISP. key switches the time information.
6
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Skipping tracks
To pause playback
To stop playback
Playback from desired track
÷Only the time information related to the track being played can be
displayed in the program, edit and random modes.
1
2
3
3
Elapsed time of track being played
Remaining time of track being played
Elapsed time of disc
Remaining time of disc
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1. Load a disc.
2. Start playback.
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RANDOM
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INTRO
To stop playback
÷Each press pauses and plays the CD alternately.
To pause playback
High-speed search in forward and reverse directions
÷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.
Skipping tracks
Playback from desired track
Select the desired track No.Select the disc.
Remote control unit
Backward search
÷Stop is executed after introduction scanning for all discs.
÷Combination with repeat playback is possible.
÷For cancellation, press the RANDOM key three times.
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.
Light the “INTRO”
indicator.
Remote control unit
Main
unit
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DISC
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÷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.
Press the numeric keys as shown below....
To enter track No. 23 : 003
To select track No. 40 : 0000)
DISC SKIP
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÷Playback starts from the position where the key is released.
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÷After a few seconds, play starts from track No.1.
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The selected disc is indicated.
The recorded track Nos. are shown.
Lights when a disc is inserted at the time of playback.
Lights
Each press switches the modes as follows.
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
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Playback of tape
1Open the door.
2Insert a tape and close the door.
If you load a tape(s) in a cassette deck(s) while the power is
off, simply pressing the tape play key turns power auto-
matically ON and starts playback with deck B.
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Selection of Dolby NR
To wind tape at high speed
To stop playback
Selection of reverse mode
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1. Load a cassette tape.
2. Select the deck to be used for playback.
3. Start playback.
Press the play key of the desired direc-
tion.
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ECHO
TAPE   ))))
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VOL.
REV.MODE
B
DOLBY NRDOLBY NR
RUNNING
INDICATOR
Selection of DOLBY NR
(Noise Reduction)
To stop playback
Selection of reverse mode.
To wind tape at high speed
÷If the tape transport direction is opposite to the desired direction, press
the play key corresponding to this.
To fast wind in direction \
Transport direction indicators
The 2 and 3 indicators indicate the current direction in which
the tape advances when playback or recording is started auto-
matically 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 cor-
responding to the desired direction then press the stop (7) key.)
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.
Please play back tapes recorded with equalizer etc. without
applying any effect.
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To fast wind in direction |
÷Press the 7 key to stop fast winding.
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.
REV. MODE
÷Select the Dolby NR mode according to the recording condition of
the tape.
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DOLBY NRDOLBY NR
RUNNING
INDICATOR
DOLBY NR indication
Reverse mode indication
Transport direction indicators
÷Normal (TYPE ), high (TYPE ), or metal (TYPE ) tape selection is
set automatically.
÷Remove tape slack before loading.
÷Close the door securely.
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÷Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has
stopped completely.
Displays the selected deck.
Displayed when the deck is loaded with a tape.
Lit when “DOLBY NR” is ON.
DOLBY NR
ECHO
TAPE
EX
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B
DOLBY NRDOLBY NR
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1“DOLBY NR” ON ..........DOLBY NR is used.
2“DOLBY NR” OFF .........DOLBY NR is not used.
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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 com-
pleted. Tape play will be repeated alternately.
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 inter-
rupt 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 coun-
ter 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.
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RUNNING
INDICATOR
÷Relay play is not possible in the reverse modes “”” and ““”.
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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.
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).
Notes
Notes
To play the next program : Press once.
To play the 4th program
after the current program : Press 4 times.
During play in direction 3
To play the next program : Press once.
To play the 4th program
after the current program : Press 4 times.
To return to the beginning
of the current program : Press once.
To play the 4th program
before the current program : Press 5 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.
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Receiving broadcast station
It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations
by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory.
Auto tuning : Each press receives the next station.
Manual tuning : Press the key repeatedly or hold it depressed until a station is
received.
Each press changes the band.
Select a station.
1FM
2MW
3LW
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 4for the order of 40=39=38 ... 3=2=1=40...
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When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be switched
on automatically.
When stations have been memorized (preset call)
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One-by-one presetting (manual preset)
BAND
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control
unit
To increase
frequency
TUNIING
22
To decrease
frequency
1. Select the broadcast band.
2. Select a station.
When no stations have been memorized
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MEMORY TUNED STEREO
AUTO
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Collective presetting of stations
(auto preset)
÷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.
÷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.
Select the tuning mode.
Use the manual tuning mode when reception is noisy due to
weak reception. (In the manual mode, stereo broadcasts are re-
ceived in monaural.)
1Press the ENTER key during reception.
3Press the ENTER key again.
Presetting is cancelled when no opera-
tion is executed for 5 seconds or more.
Presetting is cancelled when no opera-
tion is executed for 5 seconds or more.
One-by-one presetting
(manual preset)
AUTO
Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds).
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2Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40.
ENTER
Blinks.
The frequency changes automatically.
÷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.)
MEMORY TUNED STEREO
AUTO
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The “TUNED” indicator lights when
a station is received.
Frequency display
Lights during stereo reception
Each press alternates the mode.
1“AUTO” lit (Auto tuning)
2“AUTO” not lit (Manual tuning)
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Let's record
1Press the play key corresponding to
the desired direction.
2Stop playback.
To reverse the transport direction
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound
with the applied effect can be recorded. y
Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes.
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÷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.
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÷When recording is started, the tape is trans-
ported 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.
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Transport direction
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Recording
(Deck B only)
1. Load a tape in deck B.
1Open the door of deck B.
2Insert a tape.
3Close the door.
2. Select the tape transport direction.
3. Set the recording condition.
1Select the reverse mode.
2Select the Dolby NR mode.
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Selection of DOLBY NR
(Noise Reduction)
To end recording
Selection of the reverse mode
÷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.
1Play (or tune) the input source to be
recorded.
2Start recording.
4. Select the source to be recorded.
5. Start recording.
÷When the CD input is selected and if a disc
has been set in the CD player, its playback
starts immediately.
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.
DOLBY NR
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.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1“DOLBY NR” ON. ..... DOLBY NR is used.
2“DOLBY NR” OFF ..... DOLBY NR is not used.
Let's record
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Select an input source other than “TAPE”.
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÷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. •
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Beat cancel function
There may be cases in which beat noise interferes with record-
ing of MW/LW broadcasting.
In such a case, press the A/B key during recording to reduce or
suppress the beat noise. The A/B key acts as the demonstration
key except during tuner recording.
Let's record
Points in CD recording
When recording CD tracks onto a tape, if you leave the cassette
deck in record-pause mode beforehand, the cassette deck re-
cording can be started at the same time as the CD starts to be
played. (Synchro recording function)
1Put the CD player in pause mode.
2Select the track to be recorded with the skip (4, ¢)
keys.
(The CD player pauses at the beginning of the selected
track.)
3Put the cassette deck in Record-pause mode.
4Start playing the CD.
(Synchro recording starts)
A/B
÷Recording stops when the play key of the CD player is pressed.
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Copying tape
(Tape dubbing)
The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the
tape in deck B.
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.
Note
Note
÷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.
To stop dubbing
1Select the “TAPE” input.
Let's record
INPUT
2Load tapes in the decks.
3Select “[” (double-side recording)
or ““” (one-side recording).
REV. MODE
(1)Select the deck to change the
transport direction.
(2)Press the play key corresponding
to the desired direction.
(3)Stop playback.
4Use the same tape transport direc-
tions.
7
DUBBING
5Start dubbing.
Press during stop.
A A
Playing tape Recording tape
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÷When recording is started, the tape will be transported in the direction
selected in this step.
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DUBBING
A/B
Check the tape transport direction indicators.
÷Dubbing ends automatically when the side(s) to be dubbed has been
completed.
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Playback of CD
If it is in play mode
Select the “CD” input.
1
Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.
2
3
÷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.
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)
Light the “PGM” indicator.
Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them.
1Select the disc.
To select tracks from more than one CD,
repeat steps 1 2 and 3.
2Select the track.
3Establish the selection.
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÷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.
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To quit the program mode
To stop playback
÷If the key is pressed during playback, normal playback in order of tracks
resumes from the current track.
To add a track to the program
Playback of CD
1Select the disc.
Goes off
AUTO
DISC SKIP
Press
during stop.
2Select the track.
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÷The added track number is added to the end of the existing program.
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2Press to select “ALL REPEAT”.
3Select the disc to be played first.
Select the “CD” input.
Repeated playback
To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key again.
÷The “ALL” and “REPEAT” indicators go off and the playback
following the current mode of the CD player starts.
Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly.
Playback of CD
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is
not lit.
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
P.MODE key to turn it off.
Confirm that this is not lit.
To repeat a disc
REPEAT
DISC SKIP
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1REPEAT
2DISC REPEAT
3ALL REPEAT
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To repeat all discs
2Press to select “DISC REPEAT”.
3Select the disc.
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
P.MODE key to turn it off.
To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key twice.
÷The “DISC” and “REPEAT” indicators go off and the playback
following the current mode of the CD player starts.
Confirm that this is not lit.
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is
not lit.
REPEAT
DISC SKIP
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1REPEAT
2DISC REPEAT
3ALL REPEAT
4Repeat OFF
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Select the “CD” input.
Playback of CD
To repeat only one track
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
P.MODE key to turn it off.
Each press switches the repeat mode.
1REPEAT
2DISC REPEAT
3ALL REPEAT
4Repeat OFF
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is
not lit.
2Press to select “REPEAT”.
3Select the disc.
4Select the track.
REPEAT
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1Perform the procedure in “Listening
in the desired sequence (program
playback)” till step 3 to program the
desired CD tracks. º
2Press to select “REPEAT”.
To repeat only the programmed tracks
3Start playback.
REPEAT
÷All of the programmed tracks will be played repeatedly.
PGM
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To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key again.
÷The “REPEAT” indicator goes off and the playback following the
current mode (PGM) of the CD player starts.
To stop repeated playback
Press the REPEAT key three times.
÷The “REPEAT” indicator goes off and the playback following the
current mode of the CD player starts.
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Select the RANDOM mode.
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
P.MODE key to turn it off.
÷Playback stops after each title has been played once.
÷The random playback can also be repeated by pressing the REPEAT
key.
÷Pressing the 4 key once returns to the beginning of the track
being played. ÷The “RANDOM” indicator goes off and the playback in order of the
tracks starts from the track being played.
To select another track in the middle of playing one To cancel random playback
Press so that the “RANDOM” indicator goes off.
For “DISC RANDOM” playback, select
the disc in advance.
Select the “CD” input.
Listening to an unexpected title sequence
(random playback)
As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music
can be enjoyed without getting tired of it.
Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit.
1
2
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1INTRO .................... No random playback in this case.
2DISC RANDOM ..... Random play of one disc
3ALL RANDOM ....... Random play of all discs
4Normal playback
Playback of CD
Confirm that this is not lit.
P. MODE
RANDOM
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RDS is a system which transmits useful information (dig-
ital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast
signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception
can extract the information from the broadcast signal for
use with various functions such as automatic display of
the station name.
R.D.S.
(Radio Data System)
This unit is equipped with the following functions utilizing RDS data:
PTY (Program Type Identification) Search : fl
The tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broad-
casting a specified program type (genre).
PS (Program Service Name) Display : (See below.)
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name is automatically
displayed.
EON (Enhanced Other Network) : °
When the information to be received is set in advance and any RDS
station in the same network starts broadcasting of such information, the
reception automatically will be switched to that station.
EON TP TA
NEWS
INFO.
PTY TUNED STEREO
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The “RDS” indicator lights up when an
RDS broadcast (signal) is received.
÷Some functions may not be provided or be given different names
depending on countries or areas.
Pressing the RDS DISPLAY key
changes the display contents. Display mode priority ranking
When an RDS broadcast is received :
1PS (Program Service Name) Display :
When an RDS broadcast is received, the station name
is automatically displayed.
If no PS data was sent, “NO PS” is displayed.
2Frequency Display :
The frequency of the current station is displayed.
Note before the use of RDS
To receive RDS stations, you have to preset RDS stations using the auto preset function. The auto preset function presets the RDS
stations in priority. Flashing “NO DATA” will be displayed when no RDS station has been preset with this function.
MHz
EON TP TA
NEWS
INFO.
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Set the receiving band to FM and preset RDS stations with the auto preset function.
To switch the display contents
RDS
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TUNING keys Program Type Name Display
Pop Music POP M
Rock Music ROCK M
* M.O.R. Music M.O.R. M
Light Classical LIGHT M
Serious Classical CLASSICS
Other Music OTHER M
News NEWS
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
(1)Information INFO
DOWN Sport SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Varied VARIED
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
Children’s programmes CHILDREN
UP Social affairs SOCIAL A
(¡) Religion RELIGION
Phone in PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz music JAZZ
Conutry music COUNTRY
National music NATION M
Oldies music OLDIES
Folk music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
Alarm test TEST
Alarm ALARM
R.D.S.
By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to lis-
ten to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which
is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type.
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search)
Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function.
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¢¢
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Select the PTY search mode.
1
2
When an RDS broadcast is received, the program type is shown on
the display. If no PTY data is available, or if the station is not an
RDS station, “NONE” is displayed.
Select the desired program type.
Use program type table on the right for your convenience.
The desired program type can be se-
lected with the TUNING keys from 31
types. Press the key and release it when
the desired type is displayed.
Program type table
*M.O.R. Music (Middle of the Road Music)
MHz
EON TP TA
NEWS
INFO.
TUNED STEREO
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PTY
MHz
EON TP TA
NEWS
INFO.
TUNED STEREO
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EON TP TA
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Start the search.
3
Repeat steps 1, 2, 3.
When searching for a Rock Music broadcast
When a station is received.
R.D.S.
To change to a different program type :
Display while the tuner is searching.
Blinks
Goes off
Program type name display.
÷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 dis-
play, and then to the station name display.
Station name display.
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R.D.S.
Set the reception band to FM.
To be able to listen to the desired information at any time
By using the EON function, which manages the informa-
tion 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 “EON”display 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.
Select the desired information.
1
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1TA ......................... Traffic Announcement
2NEWS................... News
3INFO ..................... Information
4Display not lit...... EON cancelled
Auto preset the stations.
2
2Keep the ENTER key pressed (2 sec
or longer).
The EON data presently being broad-
casted are taken in automatically.
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.
1Receive a broadcast.
Receive an RDS station.
3
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INFO.
MHz
“RDS” and “EON” are lit
ENTER
TA/NEWS
/INFO.
Select a station where “RDS” and “EON”
are lit.
P. CALL
÷Please execute automatic presetting when TA, NEWS, and INFO can
not be selected.
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EON TP
INFO.
MHz
Lights when “INFO.” is selected
Lights with a station broadcasting traffic announcement programs.
÷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.
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÷ 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.
Wait for the desired information.
4
CD or tape playback may also be started.
As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for
the reception.
R.D.S.
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
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.
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If you want to record a CD in order of track num-
bers
If you want to avoid any tune being interrupted at
the end of tape
If you want to select the tracks to be recorded while
playing a CD
One touch recording of an entire CD
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles)
e
Press the O.T.E. key when in the stop mode. The disc will start
to be recorded.
Recording only desired titles
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single title recording)
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Play a CD and, if a track you want to record starts, press the
O.T.E. key. The track will be recorded from the beginning.
Giving preference to the tape length over the title
sequence
(time edit recording)
q
Edit recording of CD is possible by the simple operation of en-
tering the recording length of the tape.
Convenient CD recording
With this unit, the following edit recording is possible ac-
cording to the purpose.
Selection of the convenient CD recording type
\
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Producing a tape collecting only the first titles
(BEST HITS function)
r
When the BEST HITS key is pressed, the first titles of all set CDs
will be recorded in sequence on the tape.
As already recorded CDs can be exchanged while recording, it is
not necessary to interrupt the recording.
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For recording of only one title from several CDs
Note that this cassette deck cannot record
onto Metal tapes.
Note
Note
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Select the “EDIT” mode.
Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence
(time edit recording)
Recording preparations are required.
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(Steps
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”
” (two-way recording).)
1
1Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is
not lit.
÷To cancel the EDIT mode, press the P.MODE key of the remote control
unit.
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the
sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re-
corded. y
When the tape recording time is specified, recording is ex-
ecuted with changing the title sequence so that no title
will be interrupted when the tape direction is changed at
the end of one side.
Convenient CD recording
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Confirm that this is not lit
If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the
P.MODE key to turn it off.
2Press the EDIT key.
Start edit recording.
4
Select the disc.
Enter the recording length of the tape.
3
2
Press the numeric keys as shown below.
30-minute tape: 000)
46-minute tape: 00006
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÷If you commit an error in the time entry, restart the procedure from step
1.
÷Up to 32 tracks can be edited.
÷Every time the ¢ key is pressed, the edited track numbers will be
displayed in the changed order. Press the 7 key to return to the track
number of the first track.
÷The tape and CD stop automatically when recording has completed.
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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.
Note
Note
÷Even if the disc has already been selected, select the disc again.
The editing is ended when no operation
is executed for 8 sec or more.
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When you want to record a track being played, press the O.T.E. key.
Play a CD.
÷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.
Recording preparations are required.
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(Steps
1
to
4
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Recording only desired titles
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single title recording)
At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be se-
lected immediately for recording.
1
2
To end recording in the middle
÷Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the
sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re-
corded. y
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RUNNING
INDICATOR
6
7
8
9
10
11
345
12
Lights
REV.MODE
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.
BASS
:
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B
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
O.T.E.
RUNNING
INDICATOR
6
7
8
9
10
11
345
In case the key is pressed with track No.3
6
O.T.E.
7
Select a mode other than random play.
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Press the O.T.E. key.
Select the disc.
1
2
To end recording in the middle
÷Both the cassette deck and CD player stop.
1Select the disc.
2Stop the disc.
Recording preparations are required.
§§
§§
§
(Steps
1
to
4
) (For the reverse mode, select “
”
” (two-way recording).)
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.
One-touch recording of an entire CD
(ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles)
÷Select a mode other than random play.
Step 2 can also be executed after the order of the tracks has
been programmed.
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the
sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re-
corded. y
7
Convenient CD recording
DISC SELECTOR
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
7
O.T.E.
÷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.
§
REV.MODE
CD)1 628
EX
.
BASS
:
123
B
RUNNING
INDICATOR
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12345
O.T.E.
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Recording preparations are required.
§§
§§
§
(Steps
1
to
4
)
Make the PGM (program) display go out.
Insert the discs.
1
2
To end recording
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.
Producing a tape collecting only the first titles
(BEST HITS function)
When equalizer or another effect is applied to the
sound, the sound with the applied effect can be re-
corded. y
Convenient CD recording
P. MODE
Start recording.
3
÷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.
1Select the disc to be recorded.
DISC SELECTOR
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
2Press the BEST HITS key.
BEST
HITS
Replace the discs as required.
÷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.
4
1Replace two discs.
0
OPEN/CLOSE
2Close the tray.
Not lit
÷Recording starts. The CD player plays only the first title in sequence,
starting from the disc selected in 1.
REV.MODE
CD)1 ))5
EX
.
BASS
:
123
B
RUNNING
INDICATOR
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
7
8
12345
Lights
BEST
HITS
The tray opens automatically.
÷Recording stops at the end of the present title.
÷When the 7 key is pressed, recording is stopped immediately.
When the discs are exchanged in sequence, the recording
can be continued without interruptions.
The label must be
on top.
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Effective Sound Adjustment
Select what to adjust.
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
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.
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1Strength of the SRS 3D effect (LEVEL)
(XD-750/XD-700 only)
2Left and right volume balance
3Volume from the external equipment connect the AUX
terminal (INPUT)
4Normal volume adjustment (VOL)
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 ad-
justment of these items will be memorized automatically.u
Adjust.
2
BALANCE adjustment
D
O
W
N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
INPUT LEVEL adjustment
D
O
W
N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
INPUT LEVEL adjustment
REV.MODE
L--y--R   
EX
.
BASS

123
B
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
RUNNING
INDICATOR
Indicates the center
Indicates the balance setting
÷Adjustment is possible in the range from -12 to +3.
REV.MODE
INPUT   -2
EX
.
BASS

123
B
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
RUNNING
INDICATOR
Set level
The left volume is
decreased.
When no operation is executed for 5 sec-
onds or more, the adjustment is ended
automatically. (Return will be made to
volume adjustment.)
MODE
÷“INPUT” is displayed only when the AUX input is selected.
÷When SRS 3D is ON, “LEVEL” (strength of the 3D effect) also is
displayed.
The right volume
is decreased.
BALANCE adjustment
The level is
decreased.
The level is
increased.
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ROCK 
EQ. ON

123
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
345
Listening with the desired sound
(equalizer function)
In addition to the three kinds of equalizer patterns which
have been preset at the factory for use as reference, three
equalizer patterns created manually by the user can be
stored in memory and recalled any time.
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.
Effective Sound Adjustment
1Play desired music.
2Select the equalizer mode.
When the demonstration function is activated, the equalizer and
sound field effects change automatically as a CD, etc. is played.
Demonstration
The equalizer mode includes the refer-
ence mode (R) (in which the MANUAL
indicator is not lit) and the manual mode
(M) (in which the MANUAL indicator is
lit).
3Select the desired equalizer pattern.
C
L
A
S
S
I
C
E
Q
.
O
F
F
POPROCK M/R
Example of reference mode display
Equalizer patterns which can be recalled
In reference mode (“MANUAL” is not lit)
ROCK key............ Rock music
CLASSIC key ...... Classic music
POP key .............. Pop music
In manual mode (“MANUAL” lit)
ROCK key............ Manual 1
CLASSIC key ...... Manual 2
POP key .............. Manual 3
The selected mode indicator lights.
Example of manual mode display
MANUAL1 
EQ. ON

123
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
345
This indicates the Manual 1 pattern.
C
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A
S
S
I
C
E
Q
.
O
F
F
POPROCK M/R
Lights.
÷The demonstration of the display occurs while the power is off.
÷If the key is pressed while the power is ON, 5 kinds of spectrum
analyzer display can be selected as well as the demonstration.
DISP.
DEMO
When power is off (STANDBY):
Each press switches the function alter-
nately.
1DEMO
2OFF (Demonstration deacti-
vated)
÷On the remote control unit, each press of the EQ key switches the
equalizer patterns.
÷To cancel the equalizer effect, press the EQ OFF key or select “EQ
OFF” with the EQ key of the remote control unit.
÷The equalizer effect cannot be switched on and off during recording.
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Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern
Effective Sound Adjustment
1Select the manual pattern number
to store the created pattern.
2Display “MANUAL” (or make sure it
is already displayed).
4Store the pattern in memory.
The LOW, MID and HIGH frequency bands
can be adjusted independently.
Adjust the level.
3Adjust the equalizer pattern.
REV.MODE
MANUAL1 
EQ. ON

123
B
RUNNING
INDICATOR
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12345
÷Each frequency band can be adjusted in the range between -8 and +8.
REV.MODE
LOW+8
EQ. ON

123
B
RUNNING
INDICATOR
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12345
Set item Set level
Each press of the key switches the frequency bands.
1LOW ............ Low frequencies (bass, bass drum, etc.)
2MID.............. Medium frequencies (vocals, guitars, etc.)
3HIGH............ High frequencies (cymbals, etc.)
You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory.
C
L
A
S
S
I
C
E
Q
.
O
F
F
POPROCK M/R
MANUAL 3MANUAL 2
MANUAL 1
C
L
A
S
S
I
C
E
Q
.
O
F
F
POPROCK M/R
Select the frequency band.
MODE
D
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N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
To decrease
the level
To increase
the level
ENTER
Lights
Go to step 3 within 3 sec.
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SOURCE DIRECT for making the sound purer
(XD-550/XD-500 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.
Experiencing SRS 3D
(Sound Retrieval System) (XD-750/XD-700 only)
Enjoying Sound Field Effects
Effective Sound Adjustment
SRS 3D
1Set SRS 3D to ON. Lights
REV.MODE
sRs3DON
EX
.
BASS

123
B
RUNNING
INDICATOR
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12345
2Adjust the effect strength (level).
MODE
D
O
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N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
Each press switches the modes as follows.
1Strength of the SRS 3D effect (LEVEL)
2Left and right volume balance
3Volume from the equipment connected to the
AUX terminal (INPUT)
4Normal volume adjustment (VOL)
÷“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.
LEVEL   +1
EX
.
BASS

123
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
345
Level display
÷SRS 3D ON/OFF switching is not possible during recording.
When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the system is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with an
improved purity.
1Play the desired music.
2Press the SOURCE DIRECT key.
SOURCE DIRECT
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.
sOURCE  DIR
123
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
345
LEVEL will be displayed.
Each press of the key switches SRS 3D on
and off alternately.
The level
decreases.
The level
increases.
Adjust the strength of the effect.
SRS 3D
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Connect a microphone.
1
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.
Sing along with the accompaniment.
Play the music.
3Adjust the volume balance between
the music input and microphone in-
put.
2Plug the microphone into one of the
MIC jacks.
÷Set the MIC MIX. control knob to the fully counterclockwise position
when the microphone is not used.
2
3
Effective Sound Adjustment
1Turn the MIC MIX. control fully
counterclockwise.
÷The SOURCE DIRECT function should be off.
(XD-550/XD-500 only)
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.
This function makes it possible to enjoy music sources including vocal as pseudo Karaoke sources. This makes it possible to
enjoy Karaoke even when no special Karaoke CDs or tapes are available.
Each press switches HIT MASTER ON and OFF alternately.
1HIT MASTER ON
2HIT MASTER OFF
MIC1 MIC2
MIC MIX.
MIN. MAX.
MIC MIX.
MIN. MAX.
To increase
microphone
volume
To decrease
microphone
volume
Enjoying Karaoke with software including the vocal part
(HIT MASTER function)
HIT
MASTER
HIT  MAsTER
EQ. ON

123
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
6
345
÷The volume of the vocal parts of the song decreases. However, this
effect may not be clear with some songs and discs.
÷A Karaoke tape can be created by recording the performance while the
MIC MIX. control is in the fully counterclockwise position.
÷The HIT MASTER function is switched OFF when an equalizer effect
is used.
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Clock adjustment
Enter the figure of minute.
Enter the figure of hour.
Activate the clock adjustment mode.
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.
÷The time of the day is represented in 12-hour AM/PM method.
÷Press the ENTER key. The hour is entered and the minute display starts
to blink.
Ensure that the power is OFF.
1
2
3
Example: Adjustment to 8:45
÷The time display starts to blink.
÷If you make a mistake, restart from the beginning.
÷To adjust correct time, press the ENTER key at the same moment as
a time announcement.
÷The time display blinks 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.
AUTO
1
1
2
ENTER
D
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N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
To increase
the figure
2
ENTER
D
O
W
N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
To increase
the figure
)AM12 ):
)AM8 ):
AM845:
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
To decrease
the figure
To decrease
the figure
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Timer operation
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.)
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.
Sleep timer (SLEEP)
The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed.
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.
Operate easy To use Timer
(Operate easy To use Timer : O.T.T.)
Sleep timer
(SLEEP)
Set the number of minutes after which the power is to be turned OFF.
2Set the time.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
1Turn the power ON.
SLEEP
Lights
TUNED STEREO
AUTO SLEEP
ECHO
SLEEP
EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
VOL.
SLEEP
sLEEP   9)
EX
.
BASS
Duration for sleep timer
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.
÷The power is turned OFF automatically after the set time has elapsed.
÷Each press decreases the time by 10 minutes. The maximum time that
can be set is 90 minutes.
Turn the power OFF or press the SLEEP key until the sleep
time is cancelled.
To cancel
90=80=70...30=20=10=Cancel=90=80...
AM7)):
O.T.T.
1Select the desired source and adjust
the volume.
2Switch OFF the power supply.
3Press the MODE key.
The program timer does not operate until O.T.T. operation
has ended.
At the time of tape playback by timer operation, the B deck
has priority.
÷The ON time can be set in steps of 5 minutes.
Blinks ON time display
MODE
÷When the MODE key is pressed, the input source will be displayed, and
after a few seconds, the ON time will be displayed.
4Set the ON time. The time is
advanced.
5Press the ENTER key.
ENTER
Press the MODE key twice while the power is OFF.
To cancel
The time is
returned.
D
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P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
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Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
Set the POWER switch to OFF (STANDBY) position.
Adjust the listening volume.
Make preparations for the play (recording).
÷When recording radio, the listening volume is automatically set to the
minimum volume at the moment the power is turned ON by the timer.
÷To listen to CD
Insert a disc.
(Program playback is not
possible.)
÷To listen to tape
Set a tape into deck B.
÷Playing the auxiliary input
source
Make timer setting of
the component con-
nected to the AUX jacks.
÷For recording
Make prepara-
tions for record-
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÷To listen to radio
The station should be
preset prior to the
above. ∞
Select the disc to be played
(1, 2 or 3).
÷Timer reservation is possible for the two types PROG.1 and PROG. 2
at the same time.
÷Please make reservations with an interval of at least one minute, so that
the operation times of PROG. 1 and PROG. 2 do not overlap.
Timer programming
Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works only
once) are available.
In each of PROG.1 and PROG.2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be set and selected to
be activated or not as required.
1
2
3
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
The B deck has priority at
the time of timer playback.
A
Timer operation
Select a program No.
4
÷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.
1
D
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N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
ON/STANDBY
2
Within 8 seconds!
ENTER
PROG.
 AM1)))
1
:
Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows.
1PROG.1 ....... Program 1
2PROG.2 ....... Program 2
3Normal operation
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Make the desired reservation.
Select the timer program No. to be used.
Enter the OFF time.
Enter the ON time.
1PROG.1 ..... Execution of program 1 only.
2PROG.2 ..... Execution of program 2 only.
3PROG.1, 2 . Execution of programs 1 and 2.
4Timer OFF
÷After entering the figure of “hour” with the procedure in 1 and 2,
enter the figure of “minute” using the same procedure.
÷If you commit a mistake, restart from step 4.
÷If you commit a mistake, restart from step 4.
÷After entering the figure of “hour” with the procedure in 1 and 2,
enter the figure of “minute” using the same procedure.
5
6
8
7
÷The selected program No. lights.
÷The timer will not function unless a program No. is selected.
Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows.
1Select the mode.
3Select the broadcast station (only when TUNER is selected above).
Select “PLAY” or “AI”.
Enter it.
2Select the input source.
Enter it.
For timer playback or AI timer playback Timer recording of radio broadcasts
1Select the mode.
Timer operation
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
1
The time is
advanced.
2
ENTER
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U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
1
The time is
advanced.
The time is
returned.
2
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
«
SRS 3D
SOURCE DIRECT
(XD-750/700) (XD-550/500)
)
PROG.
ON   AM  7 )
1
:
)
PROG.
OFFAM8 )
1
:
D
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U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
ENTER
D
O
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N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
ENTER
«
«
PLAY
REC
AI
Select “REC”.
Select the preset station No.
D
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U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
ENTER
«
PLAY.... Timer play
REC
AI ......... Timer play with gradually increasing
volume
Enter it.
PROG.
PLAY 
1

Select the source to be played.
2Select the input source.
D
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W
N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
TUNER
CD
TAPE
AUX
PROG.
TUNER 
1

Select the preset station No.
PROG.
15  FM  89))
1
.
MHz
Enter it.
D
O
W
N
U
P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
«
÷The station to be received with timer must be preset before-
hand. ∞
Enter it.
D
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N
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P
U
P
MULTI CONTROL
/
VOLUME
The time is
returned.
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Ensure that the power is OFF.
Note
Note
Timer operation
Adjust the clock before setting the timer.
The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are
cleared only when they are changed.
Press so that all PROG. indicators are
OFF.
Press so that the desired PROG. indica-
tors lights.
Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows.
PROG.1 ........Program 1 operates.
PROG.2 ........Program 2 operates.
PROG.1, 2 ....Programs 1 and 2 operate.
Not lit ..........No program operates.
÷The reservation contents are held in memory.
Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows.
PROG.1 ........Program 1 operates.
PROG.2 ........Program 2 operates.
PROG.1, 2 ....Programs 1 and 2 operate.
Not lit ..........No program operates.
÷Also prepare the disc or tape and adjust the listening volume.
SOURCE DIRECT
(XD-550/500)
SRS 3D
(XD-750/700)
SOURCE DIRECT
(XD-550/500)
SRS 3D
(XD-750/700)
Each press of the key switches the program numbers as follows.
PROG.1 ........Display of program 1
PROG.2 ........Display of program 2
Normal mode
Select the program number to be
checked.
÷The reserved contents will be displayed for 3 seconds per item. After
this, the previous display content appears again.
To change the reserved contents
Restart the procedure of “Timer programming” from the
beginning.
EX.BASS
Check the reservation content.
When timer operation is not required
To set the same timer program again
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Be especially careful in the following conditions:
÷When the unit is brought from a cold place to a warm place, and there
is a large temperature difference.
÷When a heater starts operating.
÷When the unit is brought from an air-conditioned place to a place of
high temperature with high humidity.
÷When there is a large difference between the internal temperature of
the unit and the ambient temperature, or in conditions where conden-
sation occurs easily.
Cleaning the head section
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.
Beware of condensation
When water vapor comes into contact with the surface of a cold
material, condensation is produced.
If condensation occurs, correct operation may not be possible, or
the unit may not function correctly.
This is not a malfunction, however, and the unit should be dried-out.
(To do this, turn the ON/STANDBY switch ON and leave the unit as it
is for several hours.)
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-
ratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labora-
tories Licensing Corporation.
Important Items
Note
Note
Reference
Maintenance
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 avail-
able demagnetizer (head eraser).
Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo-
nents
For maintaining the best condition of the deck and
for longer service life, always keep the heads (re-
cording / 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.
Note related to transportation and movement
(CD player)
Before transporting or moving this unit, carry out the following
operations.
1.Turn the power ON but do not load a disc.
2.Ensure that the display is as shown below.
3.Wait for a few seconds then turn power off.
REV.MODE
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EQ.
CLASSIC
MANUAL
POPROCK
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Sound Retrieval System manufactured under licence from SRS Labs,
Inc. “SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM” and the SRS Symbol are
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Purchase of this product does not convey the right to sell recordings
mode with the SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM.
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.
When your unit needs to be repaired, bring the entire set (Speakers
excluded) to your dealer.
Capstan
Pinch roller
Head
Tape guides
Cotton swab
Stored contents which are
cleared immediately when
power plug is unplugged from
power outlet
Clock display
Stored contents which are
cleared in at least a day after
power plug is unplugged from
power outlet
Amplifier
POWER status (ON or OFF)
Input selection
Volume control value
Equalizer’s manual memory cre-
ated by the user
SRS 3D level
Tuner unit
Receiving band
Frequency
Preset stations
Program timer setting contents
Cassette deck unit
Transport direction
DOLBY NR
Reverse mode
Memory backup function
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In case of difficulty
Remote control unit
Symptom Cause Remedy
Remote control operation is not possible.
RemedyCauseSymptom
Receiver, speakers
÷Connect properly referring to “System con-
nection”.
÷Adjust to an required volume.
÷Switch MUTE OFF.
÷Unplug the headphone plug.
÷Turn the power OFF, remove the short-
circuit and turn the power ON again.
÷Connect properly referring to “System con-
nection”.
÷Adjust the present time again.
÷Adjust the present time again.
÷Adjust the present time referring to “Clock
adjustment”.
÷Set the timer ON time and OFF time.
÷Execute the timer program with the SRS
3D (SOURCE DIRECT)* key.
÷Connect antennas.
÷Select a band.
÷Tune to the frequency of the desired sta-
tion.
÷Install the outdoor antenna in an apart posi-
tion from the road.
÷Switch the suspected electric appliance
OFF.
÷Install the TV or the system at an increased
distance between them.
Sound is not produced.
The character display blinks and sound is
not produced.
Sound is not produced from the left or
right speakers.
The clock display blinks without chang-
ing the figures.
Timer operation is not possible.
Radio stations cannot be received.
Noise interferes.
÷The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷The volume control is set to the minimum
position.
÷The MUTE switch of remote control unit is
switched ON.
÷The headphone plug is inserted into the
jack.
÷The speaker cords are short-circuited.
÷The speaker cords are disconnected.
÷There was a power failure.
÷The power cord was unplugged from the
outlet.
÷The present time has not been adjusted or
there was a power failure.
÷The timer ON time and OFF time have not
been set.
÷The timer execution was not set up.
÷The antennas have not been connected.
÷A proper broadcasting band has not been
selected.
÷The frequency of the station to be received
is not tuned.
÷Car ignition noise.
÷Influence of an electric appliance.
÷A TV set is installed near the system.
÷Batteries are exhausted.
÷The remote control is too far away from the
system, the controlling angle is deviated or
there is an obstacle in between.
÷There is no tape or CD set in the component
to be played.
÷An attempt is made to play the cassette
deck which is recording something.
÷Replace with new batteries.
÷Operate the unit inside the remote control-
lable range.
÷Set a tape or CD in the component to be
played.
÷Wait until the recording ends.
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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 un-
plugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this
case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom-
puter and return it to normal condition.
÷Please note that resetting the microcomputer clears the contents
stored in and returns and to condition when it left the factory.
Reset using a sharp-tipped object.
RESET
∞
* The key inside ( ) is used only with the XD-550/XD-500.
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In case of difficulty
RemedyCauseSymptom
÷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 re-
verse 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 “Main-
tenance”.
÷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.
Sound cannot be produced by pressing
the play key or no operation occurs even
when an operation key is pressed.
No operation occurs even when an opera-
tion 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.
Recording cannot be started by pressing
the record key.
Volume of the recorded track changed.
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÷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 com-
pletely.
÷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 play-
back.
÷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.
÷The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty.
÷The tape is wound irregularly.
÷The recording protect tab of the cassette
has been broken.
÷The cassette holder is not closed com-
pletely.
÷The TAPE input is selected.
÷The tape is fully wound to one of the reels.
÷MIC MIX. control knob is moved during
recording.
Cassette deck
A station has been preset but it cannot
be received by pressing the P.CALL key.
Demonstration starts suddenly.
÷The frequency of the preset station is not
tunable.
÷The preset memory has been cleared be-
cause the power cord has been unplugged
for a long period.
÷The power plug was unplugged from the
outlet while the power switch was ON, or
there was a power failure.
÷Preset stations with tunable frequencies.
÷Preset stations again.
÷This is not malfunction. Press the DISP./
DEMO key to cancel the demontration.
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RemedyCauseSymptom
CD player
÷Place the disc properly, with the label side
facing upward.
÷Place the disc properly.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling
precautions”.
÷Try another disc.
÷Refer to “Beware of condensation” and
remove the condensation by evaporation.
÷Place a disc in the CD player.
÷Press the play key.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling
precautions”.
÷Try another disc.
÷Clean the disc referring to “Disc handling
precautions”.
÷Try another disc.
÷Install the unit in a place not subject to
vibrations.
A CD is placed in the player but it cannot
be played.
Sound is not produced.
Sound skips.
÷The disc is placed upside down.
÷The disc position is displaced.
÷The disc is extremely dirty.
÷The disc is scratched.
÷Dew is condensed on the optics lens.
÷The disc has not been placed.
÷The player is not put to the play mode.
÷The disc is extremely dirty.
÷The disc is scratched.
÷The disc is dirty.
÷The disc is scratched.
÷The player is subject to vibration.
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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.
In case of difficulty
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.
Notes
Notes
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Specifications
Speakers (LS-N750/N700)
Enclosure .................................................................... Bass-reflex type
Speaker configuration .................................................. 3-Way system
MAIN
Woofer ............................................................ 180 mm, cone type
Tweeter ............................................................. 65 mm, cone type
Super tweeter ................................................. 25 mm, dome type
Impedance ....................................................................................... 6 Ω
Maximum input level................................................................. 100 W
General
Dimensions ......................................................................... W: 220 mm
H: 330 mm
D: 316 mm
Weight (net)................................................................. 4.1 kg (1 piece)
Speakers (LS-N550/N500)
Enclosure .................................................................... Bass-reflex type
Speaker configuration .................................................. 3-Way system
MAIN
Woofer ............................................................ 160 mm, cone type
Tweeter ............................................................. 65 mm, cone type
Super tweeter ................................................. 25 mm, dome type
Impedance ....................................................................................... 6 Ω
Maximum input level................................................................. 100 W
General
Dimensions ......................................................................... W: 200 mm
H: 330 mm
D: 278 mm
Weight (net)................................................................. 3.7 kg (1 piece)
Main unit (RXD-750/700/550/500)
[Amplifier section]
Rated power output (RXD-750/700)
STEREO MODE
100 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at
6Ω, 1 kHz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
(DIN) 1 kHz at 6 Ω, 0.7 % T.H.D. ................................ 70 W + 70 W
Rated power output (RXD-550/500)
STEREO MODE
70 watts per channel minimum RMS, both channels driven, at
6Ω, 1 kHz with no more than 10 % total harmonic distortion.
(DIN) 1 kHz at 6 Ω, 0.7 % T.H.D. ................................ 50 W + 50 W
Input sensitivity / Impedance
AUX........................................................................ 200 mV / 30 kΩ
MIC .......................................................................... 3.0 mV / 20 kΩ
Signal to noise ratio
AUX.......................................................................... 85 dB (IHF’66)
[FM Tuner section]
Tuning frequency range...................................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz
[MW (AM) Tuner section]
Tuning frequency range...................................... 531 kHz ~ 1,602 kHz
[LW Tuner section]
Tuning frequency range......................................... 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz
[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
Playing rotation........................................... 200 rpm ~ 500 rpm (CLV)
Wow & Flutter .................................................... Unmeasurable Limit
General
Power consumption
RXD-750/700 ......................................................................... 200 W
RXD-550/500 ......................................................................... 150 W
Dimensions ......................................................................... W: 270 mm
H: 330 mm
D: 357 mm
Weight (net)
RXD-750/700 ........................................................................ 10.2kg
RXD-550/500 ..........................................................................9.5 kg
Notes
Notes
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 (0°C 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. Re-
fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer
for information or service on this product.
Model Serial Number

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