COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD SERIES XD-8001 XD-8051 XD-8501 XD-8551 XD-6051 XD-6551 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used for six models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. XD SERIES (En/E2) Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe , U.K. and Russia ........................................................ AC 230 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Preparation section 2.
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation. Before applying power 3 XD SERIES (En/E2) Contents Preparation section Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) ................................................. 43 R.D.S. (Radio Data System) .................................... 45 Before applying power ............................................ 2 Safety precautions ....................................................... Contents .................................
Before applying power XD SERIES (En/E2) Special features 3D dual display (For the systems including the C-H6) The 3D dual display allows to utilize the limited display area effectively and shows a variety of information including the character display, volume display and graphic equalizer display at a glance. The dual display can be switched to a single display which is simpler. SRS 3D system The SRS (Sound Retrieval System) is an innovative system creating a 3-dimensional acoustic space.
Before applying power 5 XD SERIES (En/E2) Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions Handling Cleaning Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner. Label side Playing side Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.
System connection XD SERIES (En/E2) Connection of the System Accessories Malfunction of microcomputer If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even though all connections have been made properly, reset the microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect correctly in the order of the numbers.
System connection 7 XD SERIES (En/E2) Connection of parallel cord ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, insert plug straight into the connector until it clicks to look them securely. ÷ When connecting the parallel cord, the wire while line should come to the left side end. ÷ When disconnecting the parallel cord, push in the two sides of the plug and pull it straight out. Caution regarding placement (Front View) The external view is variable depending on the model and marketing destination type.
System connection XD SERIES (En/E2) Connection of other components and accessories 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. For playback or recording from the equipment connected to the AUX terminals, press the AUX key of the amplifier input selector key. For playback from the equipment connected to the MD terminals, prase the MD key of the amplifier input selector keys.
System connection 9 XD SERIES (En/E2) Super woofer (SW-500) (Optional) Extremely low sound is played back powerfully. This can be used with any type of playback.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En/E2) Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H6) 1 3 4 5 6 2 EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H6 SRS 3D DEMO DISPLAY MO D E EQECT F EF Preparation section UP TUNING STEREO (÷) DOWN SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. TA/NEWS/INFO. 7 8 9 0 BAND AUTO ENTER ! @ # Basic section R D S EON P Application section 1 EQ. EFFECT key The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected. 2 EX.
Controls and indicators 11 XD SERIES (En/E2) Display (C-H6) 2 1 Spectrum analyzer display VOL. 4 5 PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO RDS EON MAX TA NEWS 6 INFO. TP PTY * * * * * * * *; * * SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO 1 Equalizer indicator 2 MUSIC CALENDER indicator 3 Volume indicator The display varies as the VOLUME CONTROL of the amplifier unit (A-H5) is operated. Usually, this section shows the current volume setting.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En/E2) Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5) 1 3 4 5 6 2 EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER C-H5 SRS 3D DEMO MO D E EQECT F EF Preparation section UP TUNING STEREO (÷) DOWN SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM PTY O.T.T RDS DISP. TA/NEWS/INFO. 7 8 9 0 BAND AUTO ENTER ! @ # Basic section R D S EON P Application section 1 EQ. EFFECT key The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected. 2 EX.
Controls and indicators 13 XD SERIES (En/E2) Display (C-H5) 1 2 TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY EON SLEEP 4 O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C. kHz MHz * * * * * * * *;* * 5 6 EQ. ON MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 MANUAL N.B. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Preparation section PGM MEMO EDIT RDS SPACE TOTAL ST. DISC ALL AUTO TUNED PROG.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En/E2) Amplifier unit 2 1 3 VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN Preparation section ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD 4 TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD 6 7 Basic section 5 Application section 1 ON/STANDBY ( 2 SOURCE DIRECT key/Indicator ¡ Press the key when you want to enjoy a purer sound. 3 VOLUME CONTROL knob Normally this is used for volume adjustment.
Controls and indicators 15 XD SERIES (En/E2) Cassette deck unit 1 2 STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5 0 0 PUSH OPEN PUSH OPEN AUTO REVERSE PLAYBACK AUTO REVERSE A 1 ¡ DUBBING MD TAPE CD TAPE RECORDING / PLAYBACK A / B DOLBY NR REV.MODE 7 5 2 3 8 LEVEL ADJUST 4 B O p π B O.T.E. 3 Preparation section A CCRS REC / ARM PAUSE 6 78 90! @# $ Basic section 1 A deck cassette holder 7 A/B key/Indicator Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En/E2) CD player unit (DP-H5) 1 2 4 3 COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-H5 0 STOP PLAY/PAUSE 7 6 COMPACT Preparation section DIGITAL AUDIO 1 ¡ RANDOM REPEAT 6 7 4 ¢ DUAL D/A CONVERTER 8 Basic section 5 Knowledge sections Application section 1 Disc tray 2 Eject (0) key The disc tray is opened and closed. 3 STOP (7) key 4 PLAY/PAUSE (6) key/Indicator The playback or pause functions are activated alternately every time the key is pressed.
Controls and indicators 17 XD SERIES (En/E2) CD player unit (DP-MH5) 1 3 2 4 OPEN / CLOSE MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 COMPACT 01 02 03 04 05 06 1 ¡ DIGITAL AUDIO 6 DISC CHANGER TWIN REC ¢ 7 RANDOM 5 DISC 1 DISC 2 6 DISC 3 DISC 4 7 DISC 5 DISC 6 Preparation section 4 6 REPEAT 8 9 0 Basic section 1 Disc tray 2 TWIN REC key I The disc tray is opened and closed. 4 Fast forward and fast reverse (1 ¡) keys Press to move the played position forward or backward.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En/E2) Remote control Unit 4 Numeric keys Select a CD track or tuner stations. 5 Tuner-related keys 1 7 SLEEP 2 3 DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT EQ. N.B. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 EX.BASS SRS 3D TIME REPEAT Preparation section PTY SEARCH BAND 5 0 +10 ENTER RDS DISPLAY P.MODE CLEAR EDIT TA/NEWS /INFO. PTY 9 AUTO M. P.CALL 4 A/B 6 CHECK 1 TAPE REC/ARM ™ ¶ £ UP ⁄ t i y RDS DISPLAY key TA/NEWS/INFO.
Operation of remote control unit 19 XD SERIES (En/E2) Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert batteries. 3 Close the cover. ÷ Insert two R6 (“AA”-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Plug the power cord of the amplifier unit (A-H5) into a power outlet and press the ON/STANDBY ( ) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON. When the power is turned ON, press the desired operation keys.
Let's put out some sound XD SERIES (En/E2) Basic use method Making the sound purer 1 VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 Listening through headphones SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP 3 PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD PHONES Bass compensation EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Making the sound purer 2 Headphones plug UP TUNING Preparation section SLEEP R D S EON Enhancing the low and high frequencies DISC SKIP INPUT EQ. N.B.
Let's put out some sound 21 XD SERIES (En/E2) Making the sound purer (SOURCE DIRECT) Enhancing the low and high frequencies (EX. BASS) When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the system is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with an improved purity. The Extra Bass has been set to on when the system left the factory. EX. BASS Lights Lights SOURCE DIRECT ÷ Other functions than the balance control cannot be used because the audio signals bypass the circuits.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Let's put out some sound 22 XD SERIES (En/E2) Playback of CD (DP-H5) VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD To stop playback EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER SRS 3D MO D E EQECT F EF UP Playback from desired track Preparation section TUNING STEREO (÷) DOWN SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM R D S EON PTY RDS DISP. O.T.T BAND TA/NEWS/INFO.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Let's put out some sound 23 XD SERIES (En/E2) Skipping tracks Playback from desired track Select the desired track No. To skip backward 4 To skip forward ¢ ÷ The track in the direction of the button pressed is skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. ÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Let's put out some sound 24 XD SERIES (En/E2) Playback of CD (DP-MH5) Up to 6 discs can be loaded in the CD player unit. During playback of a disc, any of the other 5 discs can be replaced. VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD EX.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Let's put out some sound 25 XD SERIES (En/E2) Skipping tracks Playback from desired track 1 Select the disc. To skip backward ¢ To skip forward 4 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Main unit ÷ 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.
Let's put out some sound XD SERIES (En/E2) Playback of tape A tape recorded by using the equalizer or SRS effect should ¿ O,P be played back without the effect. VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER SRS 3D MO D E EQECT F EF UP TUNING STEREO (÷) DOWN SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM Preparation section R D S EON PTY RDS DISP. O.T.T BAND TA/NEWS/INFO.
Let's put out some sound 27 XD SERIES (En/E2) To wind tape at high speed To stop playback To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in direction \ 1 7 ¡ Press while in the stop mode ÷ Do not take out the cassette tape until the tape transport has stopped completely. ÷ Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. O R p π Lights REV.MODE Lights DOLBY NR Each press switches the modes as follows. Each press switches the modes as follows. 1 “DOLBY NR indicator” ON ........ DOLBY NR is used.
Let's put out some sound XD SERIES (En/E2) DPSS (Direct Program Search System) DPSS (Direct Program Search System) detects an unrecorded part of 4 seconds or more as the interval between titles and permits easy operation of cassette tape like a CD. Program being played 1.Skip search : Plays the desired music program from the beginning by skipping programs until there. Up to 16 programs can be skipped. 2.
XD SERIES (En/E2) One-program repeat playback Plays a single music program repeatedly up to 16 times. Press during playback. During playback of top side (while 3 is lit) 2 O p 3 π Preparation section ÷ The program being played will be repeated 16 times, after which normal playback resumes. ÷ When the 7 key is pressed, playback stops and the one program repeat is cancelled.
Let's put out some sound XD SERIES (En/E2) Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER One-by-one presetting N.B. CIRCUIT CD 2 TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER EX.
Let's put out some sound 31 XD SERIES (En/E2) Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) Blinks. Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds). The frequency changes automatically. PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY - - * F M * 8 9. ) ) MAX PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE kHz MHz 2 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 1 N.B. 4 5 9 10 14 15 ENTER ÷ With priority for FM, a maximum of 40 stations is preset automatically.
Let's record XD SERIES (En/E2) Recording (Deck B only) Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. Note When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. OP VOLUME CONTROL STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER A-H5 SOURCE DIRECT DOWN ON / STANDBY UP PHONES AUX MD TAPE TUNER N.B. CIRCUIT CD EX. BASS TUNER / GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 4 (÷) Preparation section TUNING STEREO DOWN PTY RDS DISP. O.T.T BAND TA/NEWS/INFO.
Let's record 33 XD SERIES (En/E2) To end recording Selection of DOLBY NR (Noise Reduction) The Dolby NR system minimizes the hiss noise heard when playing tape. 1 DOLBY NR REC / ARM ÷ 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. ÷ Recording can also be stopped by pressing the stop (7) key.
Let's record XD SERIES (En/E2) Adjusting the recording level 1 Perform the procedure of “Recording” until step 4. ¤ 2 Adjust the recording level. PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO LEVEL ADJUST O p The adjustment range is between -2 ~ +2. MAX π RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE A D J U s T + 1: + 1 P.B.C. EQ. ON kHz MHz MANU. 2 3 8 6 7 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 4 9 14 19 N.B.
Let's record 35 XD SERIES (En/E2) Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. 1 Select the “TAPE” input. A Lights TAPE A Playing tape Recording tape TUNE 2 Load tapes in the decks. 3 Select “[” (double-side recording) or ““” (one-side recording). DOLBY NR Preparation section O p π REV.MODE 4 Use the same tape transport directions. (1) Select the deck to change the transport direction.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Playback of CD (DP-H5) XD SERIES (En/E2) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Any titles can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Note For C-H6: Character information indicators cannot be displayed while the spectrum analyzer display is used. Switch to the dual display or character display mode to see the information. !´ Preparation section Select the “CD” input. 1 Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Playback of CD 37 XD SERIES (En/E2) Auto space function (Remote control unit only) When the SPACE key is pressed during programming of tracks, a non-recorded space of a few seconds will be created between tracks. By recording tracks with these spaces on tape, the search and repeat play operations of tape using the DPSS function (which works by searching the non-recorded spaces) can be performed reliably.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Playback of CD 38 XD SERIES (En/E2) Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. Preparation section To repeat a disc 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. P.MODE PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX 2 Press the REPEAT key. REPEAT Basic section Confirm that this is not lit. 3Start playback.
For the systems including the DP-H5 Playback of CD 39 XD SERIES (En/E2) 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. Note For C-H6: Character information indicators cannot be displayed while the spectrum analyzer display is used. Switch to the dual display or character display mode to see the information. !´ Select the “CD” input. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.
For the systems including the DP-MH5 Playback of CD Playback of CD (DP-MH5) XD SERIES (En/E2) Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) Any titles can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Note For C-H6: Character information indicators cannot be displayed while the spectrum analyzer display is used. Switch to the dual display or character display mode to see the information. !´ Preparation section Select the “CD” input.
For the systems including the DP-MH5 Playback of CD 41 XD SERIES (En/E2) Auto space function (Remote control unit only) When the SPACE key is pressed during programming of tracks, a non-recorded space of a few seconds will be created between tracks. By recording tracks with these spaces on tape, the search and repeat play operations of tape using the DPSS function (which works by searching the non-recorded spaces) can be performed reliably.
For the systems including the DP-MH5 Playback of CD 42 XD SERIES (En/E2) Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. Preparation section To repeat all discs 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. P.MODE PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX 2 Press the REPEAT key. REPEAT Basic section Confirm that this is not lit.
For the systems including the DP-MH5 Playback of CD 43 XD SERIES (En/E2) 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. Select the “CD” input. Preparation section 1 Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. Confirm that this is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO P.MODE MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO.
Knowledge sections Application section Basic section Preparation section 44 XD SERIES (En/E2)
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) 45 XD SERIES (En/E2) RDS is a system which transmits useful information (digital 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. XD SERIES (En/E2) Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting a program of the specified type. ⁄ Preparation section Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function. 1 Select the PTY search mode. RDS EON MAX PTY Use program type table on the right for your convenience. Basic section INFO. TP PTY PROG.
R.D.S. 47 XD SERIES (En/E2) When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. Blinks PTY SEARCH PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX +10 RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE R O C K 1 M * ): 1 5 kHz MHz Program type name display. 2 3 8 6 7 11 12 13 1 N.B. 4 5 9 10 14 15 Preparation section 3 Start the search. When a station is received. Goes off PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO.
R.D.S. XD SERIES (En/E2) To be able to listen to the desired information at any time By using the EON function, which manages the information of other stations, listening to desired information like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present.
R.D.S. 49 XD SERIES (En/E2) CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception. 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.
Convenient CD recording XD SERIES (En/E2) Selection of the convenient CD recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose. Note Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes. A. ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles Preparation section If you want to record a CD in order of track numbers \ W Press the O.T.E. key when in the stop mode. The disc will start to be recorded. B. ONE TOUCH EDIT.....
Convenient CD recording 51 XD SERIES (En/E2) Fade-in/fade-out Volume decreases gradually. Fade-out Volume increases gradually. Fade-in Fade-out :Ending a tune by gradually decreasing the volume. Fade-in :Starting a tune by gradually increasing the volume. A B One-touch recording of one CD W (One-touch edit all-track recording) 3 6 7 8 4 5 Preparation section While playing a CD, pressing a single button allows to record the current track being played from the beginning to the end.
Convenient CD recording XD SERIES (En/E2) One-touch recording of an entire CD (ONE TOUCH EDIT.....recording of all titles) When the O.T.E. key is pressed while the CD player is in the stop mode, recording of a CD can be started at the same time as playback. When recording sound from the MD recorder to a cassette deck, be sure to read the instruction manual of the optional MD recorder (DM-F70).
Convenient CD recording 53 XD SERIES (En/E2) Recording only desired titles (ONE TOUCH EDIT.....single title recording) At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording. When recording sound from the MD recorder to a cassette deck, be sure to read the instruction manual of the optional MD recorder (DM-F70). When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded.
Convenient CD recording XD SERIES (En/E2) Recording favorite tracks from CD onto a single tape (Program edit recording) Use the following procedure to record CD tracks in the order programmed by yourself so that no tune is interrupted in the middle at the ends of tape sides. The tune interrupted at the end of tape side A is erased and side B starts from the beginning of that tune. When equalizer, SRS 3D or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded.
Convenient CD recording 55 XD SERIES (En/E2) Giving preference to the tape length over the title sequence (Time edit recording) When the tape recording time is specified, recording is executed with changing the title sequence so that no title will be interrupted when the tape direction is changed at the end of one side. When equalizer, SRS 3D or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. OP Recording preparations are required.
Convenient CD recording XD SERIES (En/E2) Preparation section Note For C-H6: Character information indicators cannot be displayed while the spectrum analyzer display is used. Switch to the dual display or character display mode to see the information. !´ To check the edited contents (Program edit recording, Time edit recording) Example of checking the edited contents for program edit recording For the systems including the DP-H5 Program No. Track No.
Convenient CD recording 57 XD SERIES (En/E2) Fading in/out sound at tape reversal positions (Fade edit recording) The tune interrupted at the end of tape side A is faded out and side B starts with fading in from the middle of that tune. The tune interrupted at the end of tape side B is simply faded out. When equalizer, SRS 3D or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. OP Recording preparations are required.
For the systems including the DP-MH5 Convenient CD recording 58 XD SERIES (En/E2) Twin recording (For the systems including DP-MH5) This function allows to record CD sound simultaneously on a tape and MD. All tracks on a CD can be recorded in the same order as they are recorded on the CD. When recording sound from the MD recorder to a cassette deck, be sure to read the instruction manual of the optional MD recorder (DM-F70). Preparation section Recording preparations are required.
Effective Sound Adjustment 59 XD SERIES (En/E2) 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. Enjoying Sound Field Effects When playing back a tape recorded by applying the SRS 3D effect, be sure to turn off the SRS 3D system. Experiencing SRS 3D (Sound Retrieval System) 1 Set SRS 3D to ON. Each press switches the modes as follows.
Effective Sound Adjustment XD SERIES (En/E2) Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function) In addition to the five kinds of equalizer patterns which have been preset at the factory for use as reference, one equalizer pattern created manually by the user can be stored in memory and recalled any time. In regard to equalizer adjustment When playing back a tape recorded by applying the equalizer effect, be sure to turn off the equalizer.
Effective Sound Adjustment 61 XD SERIES (En/E2) Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern 1 Display “MANUAL”. EQECT F EF Each press of the key switches the frequency bands. Go to step 2 within 4 sec. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C-H6 display ROCK POP DISCO JAZZ CLASSIC MANUAL EQ OFF T LL RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY M A N U A L * +: 4 5 AX SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO EQ. ON P.B.C. 6 16 TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY EON SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C. kHz MHz EQ. ON MUTE MANUAL N.B.
Effective Sound Adjustment XD SERIES (En/E2) Adjustment of balance and input level Balance .......... Adjusts the balance of left and right volume. Input level ..... The input level from the external equipment connected to the AUX input jacks (VCR, etc.) or the external equipment connected to the MD PLAY jacks (MD recorder, etc.) can be adjusted. This adjustment is necessary when the volume of the external equipment is too loud, etc.
Effective Sound Adjustment 63 XD SERIES (En/E2) Switching the display From the wide range of display formats provided by the system, it is possible to select the desired formats. Switching the dual display (For the systems including C-H6) PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO DEMO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY D 1 * ) 1 * * ): 1 5 SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C. PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE EQ. ON kHz MHz MANU. VOL. DISPLAY 2 3 8 6 7 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 4 9 14 19 N.B.
Clock adjustment XD SERIES (En/E2) This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. Preparation section Ensure that the power is OFF. 1 Activate the clock adjustment mode. Example: Adjustment to 8:45 PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO MAX RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C. AUTO PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE C D * A A M 1 2: ) ) EQ. ON kHz MHz MANU. 2 3 8 6 7 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 4 9 14 19 N.B.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 65 XD SERIES (En/E2) 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.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 66 XD SERIES (En/E2) Timer programming Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) 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. ÷ Timer reservation is possible for the two types PROG.1 and PROG. 2 at the same time.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 67 XD SERIES (En/E2) 5 Enter the ON time. 1 DOWN The time is returned. TUNING 1 ÷ After entering the figure of “hour” with the procedure in 1 and 2, enter the figure of “minute” using the same procedure. UP The time is advanced. ¡ PGM MEMO EDIT AUTO DISC ALL TUNED STEREO 2 MAX ENTER RDS EON TA NEWS INFO. TP PTY SLEEP O.T.T. ECHO P.B.C. PROG. MUTE 12 TOTAL SPACE 0 N * A A M * 8: 1 5 EQ. ON kHz MHz MANU.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. Timer operation 68 XD SERIES (En/E2) Ensure that the power is OFF. Note The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed. Check the reservation content. Select the program number to be checked. 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 EX.
Important Items 69 XD SERIES (En/E2) Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components Cotton swab Capstan Head Demagnetizing the head When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate. In such a case, demagnetize the head using a commercially available demagnetizer (head eraser).
In case of difficulty XD SERIES (En/E2) What seems to be a malfunction is not always so. Before calling for service, check the following table according to the symptom of your trouble. Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition.
In case of difficulty 71 XD SERIES (En/E2) Cassette deck unit Symptom Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. Cause ÷ Cords are connected improperly. ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is wound too tight due to irregular winding. ÷ A nonrecorded tape is played. Remedy ÷ Connect cords properly by referring to “Connections”. ÷ Clean the head referring to “Maintenance”. ÷ Try another tape. Ø ÷ Play a recorded tape.
In case of difficulty XD SERIES (En/E2) Amplifier/Speaker unit Symptom Sound is not produced. Cause ÷ The speaker cords are disconnected. Preparation section ÷ 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. ÷ Connection cords of the system are disconnected. 6 ÷ Switch MUTE OFF. ¡ ÷ Unplug the headphone plug. ¡ ÷ Check the connection cords. 6 ) ÷ The speaker cords are short-circuited.
Specifications 73 XD SERIES (En/E2) Cassette deck unit (X-H5) FM Tuner 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 A deck ............................................
XD SERIES (En/E2) CD player unit (DP-H5 / DP-MH5) Speakers (LS-J6/LS-H5) Format section LS-J6 Laser ...................................................... Semiconductor laser Enclosure ...................................................... Bass-reflex type Speaker configuration ..................................... 3-Way system Woofer .............................................. 180 mm, cone type Tweeter ............................................... 65 mm, cone type Tweeter ....................
XD SERIES (En/E2) Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.
