COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-SERIES XD-355 / XD355 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is for some 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. Units are designed for operation as follows. China ............................................ AC 220 V only Other countries .......... AC 110 / 127 / 220 / 230 240 V switchable* * AC voltage selection The AC voltage selector switches on the rear panel are set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped.
CONTENTS Page Page BEFORE APPLYING POWER ............................... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 2 ACCESSORIES .................................................... 3 HANDLING OF DISCS AND TAPES ..................... 4 NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ....................................................................... 5 - 7 PREPARATION FOR USE ..............................8 - 10 SETTING THE CLOCK .................................. 11 -12 CHANNEL SPACE SETTING .......
HANDLING OF DISCS AND TAPES Disc handling precautions Handling Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Label side Playing side Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs. Sticker Sticky paste Discs which can be played with this unit CD (12 cm, 8 cm) and the audio part of CDV, CD-G, CD-EG and CD-EXTRA. Use discs that comply with the IEC standard, for example a disc carrying the marking on the label surface.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ EX.BASS / DEMO button STANDBY / TIMER indicator REVERSE MODE button ON / STANDBY button VIDEO / AUX button TAPE (A/B) button TUNER (BAND) button CD button 2 (Reverse play) button 7 STOP button 3 (Play / repeat) button PHONES socket PUSH OPEN (Tape A) (TAPE A) cassette compartment % ^ & * ( ) ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ • Display Disc tray DISC SKIP button 0 OPEN / CLOSE button SOUND MODE button CLOCK button TIMER button MEMORY / SET button P.
DISPLAY 3 4567 8 90 ! @ # $ % 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Timer Related Indicator Disc Number Indicator Repeat Indicator FM Stereo Mode Indicator Play Indicator Programme Indicator Pause Indicator Random Play Indicator 9 0 ! @ # $ % Tuned Indicator Equalizer Indicator Spectrum Analyzer / Volume level Indicator Record Indicator Extra Bass Indicator Forward / Reverse Play Indicator Reverse Mode Indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AC Power Cord AC voltage selector switches FM 75 Ω Antenna Socket AM Loop Antenna Socket
REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) ¡ ™ MEMORY / SET button CLEAR button CLOCK button TIMER button Disc Number Select buttons TUNING / TIME (% fi) buttons 7 (Stop) button 2 (Reverse Play) button CD button TUNER (BAND) button POWER button REVERSE MODE button RANDOM button EX.BASS button SOUND MODE button DISC SKIP button P.
PREPARATION FOR USE • Unplug the AC power cord from the AC socket before connecting or disconnecting any component. Speaker connection Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKERS terminals as shown. Use speakers with an impedance of 6 Ω or more, as lower impedance speakers can damage the unit. Right speaker Left speaker Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
Antenna connection Supplied FM antenna Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM 75 Ω terminal and position the FM antenna wire in the direction where the strongest signal can be received. FM antenna AM loop antenna Supplied AM loop antenna Connect the AM loop antenna wire to the AM LOOP socket. Position the AM loop antenna for optimum reception. Place the AM loop antenna on a shelf, etc., or attach it to a stand or a wall with screws (not supplied).
Demo mode To enter into the demonstration mode: When the unit is in the standby mode, press the EX.BASS/DEMO button. EX.BASS /DEMO To cancel the demonstration mode : Press the EX.BASS/DEMO button. • The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the unit will be in the standby mode. Notes : • When the unit is in the standby mode, the display will disappear. • When the power is on, the EX.BASS/DEMO button can be used to select the extra bass mode.
SETTING THE CLOCK In this example, the clock is set for the 24 hours (0:00) system. ON/ STANDBY CLOCK MEMORY /SET TUNING/ TIME (%UP fiDOWN) 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the standby mode. 2 Press the CLOCK button. 3 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button. 4 Press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) MEMORY /SET CLOCK TUNING/TIME (fi %) POWER button to select the time display mode. “0:00” : The 24-hours display will appear. (0:00 - 23:59) “AM 0:00” : The 12-hours display will appear.
To see the time display : To change the clock time : Press the CLOCK button. • The time display will appear for about 5 seconds. 1 Press the CLOCK button. 2 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/SET button. 3 Perform steps 6 - 9 on page 11 . Note : • The clock display will flash on and off at the push of the CLOCK button when the AC power supply is restored after a power failure occurs or after the AC power cord is disconnected. If this happens, follow the procedure below to change the clock time.
SOUND CONTROL Volume Main unit Remote control (Main unit operation) When the VOLUME CONTROL is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. (Remote control operation) Press the VOLUME up button (%) to increase the volume and the VOLUME down button (fi) to decrease the volume. Extra bass Main unit Remote control When the power is first turned on, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which emphasises the bass frequencies, and “Ex.
COMPACT DISC OPERATION CD playback 1 Press the 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") 7 STOP 7 8 ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the CD button. 3 Press the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 4 Place the CD(s) on the disc tray, label side up. • CDs can be placed on any open position on the disc tray. • Be sure to place 8cm (3”) CD(s) in the middle of the disc trays. Caution : Do not stack CDs in the tray. This can damage the player and the CDs.
To remove the CDs : Whilst in the stop mode, press the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button. • The disc tray will open. Remove the two discs. Then, press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the disc tray and remove the remaining disc. After use : Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the standby mode. Cautions : • Do not carry the unit with discs left in the disc • • • • • • • trays. The disc may get displaced inside the unit and damaged or cause damage to the unit. This may also cause malfunctions.
Random play (Remote control operation) The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. 1 Load a disc(s) and close the disc tray. 2 Press the RANDOM button to begin random play. • “RDM” will light up on the display. RANDOM Notes : 7 P.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ 3 • If you press the P. CALL ¡ ¢ button during random play, you can move to another track. On the other hand, the P. CALL 4 1 button does not allow you to move to the previous track.
Cue and review 1 Load a disc and begin playback. 2 Hold down the P. CALL ¡ ¢ button for audiP.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ 7 STOP ble fast forward, and hold down the P. CALL 4 1 button for audible fast reverse. 3 Normal playback will resume when the P. CALL 4 1 or ¡ ¢ button is released. Notes : P.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ 7 • When the end of the disc is reached whilst cueing, “END” will appear in the display and CD operation will be paused. (Even though the next disc has been loaded, the disc will not be switched.) Press the P.
Program playback You can playback the tracks on the CDs in the disc 1-3 position in any order desired. By specifying the disc numbers from 1 to 3, and the track numbers from 1 to 99, you can choose up to 32 selections for playback in the order you like. 1 When in the stop mode, use the disc number 3 2 5 3 1 CLEAR 2 5 buttons (DISC 1 - DISC 3) to select the desired disc number. 2 Press the P. CALL 4 1 or ¡ ¢ button to select the desired track. 3 Press the MEMORY/SET button.
RADIO OPERATION Tuning 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button. 3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desired frequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM) 4 Press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) button to tune into the desired station. 1 2,3, 5,6 Manual tuning : 4 Press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) button as many times as required to adjust the frequency shown on the display to the frequency of the desired station.
Preset tuning You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations consisting of any combination of FM and AM stations you like) and recall them at the push of a button. To enter stations into memory : 1 Perform steps 1 - 6 in the “Tuning” section (page 19). 2 Press the MEMORY/SET button. • “PGM” and the preset channel number will flash. 3 Within 30 seconds, press the P. CALL (4 1 • MEMORY/ SET 4 P.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ • 5 • MEMORY/ SET P.
Preset memory scan SOUND MODE ON/ STANDBY P.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ TUNER (BAND) The stations saved in the preset memory can be scanned automatically. 1 To scan the preset stations, press the P. CALL (4 1 or ¡ ¢) button for more than 0.5 second. • The station preset number will flash and the programmed stations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each. 2 Press the P. CALL (4 1 or ¡ ¢) button again to stop the memory scan at the desired station.
CASSETTE OPERATION TAPE A or TAPE B playback 1 Press the 2 3 4 5 REVERSE MODE 1 2,5 P.CALL 4 1 ¡ ¢ 7 STOP 6 6 • ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. Press the TAPE (A/B) button. Open the cassette door by pushing the area marked “PUSH OPEN”. Load the cassette into the TAPE A or TAPE B cassette compartment. With cassette in both decks, press the TAPE (A/ B) button to switch operation from one deck to the other. Press the 3 button to start playback.
RECORDING (TAPE B only) • When recording important selections, be sure to make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being properly recorded. • The volume and sound quality can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signals (Variable Sound Monitor). • Metal and CrO2 tapes should not be used for recording or dubbing. Recording from the built-in radio 1 Tune in to the desired station. (see pages 19 21) 2 Load a cassette into the TAPE B cassette compartment.
Note : • When the end of the tape is reached whilst recording, the CD player will display the track number which was being played at that time, and stop automatically. If you want to restart recording from the beginning of the interrupted track, turn over the tape, press the REC PAUSE button and then the 3 button. (If tracks have been stored in memory using the program playback function, recording will restart from the first track stored in memory.
HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN TIMER • Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock setting is correct.
Timer recording 1 Press the STANDBY/TIMER ON/ STANDBY • TIMER VIDEO /AUX MEMORY/ SET VOLUME CONTROL TUNER (BAND) TUNING/ TIME (%UP fiDOWN) 2 3 4 5 MEMORY /SET TIMER TUNER (BAND) POWER TUNING/TIME (fi %) VIDEO / AUX VOLUME • 6 • 7 3 ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. Load a cassettle for recording into the TAPE B cassette compartment. Press the TUNER (BAND) or VIDEO/AUX button to select the desired function, and then adjust the sound volume using the VOLUME CONTROL.
Sleep operation TIMER MEMORY/ SET TUNING/TIME (%UP fiDOWN) The radio, compact disc and cassette deck can be turned off automatically. 1 Play back the desired sound source. 2 Press the TIMER button repeatedly until “ ” is displayed. To change the sleep time : MEMORY /SET TIMER TUNING/TIME (fi %) Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the TUNING/TIME (%UP or fiDOWN) button to adjust the time.
USING EXTERNAL UNITS Video/Auxiliary (Audio signal) input RCA cord To the line output socket To listen to or record signals from external sources through this unit : 1 Use a separately available RCA cord to connect the desired external unit to the VIDEO/AUX sockets. (red = right channel, white = left channel) • When using video equipment (Laser Disc player or VCR), be sure to connect the audio output to this unit and the video output to a television. 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on.
RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ON/ STANDBY SOUND MODE 7 STOP Reset the microcomputer under the following conditions : • To erase all of the stored memory contents (clock and timer settings, and tuner and CD presets). • If the display is not correct. • If the operation is not correct. 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to enter the standby mode. 2 Whilst pressing down the 7 STOP button and the SOUND MODE button, hold down the ON/STANDBY button for at least 1 second. • “CLEAR AL” will appear.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the heads and peripheral components Cotton swab Capstan For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads, 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, capstan and pinch roller carefully. Head Pinch roller Tape guides Demagnetizing the head When the recording / playback head is magnetized, the sound quality will deteriorate.
For the U.S.A. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are reproductions of labeles on, or inside the product relating to laser product safety. KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI, TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR 1040.10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.
SPECIFICATIONS (XD-355 / XD355) Main Unit [Amplifier section] Rated power output 1 kHz, 1% T.H.D., 6 Ω .... (RMS) 38.5 W + 38.5W Effective output power during STEREO operation 1 kHz, 10% T.H.D., 6 Ω .......... (RMS) 50W + 50W Signal to noise ratio VIDEO/AUX INPUT ..................... 88 dB (IHF’ 66) Input sensitivity / impedance VIDEO/AUX INPUT .................... 600 mV / 47 kΩ [CD player section] Laser wave length ......................... 770 to 795 nm Laser power class ...............................
