COMPACT HIFI SYSTEM XD SERIES XD-A3 XD-251 XD-301/XD-351 XD-371S INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. 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) Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ................................................. AC 120 V only Austraria ................................................................... AC 240 V only Europe and U.K. ...................................................... AC 230 V only *Other countries ...............
XD SERIES (En) Contents Preparation Operation Before applying power ............................................................... 2 Let's put out some sound .......................................................... 14 Safety precautions .......................................................................................... 2 Basic use method ......................................................................................... 14 Contents ...................................................
XD SERIES (En) Special features 3-Disc carousel CD player Tree discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program play back, repeat playback, random playback, etc. Double cassette deck Two tape decks are installed, permitting dubbing from tape to tape and relay playback. Various Sound Settings Preparation The desired sound type can be selected according to the music being played. Popular (POP), rock (ROCK), jazz (JAZZ), and extra bass (EX.BASS) can be selected.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Handling of discs and tapes 7 XD SERIES (En) Disc handling precautions Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards, in a radial manner. Handling Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.
System connection 8 XD SERIES (En) 1 2 3 Caution regarding placement To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below. Rear panel: 10 cm Preparation AM loop antenna connection AM loop antenna connection Europe and U.K. ANTENNA The supplied antenna is for indoor use.
System connection 9 XD SERIES (En) Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made. Connection of the speaker systen ANTENNA FM 75 Ω AM GND AC 110 –120V AC 220 –240V AUX INPUT R 1 2 L BEAT CANCEL SPEAKERS (6–16 Ω) Speaker front view (the front net can not be removed) + L – Connect only provided main unit. – R + Connection of options (Optional parts) Connect separately sold parts as shown in the figure.
Controls and indicators XD SERIES (En) CD unit 1 4 2 ¢ 3 DISC 1 DISC SKIP DISC 2 4 5 6 0 DISC 3 7 6 Preparation 7 1 Skip (4, ¢) keys & 2 DISC SKIP key & Used to skip discs. 3 Disc selection keys & The disc number is selected directly and playback starts. 4 OPEN/CLOSE (0) key The disc tray is opened and closed. 5 Stop (7) key 6 Play/pause (6) key 7 Disc tray Three discs can be stored.
Controls and indicators 11 XD SERIES (En) Cassette deck unit 1 A ! RECORDING/ PLAYBACK ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 4 8 3 5 6 1 7 ¡ 8 7/0 B 8 Preparation 2 3 PLAY BACK 9 0 B deck A deck 1 Cassette holder Press the § key to remove and insert the tape.
Operation of remote control unit XD SERIES (En) The keys on the remote control unit with the same names as on the main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit. POWER 1 SLEEP/ OPEN/CLOSE CLOCK LIGHT 2 0 DISPLAY EQ EX.BASS CLEAR CHECK P.MODE RANDOM REPEAT DISC SKIP 3 ! 4 Preparation 5 1 TUNING ¡ 6 CD/TUNER BAND 4 P.
Preparation 13 XD SERIES (En) CHANNEL SPACE setting (Except for the U.S.A., Canada, U.K. Europe and Australia) The space between radio channels has been set to the one that prevails in the area to which the system is shipped. However, if the current channel space setting does not match the setting in the area where the system is to be used, for instance when you move from area 1 or area 2 shown in the following table or vice versa, proper reception of AM/FM (SW/MW/FM) broadcasts cannot be expected.
Let's put out some sound XD SERIES (En) Basic use method 4 1 7 6 1 2 CD/TUNER 2 0 ¢ 3 3 ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 1. Switching the power ON (OFF) Operation ON/STANDBY The power can also be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, 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. 2. Selecting the desired output 1 2 3 4 TUNER (Radio) CD TAPE AUX (External input) When CD has been selected.
XD SERIES (En) Muting the sound temporarily (Remote control unit only) MUTE MORY PROGRAM STEREO ESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT TIMER MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ ROCK POP JAZZ PAL NTSC L STANDBY mode of ON/STANDBY ( ) switch R kHz MHz Blinks ÷ Press again to resume the original volume. ÷ The sound muting is also canceled when the volume is controlled.
Playback of CDs Sequential playback from the first track XD SERIES (En) 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. 1 1 2 4 CD/TUNER 0 ¢ 7 6 2 ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 1. Load a disc. Operation 0 The label must be on top. 1 Open the tray. 2 Place a disc. 3 Close the tray. The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again.
Playback of CDs (Application) XD SERIES (En) Playback from the desired track Skipping tracks 17 Skipping to a Different Disc 4 To skip backward (Only at the main unit) ¢ To skip forward DISC 1 DISC SKIP DISC 2 DISC 3 Pressing the 4 key once returns to the begining of the track being played.
XD SERIES (En) 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) 1 4 CD/TUNER 2 3 Preparation ÷ Insert a CD. ÷ Set to stop mode. 1. Press the P.MODE key ÷ Program mode is reached. Lit Operation P.MODE MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO DISC TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ ROCK POP JAZZ PAL NTSC L R kHz MHz 2. Select the disc.
XD SERIES (En) Start playback 6 ÷ When the 4 or the ¢ key is pressed during playback, the unit skips to the preceding or the next program title. ÷ When the 4 key is pressed once during playback, return is made to the beginning of the title being played. CD/TUNER To stop playback 7 CD/TUNER To add a track to the program (Operation in stopped condition) To clear tracks from the program (Operation in stopped condition) Press to clear tracks from the end.
Receiving broadcast station XD SERIES (En) It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 30 stations in the preset memory. When the BAND key is pressed, this unit will be switched on automatically. Select the tuning mode 4 2 1 0 ¢ 7 6 1 2 2 CD/TUNER ¶ 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 1. Select the broadcast band. Operation BAND Each press changes the band.
Receiving broadcast station Collective presetting of stations (auto preset) 21 XD SERIES (En) You can store up to 30 stations in the memory and recall them with a single touch of the key. "MEMORY" flashes during operation. Press the AUTO PRESET key Main unit only MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO DISC TIMER SLEEP EX.
Playback of tapes XD SERIES (En) With the double deck of A and B, relay playback is possible from deck B to deck A. 4 0 ¢ 7 6 1 ¶ 3 1 3 ¡ 7/0 8 3 1 ¡ 7/0 8 23 2 1. Switch INPUT to TAPE. Operation INPUT MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO DISC TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ ROCK POP JAZZ PAL NTSC L R kHz MHz 2. Load a cassette tape. 1 Open the door. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Close the door.
Recording (Deck A only) 23 XD SERIES (En) With the double deck of A and B, dubbing is possible from deck B to deck A. Beat cancel function There may be cases in which beat noise interferes with recording of MW/LW broadcasting. Before recording the desired program, make trial recordings with both positions of the BEAT CANCEL switch on the rear of the unit, and then record with the setting with less beat noise.
Enjoying Karaoke (Except for some areas) XD SERIES (En) MIC VOLUME knob MIC 1/2 jacks 1. Connect a microphone. MIC VOLUME Operation MIN. 1 Turn the MIC VOLUME control fully counterclockwise. MAX. 2 Plug the microphone into one of the MIC jacks. MIC 1 MIC VOLUME MIN. MAX. MIC 2 3 Adjust the volume balance between the music input and microphone input. MIC VOLUME To decrease microphone volume MIN. MAX. To increase microphone volume 2. Play the music. 3. Sing along with the accompaniment.
Timer operation Adjust the clock before setting the timer. 25 XD SERIES (En) When the ON/OFF timer is used, the CD or the tuner will start to play when the set time is reached. Setting the ON/OFF time (only on the main unit) First, set the volume for the timer playback. $ 1 Press the TIMER SET key. TIMER SET MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO DISC TIMER SLEEP EX.
Adjust the clock before setting the timer. XD SERIES (En) Select the input for the ON playback. Perform this operation after the ON/OFF time has been set. 1 Select the input with the TUNING TUNING keys. MEMORY PROGRAM STEREO PRESET REPEAT 1 AUTO AUTO PAUSE ALL DISC RANDOM FLAT MEMORY STOP P.B.C AUTO DISC TIMER SLEEP EX.BASS PRESET EQ ROCK POP JAZZ PAL NTSC L R kHz MHz 2 Press the TIMER SET key.
Important Items 27 XD SERIES (En) Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral components Cotton swab Capstan Head For maintaining the best condition of the deck and for longer service life, always keep the heads (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller clean. To clean them, perform the following: 1. Open the cassette holder. 2. Using a cotton swab dipped in alcohol, clean the head (recording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller carefully.
In case of difficulty XD SERIES (En) 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 29 XD SERIES (En) Remote control unit Symptom Cause Remote control operation is not possible. ÷ 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. Remedy ÷ Replace with new batteries. ÷ Operate the unit inside the remote controllable range. ÷ Set a tape or CD in the component to be played.
In case of difficulty XD SERIES (En) CD player Symptom A CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played. Cause ÷ 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. Sound is not produced. ÷ The disc has not been placed. ÷ The player is not put to the play mode. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. Sound skips. ÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched.
Specifications 31 XD SERIES (En) Main unit [ Amplifier section ] [ Cassette deck section ] (XD-A3) Rated power output (U.S.A. and Canada) Track ............................................................. 4-track, 2-channel stereo Recording system ....................................................... AC bias system (Frequency: 105 kHz) Heads A deck Playback / recording head .............................................. 1 Erasing head .................................................................
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.
