KENWOOD XD-303 Owner's Manual

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COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
XD-SERIES
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
TEXT
XD-653/ XD-753
XD-503/ XD-553
XD-303/ XD-353
XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73
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.
P
B60-4473-00 01 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, T, E2)
9911
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COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
XD-SERIES
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
TEXT
XD-653/ XD-753
XD-503/ XD-553
XD-303/ XD-353
XD-A33/ XD-A53/ XD-A73
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.
P
B60-4473-00 01 MA (K, P, Y, M, X, T, E2)
9911
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Preparation
section
Before applying power
Caution :
Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
For the United Kingdom
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 cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain
an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter,
or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible
shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains
supply.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Blue
: Neutral
Brown
: Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-
pin plug.
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 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS IN-
TENDED 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER
TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
*AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to
the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is
shipped. Before connecting the power cord to your AC
outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch
matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your
voltage in accordance with the following direction.
AC voltage selector switch
Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a
small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by exces-
sive line voltage due to improper setting of the AC
voltage selector switch.
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as Class
3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal
caution label shown above. To avoid exposure to laser
beams, do not open the cover.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Units are designed for operation as follows.
Europe and U.K. ................................................. AC 230 V only
China .................................................................... AC 220 V only
*Other countries ........... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
U.S.A. and Canada ............................................ AC 120 V only
Australia ............................................................. AC 240 V only
AC 220-
240V~
AC 110-
120V~
AC 220-
240V~
AC 110-
120V~
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPO-
SURE TO BEAM.
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that
the component uses laser beams that have been clas-
sified 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)
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Preparation
section
3
Contents
Preparation section
Application section
Knowledge section
Before applying power .............................. 2
Safety precautions ...................................... 2
Special features ............................................... 4
Handling of discs and tapes ............................ 5
System connection........................................... 6
Accessories ....................................................................... 6
Connection of the system accessories ......................... 6
Connection with other components (optional or com-
mercially-available equipment) ..................................... 8
Controls and indicators ................................. 10
Main unit ........................................................................... 10
Display .............................................................................. 12
Remote control unit ........................................................ 13
Operation of remote control unit .................. 14
Operation of jog dials ..................................... 15
Clock adjustment............................................. 16
Changing the display language ................... 17
Let's have sound .............................................. 18
Basic operation ............................................................... 18
Playback of CD ................................................................ 20
Tape playback .................................................................. 22
CHANNEL SPACE setting ................................................ 25
Receiving broadcast station .......................................... 26
Let's record ...................................................... 28
Recording on TAPE ......................................................... 28
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) ......................................... 31
Playback of CD................................................ 32
Listening in the desired sequence
(program playback) ................................................... 32
Repeated playback ......................................................... 34
Random playback ............................................................ 36
R.D.S. (Radio Data System)
(For U.K. and Europe) ................................. 37
Searching for a desired program type
(PTY search) ................................................................ 38
Convenient CD recording ............................... 40
Selection of the recording type .................................... 40
Recording only desired titles
(CD ONE TRACK RECORDING) ................................. 41
Recording of an entire CD
(CD DIRECT RECORDING) .......................................... 42
Recording the programmed titles
(CD PROGRAM RECORDING) .................................... 43
Effective sound adjustment .......................... 44
Balance adjustment......................................................... 44
Input level adjustment .................................................... 45
Listening to music with desired tone and sound field/
Switching the display (Equalizer effect and 3D surround
effect) .................................................................................46
Equalizer pattern setting and saving............................ 47
Timer operation............................................... 48
Sleep timer ........................................................................ 48
Timer programming.......................................................... 49
Auto Power Save .............................................................. 50
Important Items ............................................... 52
Maintenance .................................................................... 52
Reference ......................................................................... 52
In case of difficulty ........................................ 53
Specifications ................................................. 57
Before applying power
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Basic section
Basic
section
Application
section
Knowledge
section
As an
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Kenwood Corporation
has determined that this products meets the
ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product can save energy. Saving energy reduces air
pollution and lowers utility bills.
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Preparation
section
Special features
The large sound level meter represents the movement in music with brilliant colors to offer the joy of
viewing the music at the same time as listening.
Large-sized color display panel
Simplified operations using large-sized, Jog Dial
This dial allows you to set the CD program and timer-related operations while observing the operating
conditions shown by the display.
3-Disc carousel CD player
Three discs can be set. There are various ways for enjoyment at the time of program playback, repeat
playback, random playback, etc.
Multi-control jog dial (For use in selecting a function)
Timer programming : Timer playback, AI timer playback, and timer recording can be pro-
grammed.
÷ AI timer playback : When the unit is turned ON by the timer, the sound level
increases gradually.
Sleep timer
: Useful when you want to go asleep while listening to music.
Convenient timer functions
Auto power save
When the power is ON and neither recording nor playback is executed for 30 minutes or more, the
power is switched off automatically.
Demonstration
When the power supply is restored after a power failure or the power cord is unplugged and plugged in again during
use, this unit automatically starts the demonstration function (display only). During the demonstration, the display
changes in sequence but the sound mode does not change.
To cancel :
To switch on and off the demonstration :
Press the DISPLAY/DEMO key during demon-
stration to stop it.
Turn the unit OFF (STANDBY mode) and press the
DISPLAY/DEMO key.
Each press of the key switches the demonstration
as shown below.
1 "Demo on" (Demonstration on)
2 "Demo off" (Demonstration off)
DISPLAY
/DEMO
Multi language display function
The menu items for the operation can be displayed in any of five of languages, English, French, German,
Spanish, and Italian.
CD text information display (CD TEXT compatibility)
The text information (disc title and track titles) recorded into CDs can be displayed.
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Preparation
section
5
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.
For B side
For A side
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.
To re-record
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
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.
N
S
1.Cassette tapes that are longer than 100 minutes
Since tapes that are longer than 100 minutes are 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.
2.Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of the unit.
Notes
Notes
Notes
Notes on cassette tape
Handling of discs and tapes
Label side
Playing side
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.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for a
long period of time, remove it from the
player and store it in its case.
Handling
Hold the discs so that you do not touch
the playing surface.
Disc handling precautions
Disc accessories
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring,
etc.) which are marketed for improving the sound quality or pro-
tecting discs as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with
this system because they may cause malfunction.
Do not attach paper or tape to either
the playing side or the label side of the
discs.
Sticker
Sticky paste
Never play a cracked or warped disc
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc
or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Please do not use discs which are not round because they may
cause a malfunction.
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
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
marking on the label surface.

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