COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-SERIES XD-652 XD-852 XD-702/ XD-752/ XD-772S 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. COMPACT COMPACT...
Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. U.S.A. and Canada ... AC 120 V only Australia ... AC 240 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse.
Contents Caution : Read the pages marked Preparation section Before applying power ... 2 Safety precautions... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 4 Special features ... 6 System connection... 7 Accessories ... 7 Connection of the system accessories ... 7 Connection of the surround speakers (XD-6...series, XD-8...series) ...10 Connection with other components (optional or com- mercially-available equipment) ...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution :Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions.
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13.Lightning – For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and power-line surges.
Special features Simplified operations using large-sized, Twin Jog Dials Multi-control jog dial (Right dial: For use in selecting a function) This dial allows you to set the CD program and timer-related operations while observing the operating conditions shown by the display and icons. Sound control jog dial (Left dial: For use in selecting the tone and sound field) This dial allows you to reproduce realistic audio by setting and registering desired equalizer patterns as well as selecting the preset equalizer patterns.
System connection Accessories FM indoor antenna AC plug adaptor (1) Use to adapt the plug on the power cord to the shape of the wall outlet. (Accessory only for regions where use is necesary.) Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
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Speakers (XD-7...series) Speaker (right) · · ª ª Speaker cord System Name Speaker Model Name XD-702 LS-N702 XD-752/ XD-772S LS-N752 Speaker and TV installation If there is a magnet or other device generating magnetic force nearby, interaction between the magnet and speaker may cause color blotching on the TV.
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System Name Speaker Model Name XD-652 LS-N472 XD-852 LS-N572 Caution regarding placement Be sure to adhere followings. Or proper ventilation will be blocked causing damage or fire hazard. ÷ Do not place any objects impairing heat radiation onto the top of unit.
÷ Before installation, check the wall or ceiling well to confirm that it is strong enough to withstand the weight of the speaker. KENWOOD cannot assume the responsibility against accidents caused by the drop of speaker due to insufficient mounting strength or to any defect in installation.
Connection with other components CAUTION Note on Connection Connect the components as shown in the diagram.Only plug the power cord into a power outlet once connections are completed. The rear panel configuration is variable depending on the models (countries or area). MD recorder, DVD player, VCR or analog turntable MD recorder/VCR Digital...
Surround (rear) speakers (XD-7...series only) (RS-N852/optional) Surround switch · ª SURROUND ∞OFF SURROUND SPEAKERS ( 8-16 ) 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.
Controls and indicators Display The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display. XD-7...series, XD-8...series 1 Cassette deck-related indicators This section contains the cassette deck operation indi- cators. The indicated information includes the tape reverse mode and tape transport direction.
Main unit STANDBY TIMER ON/STANDBY MIC VOL. MIC VOL. MIC VOL MIN. MAX. PHONES & PUSH OPEN DOLBY NR XD-7...series, XD-8...series only TAPE EQ. XD-6...series only PLAY REV. MODE TAPE EQ. ¢ ∞ DISC SKIP DISC § CD player unit ¢...
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Receiver 1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key Power ON/OFF switching is executed. 2 STANDBY indicator The indicator lights up when the power is set to the STANDBY mode. TIMER indicator The indicator lights up together with the STANDBY indicator when the power is set to the STANDBY mode after having activated a timer program.
Remote control unit 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. TA/NEWS RDS DISP. DISC SKIP TIME RANDOM REPEAT TEXT DISP. TAPE TUNING TAPE...
Remote control unit 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 TA/NEWS RDS DISP. SOUND CONTROL EX.BASS LISTEN MODE BAND INPUT BACK BACK...
Operation of jog dials This unit has two jog dials named the MULTI CONTROL and SOUND CONTROL jog dials. The MULTI CONTROL jog dial makes it possible to set (establish) many functions in a simple procedure. When the MENU key is pressed, the icon indicators light according to the MULTI CONTROL jog dial operation so you can select the desired mode based on a more intuitive method.
Operation of jog dials This unit has two jog dials named the MULTI CONTROL and SOUND CONTROL jog dials. The MULTI CONTROL jog dial makes it possible to set (establish) many functions in a simple procedure. When the MENU key is pressed, the icon indicators light according to the MULTI CONTROL jog dial operation so you can select the desired mode based on a more intuitive method.
Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. XD-6...series XD-7...series XD-8...series Operation Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and press the on/standby ( POWER) key of the remote control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been turned ON, press the desired key.
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 Sticker Do not attach paper or tape to ei- ther the playing side or the label side of the discs.
Let’s put out some sound Basic use method Reproducing sound with enhanced bass XD-6...series XD-8...series Muting the sound temporarily ON/STANDBY INPUT VOLUME CONTROL DOWN Listening through headphones Insert the headphone plug into the PHONES jack. ÷ The sounds from all speakers are cut off. ÷...
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Reproducing sound with enhanced bass (EX. BASS) (XD-6...series, XD-8...series only) EX.BASS XD-8...series EX.BASS Lights ÷ Each press switches EX.BASS on and off alternately. ÷ The EX.BASS is switched off automatically during recording or when the SOUND CONTROL jog dial is turned.
Playback of CD Playback from desired track XD-6...series XD-8...series TIME High-speed search in forward and reverse directions OPEN The tray opens when the key is pressed and closes when the key is pressed again. & 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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Skipping tracks To skip backward ÷ The tracks in the direction the dial is rotated are skipped, and the selected track will be played from the beginning. ÷ When the jog dial is rotated a little in the direction of counterclockwise once during playback, the track being played will be played from the beginning.
Playback of tape Start playback XD-6...series XD-8...series To stop playback PUSH OPEN & ¡ ¡ By loading a tape in the cassette deck to be used in playback beforehand, simply pressing the play key auto- matically turns the power ON and starts playback. To wind tape at high speed/ To stop playback XD-7...series Selection of reverse mode...
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To wind tape at high speed To fast wind in direction | & ÷ Press the & key to stop fast winding. Selection of reverse mode (Main unit only) REV. MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. “ ” ... Playback stops after having played both sides of tape in a deck.
Relay play When tapes are set in the decks A and B and the re- verse 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 completed. Tape play will be repeated alternately.
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.
Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 30 stations in the pre- set memory. 4 ¢ XD-6...series XD-8...series 1 TUNING ¡ BAND TUNING MODE BAND TUNING MODE One-by-one presetting XD-7...series 1 TUNING ¡...
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Collective presetting of stations Keep the TUNING MODE key depressed (about 2 seconds). BAND TUNING MODE (For U.K., Europe and Russia) u t o (Other countries) A . P r e s e t ÷ Some stations may not be able to be preset if their reception conditions are weak.
Let's record Recording on TAPE XD-7...series : The equalizer or 3D surround effect applied to the audio can be recorded together with it. XD-6...series XD-8...series PUSH OPEN & ¡ ¡ REV. MODE DOLBY NR Note that this cassette deck cannot record onto Metal tapes.
To pause recording (Main unit only) Lights REC/ARM XD-7...series XD-8...series ÷ 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. Selection of the reverse mode REV.
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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 recording can be started at the same time as the CD starts to be played. (Synchro record- ing function) Beat cancel function (For U.K.
Copying tape (Tape dubbing) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. Load tapes in the decks. Playing tape 1 Select the “TAPE” input. INPUT 2 Press the stop key. & ¡...
Playback of CD Listening in the desired sequence Any titles on the discs in the tray can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Select the “CD” input. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. If it is in play mode Select “CD Program Play”.
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Check the programmed tracks (and replace, add or delete tracks as required). To check: To replace a track in the program: 1 Select the programmed disc or track to be replaced and press the SELECT key. SELECT 2 Select a disc or track to re- place the disc or track selected above (step 3-1and 2).
Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. To repeat only one track Cancel “PGM”. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make sure to turn it off. Select the disc. XD-6...series XD-8...series DISC SKIP Select the track.
To repeat all discs Cancel “PGM”. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, make ‡ sure to turn it off. Select the disc to be played first. XD-6...series XD-8...series DISC SKIP Select “All Repeat”. (Remote control unit only) REPEAT Press the key repeatedly to switch the display.
Random playback As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. Random playback can play tracks in one to three discs. Select the “CD” input. Cancel “PGM”. Select the RANDOM mode. (For “One Disc Random”...
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) (For U.K., Europe and Russia) RDS is a system which transmits useful informa- tion (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Tuners and receivers designed for RDS reception can extract the in- formation from the broadcast signal for use with various functions such as automatic display of the station name.
Searching for a desired program type By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to listen to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broad- casting a program of the specified type. Set the reception band to FM. Preset RDS stations with the auto preset function. Select the PTY search mode.
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Start the search. (Remote control unit only) (Press the key again during search to cancel it.) ÷ 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 sec- onds the display returns to the original display.
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 infor- mation like traffic information or news etc. can be reserved even when it is not being transmitted at the present.
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Wait for the desired information. CD or tape playback may also be started. As long as the unit is ON, the unit is always ready for the reception. 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 pro-...
Convenient CD recording Selection of the recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible according to the purpose. If you want to select the track to be recorded while playing a CD Recording only desired titles CD ONE TRACK RECORDING If you want to record a CD in order of track numbers Recording of an entire CD CD DIRECT RECORDING...
Recording only desired titles At the time of CD playback, any desired title can be selected immediately for recording. Recording preparations are required. Playback of CD. & ÷ Select a mode other than random play. Select “Recording Options”. MENU Select “CD One Track Recording” . SELECT Start recording.
Recording of an entire CD Perform the following operation while the CD player is in stop mode to start recording at the same time as the start of playback. Recording preparations are required. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode.
Recording the programmed titles Program the desired tracks from up to 3 CD discs in the desired order and record the programmed playback onto tape. Recording preparations are required. Check that the CD player is in the stop mode. If it is in play mode Select “Recording Options”...
Effective sound adjustment This unit permits selection of the levels of the equalizer and sound field reproduction effects. Please select the equalizer as desired according to the music genre. Select the sound field mode ac- cording to the desired atmosphere. Balance adjustment Adjusts the balance of left and right volume.
Input level adjustment The input level from an external component connected to the MD/DVD INPUT jacks, such as a MD recorder, DVD player, VCR or analog turntable can be adjusted as desired. Adjust so that the volume of the MD/DVD input source sounds at an equivalent level to the CD .
Listening to music with desired tone and sound field This unit permits selection of a variety of preset equalizer patterns as well as registration of equalizer patterns created by the user. The “S.direct” (Source direct) mode allows you to reproduce pure sound by bypassing the sound processing circuitry such as the EX.BASS (Extra Bass) and equalizer circuits.
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Selecting the equalizer pattern, DSP playback or surround playback This unit permits selection of an equalizer pattern, the DSP playback or the surround playback as de- sired. The equalizer effect applied to the audio can be recorded together with it. (If DSP playback or surround playback is selected, its effect cannot be recorded together with the audio.) Check the surround speakers system connection and set up the surround play before starting DSP or surround playback.
Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. Select “Audio Options”. MENU Select the number to be used for storage. (Custom EQ1 ~ EQ3) Adjust the equalizer pattern. To decrease To increase the level the level...
Surround function (XD-6...series, XD-8...series) Dolby Pro Logic Surround When video (LD) software carrying round effect, similar to movie theaters. Dolby Pro Logic is a specially encoded 2 channel surround format designed to provide theater-like surround sound from Dolby Surround encoded sources (such as video and Laserdisc software marked This unit is equipped with a Dolby Surround decoder to let you enjoy the wide variety of currently available Dolby Sur-...
Surround setting (XD-6...series, XD-8...series) Select “Surround Setup”. MENU MULTI CONTROL Select the center speaker size (or select “No” if no center speaker is used at all). ¢ MULTI CONTROL Select “Yes” if you use the surround speakers. ¢ MULTI CONTROL Speakers used and selected surround play modes Center Surround...
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Select the delay time. ¢ MULTI CONTROL Adjust the volume balance. 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL key while “Test C” or “Test S” is displayed. 2 Adjust the surround speaker volumes equal to the volume of the test tone from the left and right front speakers.
Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer func- tion. The time is displayed only while the power is off. Select “Clock Options”. MENU Select “Adjust Time”. Enter the figure of hour. To decrease To increase the figure...
Timer operation Sleep timer The power is turned OFF automatically after the specified period has elapsed. 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.
Operate easy To use 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.
Timer programming The program timer can set timer playback and timer recording and both of these functions can be reserved concurrently. Either “Everyday” (executing a timer program once every day) or “One Time” (executing it only once) can be selected for each timer program. Once the time range and content of a timer program has been set, it can be activated or deactivated as desired.
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Select “Everyday” or “One Time”. The reservation contents cannot be cleared. The contents are cleared only when they are changed. Enter the ON time. The time is The time is returned advanced Enter the OFF time. The time is The time is returned advanced Auto Power Save...
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Make the desired reservation. For timer playback or AI timer playback Select the mode. Select “Play” or “AI Play”. 1 “Play” ... Timer play 2 “AI Play” .. SELECT 2 Select the input source. Select the source to be played. 1 TUNER ...
Important Items Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cotton swab Capstan Head Pinch roller Tape guides 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. Note Note Note...
In case of difficulty 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 (impos- sibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor.
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÷ The frequency of the preset station is No station can be received by preset call operation. ÷ The preset memory has been cleared ÷ The power plug was unplugged from Demonstration starts sud- denly. ÷ “A.P.S. on” is set. Power turns OFF in the middle of operation.
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÷ The tape being played was recorded Sound is distorted. with distorted sound. ÷ A tape which has been recorded with the equalizer and/or 3D surround effects is being played back by applying the equalizer effect. ÷ The input level is too high. Sound from the MD/DVD INPUT (external input) is distorted.
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Remote control unit Symptom ÷ Batteries are exhausted. Remote control operation is ÷ The remote control is too far away not possible. ÷ There is no tape or CD set in the ÷ An attempt is made to play the cas- ÷...
Tuning frequency range ... 153 kHz ~ 279 kHz SW Tuner section (XD-772S only) Tuning frequency range ... 5.9 MHz ~ 17.9 MHz 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Notes Notes 2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less).
Output level / impedance SUPER WOOFER PREOUT ... 2.0 V / 620 MD REC OUTPUT (CD, 0 dB) ... 1.0 V / 10 k 1.KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. Notes Notes 2.Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0°C or less).
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Fronts speakers (LS-N472) Enclosure ... Bass-reflex type (magnetically shielded) Speaker configuration Woofer ... 160 mm, cone type Tweeter ... 50 mm, cone type Impedance ... 6 Maximum input level ... 70 W Dimensions ... W : 220 mm Weight (net) ... 4.0 kg (1 piece) Fronts speakers (LS-N572) Enclosure ...
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¶ ‹ DOLBY NR ª DPSS R.D.S. (For U.K., Europe and Russia) XD-652 XD-852 CRS-N572 CRS-N572 (For U.K and Russia) (For U.K., Europe and Russia) 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.