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COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM
XD-8550/8050
XD-6550/6000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual is used for two models.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales
area.
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
B60-3116-00 MA (T)
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3
MC
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
COMPONENT SYSTEM/COMPACT HI-FI SYSTEM XD-8550/8050 XD-6550/6000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This instruction manual is used for two models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO B60-3116-00 MA (T) 98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3... -
Page 2: Before Applying Power
Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K..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 13- Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse. 2.The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation section Before applying power ... 2 Safety precautions ... 2 Contents ... 3 Special features ... 4 Handling of discs and tapes ... 5 System connection ... 6 Connection of the System Accessories ... 6 Connection of other components and accessories .. 8 Controls and indicators ... -
Page 4: Special Features
Special features Unpacking Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost. Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. -
Page 5: Handling Of Discs And Tapes
Handling of discs and tapes Disc handling precautions Handling Hold compact 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 compact discs. -
Page 6: System Connection
System connection Connection of the System Accessories This is the connection method for system and accessories. Please look carefully at the illustration and connect cor- rectly in the order of the numbers. With certain models, the positions of the connectors, jacks and terminals may differ from the following illustration but their designs are the same as those illustrated below: With such models, please make connections by referring to the... -
Page 7: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
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. -
Page 8: Connection Of Other Components And Accessories
Never band or bundle the optical-fiber cable. All of the optical-fiber cables sold in audio stores cannot always be used. If the cable you purchased cannot be connected to this unit, please consult your dealer or KENWOOD distributor. System connection XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T) -
Page 9: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
Antenna adapter FM outdoor antenna Lead the 75 coaxial cable con- nected to the FM outdoor antenna into the room and connect it to the FM 75 terminal. Super woofer (SW-05) Extremely low sound is played back pow- erfully. This can be used with any type of playback. -
Page 10: Controls And Indicators
Controls and indicators Tuner/Equalizer Unit ÷ SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM 1 EQ. EFFECT key The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected. 2 EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator When power is ON: Press to enhance the high and low frequencies. -
Page 11: Display (C-H6)
Display (C-H6) VOL. PGM MEMO EDIT RDS EON * * * * * * * * * ; * AUTO DISC TUNED STEREO SLEEP 1 Equalizer indicator This section shows the equalizer pattern in use. The equalizer pattern display format can be switched. 2 MUSIC CALENDER indicator 3 Volume indicator The display varies as the VOLUME CONTROL of the amplifier unit... -
Page 12: Tuner/Equalizer Unit (C-H5)
Tuner/Equalizer Unit ÷ SOUND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM 1 EQ. EFFECT key The equalizer effect is switched ON/OFF and the type of equalizer effect is selected. 2 EX. BASS (Extra bass) key/Indicator When power is ON: Press to enhance the high and low frequencies. -
Page 13: Display (C-H5)
Display (C-H5) PGM MEMO EDIT SPACE TOTAL DISC ALL AUTO PROG. TUNED 1 Tuner and applied operation indicators This section contains the indicators of the tuner operations as well as applied CD operation. 2 RDS-related indicators 3 Timer-related display 4 Character information display 5 Volume/tone-related display This includes the graphic display of the current volume size and the indicators which light up when the equalizer is controlled. -
Page 14: Amplifier Unit
Amplifier unit ON / STANDBY 1 ON/STANDBY ( ) key/Indicator Power ON/OFF switching is executed. The indicator in the key lights in green when the power is ON and in red when it is off (provided that the power cord is connected to a power outlet). -
Page 15: Cassette Deck Unit
Cassette deck unit STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK X-H5 PUSH OPEN PLAYBACK ¡ 1 A deck cassette holder Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape. 2 B deck cassette holder Press the area marked PUSH OPEN to load or eject a tape. 3 Fast forward and rewind (1 ¡) keys 4 DUBBING key The contents of the tape of the A deck are copied to the tape of the... -
Page 16: Cd Player Unit (Dp-H5)
CD player unit (DP-H5) COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO 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. -
Page 17: Cd Player Unit (Dp-Mh5)
CD player unit (DP-MH5) MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DP-MH5 ¢ 1 Disc tray 2 TWIN REC key Press when recording CD simultaneously onto a MD and tape. 3 OPEN/CLOSE (01~06) key The disc tray is opened and closed. 4 Fast forward and fast reverse (1 ¡) keys Press to move the played position forward or backward. -
Page 18: Remote Control Unit
Remote control Unit SLEEP DISC SKIP SOURCE N.B. DIRECT SEARCH BAND ENTER DISPLAY AUTO M. P.CALL ¢ TAPE REC/ARM ™ £ ¶ O.T.E. MUTE TAPE TAPE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT RC-H7R Model: RC-H7R Infrared ray system 1 DISC SKIP key (For XD-8550) Press to select the disc to be used for playback or recording. -
Page 19: Operation Of Remote Control Unit
Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries 1 Remove the cover. Operation Plug the power cord of the amplifier unit (A-H5) into a power outlet and press the ON/STANDBY ( the remote control unit to turn power ON. When the power is turned ON, press the desired operation keys. -
Page 20: Let's Put Out Some Sound
Let's put out some sound Basic use method Making the sound purer Bass compensation Enhancing the low and high frequencies SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D TIME REPEAT SPACE RANDOM CHECK P.MODE SEARCH CLEAR EDIT TA/NEWS BAND ENTER DISPLAY... -
Page 21: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
Making the sound purer (SOURCE DIRECT) When SOURCE DIRECT is on, the signal path inside the sys- tem is simplified so that the sound can be reproduced with an improved purity. SOURCE DIRECT Other functions than the balance control cannot be used because the audio signals bypass the circuits. -
Page 22: Playback Of Cd (Dp-H5)
Playback of CD Playback from desired track SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D DIRECT TIME REPEAT SPACE RANDOM CHECK P.MODE SEARCH CLEAR EDIT TA/NEWS BAND ENTER DISPLAY /INFO. AUTO M. P.CALL TUNING DOWN ¢ ¡ REC/ARM TAPE ¶... -
Page 23: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
Skipping tracks To skip backward ¢ 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. High-speed search in forward and reverse directions Backward search ¡... -
Page 24: Playback Of Cd (Dp-Mh5)
Playback of CD 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. Playback from desired track SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D DIRECT TIME... -
Page 25: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
Skipping tracks To skip backward ¢ 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. High-speed search in forward and reverse directions ¡... -
Page 26: Playback Of Tape
Playback of tape SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D TIME REPEAT SPACE RANDOM CHECK P.MODE SEARCH CLEAR EDIT TA/NEWS BAND ENTER DISPLAY /INFO. AUTO M. P.CALL DOWN TUNING ¢ ¡ TAPE REC/ARM ¶ ™ £ O.T.E. VOLUME ∞... -
Page 27: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
To wind tape at high speed To fast wind in direction | To fast wind in direction \ ¡ Press while in the stop mode Press the 7 key to stop fast winding. Selection of reverse mode. O p π REV.MODE Each press switches the modes as follows. -
Page 28: Dpss (Direct Program Search System)
DPSS (Direct Program Search System) DPSS (Direct Program Search System) detects an unre- corded part of 4 seconds or more as the interval between titles and permits easy operation of cassette tape like a Program being played Non-recorded spaces (Blank) Non-recorded spaces (Blank) Transport direction = Skip search... -
Page 29: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
One-program repeat playback Plays a single music program repeatedly up to 16 times. Press during playback. O p π During playback of reverse side (while 2 is lit) Rewind playback Rewinds tape to the beginning and restarts playback from there. Main unit only Press simultaneously. -
Page 30: Receiving Broadcast Station
Receiving broadcast station It is also possible to receive them by one-touch operations by storing up to 40 stations in the preset memory. One-by-one presetting Collective presetting of stations One-by-one presetting SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D DIRECT TIME REPEAT... -
Page 31: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
Collective presetting of stations Keep the ENTER key depressed (about 2 seconds). ENTER One-by-one presetting (manual preset) 1 Press the ENTER key during reception. ENTER Presetting is cancelled when no operation is executed for 5 seconds or more. 2 Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40. Presetting is can- celled when no op- eration... -
Page 32: Let's Record
Let's record Recording (Deck B only) When equalizer or another effect is applied to the sound, the sound with the applied effect can be recorded. SLEEP DISC SKIP INPUT SOURCE DIRECT N.B. EX.BASS SRS 3D TIME REPEAT SPACE RANDOM CHECK P.MODE CLEAR EDIT... -
Page 33: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
To end recording 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. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Recording Level
Adjusting the recording level 1 Perform the procedure of “Record- ing” until step 4. 2 Adjust the recording level. O p π 3 To restart recording O p π Restarting recording The following procedure allows to re-record sound from the middle of recording. -
Page 35: Copying Tape (Tape Dubbing)
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. 2 Load tapes in the decks. 3 Select “[” (double-side recording) or ““” (one-side recording). DOLBY NR O p π... -
Page 36: Playback Of Cd (Dp-H5)
Playback of CD Listening in the desired sequence Any titles 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 Light the “PGM”... -
Page 37: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
To stop playback To check the programmed tracks CHECK To add a track to the program 1 Select the track. Go to step 2 within 8 seconds. 2 Establish the selection. P.MODE To clear tracks from the program Press to clear tracks from the end. CLEAR To clear all track. -
Page 38: Repeated Playback
Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. 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. 2 Press the REPEAT key. -
Page 39: Listening To An Unexpected Title Sequence (Random Playback)
Listening to an unexpected title sequence As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. Select the “CD” input. Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. -
Page 40: Playback Of Cd (Dp-Mh5)
Playback of CD Listening in the desired sequence Any titles can be listened to in the desired sequence. (Max. 32 titles) Character information indicators cannot be displayed while Note Note the spectrum analyzer display is used. Switch to the dual display or character display mode to see the information. -
Page 41: Xd-8550/Xd-6000 (En/T
To stop playback To check the programmed tracks CHECK To add a track to the program 1 Select the disc. DISC SKIP 2 Select the track. Go to step 3 within 8 seconds. 3 Establish the selection. P.MODE To select tracks from more than one CD, repeat steps 1 to 3 for each track. -
Page 42: Repeated Playback
Repeated playback Desired titles or discs can be played back repeatedly. Select the “CD” input. 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. 2 Press the REPEAT key. -
Page 43: Listening To An Unexpected Title Sequence (Random Playback)
Listening to an unexpected title sequence As the titles each time are selected randomly, the music can be enjoyed without getting tired of it. Select the “CD” input. Confirm that the “PGM” indicator is not lit. If the “PGM” indicator is lit, press the P.MODE key to turn it off. - Page 44 XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
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Page 45: Radio Data System)
R.D.S. (Radio Data System) RDS is a system which transmits useful information (dig- ital 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. -
Page 46: Searching For A Desired Program Type (Pty Search)
Searching for a desired program type By specifying the type of program (genre) you want to lis- ten to, the tuner automatically searches for a station which is currently broadcasting 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. - Page 47 Start the search. SEARCH To change to a different program type : Repeat steps 1, 2, 3. When searching for a Rock Music broadcast Display while the tuner is searching. PGM MEMO AUTO DISC TUNED STEREO When a station is received. PGM MEMO AUTO DISC...
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Page 48: To Be Able To Listen To The Desired Information At Any Time
To be able to listen to the desired information at any time By using the EON function, which manages the informa- tion 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. - Page 49 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 provided that the desired...
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Page 50: Convenient Cd Recording
Convenient CD recording Selection of the convenient CD recording type With this unit, the following edit recording is possible ac- cording to the purpose. If you want to record a CD in order of track num- bers If you want to select the tracks to be recorded while playing a CD To record tracks in your desired order If you want to avoid any tune being interrupted at... - Page 51 One-touch recording of one CD (One-touch edit all-track recording) Records all tracks on a CD with a very simple operation. Side A The track interrupted at the end of each tape side is recorded as it is interrupted. Recording tracks from one or several CDs (Program edit recording) CD tracks are recorded in the order they are From one CD...
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Page 52: One-Touch Recording Of An Entire Cd
One-touch recording of an entire CD 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). -
Page 53: Recording Only Desired Titles (One Touch Edit
Recording only desired titles 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). -
Page 54: Recording Favorite Tracks From Cd Onto A Single Tape (Program Edit Recording)
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. -
Page 55: Giving Preference To The Tape Length Over The Title Sequence (Time Edit Recording)
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. - Page 56 Character information indicators cannot be displayed while Note Note 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) To clear the edited contents (Program edit recording, Time edit recording) Method: 1 Method: 2...
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Page 57: Fading In/Out Sound At Tape Reversal Positions
Fading in/out sound at tape reversal positions 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 sim- ply faded out. -
Page 58: Twin Recording
Twin recording 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). -
Page 59: Effective Sound Adjustment
Effective Sound Adjustment 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. -
Page 60: Listening With The Desired Sound (Equalizer Function)
Listening with the desired sound 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. When playing back a tape recorded by applying the equalizer effect, be sure to turn off the equalizer. -
Page 61: Creation And Memorizing Of An Equalizer Pattern
Creation and memorizing of an equalizer pattern You can edit desired patterns manually and store them in memory. 1 Display “MANUAL”. 2 Adjust the equalizer pattern. (1) Select the frequency band. (2) Adjust the level. TUNING DOWN (3) Adjust other items by repeating steps (1) and (2) for each. -
Page 62: Adjustment Of Balance And Input Level
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. -
Page 63: Switching The Display
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 The display panel of the tuner/equalizer unit has been designed to show two groups of display information three-dimension- ally. -
Page 64: Clock Adjustment
Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. Ensure that the power is OFF. Activate the clock adjustment mode. Enter the figure of hour. Enter the figure of minute. Example: Adjustment to 8:45 PGM MEMO AUTO... -
Page 65: Timer Operation
Timer operation 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.2) With each of the two timer programs, a selected source can be played (or radio broadcast can be recorded) in the previously set time period. -
Page 66: Timer Programming
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. - Page 67 Enter the ON time. DOWN TUNING The time is returned. Enter the OFF time. DOWN TUNING The time is returned. Make the desired reservation. For timer playback or AI timer playback 1 Select the mode. DOWN TUNING (1) Select “PLAY” or “AI”. ¡...
- Page 68 Ensure that the power is OFF. Check the reservation content. Select the program number to be checked. When timer operation is not required Press so that all PROG. indicators are OFF. To set the same timer program again Press so that the desired PROG. indica- tors lights.
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Page 69: Important Items
Important Items Maintenance Cleaning the head section Cleaning the heads and peripheral compo- nents For maintaining the best condition of the deck and Cotton swab for longer service life, always keep the heads (re- cording / playback / erase), capstan and pinch roller Capstan clean. -
Page 70: In Case Of Difficulty
Preset stations with tunable frequencies. Preset stations again. This is not malfunction. Press the DEMO key to cancel the demonstration. Cancel the AUTO POWER SAVE function. Please consult your nearest KENWOOD service station. ‰ ‰ Á ¨... - Page 71 Cassette deck unit Symptom Sound cannot be produced by pressing the play key or no operation occurs even when an operation key is pressed. No operation occurs even when an opera- tion key is pressed. The DPSS malfunctions. The CCRS does not function. In dubbing, the tape stops at different moments in decks A and B.
- Page 72 Amplifier/Speaker unit Symptom Sound is not produced. “PROTECT” is displayed and sound is not produced. No sound from headphones. Sound is not produced from the left or right speakers. CD player unit Symptom A CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played.
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Page 73: Specifications
Weight (net) ... 4.6 kg (10.2 lb) 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0 C or less). - Page 74 DP-MH5 ... 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) 1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. 2. Sufficient performance may not be possible at very low temperatures (0 C or less).
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- Page 76 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. Re- fer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.