Kenwood XD 9581 MD Owners Manual

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XD-9581MD (En) 2 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED 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 ÒDANGEROUS VOLTAGEÓ WITHIN THE PRODUCTÕS 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. Units are designed for operation as follows. Europe and U.K. ........................................................................ AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the com- ponent uses laser beams that have been classified 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) Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS 1362) 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 coloured in accordance with the following code : Blue : Neutral Brown : Live Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug. For the United Kingdom REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE Batteries are supplied with this product. When they empty, you should not throw away. Instead, hand them in as small chemical waste.

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XD-9581MD (En) 3 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections Before applying power Contents Preparation section Application section Basic section Knowledge section Before applying power ................................................ 2 Safety precautions ............................................................. 2 Contents .............................................................................. 3 Special features .................................................................. 4 Handling of discs ................................................................ 5 System connection ....................................................... 6 Connection of the system accessories ............................ 6 Connection of other components and accessories ........ 8 Controls and indicators ............................................. 10 Tuner/equalizer section ................................................... 10 Amplifier section .............................................................. 12 CD player section .............................................................. 13 MD recorder section ......................................................... 14 Remote control unit .......................................................... 16 Operation of remote control unit ............................. 17 Let's put out some sound ........................................... 18 Basic use method ............................................................. 18 Playback of CD .................................................................. 20 Playback of Mini Disc ....................................................... 22 Receiving broadcast station ........................................... 26 Let's record .................................................................. 28 Recording on MD .............................................................. 28 Important items ........................................................... 76 Maintenance ..................................................................... 76 Reference .......................................................................... 76 MD system ........................................................................ 77 Digital recording and SCMS ........................................... 78 In case of difficulty .................................................... 79 Specifications ............................................................. 83 Playback of CD ............................................................ 31 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ........................................................ 31 Repeated playback ........................................................... 33 Listening to an unexpected title sequence (random playback) .......................................................... 34 Playback of MD ........................................................... 35 Listening in the desired sequence (program playback) ........................................................ 35 Repeated playback ........................................................... 37 R.D.S. .............................................................................. 39 Searching for a desired program type (PTY search) .... 40 To be able to listen to the desired information at any time ... 42 Convenient Recording Methods .............................. 44 Selection of the recording type ...................................... 44 One-touch recording of one CD, MD (One-touch edit recording of all tracks) ....................... 46 When a desired track is found, only that track is recorded (One-touch edit recording of one track) ...................... 47 Producing an MD or a tape collecting only the first titles (BEST HITS function) ..................................................... 49 Recording of one CD or several CDs (CD =MD) (Program edit recording) ............................................... 50 Recording of one CD or several CDs (CD =TAPE) (Program edit recording) ............................................... 51 Change of the track sequence according to the tape length (CD =TAPE only) (Time edit recording) ........................ 52 Fade-out/Fade-in at the tape reversal (CD =TAPE only) (Fade edit recording) ........................ 54 MD edit functions ....................................................... 55 Selecting the editing function type ............................... 55 Assigning a title to a disc or track ................................. 56 Changing or deleting a title ............................................ 57 Moving several tracks at a time (QUICK MOVE) .......... 58 Moving a single track (TRACK MOVE) ........................... 59 Dividing a track (TRACK DIVIDE) .................................... 60 Combining two tracks (TRACK COMBINE) ................... 61 Erasing several tracks at a time (QUICK ERASE) .......... 63 Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) .................................................................... 64 Effective sound field and sound quality adjustment...... 66 Enjoying sound field effects ............................................. 66 Listening with the desired sound (equalizer function) ......................................................... 67 Adjustment of balance and input level ......................... 68 Multi-function display switching (demonstration function) ... 69 Clock adjustment ........................................................ 70 Timer operation ........................................................... 71 Operate easy To use Timer (O.T.T.) ................................ 71 Sleep timer ........................................................................ 71 Timer programming ......................................................... 72 Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.

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XD-9581MD (En) 56 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections SEARCH MANU. PGM REPEAT TITLE SINGLE DIGITAL12 SEARCH TITLE DISC @@ SEARCH TITLE 001 @ @@ SEARCH MANU. PGM REPEAT TITLE SINGLE DIGITAL12 Assigning a title to a disc or track ÖWhen the jog dial is turned, the display scrolls and all characters 2 3 In case of disc title In case of track title Example of disc title When th e 3 (playback) key is pressed before ste p 3 The cursor moves and waits for input of the next characte r. 2 Select a desired character by placing TITLE INPUT E SET 4 + - SE TITLE INPUT SET 4 + - SINGLE DIGITAL12 N WO TITLE KE KE SINGLE DIGITAL12 NW O O TITLE SINGLE DIGITAL12 SC TITLE SET DI TITLE SINGLE DIGITAL12 SC K ENWOOD M I DI

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XD-9581MD (En) 64 Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections MD edit functions Erasing a single track (TRACK ERASE) or erasing all tracks on a disc (ALL ERASE) TRACK ERASE During playback, it is possible to erase only the track be- ing played. The track numbers of the tracks after the erased track will be adjusted. Be careful in using this operation because a track cannot be recovered once it has been erased. Make the preparations. 2 Select the ERASE mode. 1 3 Execute the erase operation. ÖThe track is erased (together with the track title). ÖIf editing has been started during playback, playback restarts automatically from the track after the erased track. ALL ERASE During stop, all tracks can be erased. Be careful in using this operation because the tracks cannot be recovered once the entire minidisc has been erased. ÖAll tracks on a disc are erased (together with the disc title). To erase one track (TRACK ERASE) ÖEditing is aborted if no operation has been performed for 8 seconds. 1Select ÒERASEÓ. Each press switches the operation. 1ERASE ? (Erase one track) 2DIVIDE ? (Dividing a track) 3COMBINE ? (Combining tracks) 4Editing cancelled 2Set it. 1Select ÒALL ERASEÓ. Each press switches the operation. 1ALL ERASE ?(Erasing of all tracks) 2MOVE ? (Dividing a track) 3COMBINE ? (Combining tracks) 4Editing cancelled Select the track to be erased. CHARACTER To erase all tracks (ALL ERASE) Enter stop status. Advance Return TRACK EDIT /CHARA. ENTER 2Set it. SET TRACK EDIT /CHARA. SET ENTER SPACEDELETE CHARACTER 1 ERASE ok ? 00 L ERASE ok ? AL TITLE SEARCH MANU. PGM REPEAT COMPLETE !! ANK DISC BL MPLETE !! CO