Kenwood XDA 850 DV Owners Manual

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Introduc tion

Before applying power

Units are dsigned for operation as follows.
U.5A. and Canada
Europe and U.K.

For the United Kingdom

. AC 120 Vonly
.AC 230 Vonly

XDVDV Series (EN/K, M IX,

& Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

Australia .................................................... A C 240 V only
*Other countries .. A C 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
*For other countries

Factory fitted moulded mains plug

1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only
a 3-Amp ASTA»approved (BS l362)fuse.

2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in

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 these switches matches your

the moulded plug. line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance

3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the With the following direction.
plug fitted is not suitable forthe power points in your home

or the cable is too short to reach. AC voltage selector switcha

A power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved

extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer. If none- Ac 1m. Ac zzur
theless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and HOW-I EMT
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock m
hazard by inadvertent.
Connection to the mains supply.

IM PORTANT :
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

Move switch lever to match your line voltage with a small
screwdriver or other pointed tool.

Note:
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live Ourwanantydoes notcoverdamage caused byexcessive line
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of athree- voltage due to improper setting 0f the AC voltage SGIECtOI'
pin plug. switch.
safety preca uuons & Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.

WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

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do nor am.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRI-
ANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE" WTTHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT
MAGNTTUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCKTO PERSONS.

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THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EOUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SER-
VICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LTTERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

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The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.

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Contents

Preparation sec tion

Introduction ..
Aflefore applying power
3 Safety precautions
Accessories ...........
CHANNEL SPACE setting ..
In regard to demonstration
Special features .............

AIM P OR TA N T 5A FEG UARDS

Contents

Region codes
Region codes in the world
Examples of TV screen display of each video format ....................... 8

Video formats
Video formats ofDVD discs thatcan be played on this uni

Discs information
Recording systems and types of playable discs.
Unplayable discs ..
Icons on the DVD discs.

Handling of discs and tapes 11

ASystem Connections
AM loop antenna
FM antenna ........
Connection of the front speakers ........................................
Connection of the sub woofer or super woofer (optional).
Connection of the surround speaker system .................................... 14
Connection of the TV monitor (optional) and VCR (optional) .....
Connection of the MD recorder/C D recorder (optional) .....
Controls and indicators 16
Main unit (1) ..
Main unit (2) ..
DISPLAY ................................................................................................... 17
Operation of remote control unit 18

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SMART M EN U operation/Clock adjustment. .19
SMARTMENU operation .................................................. 19
Clock adjustment ................................................................................... 19

Operation

Let's put out some sound 21
Basic use method .................................................................................. 21
Changing the Tone

Playback of discs ..
Sequential playback from the firsttrack orchaptle
Playback from the desired track orchapter
Repeat play
A-B repeat play .
Random play ........................................................................................... 27

XDVDV Series (EN/K, M IX,

Program play {Using the On-screen displayllDVD/CD/VCD)
Using the On-screen banner display ................................... ..
Selecting a Title ..................................................................................... 31
Selecting a Chapter or Track
Changing the Audio Language .
Changing the Subtitle Language
Changing the Camera angle ..
Using IntroScan function
Using Bookmarks ................
Receiving broadcast station.
Storing the broadcaststations (one-by-one presetting) .
Using RDS function I for Europe and U.K. only)
Playback of tapes .............................................
Normal Recording {TAPE 8 only) ..
CD DirectRecording (TAPE 5 only) ..
CD Program Recording (TAPE 3 only
TAPE DUBBING ..
Menu playback
Hierarchical structure of VCD menus IP.B.C.) .
Enjoying karaoke singing (only for some areas) .
Set Up functions
Set up menu ............................................................................................ 46
SelectAudio Language ..
SelectSubtitle Language ..
SelectMenu Language ......
SelectRating (Parental Lock)
Password ..............................
TV aspect ........
Dynamic Range .. ..
Digital Audio Out .................................................................................... 52
Setting up surround mode
Whatare surround modes?

SPEAKER 5ETUP...........
Timer function 58

Sleep timer. .

Timer Play 9

Timer recording .. ..

AUTO POWER SAVE function ............................................................... 61
Knowledge section

Knowledge 62
Importantitems 63
Maintenance ..

Reference ..
In case of difficulty 64
Specifications 68

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Operation of remote control unit

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XDVDV Series (EN/K, M IX,

The keys on the remotecontrol unitwith the same name as on the
main unit have the same function as the keys on the main unit.

0 Numeric keys egg
Disc selector keys (DISC1,
DISC2, DISC3)

KARAOKE keys (only for
some areas)
KEY CONTROL keys
ECHO keys
HIT MASTER key

9 Search (44, »)/TUNING
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Skip (|«, DH) lP.CALL keys

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Stop (I) key ~21
9 Cursor Up, Down, Leltand
Right keys ~QL§

0 CLEAR key - am
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SELEcr key - m
ENTER key -QJ);
S.MENU (Smart Menu) key

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OSD (On screen display) key
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TOP MENU key (PTY key for
only U.K. and Europe) ~Q:Q

MENU key (RDS key for only

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9 DISPLAY/AUDIO key - 3?]

RANDOM/ANGLE key » 33]

REPEAT/SLOW key -933;
A-B (A-B repeat)/ STEP key

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AUX/ SUBTITLE key - 32:]
L.MODE (Listen mode)/

(SUBTITLE) ON/ OFF key - 32:]

E0 (Equaliwy EX. BASS/
DVD PGM (Program) key - 72E]
MUTE key - 23
6 SHIFT key
0 VOLUME (up/ down) keys
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0 DVD/ CD play pause (>III) key
- 2?]
TUNER/BAND key £33;
TAPE A play] direction
(4») key flag
TAPE B play/ direction
(4») key -L@

9 POWER 0/0)) key
Power ON/OFF switching is
executed.

Use of the SHIFT key

without pressing the SHIFT key.

When a key corresponding to the SHIFT function is pressed within 5 seconds of pressing the SHIFT
key ('S" flashes on the display), a different function from the normal function will operate.
For example, when the REPEAT (SLOVln key is pressed after the SHIFT key, SLOW operation mode
will be reached. While the 'S" indication is flashing, operation of the SHIFT function is possible

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SHIFT

Loading batteries

0 Remove the cover.

9 Insert batteris.

tions.

when inserting the batteries

0 Insert two R6/LR6 ("AA-size) bat-
teries following the polarity indica-

o Align the poles (+ and ») properly

0 Close the cover.

Operation

key again.

second or more between keys.

press the on/standby (l/L) POWER) key of the remote
control unit to turn power ON. After the power has been
turned ON, press the desired key.

To turn power off, press the on/ standby (l /<') POWER)

oWhen pressing more than one remote control keys succes-
sively, press the keys securely by leaving an interval of 1

Remote sensor

Plug the power cord into the mains power outlet and

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Operating range (approx.)

1. The provided batteries are intended for use in operation checking, and their service life may be short.
Notés 2. When the remote controllable distance becomes short, replace both of the batteries with new ones.
3. If direct sunlight or the light of a high- frequency fluorescent lamp (invertertype, etc.) is incident to the remote sensor, malfunction
may occur. In such a case, change the installation position to avoid malfunction.