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Kenwood UD-703 User Manual

Kenwood UD-703
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Kenwood UD-703 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenwood
ModelUD-703
CategoryStereo System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Before Applying Power

Factory Fitted Mains Plug (UK)

Instructions for handling the UK mains plug, including fuse replacement.

Safety Precautions

Essential warnings and cautions to prevent fire, electric shock, and radiation exposure.

Laser Product Marking

Explains the meaning of the Class 1 Laser Product marking.

System Connections

Connecting System Components

Illustrates connections for tuner, amplifier, CD player, and cassette deck.

Optical Fiber Cable Connection

Details using the digital optical output jack for audio transmission.

Connecting Front Speakers

Speaker Rear Panel Connections

Step-by-step guide to connecting speaker wires to the amplifier and speaker rear panels.

Parallel Cord Connection

Instructions for securely connecting the parallel cords, including orientation and disconnection.

Antenna Connection Methods

AM Antenna Connection

Guide for connecting AM loop and outdoor antennas for optimal reception.

FM Antenna Connection

Instructions for connecting FM simplified and outdoor antennas for stable signal.

Antenna Adapter and FM Settings (UK/Europe)

Connecting the Antenna Adapter (UK/Europe)

Detailed steps for connecting the antenna adapter using coaxial or simplified antennas.

FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE Switch

How to adjust the FM DE-EMPHASIS/CHANNEL SPACE switch for optimal reception in different areas.

Connecting Optional Speakers

Connecting Surround and Center Speakers

Guide for connecting optional surround (rear) and center speakers to the amplifier.

Connecting Super Woofer

Instructions for connecting the optional super woofer for enhanced bass.

Connecting Audio/Visual Components

Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

Illustrates connections for optional components like VCR, LD player, MD recorder, and monitor TV.

Amplifier Unit Controls

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Details amplifier front panel buttons, knobs, and indicators like Power, Volume, Input Selectors.

Remote Sensor and Source Direct Indicator

Location and function of the remote sensor and Source Direct indicator.

Tuner Unit Controls

Tuner Front Panel Controls

Explains tuning, band selection, display, and preset functions on the tuner.

Special Function Keys

Details keys for echo, Dolby modes, presence effects, and demonstration.

UD-703 CD Player Controls

CD Player Display and Indicators

Explains track number, time, repeat, and edit mode indicators.

CD Player Operation Buttons

Details buttons for disc tray, playback modes, editing, and track selection.

UD-753 CD Player Controls

CD Player Display and Indicators

Explains disc number, track status, and play mode indicators.

CD Player Operation Buttons

Details buttons for disc selection, playback modes, and track navigation.

Cassette Deck Unit Operation

Deck Operation Buttons

Details playback, stop, fast forward, rewind, and eject buttons for decks A and B.

Recording and Special Function Keys

Explains keys for recording, auto bias, Dolby NR, dubbing, and cross-fade.

Remote Control Unit Functions

Input and Basic Operation Keys

Covers keys for input selection, power, volume, mute, and basic CD/Tuner control.

Advanced Function Keys

Details keys for surround effects, MD operation, timer, LLC, and tuning.

Remote Control Operation

Loading Batteries

Step-by-step guide on how to insert batteries into the remote control unit.

Operating the Remote Control

Instructions on how to operate the system using the remote control, including range and sensor information.

Clock Adjustment

Preparation for Clock Setting

Ensures the unit is powered off before proceeding with clock adjustment.

Setting the Hour and Minute

Detailed steps for activating clock adjustment and entering the correct hour and minute.

Sound Adjustment Functions

Low Level Control (LLC) Operation

How to use LLC for comfortable listening at low volumes and how it compensates bass and treble.

Super Woofer and Headphone Listening

Adjusting super woofer volume and listening via headphones.

Volume and Tone Control

Memory Setting and Volume Control

Adjusting LLC settings in memory and general volume control.

Sound Muting, Balance, and EQ

How to mute sound, adjust balance, use Source Direct and bass compensation.

UD-703 CD Player: Basic Playback

Playing Tracks Sequentially

How to play CD tracks in their original order from track number 1.

Stopping and Pausing Playback

Instructions for stopping and pausing the CD playback operation.

UD-703 CD Player: Selecting Tracks

Playing Specific Tracks

Step-by-step guide to selecting and playing a specific track number from a CD.

Skipping and Searching Tracks

Using skip and search functions to navigate through CD tracks during playback.

UD-703 CD Player: Programming Tracks

Setting Up Programmed Tracks

How to program desired CD tracks in a specific order for playback.

Managing Programmed Playback

How to start programmed playback and manage it (stop, return to normal).

UD-703 CD Player: Advanced Programming

Auto Space Function

How the auto space function creates pauses between tracks for tape search.

Managing Programmed Tracks

How to check, add, change, or clear tracks within a programmed sequence.

UD-703 CD Player: Repeat Playback

Repeating Programmed Tracks

How to set the CD player to repeat only the programmed tracks.

Repeating the Entire Disc

How to set the CD player to repeat all tracks on the entire disc.

UD-703 CD Player: Random Playback

Initiating Random Track Playback

How to set the CD player to play tracks in a random order.

Managing Random Playback

How to select tracks during random play and cancel the mode.

UD-753 CD Player: Loading Discs

Selecting a Disc Bank

How to select the specific disc bank for loading or accessing a disc.

Loading and Unloading Discs

Step-by-step instructions for opening the tray, placing, and closing discs for playback.

UD-753 CD Player: Sequential Playback

Selecting Input and Loading Discs

How to select the CD input and load discs for playback.

Starting and Managing Sequential Playback

How to start sequential CD playback, stop, and pause.

UD-753 CD Player: Selecting Specific Tracks

Selecting Tracks for Playback

Steps for selecting specific tracks or discs for playback on the UD-753.

Skipping and Searching Tracks

Using skip and search functions to navigate tracks during playback.

UD-753 CD Player: Programming Tracks

Setting Up Programmed Tracks

How to program desired tracks from multiple discs in a specific order for playback.

Managing Programmed Playback

How to start programmed playback, stop, or return to normal playback order.

UD-753 CD Player: Advanced Programming

Auto Space Functionality

How the auto space function aids tape search and repeat playback operations.

Program Track Management

Procedures for checking, adding, changing, or clearing tracks in a programmed sequence.

UD-753 CD Player: Repeat All Discs

Setting Up Repeat All Discs Mode

Instructions to play all tracks on all loaded discs repeatedly.

Cancelling Repeat Playback

How to turn off the repeat playback mode.

UD-753 CD Player: Repeat Programmed Tracks

Setting Up Programmed Track Repeat

How to set the CD player to repeat only the programmed tracks.

Cancelling Programmed Repeat

How to turn off the programmed track repeat mode.

UD-753 CD Player: Random Playback

Initiating Random Playback Modes

How to select random playback for one disc or all discs.

Managing and Cancelling Random Playback

How to select tracks during random play and cancel the mode.

Tape Playback Operations

Loading and Preparing Tape Playback

How to select the tape input, load a cassette, and determine playback modes.

Starting and Controlling Tape Playback

How to start tape playback, stop it, and wind tape at high speed.

Tape Playback: Relay Mode

Setting Up Relay Playback

How to load tapes and select playback modes for alternating playback between decks.

Understanding Dolby NR and Indicators

Explains Dolby Noise Reduction types and transport direction indicators.

DPSS (Direct Program Search System)

DPSS Functions Overview

Introduces the DPSS system and its functions: Skip Search, Dash & Play, Repeat, and Rewind.

Understanding Skip Search Operation

Explains how to use Skip Search to find desired music programs by skipping non-recorded spaces.

DPSS: Dash & Play, Repeat, Rewind

Dash & Play Functionality

How Dash & Play skips non-recorded spaces to play only recorded sections.

One-Program Repeat and Rewind Playback

How to repeat a single program or rewind tape for playback using DPSS.

Broadcast Reception

Selecting Broadcast Band and Tuning Mode

How to select FM/AM bands and choose between auto or manual tuning.

Tuning to Stations and Display Operations

How to tune to stations and use the DISPLAY key to view information.

Storing Radio Stations (Preset Memory)

Saving Stations to Preset Memory

Steps for storing a received radio station into a preset memory number.

Receiving Preset Stations

How to recall and listen to stored radio stations using preset numbers.

Recording (Deck B): Preparation

Loading Tape and Selecting Direction

How to load a cassette tape and select the tape transport direction for recording.

Selecting Recording and Dolby NR Modes

How to choose recording modes and Dolby NR settings for optimal sound.

Recording (Deck B): Process

Selecting Source and Auto-Bias Adjustment

How to select the recording source and perform automatic bias adjustment.

Auto Recording Level and Starting Recording

How to start auto recording level adjustment and begin the recording process.

Recording: CRLS Function and Dolby HX Pro

CRLS Key Operation

Explains how the CRLS key automatically sets recording levels and how to reset them.

Re-recording and Pause Functions

How to perform re-recording and temporarily pause the recording process.

Tape Copying (Dubbing)

Preparing for Tape Dubbing

Steps for preparing tapes and initiating auto-bias adjustment for dubbing.

Starting and Managing Tape Dubbing

How to start dubbing (high-speed or normal-speed), stop, and pause the process.

CD Edit Recording Overview

Selecting Edit Recording Type

A guide to choosing the appropriate CD edit recording type based on needs.

CCRS System Explanation

Explains the CCRS system for automated recording level and bias settings.

CD Edit Recording Types

Program and Cross-Fade Edit Recording

Explains Program edit recording and Cross-fade edit recording for track order and transitions.

Timed, AI, and Fade Edit Recording

Details Timed, AI, and Fade edit recording for managing tape length and track endings.

CD Edit Recording: Program Edit

Setting Up Program Edit Recording

How to set up program edit recording by programming tracks and entering details.

Starting and Notes for Program Edit

How to start program edit recording and important notes regarding CCRS and limitations.

CD Edit Recording: Cross-Fade Edit

Applying Cross-Fade Editing to CDs

How to apply cross-fade editing to CD tracks before starting the recording process.

Starting Cross-Fade Recording

How to start the cross-fade edit recording process after applying editing.

CD Edit Recording: Timed Edit

Prioritizing CD Tracks for Timed Edit

How to select CD tracks for priority recording in timed edit mode.

Setting Tape Length and Starting Timed Edit

How to enter tape length and start the timed edit recording process.

CD Edit Recording: AI Edit

Setting Up AI Edit Recording

How to set up AI Edit recording by checking indicators and entering conditions.

Starting AI Edit Recording

How to start the AI edit recording process, which accommodates tape length by fading tracks.

CD Edit Recording: Fade Edit

Preparing for Fade Edit Recording

How to prepare for fade edit recording by checking indicators and selecting the disc.

Starting Fade Edit Recording

How to start the fade edit recording process, which fades tunes at tape ends.

CD Edit Recording Management

Checking Edited CD Tracks

How to check the edited CD tracks after the recording process.

Clearing Edited Data

How to clear all edited data from the system.

CD Edit Recording Overview (UD-753)

Choosing the Correct Edit Recording Type

A flowchart to help select the appropriate CD edit recording method.

Understanding the CCRS System

Explanation of the CCRS system for automated recording level and bias settings.

CD Edit Recording Types (UD-753)

Program and Cross-Fade Edit Recording (UD-753)

Explains Program edit recording and Cross-fade edit recording for track order and transitions.

Timed, AI, and Fade Edit Recording (UD-753)

Details Timed, AI, and Fade edit recording for managing tape length and track endings.

CD Edit Recording: Program Edit (UD-753)

Setting Up Program Edit Recording (UD-753)

How to program desired tracks from multiple discs for recording.

Starting Program Edit Recording

How to start the program edit recording process and relevant notes.

CD Edit Recording: Cross-Fade Edit (UD-753)

Applying Cross-Fade Editing (UD-753)

How to apply cross-fade editing to CD tracks before recording.

Starting Cross-Fade Recording (UD-753)

How to start the cross-fade edit recording process.

CD Edit Recording: Timed Edit (UD-753)

Setting Up Timed Edit Recording (UD-753)

How to set up timed edit recording by selecting modes and entering conditions.

Starting Timed Edit Recording

How to start the timed edit recording process with specified tape length.

CD Edit Recording: AI Edit (UD-753)

Setting Up AI Edit Recording (UD-753)

How to set up AI Edit recording by selecting modes and entering disc/tape conditions.

Starting AI Edit Recording

How to start the AI edit recording process to accommodate tape length by fading tracks.

CD Edit Recording: Fade Edit (UD-753)

Selecting Disc for Fade Edit Recording

How to select the disc for fade edit recording by checking indicators.

Starting Fade Edit Recording

How to start the fade edit recording process, which fades tunes at tape ends.

CD Edit Recording Management (UD-753)

Checking Edited CD Tracks (UD-753)

How to check the edited CD tracks on the UD-753.

Clearing Edited Data (UD-753)

How to clear all edited data from the UD-753.

Tone Adjustment Features

Tone Adjustment Options

Explains selection of graphic equalizer patterns and presence sound field modes.

Demonstration Mode

How to activate and use the demonstration mode to experience tone adjustment effects.

Playing Music with Custom Tone

Selecting Music for Tone Adjustment

How to select the music category to match the desired tone adjustment.

Applying Preset Equalizer Patterns

How to select preset equalizer patterns (POP, ROCK, JAZZ, CLASSIC, OFF).

Presence Effects and Surround Modes

Selecting Presence Sound Fields

How to select different presence sound fields (ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, STADIUM, HIT MASTER).

Dolby 3 Stereo and Pro Logic Surround

Explains the functions of Dolby 3 STEREO and Dolby PRO LOGIC SURROUND modes.

Dolby 3 STEREO: Adjustment and Playback

Setting Dolby 3 STEREO Mode

How to set the Dolby 3 STEREO mode and select center modes.

Adjusting Volume Balance and Playback

How to adjust volume balance using test tones and play video software.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround: Adjustment

Activating Dolby Pro Logic Surround

How to switch on the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode and select center modes.

Setting Delay Time and Volume Balance

How to set delay time and adjust volume balance for Pro Logic Surround.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround: Playback

Setting Up Dolby Surround Playback

How to set the Dolby Surround mode and play video or LD software.

Adjusting Volume and Cancelling Playback

How to adjust playback volume and cancel Dolby Surround play.

Enjoying Music with Presence Effects

Selecting Music for Presence Effect

How to play music to best experience the presence effect.

Choosing Presence Sound Fields

How to select different presence sound fields (ARENA, JAZZ CLUB, STADIUM, HIT MASTER, OFF).

Easy Karaoke Singing (HIT MASTER)

Applying Echo to Microphone Input

How to apply echo effects to the microphone input for Karaoke.

Karaoke Singing and Recording

How to sing along, adjust volumes, and record Karaoke performances.

Timer Operation: Programming

Timer Programming Preparations

How to prepare for timer programming for radio, CD, tape, or auxiliary inputs.

Setting Timer Volume and Program

How to adjust listening volume and select program numbers for timer operations.

Timer Operation: Reservations

Setting Timer ON and OFF Times

How to enter the ON and OFF times for timer operations.

Making Timer Reservations (Playback/Recording)

How to make reservations for timer playback or recording, including selecting sources and stations.

Timer Operation: Managing Reservations

Checking Timer Reservation Content

How to check the contents of previously set timer reservations.

Modifying and Disabling Timer Programs

How to change reserved contents or disable timer operation.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the Sleep Timer Duration

How to set the number of minutes until the power automatically turns off.

Cancelling the Sleep Timer

How to cancel the sleep timer function before it activates.

System Maintenance

Cassette Tape Handling and Cleaning

Notes on handling cassette tapes, including slack removal and cleaning.

Head Cleaning and Demagnetization

How to clean heads, capstan, pinch roller, and demagnetize the head.

Condensation Precautions

Advice on handling condensation to prevent unit malfunction.

Disc Handling and Precautions

Proper Disc Handling and Cleaning

Guidelines for handling, cleaning, and storing CDs to prevent damage.

Caution on Disc Usage and Compatibility

Warnings against using damaged discs and information on compatible disc types.

Memory Backup and Transportation Notes

Information on memory backup function and precautions for moving the CD player.

Troubleshooting: System Issues

Resetting the Microcomputer

How to reset the microcomputer to resolve malfunctions.

Amplifier and Speaker Troubleshooting

Common problems and remedies for the amplifier and speakers, like no sound.

Tuner Unit Troubleshooting

Common problems and remedies for the tuner unit, like clock issues or no reception.

Troubleshooting: Cassette Deck Unit

Cassette Playback and Operation Issues

Remedies for common cassette playback problems like no sound or no operation.

DPSS, CCRS, and Recording Issues

Troubleshooting DPSS, CCRS, dubbing, recording, and sound quality problems.

Troubleshooting: CD Player and Remote Control

CD Player Playback and Sound Issues

Remedies for common CD player problems like disc not playing or no sound.

Remote Control Operation Problems

Troubleshooting steps for when the remote control unit is not functioning.

System Specifications (UK/Europe)

Tuner and Amplifier Specifications

Technical specifications for the FM/AM tuner and amplifier sections.

Speaker, CD Player, and General Specs

Specifications for speakers, CD player unit, and general system dimensions/weight.

System Specifications (USA/Canada)

Tuner and Amplifier Specifications (USA/Canada)

Technical specifications for the tuner and amplifier sections specific to USA/Canada.

Speaker, CD Player, and General Specs (USA/Canada)

Specifications for speakers, CD player unit, and general system details for USA/Canada.

Component Specifications

Cassette Deck and Speaker Specifications

Technical specifications for the cassette deck (X-F7) and speaker systems (LS-F7, LS-F5).

CD Player Unit Specifications

Technical specifications for the CD player units (DP-F7, DP-MF7).

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