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Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations.
There are two KENWOOD system control modes. Make connections according to the groups of terminal symbols shown below.
ƒ Mode: lets you combine F, f, and ƒ terminals
Mode: for terminals only
This unit is compatible with both [XS8] and [SL16] modes. It comes from the factory set to the [SL16] mode. To switch to the [XS8]
mode, follow the instructions in “SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]” below.
EXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8] equipment for system operations. If your
equipment consists of this kind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords. Even
without system control cords, normal operations can be carried out without affecting performance.
2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than those specified by KENWOOD. It may
cause a malfunction and damage your equipment.
3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the system control terminals.
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose, there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging / unplugging connection
cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.
3. If the system control cords or audio cords are not connected properly, the remote control or automatic operation between system components
will not work properly.
Notes
Notes
÷Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the [SL16] system control mode. Be sure to use the [XS8] system control mode when
making system connections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
÷Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannot make system control connections to this kind of equipment.
[SL16] [XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
Turntable
Turntable
System
control
cord
Turntable
MD Recorder
System
control
cord
LD Player
Cassette Deck
About the system control connections
ABOUT THE SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control (possible when the system control mode
matches)
Lets you operate source components with the system remote
supplied with this unit.
Automatic Operation (Except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the input
selector on this unit switches to that component automatically.
(Except TAPE 2)
Synchronized Recording (Except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when
recording from CD or MD.
SWITCHING BETWEEN [XS8] AND [SL16]
The system control mode can be switched over easily with the
following operation.
1 Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
2 Set the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the rear panel to the desired
position.
÷This operation does not affect the items stored in memory.
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SYSTEM
CONTROL
ƒ
Note
Note
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system
control mode.
Multiple
CD Player
Receiver
Turntable
MD Recorder
LD Player
Cassette Deck
Multiple
CD Player
Receiver
[SL16] [XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
Notes
Notes
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