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Connecting the system control
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, ƒ, and F
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 from [SL16] to [XS8]” below.
SYSTEM CONTROL operations
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote sup-
plied with the receiver.
Automatic Operation (except [XR] equipment)
When you start playback from a source component, the
input selector on this unit switches to that component
automatically.
Synchronized Recording (except [XR] equipment)
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback
when recording from CD, MD or analog discs.
Switching from [SL16] to [XS8]
You can easily change the system control mode by adjust-
ing the position of the SYSTEM CONTROL switch on the
rear panel.
Do this operation after completing all connections.
• This operation will not effect items stored in the memory.
• After switching the system control mode, turn the power
off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, then
plug it back.
Example: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the sys-
tem control mode.
Do not connect a system control cord to a cassette
deck connected to the TAPE2/MONITOR jacks.
SYSTEM CONTROL cord
SYSTEM CONTROL switch
Example: [XS8] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the sys-
tem control mode.
• In order to take advantage of the system control opera-
tions, the components must be connected to the correct
jacks. To use a CD player it must be connected to the CD
jacks. To use a cassette deck (or MD recorder) it must be
connected to the MD/TAPE1 jacks. When using more
than one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to the
specified jacks may be connected for system control.
• 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 con-
nections with equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
[SL16] [XS8]
[
SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[
SL16] [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
System
control cord
Receiver
CD player
Record player
[SL16] [
XS8]
[SL16]
[SL16] [
XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [
XS] [XS8]
[
XS]
System
control cord
Receiver
MD recorder
Cassette deck
CD player
Record player
For [SL16] For [XS8]
Setting up the system
SYSTEM CONTROL
SL16
(
XS 8
)
SL16
(
XS 8
)
Cassette deck
or MD recorder
• Some MD players are not system control compatible.
You cannot make system control connections to this
kind of equipment.
Notes:
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 effecting performance.
2. Do not connect system control cords to any compo-
nents 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.