Kenwood XD-8550 Stereo System User Manual


 
XD-8550/XD-6000 (En/T)
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Preparation section Basic section Application section Knowledge sections
2. Endless tapes
Do not use an endless tape, as this could damage the mechanism of
the unit.
To re-record
Safety tab (accidental erasure prevention tab)
After an important recording has been finished, break the safety tab,
to prevent the recorded contents from being erased or recorded on
accidentally.
When there is slack in the tape
In such a case, insert a pencil into the reel hole and wind the reel hub
to remove the slack.
To store cassette tapes
Do not store the tapes in a place which is subject to direct sunlight, or
near equipment that generates heat. Keep the cassette tapes away
from any magnetic field.
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For A side
For B side
Notes on cassette tape
Apply tape only to the position where
the tab has been removed.
1. Longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape
Since longer tape than 110 minutes cassette tape is very
thin, the tape could adhere to the pinch roller or be easily cut.
It is recommended that these tapes not be used with this
unit to prevent possible damage.
Notes
Notes
Handling of discs and tapes
Before applying power
Label side
Playing side
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter become at-
tached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a
soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of
the disc outwards in a radial manner.
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not
touch the playing surface.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for a long pe-
riod of time, remove it from the CD player and
store it in its case.
Discs which can be played with this unit
CD (12 cm, 8 cm), CDV (only the audio part)
÷With CD-G (CD Graphics) discs, this unit can play only the audio.
Caution on disc used
Disc handling precautions
Do not attach paper or tape to either the
playing side or the label side of compact
discs.
Never play cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player.
Therefore, to avoid malfunction, never use a cracked or deformed disc
or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
CD accessories
The CD accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protection ring, etc.)
which are marketed for improving the sound quality or protecting discs
as well as the disc cleaner should not be used with this system because
they may cause malfunction.