Kenwood COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO UD-703- Manuals

Page 2 - Before applying power; Units are designed for operation as follows.; Safety precautions; WARNING; CLASS 1 I

Before applying power Units are designed for operation as follows. A\Caution ; Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. .............................................. AC120Vonly Australia ............................................................................. AC240 Vonly U.S.A. and C...

Page 3 - Special features; Dynamic rotary volume controhQ^; Contents

Special features f LLC. (Low Leve! Control When you want to listen at a low volume, for example in the night time, the sound ievel can be reduced with a one-touch operation. While the level is low, the insufficiency in the base and treble levels felt by human hearing are automatically compensated. T...

Page 4 - System connections; Optical fiber cable connection

System connections UD-703/753 [En) Do not plug the power cord into the power outlet until all of the required connections have been made. • When arranging the systenn units in a vertical, stacked configuration, observe the stacking order indicated in the system connection diagram below. • In the cas...

Page 5 - Connection of the front speakers; Speaker rear panels; Connection of parallel cord

Connection of the front speakers UD-7D3/753 (En) ----- Tweeter (for high frequencies) Tweeter ---------------------- (for medium and high frequencies) ----- Mid-range unit (for medium frequencies) Tweeter _______________ (for medium and high frequencies) if \y\/nnfo|- (for low frequencies) (for low ...

Page 6 - Connection method; ■jLl; Connection of AMantenna; Connection of AM ioop antenna; Connection ofFM antenna; Connection of FM simplified antenna

UD-703/753 [En] Connection method O Push the lever. © Insert cord. © Return the lever. ■jLl Tuner unit C-F7/C-F7L ^1© G ^ Connection of AMantenna Connection of AM ioop antenna The provided antenna is for indoor use. Place it in a position as far as possible from this system, TV, speaker cords and po...

Page 8 - Connection of optional speakers

Connection of optional speakers UD-703/753 fEn] (Right)

Page 9 - VCR

Connection of Audio/Visual components (optional) • Connection cords are not supplied with this system.• Any of the following components can be connected in place of the LD player shown below. • DBS tuner• Video camera • Video recorder •A DAT recorder can also be connected in place of the MD (Mini Di...

Page 10 - bd bid bid; Ó è ©

Controls and indicators UO-7Q3/733 [En] j Amplifier unit Video input indicators MUTE indicator bd bid bid Volume display Display Character information display KENWOOD i Ó è © rwK © OO ^ O C} O Remote sensor “□2 O SOURCE DIRECT key -02 O POWER key Press to enjoy music with a purer sound. -02 Press to...

Page 14 - Cassette deck unit

UD-703/753 (En) Cassette deck unit O Deck A cassette holder O Deck B cassette holder Q Tape running indicators O Deck A eject key O Deck A operation keys ◄, ► Play keys/indicators ■ Stop key ►► Fast Forward key ◄◄ Rewind key © CRLS key/indicator Press to set the optimum recording level automatically...

Page 15 - Remote control unit

Remote control unit UD-703/753 [En] I Input selector key INPUT key: Press to select the component to be played. Graphic equalizer operation keys EQ.EFFECT: Press to select a graphic equalizer effect. PRESENCE; Press to select a presence effect. Cassette deck operation keys To operate deck A, set the...

Page 16 - deration; After plugging in the power cord of the amplifier, press the

Operation of remote control unit Loading batteries UD-7D3/753 fEn] Remove the cover. Insert batteries. • Insert two R03 ("AAA"-size) batteries following the polarity indications. Close the cover. deration After plugging in the power cord of the amplifier, press the POWER key of the remote co...

Page 17 - Clock adjustment; This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the; Preparation; Ensure that the power is OFF.; RM

Clock adjustment This unit incorporates a clock function. Be sure to adjust the correct time before using the timer function. Preparation I Ensure that the power is OFF. I UD-7Q3/753 (En] Activate the clock adjustment mode. Example: Adjustment to 8:45AM • The time display starts to blink. RM ----- -...

Page 18 - Sound adjustment functions; Qs’

Sound adjustment functions Power ON/OFF Press the POWER key of the amplifier unit. STANDBY indicator Qs’ Rennote control unit • The power of the overall system can be turned ON/OFF by pressing the POWER key of amplifier unit. Enhanced bass entertainment with super woofer (optional) i Press the S.WOO...

Page 19 - Playing sound with higher purity; Switching SOURCE DIRECT ON simplifies the s; SOURCE DIRECT; Muting the sound temporarily; Remote control unit only; Adjusting the lefl/right volume balance; Compensation of bass sound

0 While the L.LC. indicator is blinking, settheLL.C. volume with the VOLUME CONTROL or from the remote control unit. G Press the L.L.C, key again while the L.L.C. indicator is blinking. • When the key is pressed again after the L.L.C. indicator has finished flashing, this function is cancelled. • If...

Page 20 - Playback of CD; to; PJaying tracks in order from track No. 1; L I I; Ü I; To Stop playback

Playback of CD 2F UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to Use the following procedure to play a CD In the original order of tracks from track No. 1. I UD-7G3/753 (En) PJaying tracks in order from track No. 1 "CD” should be displayed. r 77 L I I ■ Playback starts when a disc has been loaded. ...

Page 21 - Playback from desired track; Prepardtion; Skipping tracks; Searching

Playback from desired track UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: -QS to Prepardtion * • Load a disc in the CD player. UD-703/753 (En) Check that the "TRACK" indicator is lit • If the "TRACK” indicator is not lit, press the P.MODE key to light it. Press the numeric keys as shown below...

Page 22 - Programming tracks in desired order; “CD”; n f; CLEAR

■U Programming tracks in desired order I UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to ---------- \ Preparation • Select the “CD” input. • Load a disc in the CD player. UD-7D3/753 (En) I Press so that the "PGM" indicator lights. I Enter track Nos. in the order you want to play them. Lights. “S...

Page 23 - Auto space function; To check the programmed tracks [; Remote control unit oniy |; filili; B E; To adda track to the program; U S; b e; To clear tracks from the program

u UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to UD-703/753 [En] Auto space function | When the SPACE key is pressed during programming of tracks, a non- recorded space of a few seconds will be created between tracks. By recording tracks with these spaces on tape, the search and repeat play operations ...

Page 24 - Repeated playback; Time display on CD player; To repeat only the programmed tracks; raim; rn; To cancel repeated playback; To repeat the entire disc; U 1 u • u u; To cancel repeated playback; Press the REPEAT key again.

Repeated playback UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to ^ Lodd 3 disc in the CD pisycr. Time display on CD player Each press of the TIME key changes the displayed contents. UD-703/753 [En] ® /;£^^ : Elapsed time of track being played ( 2 ) ;5 7 : Remaining time of track being played ® E3-HS ■ ...

Page 25 - Playback in a random order (Random playback); ‘TRACK”; To select anothertrack in the middle; of; playing one; RANDOM

Playback in a random order (Random playback) UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to -QH Preparation • Select the “CD” input. |t • Load discs in the CD player. | 1 UD-703/753 (En] As tracks are selected at random, you can enjoy listening to for a long time. Check that the "TRACK" indicat...

Page 27 - Playing tracks in order from track No. 1; Use the following procedure to play CDs in the original order of; L JJ; BFJ; To; Stop; playback

Playing tracks in order from track No. 1 UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: -(22 fo Use the following procedure to play CDs in the original order of tracks from track No. 1. UO-703/753 CEn) I Select the "CD" input. "CD” should be displayed. r 77 L JJ Load a disc. T 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 28 - jQ; Press; Select the desired track No.; CrFn; DISC SELECTOR

Playback from desired track UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to -QS • Select the “CD” input. • Load discs in the CD player. UD-703/753 [En) “Obb..v.v'.cfcfo° O ® oVoVoog^ jQ Press SO that “PGM" indicator goes off. Select the desired track No. O Select the disc. DISC SKIP CrFn O Select th...

Page 29 - Start playback; UH

Programming tracks in desired order UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to -p Use the following procedure to select desired tracks (up to 32 tracks) from up to 6 discs and program them in the desired order. Preparation • Select the “CD” input. • Load discs in the CD player. Press SO that the “P...

Page 30 - To add a track to the program

UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to Auto space function When the SPACE key is pressed during programming of tracks, a non- recorded space of a few seconds will be created between tracks. By recording tracks with these spaces on tape, the search and repeat play operations of tape using the DP...

Page 31 - Time dispiayon CDpiayer; To repeat ail discs

Repeated playback UD-703/753 [En] UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: -QB to -QS Time dispiayon CDpiayer Each press of the TIME key changes the displayed contents. CD -3^31 : Elapsed time of track being piayed : Remaining time of track being played Preparation • Select the "CD” input. • Loa...

Page 34 - Load a cassette tape.; JRPE; Determine the playback modes.; © DOLBY NR “B”

Playback of tape Tape playback UD-703/753 [En) Select the "TAPE" input I Load a cassette tape. i Open the door. O Insert a tape and close the door. Press so that ‘TAPE” is displayed. JRPE •The type of tape, that is, Normal, Chrome or Metal, is set automatically.• Remove tape slack before loa...

Page 35 - Relay playback; DOLBY NR “C”

Relay playback U s e t h e f o l l o w i n g p r o c e d u r e t o p l a y t a p e s i n d e c k s A a n d B a l t e r n a t e l y . UD-703/753 (En) if __o -0@ ® oVoV oop_ r 0 0 (B)0@ Load tapes. Start playback. •The tape sides indicated by the tape transport direction indicators will be played. Eac...

Page 36 - Skipsearch

UO-703/753 [En] I DPSS (Direct Program Search System) 3 5 ? T h e D P S S i s c a p a b l e o f d e t e c t i n g n o n - r e c o r d e d s p a c e s o f m o r e I t h a n 4 s e c o n d s a s " b l a n k s b e t w e e n p r o g r a m s " . I t c a n b e u s e d — • i n f o u r w a y s a s d ...

Page 37 - WM Select the playback modes.; One-program repeat playback; f l o O O Q

UD-703/753 [En) • Dash & play WM Select the playback modes. \ Start dash & play. J^windplaYback When a non-recorded space of more than 10 seconds is detected during playback, that space isautomatically skipped byfast winding toplay only the tape sections where sound is recorded. Each press o...

Page 38 - Broadcast reception; Receiving broadcast station; Select the broadcast band.; DlSPlAYkey; DISPLAY

Broadcast reception I t is p o s s i b l e t o r e c e i v e b r o a d c a s t s b y o n e - t o u c h o p e r a t i o n s b y s t o r i n g u p t o 4 0 s t a ti o n s i n t h e p r e s e t m e m o r y . Preparation • Select the “TUNER” input. UD-703/753 [En] 1 L -1 _ 4 _ °o°oVi looa 0®® oVoVO® ^g^o...

Page 39 - Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset); Press the ENTER key during reception.; MB; Select one of the preset numbers from 1 to 40.; Receiving a preset station

Storing radio stations in memory (Station preset) PrGOaration »Receive a station to be stored in preset [: “ memory. UD-703/753 [En] I Press the ENTER key during reception. ENTER MB MEMORY lights {for approx. 5 sec.). B B . D O . • The station being received will be stored in preset memory. Go to st...

Page 40 - Preparation for recording; Load a tape in deck B.

Recording (Deck B only) This unit incorporates the CRLS (Computer Recording Level System), automatic recording level setting and Dolby HX Pro headroom extension to allow excellent sound recording with simple operation. Preparation for recording UD-703/753 [En] Load a tape in deck B. I O open the doo...

Page 41 - TUNER; If the CD track to be recorded is selected without pressing the

Preparation • Load a cassstte tape in the deck.• Select the tape transport direction (◄ or ►). • Select (two-side recording) or (one- side recording). • Select the Dolby NR mode.• (insert a disc in the CD player.) UD-7G3/753 (En) Recording (DeckB only) Select the source to be recorded. The source co...

Page 42 - Function ofCRLS key; To pause recording temporarily

42 Function ofCRLS key The CRLS sets the recording level automatically in 20 seconds by analyzing the sound to be recorded. If the key has never been pressed The sound is recorded with the basic level set with the unit. If the key is pressed The recording level is set automatically and stored in mem...

Page 43 - The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape; dubbing

Copying tape (Tape dubbing) PtCpdtdtiOn * Select the tape transport direction (◄ or ►). Select (two-side recording) or ":=t" (one- side recording). UD-703/753 (En) The contents of the tape in deck A can be copied onto the tape in deck B. Start auto-bias adjustment. Approx. AUTO BIAS 45 sec. ...

Page 45 - Timed edit recording; la

UD-703/753 (En) UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to Fade-in/fade-out Fade-out Fade-in Cross-fade Fade-out : Ending a tune by gradually decreasing the volume.Fade-in : Starting a tune by gradually increasing the volume. Cross-fade : Combination of fade-out and fade-in so that the sounds of tw...

Page 47 - Cross-fade edit recording; Apply desired editing to the CD tracks.

Cross-fade edit recording The cross-fade editing may be easier to understand by saying that it is a function for cross-fading tunes rather than saying that it edits the order of tunes. This function can be used in combination with the desired editing method as well as in simple recording of CD track...

Page 48 - Select the CD tracks to be recorded in priority; Enter the recording length of the tape.

Timed edit recording By specifying the recording time of the tape used, CD tracks can be recorded with their order automatically changed so that no i tune is interrupted at the end of tape sides A and B. I If there are favorite CD tracks to be recorded in priority over others, they can be recorded i...

Page 51 - To check the edited contents; u E; To clear the edited contents

UD-703 only For the operation of UD-753: to To check the edited contents I Remote control unit only u E R - 0 I • Each time the key is pressed, the edited CD track Nos. are displayed in order, • The "P.C.” indicator goes off in a few seconds. To clear the edited contents P.MODE or J J •The edite...

Page 53 - Program edit recording

UD-703/753 (En) ’ UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: -QS to -fJi] Fade-in/fade-out Volume decreases! Volume increases I Sounds are gradually. gradually, overlapped. Fade-out Fade-in Cross-fade Fade-out : Ending a tune by gradually decreasing the volume.Fade-in : Starting a tune by gradually in...

Page 54 - I n; Enter disc Nos. and track Nos. in the order you; MD; Start edit recording.

Program edit recording UD-703/753 (EnJ Use the following procedure to record CD tracks in the order g j i programmed by yourself so that no tune is interrupted in the middle at the ends of tape sides. _ I ThetuneinterruptedattheendoftapesideAiserasedandside B starts from the beginning of that tune. ...

Page 56 - Enter the disc and tape conditions.; U I; D L

Timed edit recording I By specifying the recording time of thetape used, CD tracks can be recorded with their order automatically changed so that no tune is interrupted at the end of tape sides A and B. UD-703/753 (En) UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: -Q2 to Preparation • Load a cassette tap...

Page 57 - Al edit recording; d I s e n

Al edit recording In case the recording time of tape is shorter than the playing time of the CD to be recorded, all of CD tracks can be accommo dated by fading out the ending parts. UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to -gp UD-703/753 (En] Preparation • Load a cassette tape in deck B. • Selec...

Page 58 - Fade edit recording; The tune interrupted at the end of tape side A is faded out and

Fade edit recording The tune interrupted at the end of tape side A is faded out and side B starts with fading in from the middle of that tune. The I tune interrupted at the end of tape side B is simply faded out. UD-703/753 [En] UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to -ilil Preparation • Load a ...

Page 59 - To check the edited contents \

UD-7Q3/753 (En) UD-753 only For the operation of UD-703: to To check the edited contents \ Remote control unit only 1 PGM 1 TRACK NO era e I D E R - a 1 • Each time the key is pressed, the edited CD track Nos, are displayed in order. •The “P.C,” indicator goes off in a few seconds. To clear the edit...

Page 60 - Tone adjustment; The system allows you to select 4 kinds of graphic equalizer; Demonstration; HE MU

Tone adjustment The system allows you to select 4 kinds of graphic equalizer patterns and 4 kinds of presence (sound field) modes. Select graphic equalizer patterns according to the genre of music and select the presence modes according to the acoustic ambience required. -22 UD-703/753 (En] Demonstr...

Page 61 - Playing music with the desired tone; Play the desired music.; PUP

Playing music with the desired tone U0-7Q3/753 (En] i The graphic equalizer patterns can be selected according to the genre of music played. Play the desired music. ¥4 Select the music category. ------------ 'POP Lights, Display characters scroll from the right to the left. • Select the category acc...

Page 62 - Presence effects; Various modes for reproducing the effects of presence are

Presence effects UD-703/753 (En] Various modes for reproducing the effects of presence are available. Select the mode according to the played source or

Page 63 - Adjustment and playback of DOLBY 3 STEREO; The Dolby 3 STEREO provides an active center channel to; ir; 3 TERE U ■* NORtlRL; Adjust the volume balance.; ® J E 5 T; gj; Play a video software program.; FI; Adjust the listening volume.; To cancel DOLBY3 STEREO play

Adjustment and playback of DOLBY 3 STEREO UD-703/753 [En) The Dolby 3 STEREO provides an active center channel to produce a better, stable center image. This mode can be used when listening to stereo video program and music or when surround listening or surround system set-up is not possible. Set th...

Page 64 - Dolby Pro Logic Surround adjustment; played, this mode provides the Dolby Surround effect, similar; D D R h R i; P Y; E D

Dolby Pro Logic Surround adjustment When video (LD) software carrying nniDt*BY8URii«iB]D| mark is played, this mode provides the Dolby Surround effect, similar to movie theaters. UD-703/753 [En) Set the delay time. Lights up P R D L D D I D - * Center mode display D D R h R i Each press changes the ...

Page 65 - Dolby Pro Logic Surround play; Before using the Dolby Surround mode, be sure to; P R B L D E i L; NDRMflL; To cancelDOLBYSURROUNDplay

Dolby Pro Logic Surround play Before using the Dolby Surround mode, be sure to perform the "Dolby Surround field adjustment" procedure. Set Dolby Surround mode. Play video or LD software. Adjust the volume. P R B L D E i L rr-f Center mode display NDRMflL To cancelDOLBYSURROUNDplay SURROUND...

Page 66 - Enjoying music whh die presence effect (presencemodes); Qj; ORRE NR; OSJRBIUM; HI I MR5TER; O PRESENEE OPE

Enjoying music whh die presence effect (presencemodes) UD-703/753 [En] The presence (sound field) mode can be selected according to the music played and to your liking. Qj Pfay a desired music. Sefect a presence sound field. -------------- • Select the category according to the genre or contents of ...

Page 67 - To apply echo to the microphone; On; Sing along with the accompaniment.; ORRENEI; H I; To record Karaoke singing

Easy Karaoke singing (HITMASTER} To apply echo to the microphone (Except for U.S.A., Canada, Europe, U.K., and Australia) ECHO I : Light echo effect. CD ECHDB : Strong echo effect. ®EEHO DEE O '-ights. ~^EHD I UD-703/753 [Ел) • Use a microphone equipped with a mini-plug. • Set the MIC MIXING control...

Page 68 - Timer operation

Timer operation Two 24-hour timer systems (PROG.1, PROG.2) (which can be used every day) and a sleep timer system (which works only once) are available.In each of PROG.1 and PROG.2, the timer data including the operating period and played contents can be set and selected to be activated or not as re...

Page 69 - O N T I M E R M ^ J O r n; ГМЕП; O F F; Make the desired reservation.; io; uh; ШЁЛ

UD-703/753 [Еп] Enter the ON time. о To decrease To increase the figure figure ШВ •After entering the figure of "hour" with the procedure in O an O, enter ' the figure of "minute" using the same procedure. O N T I M E R M ^ J O r n ------------------- ---------- --------- • If you ma...

Page 70 - Ensure that the power is OFF; Check the reservation content

UD-7D3/753 (En] Ensure that the power is OFF Check the reservation content [ Each press of the key swftches the program numbers as follows. PROG.1 (Contents of the program 1 are displayed.) PR0G.2 (Contents of the program 2 are displayed.) Normal mode •The reserved contents will be displayed for 3 s...

Page 71 - Sleep timer; I Adjust the clock before setting the timer.; Set the number of minutes after which the power; CFl; i L E B P; To cancel; Turn the power OFF or press the SLEEP key until the sleep time

Sleep timer I Adjust the clock before setting the timer. UD-703/753 tEn) C Set the number of minutes after which the power is to be turned OFF. 0 Turn the power ON. CFl ) Set the time. • The power is turned OFF automatically after the set time has elapsed.• Each press decreases the time by 10 minute...

Page 72 - Maintenance; Notes on cassette tape; Safety tab; Cleaning the head section; Demagnetizing the head; Beware of condensation

Maintenance UD-703/753 (En) Notes on cassette tape 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 acciden tally. To store cassette tapes Do not store the tapes in ...

Page 73 - Note related to transportation and movement

Disc handling precautions Handling Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Caution on disc used UD-7G3/753 [En] Cleaning If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc out...

Page 74 - In case of difficulty; Operation to reset

In case of difficulty UD-703/753 [En) Operation to reset The microcomputer may fall into malfunction (impossibility to operate erroneous display, etc.) when the power cord is unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following procedure to reset the microcom...

Page 76 - QEl

UD-7Ü3/753 (En) CD player unit Symptom Cause Remedy A CD is placed in the player but it cannot • The disc is placed upside down. • Place the disc properly, with the label side be played. facing upward. • The disc position is displaced. • Place the disc properly. • The disc is extremely dirty. • Clea...

Page 77 - Specifications; FM Tuner section; SURROUND MODE; Video section

Specifications (For U.K. and Europe) Tuner/Amplifier unit (C-F7/ C-F7L /A-F7) _______________ FM Tuner section Tuning frequency range.......................... 87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz Sensitivity (DIN at 75 Q) MONO....................................................... 1.2 |iV/ 13.2dBf Signal to noise ra...

Page 78 - Amplifier section; SURROUND MOPE; FCC WARNIIMG

Specifications (For U.S.A. and Canada} Tuner/Amplifier unit (C-F7/A-F7) ________ FM Tuner section Tuning frequency range..........................87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHzSensitivity (IHF)................................ 13.2 dBf (1.2 |iV at 75 Q)Signal to noise ratio at 1 kHz MONO............................

Page 79 - Cassette deck section

Specifications Cassette deck section Track....................... ..................... . 4-track, 2-channel stereo Recording system............................................ AC bias system (Frequency: 105 kHz) Heads A deck B deck Playback head................................................ 1Play...

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