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Connecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOOD
audio component system lets you take advantage of convenient
system control operations.
This unit is compatible only w ith the [SL-16] mode. The system
control operation is not available if the unit is connected in the
[XS8], [XS], or [XR] connection mode.
If your component has the mode select sw itch, set the connected
components to the [SL16] mode.
• You may connect the system control cord to either the up or dow n
jack.
EXAM PLE: [SL16] mode connections
The underlined portion represents the setting of the system control
mode.
• In order to take advantage of the system control operations, 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 M D recorder) it must be connected to the M D/TAPE 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 w ith the
[SL16] system control mode. Do not make system connections
w ith equipment that is not [SL16] compatible.
• Some M D players are not system control compatible. You cannot
make system control connections to this kind of equipment.
Notes
1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined w ith [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 w ithout system control cords, normal operations can
be carried out w ithout 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 w ay in to the
system control terminals.
Connecting the system control
Setting up the system
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit w ith the system remote supplied w ith the
receiver.
Automatic Operation
When you start playback from a source component, the input selector
on this unit sw itches to that component automatically.
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronize recording w ith the start of playback w hen
recording from CD, M D or analog discs.
SYSTEM CONTROL
SYSTEM CONTROL
cord
Receiver
Cassette deck
or M D recorder
CD player
Record player
SYSTEM
CONTROL
cord
[SL16]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8] [XR]
[SL16] [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
Speaker placement
Front speakers : Place to the front left and right of the listening
position. Front speakers are required for all surround modes.
Center speaker : Place front and center. This speaker stabilizes the
sound image and helps recreate sound motion. Required for surround
playback.
Surround speakers : Place to the direct left and right, or slightly
behind, the listening position at even heights, approximately 1 meter
above the ears of the listeners. These speakers recreate sound
motion and atmosphere. Required for surround playback.
Subw oofer : Reproduces pow erful deep bass sounds.
• Although the ideal surround system consists of all the speakers
listed above, if you don' t have a center speaker or a subw oofer, you
can divide those signals betw een the available speakers in the
speaker settings steps to obtain the best possible surround
reproduction from the speakers you have available.
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Front
speaker
Subw oofer
Surround
speaker
Center speaker
Listening
position