Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for XD-A8 / XD-A5
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
Switching the power ON (OFF): The power can be turned ON by pressing the play key of the CD player, the play key of the cassette deck, or the BAND key of the tuner. Pressing the ON/STANDBY key turns the power OFF, displaying only the time.
Selecting the desired output: Choose between TUNER (Radio), CD, TAPE, or AUX (External input). For AUX, ensure the connected component's manual is also consulted, and adjust AUX INPUT LEVEL if necessary. CD or TAPE playback starts automatically if a disc or tape is already loaded.
Volume adjustment: Use the VOLUME CONTROL knob. Quick turning adjusts volume more significantly.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
| Remote control unit | ||
| Remote control operation is not possible. | • Batteries are exhausted • The remote control is too far away from the system, the controlling angle is deviated or there is an obstacle in between. • There is no tape or CD set in the component to be played. • An attempt is made to play the cassette deck which is recording something. • The MULTI CONTROL setting mode is activated. | • Replace with new batteries • Operate the unit inside the remote controllable range. • Set a tape or CD in the component to be played. • Wait until the recording ends. • Cancel the MULTI CONTROL setting mode. |
| Receiver, speakers | ||
| Sound is not produced. | • The speaker cords are disconnected. • The MUTE switch of remote control unit is switched ON. • The headphone plug is inserted into the jack. • The AUX INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel is set to MIN. • The LEVEL control is set to OFF. • Sound is not output when the radio wave is weak (DEMO ON). | • Connect properly referring to "System con- nection". • Switch MUTE OFF. • Unplug the headphone plug. • Adjust to an optimum level. • Adjust to an optimum level. • Switch the demonstration off. |
| AUX (external input) sound is not pro- duced. | • The AUX INPUT LEVEL control on the rear panel is set to MIN. | • Adjust to an optimum level. |
| Sub-woofer sound is not produced. | • The LEVEL control is set to OFF. | • Adjust to an optimum level. |
| Sound is not output in the TUNER mode. | • Sound is not output when the radio wave is weak (DEMO ON). | • Switch the demonstration off. |
| The character display blinks and sound is not produced. | • The speaker cords are short-circuited. | • Turn the power OFF, remove the short- circuit and turn the power ON again. |
| Sound is not produced from the left or right speakers. | • The speaker cords are disconnected. | • Connect properly referring to "System con- nection". |
| The clock display shows "--:--". | • There was a power failure. • The power cord was unplugged from the outlet | • Adjust the present time again. • Adjust the present time again. |
| Timer operation is not possible. | • The present time has not been adjusted or there was a power failure. • The timer ON time and OFF time have not been set. • The timer execution was not set up. | • Adjust the present time referring to "Clock adjustment". • Set the timer ON time and OFF time. • Execute the timer program. |
| Radio stations cannot be received. | • The antennas have not been connected. • A proper broadcasting band has not been selected. • The frequency of the station to be received is not tuned. | • Connect antennas • Select a band. • Tune to the frequency of the desired station. |
| Noise interferes. | •Car ignit or noise. • Influence of an electric appliance. • A TV set is installed near the system. | • Install the outdoor antenna in an apart posi- tion from the road. • Switch the suspected electric appliance OFF. • Install the TV or the system at an increased distance between them. |