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CD PLAYER
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
B60-3276-00 MA ( K, P, T, M, I, X, Y )
I D
98/12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 97/12 11 10 9 8 7 6
D-R350
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
This instruction manual for this model also covers the systems
in the KENWOOD System "SERIES 21" lineup. Since the features
vary depending on the combined systems, the remote control
operation illustrations (icons) are shown for two types of remote
control units.
Refer to the instruction manual included with the AV CONTROL
CENTER for the basic remote control operations.


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D-R350 (En)
2 Before applying power
Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................ AC 120 V only
Australia .................................................................................. AC 240 V only
Europe and U.K. ..................................................................... AC 230 V only
China ......................................................................................... AC 220 V only
*Other countries ............................ AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo-
nent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means
that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There
is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Introduction
*AC voltage selection
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the voltage that
prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before connecting the
power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this
switch matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in
accordance with the following direction.
Move switch lever to match your line voltage
with a small screwdriver or other pointed tool.
Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line volt-
age due to improper setting of the AC voltage selector switch.
For the United Kingdom
Factory fitted moulded mains plug
1. The mains plug contains a fuse. For replacement, use only a 13-Amp ASTA-approved (BS1362) fuse.
2. The fuse cover must be refitted when replacing the fuse in the moulded plug.
3. Do not cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter, or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue
: Neutral
Brown : Live
Do not connect those leads to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety precautions
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT
THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCT'S ENCLOSURE
THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.
Caution : Read this section carefully to ensure safe operation.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE
PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
AC voltage selector switch
L
R
LINE OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL
AC 110-
120V
AC 220-
240V
COAXIAL
SISTEM
CONTROL
TEXT
AC 110-
120V
AC 220-
240V
REQUIREMENT BY NEDERLAND GAZETTE
Batteries are supplied with this product. When
they empty, you should not throw away. Instead,
hand them in as small chemical waste.


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D-R350 (En)
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit was shipped
to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay. Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a claim against the carrier
for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Accessories
Audio cord ........................ (1)
System control cord ............ (1)
AC plug adaptor .............. (1)
Use to adapt the plug on the power cord
to the shape of the wall outlet.
(Accessory only for regions where use is
necessary.)
¶ The text information (disc title, track titles, names of the artists, songwriters, composers,
etc.) recorded on the CDs can be easily called and displayed in alphanumerics. (Some
Japanese words and text may not be displayed.)
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¶ D.R.I.V.E. (Dynamic Resolution Intensive Vector Enhancement) IC is built in for drastic re-
duction of distortion at small signal level.
¶ Edit function for rearranging tracks according to the tape length so that no music is inter-
rupted in the middle.
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¶ Auto space function.
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¶ Easy operation functions allow systematic operation with other KENWOOD components
connected through the system control connection.
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Special features
CD-TEXT support
Advanced technologies incorporated in pursuit
of improved sound quality and stability
Convenient features for dubbing CD onto tape
Easy operation functions
Introduction .................................................................. 2
Before applying power ................................................ 2
Safety precautions ....................................................... 2
Special features ................................................................... 3
System connections .................................................... 4
Controls and indicators ............................................... 6
Operation of remote control unit ............................... 7
Remote Control Unit (RC) ................................................... 7
Graphical Remote Control Unit (GRC) .............................. 8
Basic Operations for the Graphical Remote
Control Unit (GRC) .............................................................. 9
Preparing to play tracks ............................................ 11
Loading/Unloading discs .................................................. 11
ALL TEXT SEARCH ............................................................ 11
Normal play (TRACK mode) ...................................... 12
Playing tracks in order from track No.1 .......................... 12
Playback from desired track ............................................. 13
Skipping tracks .................................................................. 13
Searching ........................................................................... 13
Searching for tracks by title (TITLE SEARCH) ......... 14
Contents
Caution: Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Displays ...................................................................... 15
Time display on CD player (TIME DISPLAY) .................... 15
Selecting the text information display
(TEXT DISPLAY) ................................................................. 15
Displaying all the text information (ALL INFO.) ............. 15
Programmed play (PGM mode) ................................ 16
To check or change the programmed tracks .................. 17
To add a track to the program ......................................... 17
To clear tracks from the program .................................... 17
Repeated playback .................................................... 18
To repeat only the programmed tracks ........................... 18
To repeat the entire disc ................................................... 19
Editing ......................................................................... 20
To check the edited contents ........................................... 21
Playing or recording the edited contents ....................... 21
To clear the edited contents ............................................. 21
Playback in random order (Random playback) ....... 22
Maintenance ............................................................... 24
In case of difficulty ..................................................... 25
Specifications ............................................................. 27


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D-R350 (En)
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System connections
Caution:
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are com-
pleted.
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to "In case of difficulty".
Make connections as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also to the
instruction manuals of the related components.
Caution regarding placement
To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from the largest outer
dimensions including projections) equal to, or greater than, shown below.
Left and right panels: 10 cm
Rear panel: 10 cm
1. Connect all cords firmly. If connections are loose there could be loss of sound or noise produced.
2. When plugging and unplugging connection cords, be sure to first remove the power cord from the AC outlet. Plugging/unplugging
connection cords without removal of the power cord can cause malfunctions or damage to the unit.
Notes
Notes
* The above illustration is simply an example.
The actual connected equipment may vary depending on the sales area.
L
R
LINE OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
OPTICAL
AC 110-
120V
AC 220-
240V
COAXIAL
SISTEM
CONTROL
TEXT
L
R
CD
SYSTEM
CONTROL
AV CONTROL CERTER
Digital component (MD, DAT, etc.)
DIGITAL INPUT
(COAXIAL)
(OPTICAL)
Commercially-available
optical fiber cable
75
coaxial cable with RCA PIN.
(Commercially-available)
To AC outlet
Audio cord
System control cord
Remove the protection cap when using
the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack.
AV CONTROL CENTER (sold separately)
or receiver (sold separately)
To wall AC outlet


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D-R350 (En)
Connection to a general-use amplifier
Use the provided audio cords to connect the OUTPUT jacks of this
unit to the CD input jacks (or AUX jacks) of the amplifier.
Connection to digital amplifier or MD
Connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack to the
digital input jack of the amplifier, DAT recorder, MD recorder, etc.,
using an optical fiber cable or coaxial cable which are commercially
available in audio stores.
÷ When using an optical fiber cable to connect this unit to a digital
amplifier, insert the plug straight into the jack until a snap sound is
heard.
÷ Be careful not to bend, coil, or bundle the optical fiber cable.
÷ Optical fiber cables available on the market may not always be able to
be used with this player. If your cord cannot be used with this unit,
consult the store from which you purchased the cord or your nearest
dealer.
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONS
Remote Control
Lets you operate this unit with the system remote control unit supplied with the AV CONTROL CENTER or receiver.
Automatic Operation
Automatically switches the input selector on the AV CONTROL CENTER or receiver when you start playback from this unit.
Synchronized Recording
Lets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when recording from CD. Also, the simple CCRS operation and O.T.E. recording lets you
make great recordings from CD.
See the operating instructions supplied with your cassette deck for details.
SYSTEM CONTROL CONNECTIONS
After hooking this unit up with the KENWOOD System "SERIES 21," connect the system control cords for convenient system control
operations between the connected devices.
When hooking this unit up with the System "SERIES 21," read the instruction manuals supplied with the AV CONTROL CENTER (sold
separately) or the receiver (sold separately).
Notes
Notes
1. Do not connect system control cords to any components other than
those specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction and dam-
age your equipment.
2. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to the
system control terminals.
System connections
Optical fiber cable