11PreparationsConnecting the system controlConnecting system control cords after connecting a KENWOODaudio component system lets you take advantage of convenientsystem control operations.This unit is compatible only with the [SL-16] mode. The systemcontrol operation is not available if the unit is connected in the[XS-8], [XS] or [XR] connection mode.If your component has the mode select switch, set the connectedcomponents to the [SL-16] mode.[SL16][SL16] [XS 8] [XS] [XR][SL16] [XS 8] [XS][XS]SYSTEMCONTROLcordReceiverCassette deckor MD recorderCD playerRecord player• In order to take advantage of the system control operations, thecomponents must be connected to the correct jacks. To use a CDplayer it must be connected to the CD jacks. To use a cassette deck(or MD recorder) it must be connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. Whenusing more than one CD player (etc.) only the one connected to thespecified jacks may be connected for system control.• Some CD players and cassette decks are not compatible with the[SL16] system control mode. Do not make system connections withequipment that is not [SL16] compatible.• Some MD players are not system control compatible. You cannotmake system control connections to this kind of equipment.Notes1. [SL16] equipment cannot be combined with [XR], [XS], and [XS8]equipment for system operations. If your equipment consists of thiskind of combination, please do not connect any system control cords.Even without system control cords, normal operations can be carriedout without effecting performance.2. Do not connect system control cords to any components other thanthose specified by KENWOOD. It may cause a malfunction anddamage your equipment.3. Be sure the system control plugs are inserted all the way in to thesystem control terminals.SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATIONSRemote ControlLets you operate this unit with the system remote supplied with thereceiver.Automatic OperationWhen you start playback from a source component, the input selectoron this unit switches to that component automatically.Synchronized RecordingLets you synchronize recording with the start of playback when record-ing from CD, MD or analog discs.Registering setup codes for KENWOOD audio components• Once you finish making the system connections, be sure to register theappropriate setup code for each component. RC3• If you own remote controllable KENWOOD audio components that arenot compatible with system control, registering the setup code en-ables you to control those components using the remote controlsupplied with this unit (without connecting system control cords). Toregister setup codes for your remote controllable KENWOOD audiocomponents, see "Registering setup codes for other components".RC3Setting up the systemEXAMPLE: [SL16] mode connectionsThe underlined portion represents the setting of the system controlmode.SYSTEM CONTROLcordDo not connect a system control cord to a cassette deck con-nected to the MONITOR jacks.SYSTEM CONTROL