Kenwood DPC-MP727, DPC-MP922 User Manual 2

Media that can be played back with this

Safety precautions

equipment

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

DPC-MP727

Usable media apart from audio CDs (CD-DA)

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

DPC-MP922

Usable media

: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW

Usable formats

: ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (excluding expanded formats)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Files that can be played back: MP3 and WMA files

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Creating media for playing back on this

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best results, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operating

and use instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Note:

equipment

above.

This instruction manual is for common use with the 2 models

1.

Power sources — The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described

15.

Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel

in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

when:

Unpacking

Compressing MP3 and WMA files

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

2.

Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put aside

Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for the compression software when com-

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to

C. The unit has been exposed to rain.

cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

so they will not be lost.

pressing MP3 and WMA files as follows:

E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is

MP3 Files

: 128kbps recommended (32kbps-320kbps)

3.

Enclosure removal — Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched acciden-

damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit

WMA Files

: 128kbps recommended (64kbps-160kbps)

tally, a serious electric shock might occur.

16.

Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the

was shipped to you directly, notify the shipping company without delay.

operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

¶ This unit is compatible with 32kHz, 44.1kHz (recommended) and 48kHz samplimg

4.

Drop — Do not drop the unit or apply strong shock to it. (Damage due to dropping the unit is

Only the consignee (the person or company receiving the unit) can file a

claim against the carrier for shipping damage.

frequencies.

not covered by the warranty.)

17.

CAUTION — TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG

We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials

Categorizing folders

5.

Ventilation — Avoid hindering the ventilation of the unit by covering it with a cloth, etc.

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

As MP3 and WMA files are compressed into high-quality sound files at an extremely

6. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power

Before using the rechargeable batteries

OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.

Notes on using through car stereo

high rate of compression, it is possible to record several times more tracks than audio

The rechargeable batteries comes non-charged condition. Read

CDs onto a single medium. It is therefore convenient to split the tracks into different

7.

Heat — Avoid placing the unit under direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as heating

"Recharging the batteries" carefully and charge the batteries be-

¶ In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car bat-

folders by genre, artist or album for retrieval and repeat playback purposes.

equipment. Particularly, never leave it in an automobile or on the dashboard.

fore use.

tery adapter from the cigar lighter socket.

¶ A maximum of 23 folders or a maximum of 200 files can be stored on a single media.

8.

Temperature — The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing tem-

¶ Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, particularly above the dashboard,

In addition to normal audio CDs (CD-DA), this equipment is capable

¶ There are cases where it is not possible to save folders in the desired sequence

peratures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).

for this may lead to malfunction or damage due to solar heat.

of playing back media on which MP3 and WMA files have been stored.

depending on the software being used.

9.

Water and moisture — The unit should not be used near water — for example, near a bath-

¶ If the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes

Naming files

tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

interfere.

Single-byte characters between A and Z, single-byte numerals between 0 and 9, and

10. Dust and moisture — Avoid places where is dusty or where the humidity is high.

the single-byte underscore (_) can be used when naming files. A maximum of twelve

11. Vibrations — Avoid placing the unit on an unstable place such as a shelf or in a place

characters can be displayed. Ensure that the ".MP3" (MP3 files) or ".WMA" (WMA files)

subject to vibrations.

extension logs are attached to all file names.

12. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets,

B60-4989-00 00 CH (K.M.T.X) CR 0012

¶ Never add the MP3 or WMA extension logs to any files other than MP3 and WMA

speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

files. If the MP3 or WMA extension logs are added to any files other than MP3 and

13. Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,

Specifications

WMA files, the equipment will assume that they can be played back, and this will

etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

produce loud noises in the headphones, resulting in damage of adverse effects.

Hint for when naming folders and files

14. Nonuse periods — The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left

Standards

unused for a long period of time.

Signal reading format ······················· Non-contact signal reading (semi-conductor laser)

When media containing MP3 and WMA files are played back on this equipment, the

Characteristics

Frequency characteristics ··························································· 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-3dB

sequence in which each track is played back will be the same as the sequence in which

Headphone output (16 , 1kHz) ································································ 9mW + 9mW

they were saved. It is possible to set up the playback sequence by adding numbers

LINE OUT output level/impedance ····················································· MAX 0.85V/10k

from between 01 and 99 to the front of the folder and the file name when saving the file.

Power supply

¶ There are cases where it is not possible to save files in the desired sequence de-

Before applying power

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Size AA alkaline batteries available on the open market (LR6/AA x 2 or 4) ········· DC 3V

External DC supply ·················································································· DC 4.5 to 5.1V

pending on the software being used.

Rechargeable batteries (NB-150 x 2) ································································ DC 2.4V

Additional information

AC adaptors are designed for operation as follows.

Maximum external dimensions (width x height x depth) ······ 129mm x 32mm x 138mm

U.S.A. and Canada ···········································································*For other countries

A

(5-1/16˝x 1-1/4˝ x 5-7/16˝)

Depending on the MP3 and WMA compression software in use, it is possible to save

Australia ·················································································

Weight (net) ···································································································260g (0.6lb)

AC voltage selection

Battery life expectancy (during continual repeated playback)

track titles, artist names and other information together with each sound file as addi-

Europe and U.K. ·············································································

tional information.

*Other countries ············································This unit operates on 110AC-120110or-120220-240/ 220AC-240voltageV switchable. The AC voltage selector switch on the

	Battery	When D.A.S.C. is off When D.A.S.C. is on During MP3/WMA file playback			Although it is possible to display pre-recorded title and artist information with this infor-	For the U.S.A.		AC adapter 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
	Size AA alkaline batteries available	Approximately	Approximately	Approximately	mation, it is necessary to ensure that this information has been entered in single-byte
								matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance to the following
	on the open market (LR6/AA x 2)	9 hours	10 hours	10 hours	alphanumericals (Up to a maximum of 30 alphanumericals for each.).	FCC WARNING:		direction.
	Size AA alkaline batteries available	Approximately	Approximately	Approximately	¶ The method of entering title and artist information will differ in accordance with the	This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
	on the open market (LR6/AA x 4)	18 hours	22 hours	22 hours	compression software. Refer to the compression software's instruction manual or	this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly ap-		Note:
	Rechargeable battery (NB-150 x 2)	Approximately	Approximately	Approximately		proved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
					help file.			Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting
		7 hours	8 hours	8 hours		if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
	Note:				Confirming media and files	NOTE:		of the AC voltage selector switch.
	KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason							AC voltage selector switch
	specifications may be changed without notice.					This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital
					Check to ascertain that MP3 and WMA files can be played back correctly on the per-	device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-		Move switch lever to match your line
	Accessories
					sonal computer in use prior to saving them onto the media. Check to ensure that the	able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may		voltage with a small screwdriver or other
						cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accor-
	The accessories marked by an asterrisk (*) are provided only for some areas.				saved file can be played back normally.			pointed tool.
	Details		DPC-MP727	DPC-MP922		dance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
					¶ It is not possible to confirm that files can be played back correctly while they are	a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
	AC adapter		1	1
					being saved onto the media.	sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
	Headphones		1	1
						encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
	Remote controller
			*1	-	When saving files onto media	—	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.	The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas).
	(Except for U.S.A., Canada and Australia)
	Rechargeable batteries		*1 pair	-		—	Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.		The marking is located on the bottom side says that this
					Ensure that the session is closed or finalized when data has been written on media.	—	Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
	(Except for U.S.A., Canada, U.K. and Europe)
							receiver is connected.	CLASS 1	product has been classified as Class 1. It means that
	External battery case		1	1	There are cases where media on which the session has not be closed or finalized will
						—	Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.	LASER PRODUCT	there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the
	Battery carrying case		*1	-	not be played back correctly with this equipment.				product.
	(Except for U.S.A., Canada, U.K. and Europe)				¶ There are cases were the folder names and file names will not be displayed cor-	For CANADA
	Car cassette adapter (CAC-3A)		-	1
					rectly depending on the software used to save them.	NOTICE:
	Car battery adapter		-	1
					¶ Do not store files or folders other than MP3 and WMA on media to be played back
	AC plug adapter (Except for U.S.A., Canada,		*1	-		This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
	Australia, U.K. and Europe)				with this equipment.
	The standard accessories vary depending on the model of the unit. The accessories which				¶ It is recommended that ten or less sessions are stored when recording MP3 and
					WMA files onto a medium.
	are not standard are optionally available. For details, please consult your dealer.
		For your records			¶ There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3 and WMA files (CD-
					ROM) and music CD information (CD-DA) are saved on the same media.
		Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit,
		in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in
		the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial
		numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for infor-
		mation or service on this product.

Model Serial Number

Wait for five seconds, press the STOP key twice in succession, and then confirm that the symbol is illuminated.

Part names

Player

7 16 2

3
4	5

HOLD

OPEN

VOLUME

-

0

DC	IN
	+
_

PHONES/LINEOUT

REMOTE

8

9

Using the AC adapter*

Do not use anything other than the AC adapter supplied.

¶Note that the power will be switched off when the cable is plugged in or unplugged from the player’s DC IN terminal.

DC IN

_ +

*Shape of AC adapter may differ depending on the sales area.

1MODE key

Used to switch between the playback mode, the display mode and other modes.

21, ¡ keys

Used for fast forward and fast reverse, and to select folders.

34, ¢keys

Used to search the beginning of tracks, to set up the various modes, and to select folders.

4STOP/OFF key

Used to stop, to switch off the power supply, and to recharge the batteries.

5PLAY/PAUSE key

Used for playback, pausing, and to switch on the power supply.

6D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti-Shock Circuit) key

Used to switch across to the sound skip guard function.

7 Liquid crystal display

8DC IN (external power supply terminal)

Used for connecting the AC adapter supplied.

Used for connecting the car battery adapter when using a car battery for playback purposes.

9REMOTE PHONES/LINE OUT terminals

Used for connecting the remote controller or headphones supplied.

Used for connecting an amplifier or speakers built into amplifiers when used as a LINE OUT terminal.

Used for connecting the car cassette adapter when using for playing back car audio units.

0VOLUME knob

Used to adjust the volume.

-OPEN/HOLD switch

Used when the top cover is to be opened and when switching the hold function between on and off.

Liquid crystal display

12 3 4

5 8 7

6

1D.A.S.C. display

Illuminated when the sound skip guard function is on.

2B.BOOST display

Illuminated when the bass tones have been boosted.

3RANDOM display

Illuminated when random playback has been selected.

4Repeat display

Illuminated when repeat playback has been selected.

5Battery display

Illuminated when the batteries are being recharged.

6Information display area

Displays track numbers, amount of time elapsed, titles and other disc information, and the status of the equipment.

7 mark

Illuminated if files that can be played back are contained within the selected folder when media on which MP3 and WMA files are stored has been inserted into the player (blinks during folder selection).

8 mark

Illuminated if other folders are contained within the selected folder when media on which MP3 and WMA files are stored has been inserted into the player (blinks during folder selection).

Remote controller (DPC-MP727)

(Except for U.S.A., Canada and Australia)

2 3

1

4

Remote controller and headphone 6 5 connections

¶The headphones are connected to the PHONES terminal on the remote controller. The headphones can also be connected directly to the player when the remote controller is disconnected.

1	PHONES terminal	4 4key (SKIP DOWN)
	Used to connect the headphones.		Used for searching for the beginning of
2	VOLUME knob	5	tracks, etc.
	Used to adjust the volume.		STOP 7 key
3	HOLD switch		Used to stop the player and switch off
	Used to switch the hold function be-		the power.
		6
	tween on and off.		3/¢key (PLAY/SKIP UP)

Used for playing and searching for the beginning of tracks, etc.

Inserting and recharging the batteries

Inserting the batteries in the player

1 Open the cover.

OPEN

2Taking care over the positive (+) and negative (-) poles, insert the batteries.

Insert from the positive (+) side.

¶When running the player on normal dry-cell batteries, use size AA alkaline batteries (LR6) available on the open market.

¶As playback time will be greatly reduced when manganese batteries are used, ensure that size AA alkaline batteries are used.

¶Make sure that both batteries are replaced when changing batteries.

¶Do not use rechargeable batteries and size AA alkaline batteries together.

3 Close the cover.

Using the external battery case

Using the battery case together with the rechargeable batteries or size AA alkaline batteries set in the player will provide extended periods of continual play.

1 Remove the cover on the battery case.

2 Taking care over the positive (+) and negative (-) poles, insert the size AA alkaline batteries.

_ _ + +

¶ It is not possible to recharge the batteries with the external battery case.

¶ As playback time will be greatly reduced when manganese batteries are used, ensure that size AA alkaline batteries are used.

¶ Make sure that both batteries are replaced when changing batteries.

3 Close the cover.

4 Attach the case to the player.

Electrode

Align the guide pin and electrode with the holes on the player and press the battery case into position, and then turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to fix it in place.

Guide pin

Caution:

Remove the battery case from the player when it is not to be used for long periods of time. As the dry-cell batteries will recharge the rechargeable batteries, the dry-cell batteries will run out quickly. Also, ensure that the batteries are removed from the case.

Recharging the batteries

Refer to the “Accessories” table.

¶Ensure that only the rechargeable batteries supplied with the player (NB-150) or sold separately (NB-130) are used. Batteries other than special Kenwood batteries must not be used under any circumstances.

¶Remove the external battery case.

1 Insert the rechargeable batteries in the player, and then connect the AC adapter.

2 Switch the power off.

3

Recharging	Recharging complete
Illuminated	Extinguished

¶The recharge timer will be switched off after approximately six hours. The power will be switched off once recharging is complete.

4Disconnect the AC adapter from the player once recharging is complete.

Avoiding miss-operations

It is possible to avoid miss-operations when the player is placed in a bag with the use of the hold function that prevents all keys, with the exception of special keys, from being operated.

Player:

Slide the OPEN/HOLD key to the HOLD position.

When on hold:		When the hold is cancelled:
HOLD	3	HOLD	3
	OPEN		OPEN

¶All keys on the player, with the exception of the OPEN/HOLD switch and the volume knob, will stop operating.

¶Slide the OPEN/HOLD switch to the central position to cancel the hold function and resume operations.

¶The operation keys on the remote control will not be set in the hold mode when the OPEN/HOLD switch on the player is set in the HOLD position.

Remote controller (DPC-MP727):

Slide the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.

When on hold:

When the hold is cancelled:

¶All keys on the remote controller, with the exception of the volume knob, will stop operating.

¶Slide the HOLD key to the off position to cancel the hold function and resume operations.

Sound skip guard function (D.A.S.C.)

Sound skipping caused by vibrations, etc., is prevented by recording the sound data into the memory and then playing it back from the memory.

The D.A.S.C. function will always be activated with MP3 and WMA files (approximately 110 seconds when saved with a transmission bit rate of 128kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz).

Sound skip guard function mechanism

CD	Vibrations

Digital data recorded

Digital memory Playback sound

¶There are cases where, depending on the degree of the vibrations, the memory data will be used up and the sound skip guard function will be temporarily disabled.

D.A.S.C. setup (Audio CDs (CD-DA) only)

Press the D.A.S.C. key.

The display will alternate between the following whenever the key is pressed.

“40-SEC”:	Records approximately 40 seconds of sound data.
	This is the highest sound skip guard mode level.
“10-SEC”:	Records approximately 10 seconds of sound data.
	This mode provides lower sound skip guard mode
	levels in comparison with the 40-SEC mode, but the
	quality of the sound is better.

D.A.S.C.function

is released : Cancels the sound skip guard function. (D.A.S.C. disappears)

¶Sound being played back will be cut off when switching between modes.

¶The D.A.S.C. setting will become 40-SEC when the top cover is opened.

DPC-MP727/MP922(EN)1