Kenwood DPC-X337 User Manual

Part names

Specifications

Safety precautions

Unit Display
Program mode indicator
Å ı Ç Î
Ó¬ ÔÒ ˜ˆ
Å D.A.S.C.(Digital Anti Shock
Circuit) key
ı P.MODE (Play mode) key Ç PROGRAM key Î DisplaySKIP/SEARCH 4, ¢
(Skip/Search) keys
Ï Ì
ø
Ï PLAY/PAUSE 38 (Play/Pause) key Ì STOP 7 (Stop/Off) key Ó OPEN switch
(Slide to open top cover)
¬ HOLD switch Ô B.BOOST (Bass Boost) keyVOLUME control knob
Track number display
Repeat mode indicator
Ramdom mode indicator
Intoro scan indicator
Playng time display
D.A.S.C. mode indicator
Ò LINE OUT jack ˜ PHONES jack ˆ DC IN (External power) jack Ø IND. (Battery charge) indicator
Battery duration indicator
Format
Audio Frequency response ........................................................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 3 dB
Power supply
Battery life (Fully charge)
Dimensions (W x H x D) ................. 137 mm x 20.5 mm x 137 mm (5- 3/8" x 13/16" x 5-3/8")
Weight (net) ........................................................................................................ 171 g (6.0 oz)
Note: KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason
specifications may be changed without notice.
System ........................................................... Compact disc digital audio system
Laser ..................................................................................... Semiconductor laser
PHONES output level (32, 1 kHz ) ............................................... 9 mW + 9 mW
Line output/impedance (BASS BOOST on) ..............................0.48 Vrms/47 k
External DC supply ................................................................................. DC 4.5 V
Rechargeable batteries (NB-3A70) x 2 ................................................. DC 2.4 V
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR03) x 2 ........................ DC 3.0 V
D.A.S.C. On D.A.S.C. Off
Rechargeable batteries (NB-3A70)
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR03)
÷ At 0.1mW+0.1mW output (32 load). ÷ Standard value during continuous use/charging in an temperature of 20˚C. ÷ Time of use may vary depending on battery maker, battery type, use environ-
ment, and temperatute.
Approx. 6.5 Hours Approx. 5 Hours
Approx. 10 Hours Approx. 6.5 Hours
Accessories
For Europe For other countries
1—AC adaptor
2—Rechargeable Batteries
Headphones 1 1
Separately sold option part
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery ................................................................ NB-3A70
For your records
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 information
or service on this product. Model Serial Number
PORTABLE CD PLAYER
DPC-X337
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before using the rechargeable batteries: (For Europe)
÷ The rechargeable batteries comes non-charged condition.
Read "Rechargeable battery operation" carefully and charge the batteries before use.
Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present. If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to oper­ate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you di­rectly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
B60-5389-08 00 (E,M) AP 0302
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual. Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
1. Power sources — The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the instruction manual or as marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
3. Enclosure removal —Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally, a serious electric shock might occur.
4. Drop — Do not drop the appliance or apply strong shock to it. (Damage due to dropping the appliance is not covered by the warranty.)
5. Ventilation — Avoid hindering the ventilation of the appliance by covering it with a cloth, etc.
6. Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest service center.
7. Heat — Avoid placing the appliance under direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as heating equipment. Particularly, never leave it in an automobile or on the dashboard.
8. Temperature — The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).
9. Water and moisture — The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping and splash­ing - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
10.Dust and moisture — Avoid places where is dusty or where the humidity is high.
11.Vibrations — Avoid placing the appliance on an unstable place such as a shelf or in
a place subject to vibrations.
12.Magnetic fields — Keep the appliance away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.
13.Cleaning — Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.
14.Nonuse periods — The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15.Damage requiring service — The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or water. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally by following the instruc-
tion manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to its normal operation.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. The appliance exhibits a marked change in performance.
16.Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the instruction manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17.CAUTION — TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti Shock Circuit)
When the D.A.S.C. function is operating, about a 180 seconds portion of signals is always stored in memory. Consequently, when the unit re­ceives an impact, playback will continue without interruption even if the signal from the light pickup is interrupted. "Wide CAPTURE" uses a method strong in regard to vibrations in the ro­tation direction in addition to the conventional D.A.S.C. function, so that the sound skip guard function is made even stronger.
Mechanism of D.A.S.C.
Storage of digital data
Digital memory
Setting the D.A.S.C.
The mode changes each time the D.A.S.C. key is pressed.
1 D.A.S.C. off
There is no data compression, so that listening with high sound quality is possible.
2 D.A.S.C. on : 180 seconds
Data are held for about 180 seconds. Turn on D.A.S.C. when moving the player or using it in areas subject to vibration.
÷ Depending on the extent of the impact, the data in the memory
may be used up, so the playback skip protection may momentarily be ineffective.
÷ When the D.A.S.C. function is activated, the disc may stop or start
to rotate.
÷ The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching. ÷ The D.A.S.C. is set to on when the power turns on.
Reproduced sound

In case of difficulty

What seems to be a serious trouble may sometimes be due to a simple mistake. Before calling for service, check the items shown in the following table again. (If you request servicing due to the reasons shown in the table, the service may be charged in some cases.)
Symptom
Pressing a key cannot initiate an operation or turn the unit on.
No sound is heard from the head­phones.
Sound skips, or is interrupted.
Noise interferes.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged.
Note :
1. This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interfer­ence. In such a case, unplug the power cord and remove the batteries, then re-connect the power cord and insert the batteries again.
2. Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is not a malfunction.
÷ The HOLD switch is set to on
(HOLD On).
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ The disc is placed upside down.
÷ Condensation has occurred in-
side the unit.
÷ The AC adaptor is disconnected.
÷ The headphones are connected
incompletely.
÷ The headphones are connected
to LINE OUT jack
÷ The volume is set to the mini-
mum position on the unit.
÷ The D.A.S.C. is set to off. ÷
A strong vibration that exceeds the capacity of the D.A.S.C. has occurred.
÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The lens is dirty.
÷ The headphone plug is dirty. ÷ The batteries are low.
÷ The headphone plug is dirty. ÷ The batteries are low. ÷ The headphones are connected
incompletely.
÷
A source of strong magnetism or radio wave, such as a TV set or cel­lular phone, is present near the unit.
÷ Commercially available recharge-
able batteries are used.
Cause Remedy
÷ Set the switch to off (HOLD
Off).
÷ Replace the two alkaline batter-
ies, or recharge the recharge­able batteries.
÷ Place the disc with the labeled
side up.
÷ Leave the unit for about 1 hour
before re-use.
÷ Connect it properly.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Adjust the volume on the unit.
÷ The D.A.S.C. is set to on. ÷ Place the unit in a place not sub-
ject to vibration.
÷ Clean it. ÷ The lens should be cleaned us-
ing a commercially available camera lens blower.
÷ Clean it. ÷
Replace or recharge the batteries.
÷ Clean it. ÷
Replace or recharge the batteries.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Install the unit away from a TV
set, cellular phone, etc.
÷ Use the exclusive rechargeable
batteries (NB-3A70).

Maintenance

Simple care
Care of lens
When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions in­cluding the impossibility of playback may occur. The lens should be cleaned using a commercially available cam­era lens blower, etc. Do not touch the lens to prevent damaging the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.
Care of main unit
When the unit gets dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is stained seriously, a moistened cloth can be used. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for these agents may cause discoloration.
Cleaning the plug
Wipe the headphone plug with a soft cloth to keep it clean. A dirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.
Caution on disc used
Usable discs
This unit is capable of playing back the Audio CD discs, CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA) discs and discs carrying the marking. Other discs cannot be played. 8 cm single CDs can be played as they are; do not use a commercially-available single
CD adapter. ÷ Certain CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be played due to recording conditions of
the discs.
Handling
Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.
Never play a cracked or warped disc.
During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.
Cleaning
If fingerprints or foreign matter become at­tached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner.
Storage
When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in its case.
Precaution against condensation
Immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity (or va­por), the unit may malfunction due to the condensation of dew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case, leave the unit for about an hour before trying to use it again.
The marking of products using lasers (For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.
Location: Back panel
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Power sources

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Playback from the first track

Programming tracks in desired order

This unit can be powered with 2 kinds of supplies including the batteries and household power line.
Using the AC adaptor
(For Europe)
Rechargeable battery operation
Always use the specially provided rechargeable batteries NB­3A70. Never use the batteries other than the batteries au­thorized by Kenwood.
ˆ
To the DC IN jack
AC power outlet
AC power adaptor
÷ Use the enclosed AC adaptor for this product.
When operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries
(Alkaline batteries are not provided with this unit)
Loading the batteries
1
Open the battery cover.
2
2
1
÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned.
Charging the rechargeable batteries
1
Open the battery cover.
2
2
Insert 2 alkaline batteries and close the cover.
1
Plug in the AC adaptor to start charging.
2
1
Charging in progress Charging completed
÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned. ÷ Use commercially available LR03 batteries. The unit may not operate normally
if manganese batteries are used.
÷ Replace both batteries at the same time.
(For Europe)
Insert 2 rechargeable batteries and close the cover.
After the batteries have been charged, remove the AC adaptor.
PHONES jack
2
4
(Green)
1 3 5
Connect the headphones
1
Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the top cover.
2
Insert disc and close the top cover.
Insert with labeled side up.
÷ Secure the disc by pushing
a position near the center hole unit it clicks.
÷ Close securely by pushing
the front center position of the top cover unit it clicks.
3
Set the HOLD switch to off.
÷ For the Hold function, read "Hold function". ÷ Before any operation, be sure to set the
HOLD switch to off (HOLD Off).
When transporting the unit, it is rec­ommended to set the HOLD switch in advance. In this way you can pre­vent unintended operation even when a key is pressed accidentally.
4
Start playback.
Track number
Elapsed time of track
being played
÷ The power comes on and playback begins.
5
Adjust the volume.
To increase
volume
To decrease
volume
To pause playback temporarily
Blinks
÷ When the PLAY/PAUSE 38 key is pressed dur-
ing playback, it pauses temporarily.
÷ Pressing the key again resumes playback.
To stop playback
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
÷ The total number of tracks and the total playing time
of them will be displayed.
÷ When a disc is inserted and the top cover is closed
in stop mode, playback starts automatically.
To turn power off
÷ After stopping playback, press the STOP 7 key
again.
Auto power-off function
If no operation key has been pressed for 30 sec­onds while the unit is in the stop mode, the power is turned off automatically to prevent bat­tery power consumption.
Favorite tracks (max. 20 tracks) can be programmed in the desired order during stop mode for later playback.
1 2
1
Press the PROGRAM key
2
Select the desired track numbers
2
2
1
Blinks
3
in the order you want to play them.
1 Select a track...
Track number
Programmed order
2 and enter it.
The following program sequence will be displayed.
÷ Repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the Track
Nos. into the program in order.
÷ Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in this
unit, but not more than 20 tracks.
To change the programmed contents
1
Press the PROGRAM key
Blinks
÷ Stop status is engaged when the STOP 7
key is pressed while the program is in progress.
2
Call the programmed order to be changed.
Track number
Programmed order
÷ Press the PROGRAM key repeatedly until the
programmed order you want to change is dis­played.
3
Enter the track
number
you want to
change.
1 Select a track...
2 and enter it.
To check the programmed contents
Press the PROGRAM key during Stop status.
Track number
The programmed track numbers will be displayed in sequence each time the PROGRAM key is pressed.
÷ Stop status is engaged when the STOP 7 key is
pressed while the program is in progress.
Programmed order
To clear the programmed contents
Press the STOP 7 key.
÷ The "PGM" indicator is turned off when the pro-
gram is cleared. However, the programmed con­tents are stored.
÷ Program mode can be canceled when the STOP 7
key is pressed or the top cover is open while stop status is engaged. The programmed contents are cleared.

Hold function

The operation keys of the main unit are deac­tivated. This position prevents undesired op­eration when the unit is put in a bag, etc.
Never use an alkaline battery and non-alkaline battery together.
Battery duration indicator
The duration at which the battery indica­tor starts to blink is variable depending on the type of battery used.
Battery Type Blinking Timing Treatment
Rechargeable batteries
Alkaline batteries
When the batteries is nearly exhausted.
When the batteries are half exhausted.
In a while, the power will be turned off automatically. Then recharge the batter­ies.
Playback is possible while the indicator is blinking.
Battery duration indicator
Blinks
÷ When using a rechargeable battery which is new or which has not
been used for more than 2 months, the operating period may be shorter than nomal. This is due to the properties of the battery and not a mal­function. After recharging, use the battery on the unit until it is ex­hausted. The original performance of the battery performance can be recovered by repeating this cycle a few times.
÷ Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before proceeding to re-
charging.
÷ Recharging completes in about 12 hours. Do not attempt to recharge
the batteries after this period.
÷ Rechargeable batteries can be recharged. When the playable time
per recharge reduces, please newly purchase the optional (NB-3A70) rechargeable batteries.
Goes off Operation returns to power off status.
Never use a rechargeable battery and non-rechargeable battery together.

Playback from desired track

Skipping tracks
Press the SKIP/SEARCH 4 key or ¢ key.
To skip backward
÷ When the SKIP/SEARCH ¢ key is pressed, play-
back will skip to the start of the subsequent track.
÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip
to the next track.
÷ When the SKIP/SEARCH 4 key is pressed,
playback will skip to the start of the track being played back.
÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip
to the previous track.
To skip forward

Selecting Play Mode

Press during playback or stop status.
The mode changes each time the P.MODE key is pressed.
Fast forward, fast reverse
Hold the
pressed during playback.
÷ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding
down key in progress.
÷ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding
down key in progress.
÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.
SKIP/SEARCH 4
Fast reverse Fast forward
SKIP/SEARCH ¢
SKIP/SEARCH
key or ¢ key
while playback is
4 while playback is
1 One-track repeat
The track being played or the selected track will be played repeatedly.
2 All-track repeat
All tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.
3 Intro Scan
The disc will then be­gin playing the first ten seconds of all tracks once and then stops automatically.
4 Random play
All tracks on the disc will be played in a ran­dom order.
5 Return to normal play-
back is made.
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÷ If Intro Scan or Random Play is selected
while playback is in progress, Intro Scan or Random Play operation will commence when the track being played back is over.
Blinks
Blinks
÷ If Intro Scan or Random Play is selected dur-
ing stop, Intro Scan or Random play will start when the PLAY/PAUSE 38 key is pressed.
÷ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Ran-
dom Play operation.
÷ The program of tracks is also valid in Re-
peat or Intro Scan playback.

Changing the tone

B.BOOST (Bass Boost)
The low frequencies sound, which is felt in headphone, can be boosted.
Slide the B.BOOST switch to select the desired setting :
"B.BOOST On" position:
Low frequencies are boosted.
"B.BOOST Off" position:
Normal tone reproduction.
÷ As a result, the audio may be distorted if the vol-
ume level is too high in a section dominated by bass sound. In this case, set Bass Boost to off (B.BOOST Off) or decrease the volume.
3
Start playback.
When the programmed contents are to be changed further, repeat steps 2 and 3 .

Connections

Ensure that the power of all components is off before connecting the cords.
Listening through car audio
÷ Connect this unit with a commercially available
car audio cassette adapter and insert it into the car audio as shown. For details connection method, read the instruc­tion manual for the car audio cassette adapter.
Insert into cassette deck slot
Car cassette adaptor (Commercially available)
Notes:
÷ Adjust the listening volume on the connected au-
dio component.
÷ Make sure to switch BASS BOOST off. (The tone
should be adjusted only on the connected audio component.)
Listening through speakers
Speakers with built-in amplifier
÷ When the HOLD switch on the unit is switched on
(HOLD On), the unit's keys cannot be operated.
Listening through an amplifier with CD input jack
÷ Connect the cable to the amplifier's CD
input jacks.
÷ This connection may be impossible with
some amplifiers.
Amplifer
To the LINE OUT jack
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