Kenwood DPC-X527 User Manual
Part names
Notes
Specifications
Safety precautions
Unit Display
(Front)
Å
(Side)
Î
Ò
Å VOL. +
ı Display
Ç OPEN switch (Use to open top cover)
Î
‰ HOLD switch
Ï B.BOOST (Bass boost) key
Ì REPEAT/P.MODE
Ó 7 (Stop/Off) key
-
keys
D.A.S.C. switch
(Repeat play/Program mode) key
ω
Çı
ÈÓÌ
Ô
6
¬
(Play/pause) key
Ô 4, ¢ (Skip/Search) keys
PHONES (Phones/Remote control) jack
Ò LINE OUT jack
Remote control
The keys with the same names as those on the main unit have the same
functions as the main unit keys.
Notes
÷ Always ensure that the headphone plug is fully inserted before turning
the power ON.
÷ If the headphone plug is inserted or removed while playback is in progress,
the liquid crystal display may be inconsistent with the operation status of the
unit. To correct this, turn the power OFF and then ON again.
÷ When the remote control plug is connected, the remote control operation
keys may not operate. To correct this, pull the remote control's plug out of
the unit, wait about 5 seconds, and then re-insert it.
Bass boost indicator
PHONES jack
7 (Stop/Off) key
Repeat mode
indicator
6
(Play/pause) key
Program mode indicator
Battery duration indicatorTrack number display Playng time display
HOLD switch
4, ¢ (Skip/Search) keys
VOL. +
-
keys
Format System ................................................................ Compact disc digital audio system
Laser ......................................................................................... Semiconductor laser
Audio Frequency response ............................................................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ± 3 dB
PHONES output level (32Ω, 1 kHz ) .................................................. 3 mW + 3 mW
Line output/impedance
Bass Boost ON : ........................................................................... 0.83 Vrms/1 kΩ
Bass Boost OFF : .......................................................................... 0.31 Vrms/1 kΩ
Power supply
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (R03/AAA) x 2 ...............................DC 3 V
Battery life (From fully-charged condition)
Commercially-available
alkaline batteries
(R03/AAA)
÷ At 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW power (32Ω load)
÷ Typical values in recharging/continuous operation at an ambient temperature of 20
÷ The values are variable depending on the battery manufacturer, battery type, operating
environment and temperature.
Dimensions (W x H x D) .................. 150 mm
D.A.S.C. L D.A.S.C. H
Approx. 8 Hours Approx. 14 Hours
x
22.7 mm x 130 mm (5- 7/8" x 7/8" x 5-1/8")
o
Weight (net) ........................................................................................................ 176 g (6.2 oz)
Note:
KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may
be changed without notice.
Accessories
Headphones (1), Remote control (1)
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
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
DPC-X527
PORTABLE CD PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C.
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.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
B60-5307-08 00 (M) AP 0204
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 unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions 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 unit.
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 unit or apply strong shock to it. (Damage due to dropping the unit is
not covered by the warranty.)
5. Ventilation — Avoid hindering the ventilation of the unit 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 unit 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 unit 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 unit on an unstable place such as a shelf or in a place
subject to vibrations.
12. Magnetic fields — Keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets,
speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.
13. 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 unit should be unplugged from the outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
15. Damage requiring service — The unit 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 unit.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the
operating instructions. 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 10 [Max. 12-seconds
(Approx.)] or 40 seconds [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)] 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
÷ Depending on the extent of the impact, the data in the memory may be used
Note
Note
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.
Reproduced sound
Setting the D.A.S.C.
Slide the D.A.S.C. switch to select the desired setting.
D.A.S.C. H position : 40 sec. [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)] memory
Data are held for about 40 sec. [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)]
D.A.S.C. L position : 10 sec. [Max. 12-seconds (Approx.)] memory
Data are held for about 10 sec. [Max. 12-seconds (Approx.)]
There is no data compression, so that listening with high sound
quality is possible.
Notes
Notes
D
÷ The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching.
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 Cause Remedy
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.
÷ The HOLD switch is set to ON.
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ The disc is placed upside down.
÷ Condensation has occurred in-
side the unit.
÷ The headphones are connected
incompletely.
÷ The headphones are connected
to LINE OUT jack
÷ The volume is set to the
minimum position on the unit
or remote control unit.
÷ 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.
Note :
1. This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interference.
In such a case, remove the batteries, insert the batteries again.
2. Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is
not a malfunction.
÷ Set the switch to OFF.
÷ Replace the two alkaline batter-
ies.
÷ Place the disc with the labeled
side up.
÷ Leave the unit for about 1 hour
before re-use.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Adjust the volume on the unit or
remote control unit..
÷ 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 the batteries.
÷ Clean it.
÷ Replace the batteries.
÷ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
÷ Install the unit away from a TV
set, cellular phone, etc.
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
benzine or thinner for these will damage the unit.
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
8 cm single CDs can be played as they are; do not use a commercially-available single CD
adapter.
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.
marking. Other discs cannot be played.
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
DPC-X527 (EN-M)
Power sources
Notes
Ò
This unit can be powered with three kinds of supplies including the batteries, household power line and car battery.
Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
When operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries
1
Open the battery cover.
2
1
÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned.
÷ Use commercially available AAA (R03) batteries. The unit may not operate normally if
manganese batteries are used.
÷ Replace both batteries at the same time.
Never use a rechargeable battery and non-rechargeable battery together.
Battery duration indicator
The duration at which the battery indicator starts to blink is variable depending on the type of battery used.
Refer to the table on the right.
2
Insert 2 alkaline batteries
and close the cover.
Battery Type Blinking Timing Treatment
Alkaline batteries When the batteries are half exhausted.
Battery indicator
Playback is possible while the indicator is blinking.
Playback from the first track
2
15
43
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.
To pause playback temporarily
I
÷ When the 6 key is pressed during playback, it pauses
temporarily.
÷ Pressing the key again resumes playback.
Connect headphones
C
÷ Close securely by pushing the front cen-
ter position of the top cover unit it clicks.
To stop playback
Blinks
÷ The total number of tracks and the total playing time of
them will be displayed.
H
3
Set the HOLD switch to OFF.
OFF
4
Start playback.
5
Adjust the volume.
To increase
volume
Total number of tracks
Total playing time
÷ For the Hold function, read “Hold function”.
÷ Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLD
E
I
To decrease
volume
A
switch to 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.
Track number
Elapsed time of track be-
÷ The power comes ON and playback begins.
÷ With this unit, the BASS BOOST function is
set to ON by default. As a result, the audio
may be distorted if the volume level is too
high in a section dominated by bass sound.
In this case, set BASS BOOST to OFF or
decrease the volume.
ing played
Light at B.Boost ON
To turn power OFF
÷ After stopping playback, press
H
the 7 key again.
Auto power-OFF function
If no operation key has been pressed for 2 minutes while the
unit is in the stop mode, the power is turned OFF automatically
to prevent battery power consumption.
Programming tracks in desired order
Favorite tracks (max. 24 tracks) can be programmed.
3
1 2
1
Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at
least 1 second during Stop status.
G
2
Select the desired track numbers in the
order you want to play them.
1 Select a track...
¢4
2 and enter it.
G
÷ Repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the Track Nos. into
the program in order.
÷ When 24 tracks have been programmed, "FULL" will be
displayed.
3
Start playback.
2
÷ Stop status is engaged when the
7 key is pressed while playback
is in progress.
Blinks
Blinks
2
Track number
1
J
Programmed order
The following program
sequence will be displayed.
I
To change the programmed contents
1
Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at
least 1 second during Stop status.
G
2
Call the programmed order to be changed.
G
3
Enter the Track No. you want to change.
1 Select a track...
¢4
J
2 and enter it.
G
When the programmed contents are to be changed further,
repeat steps 2 and 3 .
÷ Stop status is engaged when the
7 key is pressed while playback
is in progress.
÷ Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key
repeatedly until the programmed
order you want to change is displayed.
Track number
Blinks
Programmed order
To check the programmed contents
1
Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at
least 1 second during Stop status.
÷ Stop status is engaged when the
7 key is pressed while playback
G
2
Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key.
is in progress.
Track number
Blinks
G
Programmed order
÷ The programmed track numbers will be displayed in sequence
each time the REPEAT/P.MODE key is pressed.
To clear the programmed contents
Press the 7 key
during Stop status.
÷ The “PGM” indicator is turned off when the program is
cleared.
÷ Program mode can be canceled even if the top cover is
open.
H
Control tone (beep) setting
The control tone generated when a key is pressed
can be muted as follows. This operation should
be performed in play or stop mode.
1
Press and hold the B.BOOST key for more
than 2 seconds.
2
While "bP on" is displayed, press the
or ¢ key.
4
Playback from desired track
Skipping tracks
Press the 4 key or ¢ key.
To skip backward To skip forward
¢4
Repeat playback/Shuffle playback
It is possible to listen to one track or all tracks of
a CD repeatedly or to listen to the tracks in random sequence. (SHUFFLE play)
J
÷ When the ¢ key is pressed, playback will skip to the
start of the subsequent track.
÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip to the
next track.
÷ When the 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.
Fast forward, fast reverse
Hold the 4 key or ¢ key pressed during
playback.
÷ After display for about 2 sec, return is made to the original
Fast reverse Fast forward
¢4
J
÷ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding down
¢ while playback is in progress.
key
÷ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding down
4 while playback is in progress.
key
÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.
display.
Notes
Notes
÷ Each press of the REPEAT/
P.MODE key switches the
G
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 Shuffle play
All tracks on the disc will
be played in a random
order.
4 Repeat OFF
Return to normal
playback is made.
÷ If a key is pressed just before the end of a
track and the track does not change, press the
REPEAT/P.MODE key again when the track
being played back is over.
÷ If Shuffle Play is selected while playback is in
progress, Shuffle Play operation will commence
when the track being played back is over.
÷ If Shuffle Play is selected during stop, shuffle
play will start when the PLAY (6) key is
pressed.
÷ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Shuffle
Play operation.
÷ The program of tracks is also valid in repeat
playback.
mode as follows.
Changing the tone
The low frequencies sound, which is felt in headphone, can be boosted.
F
Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:
1 Bass Boost OFF
Normal tone reproduction.
2 Bass Boost ON
Low frequencies are boosted.
Light at B.Boost ON
Hold facility
The operation keys of the main unit are deactivated. This position prevents undesired operation
when the unit is put in a bag, etc.
E
÷ When the HOLD switch
on the unit is switched
ON, the unit's keys are
protected.
ON
÷ When the HOLD switch
on the remote control is
switched ON, the unit's
keys are protected.
Connections
Notes:
÷ Adjust the listening volume on the
connected audio component.
÷ The LINE OUT volume can be
adjusted using the main unit's
VOL. keys as well as using the
remote's VOL. keys. The level
recommends 25.
÷ 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)
Listening through an
amplifier with CD input jack
Amplifer
÷ Connect the cable to
the amplifier's CD input
jacks.
÷ This connection may
be impossible with
some amplifiers.
DPC-X527 (EN-M)
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