Kenwood DPC-441 User manual

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DPC-441
D PC-341
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Note:
This instruction manual is for common use with the two models above.
Note for use In automobiles;
if you use the unit in your car, install it in a place not subject to direct
sunlight. Also do not leave that unit in car when not in use, for this
will cause damage to the unit such as deformation by direct
sunlight.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
B60-1399-10 CE) [3 (K,P)
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A. Caution.
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Read this page carefully to
ensure safe (Operation.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
Important!
Units shipped to the U.SA and Canada are designed for operation
on 120 volts AC only,
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.
For the U.S.A,
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Cha nges or modifications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For CANADA
DOC REGULATION
"This digital apparatus does not exceed the CLASS B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications/'
Safety preca u tions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas).
I CLASS 1 I
LASER PRODUCT I
This label is attached to the bottom pane! and says that the
component 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.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPY¬
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH¬
OUT THE PERMISSION OFTHE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.
ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAIL¬
ABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE ME¬
CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIM¬
ITED OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY LIM¬
ITED,

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Caution: Read the pages marked A carefully to ensure safe operation .
Portable anywhere
Compatibility with three power supplies including dry cell
batteries, car battery and mains power outlet expands
the place of your music entertainment.
Versatile playback features
Various playback operations including the programming
of tracks in desired order, repeated play, random play and
scan play are possible.
DSP controlling the tone and live feeling
The DSP {Digital Sound Processor) allows you to select
desired tone setup as well as to reproduce live feeling in
concert halls.
Convenient features
The Hold feature prevents erroneous operation even
when a key is pressed while the unit7s in a bag and the
Resume feature memorizes the position where playback
was last stopped. The unit can also be connected to an
optional speaker system.
A Before applying power. 2
A Safety precautions.2
A IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.4
Accessories
.5
-Power supply.6
Controls and indicators.9
Preparation......11
Playback from the first track. 12
Playback from desired track.*.14
Programming tracks in desired order.... 15
-Various playback features. 18
, Playback with desired tone.19
HOLD/RESUME switch. 20
Listening through speaker system
(optional).21
Listening through car stereo.22
Maintenance..23
In case of difficulty.24
Specifications..,.. 2 5

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.
1. Power sources — The unit should be con¬
nected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
2. Power-cord protection — P o wer-s u pp ly cords
should be ro uted so th at they are not I ike ly 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 en¬
closure. If the internal parts are touched acci¬
dentally, 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.
G.Abnormal smell — If an abnormal smell or
smoke is detected, immediatelytum thepower
OFF and pud 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. T emperature — 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 unit should not
be used near water — 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 unpl ugged 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; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate nor¬
mally or exhibits a marked change in perform¬
ance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclo¬
sure damaged.
16. Servicing — The user should not attempt to
service the unit beyond that described in the
operating instructions. Ail other servicing
should be referred to qualified service person¬
nel.
In case of abnormality, immediately press the open key to turn the power OFF. and unplug the AC
adapter from the power outlet. Then please contact your nearest KENWOOD service center.

The standard accessories vary depending on the model of the unit.
The accessories which are not equipped as standard are optionally available. For details, please
consult your dealer.
DPC-441
DPC-341
AC adaptor
O
o
Rechargeable battery
O
o
Card remote control
unit*
o
X
Headphone
X
o
Headphone with remote
controller
o
X
Battery case
o
X
*: Cannot be used for DPC-341
O : Equipped
X : Not equipped

This unit can be powered from three kinds of power supplies; batteries, mains power or car
battery.
The manganese dry cell batteries which have low capacity (short service life] are not suitable
for use with the unit.
This unit holds the stored memory even while the power is set to OFF, and consumes a very
small amount of power. Therefore, if the unit is not to be used for a long period (for more than
one week), remove the batteries out of the unit.
Mams power operation
Never use an AC adapter other than the AC adapter
provided with this unit.
When the unit is not used, unplug the AC adapter from
the power outlet.
Connect to DC IN jack.
Dry cell battery operation
(T) Open the cover.
(2) Insert R6/"AA"(or LR6)-
size batteries.
Close the cover.
Be careful not to invert the © and © polarity.
Always replace both batteries at a time.

Note on rechargeable batteries
The rechargeable batteries should be recharged when they are used for the first time, when
they have not been used for a long period or when the battery indicator blinks. The fully-
charged status can be attained after about 2 hours of recharging. Be sure to use the provided
rechargeable batteries or the optional NB-88/NB-77. Never use rechargeable batteries other
than specified
► Be careful not to invert the © and © polarity,
‘ Recharging is not possible during playback. Be sure to
set the power OFF before starting recharging.
► The rechargeable batteries can be recharged and re¬
used for around 500 times. When the possible play¬
back period decreases, purchase the optional NB-S8/
NB-77rechargeable batteries.
► Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before
proceeding to recharging.
During recharging
Lights.
After recharging
Extinguishes,
The unit returns to the power OFF status.
(3) After recharging, unplug the AC
adapter from this unit.
• if batteries are recharged befor they are completely
empty, full charging may become impossible due to
the properties of rechargeable batteries, if this occurs,
try to recharge batteries after they have become empty:
The battery capacities will recover gradually.
• Rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged while the
external battery case is attached.
• Do not attach the battery case during recharging.

• Be careful not to invert the © and © polarity.
| Not e ' | If the battery case is not to be used for a long period,
detach it from the main unit. Otherwise, the power of
the R6/"AA"-size dry ceil batteries will be recharged
to the rechargeable batteries and the dry cell battery
will be exhausted quickly.
Also remove the dry cell batteries from the battery

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O RESUME/HOLD switch
0 REPEAT key
Selects four kinds of play modes.
0 P.MODE key
Press to enter the programme [PGM) mode and
to programme tracks in the desired order.
0 OPEN key
Press to open the top cover,
0 DSP key
Selects five kinds of tone setups.
0 Play/pause key
When the key is pressed, the power of the unit is
turned ON. If a disc has been loaded, the playback
starts at the same time. Pressing the key during
playback pauses it, and pressing the key again
resumes playback.
0 VOLUME control
Adjusts the volume.
0 Stop/power OFF/recharge key
When the key is pressed during playback, play¬
back stops. Pressing the key while the unit is in
stop mode turns the power OFF.
This key is also used when recharging recharge¬
able batteries,
0 External power connector (DC IN)
Plug the AC adapter into this connector when the
unit is powered from mains power supply.
0 Headphone jack {PHONES!
Skip/search keys
Press to skip tracks or fast forward or reverse the
played position.

Headphones with remote controller (DPC-441 only)
HOLD switch DSP key
Stop key Each press changesthe modes.
B.BOOST
<D LIVE
<S>pops
® ROCK
<D FUSION
-(D OFF (Cancelled)
Play/pause key 1
Skip/search key
Volume control
How to use the bag clip
0 Fit the clip onto the headphone
cord. Bag clip
) Attach the clip to a pocket or
bag. *
Card remote control (DPC-441 only)
When the card remote control unit is used, connect the AC adapter or car battery
adapter to the main unit. The card remote control unit cannot be used if the main unit is
powered from batteries. ,
Skip/search keys
REPEAT key —
P.MODE key —
DSP key -
KENWOOD
CD® ® ©
© © © © Numeric keys
Play/pause key
Sto p/power OFF key
VOLUME keys
After setting the VOLUME
control of the main unit to the
maximum position, adjust the
listening volume with these
keys.
Main unit
Operating range
/ \ Approx. 3 m
Approc Approx. v I
, 30 deg. 30 deg./
Remote control unit
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The keys with the same names as the keys on the main unit function the same as the keys on the main unit,
• When pressing several operation keys on the remote control unit, leave an
interval of more than 1 second between keys.
• Erroneous operation may occur when the main unit is illuminated by direct
sunlight or the light of a high-frequency fighting (inverter) fluorescent lamp. In
such a case, change the unit position to prevent erroneous operation.
• For battery replacement, use a commercially-available lithium battery (CR2025).

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• Fit the disc by pushing a position near the centre hole_until it
clicks.
* Close securely by pushing the front left position of the top cover
until it clicks.

Before any operation, be sure to set the
HOLD/RESUME switch to the OFF or
RESUME position. -» [ R 2 o|
resume
OFF HOLD
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Start playback.
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Tracknumber Elapsed time of the track
• Playback starts,
• When the ESI key is pressed during playback, it pauses
temporarily. Pressing the key again resumes playback.
• During operation using AC adapter or car battery adapter....
The display is illuminated while the power is ON. (DPC-44'1)
Adjust the volume.
To increase volume
To decrease volume
VOLUME
Volumedlsplay(0to63)

Auto power-Off function
If no operation key has been pressed for 3 minutes while the unit
is in the stop mode, the power is turned OFF automatically to
prevent battery power consumption.

• The same number of tracks as the times the key is pressed can
be skipped.
• When the S3 key Is pressed once during playback, the played
position returns to the beginning of the current track being
played,
• Holding a key depressed results in the same operation as fast
forward or fast reverse.
♦ Playback resumes from the position where the key is released.
• If the key is released immediately after it has been pressed, the
same operation as the track skip operation occurs.
Press the numeric keys in the order as shown below.
To select track No. 23 ... E5I - ESI - HI
To select track No. 30 ... 1+101 , l+IOl , 1+101 , SI

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Select the desired track numbers in the order you want to play them. .
Track number blinks during selection.
Programmed order
elect a track....
(2) And enter it.
P.MDDE
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pgm_- n 3 in _ n t
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• Select other tracks in the desired order by repeating ® and ®
above.
• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed at a time.
• The track numbers can also be selected using the numeric keys
on the card remote control unit. (DPC-441 only).
Start playback.

To change a programmed
content:
• Press the key repeatedly until the programmed order containing
the track number to be changed is displayed.
Track number Programmedorder
PGM f]
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Pressing the REPEAT key in the play
or stop mode allows you to enjoy
various playback features.
Press the REPEAT key .
• Each press switches the modes,
• In case random play or scan play is selected during playback,
the playback of the selected mode starts after the current track
being played has completed.
r ® One-track repeat
l The track being played or selected track will be played
I repeatedly.
T ...
(2) All-track repeat
■ Ail tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.
T............
(D Random play
I All tracks on the disc or all of the programmed tracks will be
played in a random order.
T ........
0 Scan play
I A part of every track on the disc will be played for 20
seconds.
I— CD Cancelled position
Returns to the normal play mode.
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The Digital Sound Processor allows
you to select tone set-ups according
to the genre of music or to provide a
live feeling like in a concert hall.

The next playback starts from the position where it was last
stopped. This feature is convenient when the unit is played using
a car battery adapter because the played position does not return
to the first track when the power is turned OFF.
• To maintain the memory, be sure to leave the rechargeable
batteries or dry cel! batteries in the unit
• If playback is restarted in more than 1 minute after playback
was stopped or power was turned OFF, the playback starts
from the beginning of the track which was played last.
• If the top cover is opened, the memory of the position where
playback was stopped is cleared and the next playback will start
from the first track,
• The memory is also effective when the switch is in the HOLD
position.
The operation keys of the main unit except for the OPEN key and
volume control are defeated,
This position prevents undesired operation when the unit is put in
a bag, etc.
Lights,
• To maintain the memory, be sure to leave the rechargeable
batteries or dry cell batteries in the unit.
• Before operating the unit in any way, be sure to set the switch
to a position other than the HOLD position. Operation is not
possible while the switch is in the HOLD position.