Kenwood DPC-662 User manual

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
D PC-662
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
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 the product.
Model_Serial Number__
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all accessories are put
aside so they will not be lost.
Examine the unit for any possibility of shipping damage. If your unit is
damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If your unit
was shipped toyo u directly, notify the shipping com pany without delay.
Only the consignee {the person or company receiving the unit) can file
a claim against the carrier for shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing mate¬
rials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Before using the rechargeable battery pack
The supplied rechargeable battery pack comes non-charged. Read
"Battery powered operation" carefully and charge the battery
before use.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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A! edit playback
Al edit playback plays ail of the tracks ana disc withi n the set time
period by fading out (reducing volume gradually at the end of)
every track. (Fast forward and fast reverse operations are not
possible.)
Pressing the REPEAT key in the;
enjoy various playback features.
Preparation
* Enter the stop mode by pressing the ■ key while playback.
► The program mode and repeat mode should be deactivated.
Press the P.MODE key twice.
Press the REPEAT key.
Select the time period available for
playback.
_ Each press of the key
switches the time periods as
# a follows.
[- ► © IS (min.)
^ \t%
!- ► © s n
Start playback.
■ i
LUL U
♦
1/7 / nasi
Each press switches the repeat r
O Canceled position
Returns to the normal pla'
mode.
0 One-track repeat
The track being played o
selected track will &
played repeatedly.
0 All-track repeat
All tracks on the disc w:
be played repeatedly.
0 Shuffle play
All tracks on the disc or al
of the programmed tracks
will be played in a randon
order.
0 Scan play
A part of every track on tiv
disc will be played for 2i
seconds.
(Fast forward or fas
reverse operation is no
possible.)
> Al edit playback may not be available if the disc contains a large
number of tracks and the set period is too short for it
► The A! edit mode can be canceled by pressing the ■ key in stop
mode.
> In case shuffle play or scan play
playback of the selected mode s
played has completed.
► The REPEAT key is invalid durii

?d content
• be changed.

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Battery powered o
a*wt*Ti
Rechargeable battery operation
(Only the rechargeable battery packs specified by KENWOOD can be used.)
Eto always sure to us* the provided rechargeable battery pack or optional NB-88 or N B-77. Never use oi
Recharging completes In about 3 hours.
O Insert rechargeable batteries paying attention
to the © and © polarity.
G Start recharging.
(1) Set the power OFF.
{2} Plug in the AC adapter.
(3) Wait for 5 seconds, then press the ■ key twice
quickly.
G After recharging, unplug the AC adapter from
this unit.
• Recharging is not possible du
power OFF before starting reel
• The rechargeable batteries c-
around 500 times. When the p<
purchase the optional NB-8S/N
• Be sure to close the top cove
recharging.
• When using a rechargeable baii
not been used for more than 2
be shorter than normal. This is
and not a malfunction. After rec
unit until it is exhausted. The *
performance can be recovered
During recharging
Battery indicator lights,
f Battery duration indicator
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.
B vi wry
Rechargeable
Dry cell batter

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THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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-y Its, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operating and use instructions.
13. Cleaning — Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,
etc. to dean 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. T he power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. T he unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. T he unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. T he 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,
Notes on using through car stereo
♦ In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car battery adapter from the
cigar lighter socket.
• Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, particularly above the dashboard, for this may lead to
malfunction or damage due to solar heat.
* If the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes interfere.
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.

Display
Al edit mode indicator which
lights when it is activated.
Program mode indicator which lights when it is activated.
HOLD indicator which lights
when it is set to ON.
Repeat mode indicator which lights when
one of the repeat modes is activated.
Battery duration indicator which lights
during recharging and blinks when the
remaining battery power is low,
Track number display
When the track number display is
flashing, keys other than the STOP
key do not work.
B.B. indicator which ligh>-
Bass Boost is activated.
Remaining
Time/character informal

Maintenance
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Simple care
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.
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 clean.
A dirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.
Caution on disc used
U *This e utfifcapable of playing discs marked with <M Other discs cannot be played. 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 piaying surface.
Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.
Never nlav 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.
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
case.
be played for a long period of time.
remove it from the CD player and store it in its
Precaution against condensation
Immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity {or vapor), the unit may malfunction due
teethe conderfsation Sdew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case, leave the unit for about an hour before
trying to use is again.

F B.B. {Bass Boost) key
Press to activate low-frequency compensation.
G OPEN key
Press to open the top cover.
H D.A.S.C. key
Press to switch the Digital Anti-Shcck Circuit which
prevents sound skipping.
I HOLD switch
Set to switch the hold function ON and OFF.
J VOLUME control
Turn to adjust the listening level.
K PHONES (Headphones) Jack
L DC IN jack
To pause playback te
* When the ► /!! key is pressed i
rarily. Pressing the key again r
-—
To stop playback
• The total number of tracks and
be displayed.
Compensation of low
The low frequencies sound wh
boosted.
Each press switches this feature
r O Bass Boost ON
Low frequencies ar
boosted.
© Bass Boost OFF
Normal tone reproductioi
Indicator OFF

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If sound is not produced, change the tape playing direc¬
tion of the car stereo,
(Sound is not produced if the car stereo is set to play tape
side B.)
The sound reproduction may not be possible with some
car stereo models.

^2 Set the HOLD switch to OFF.
HOLD
OFF ^ ► ON
* Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLD switch to the OFF
position.
Connect headphones.
• Close securely by pushing the front If
it clicks.
Start playback.
_ J K
* Use headphones equipped with a stereo mini-plug.
Open the top cover.
Ym Place a disc.
• The power comes ON and playback
Adjust the volume.
To decrease To increase
Secure the disc by pushing a position near the center hole until it
clicks.

In case of difficulty
What seams 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
No operation occurs
when operation keys are
pressed.
* The HOLD switch of the main unit is
set to ON.
* The batteries are exhausted.
• The disc is placed upside down.
• Condensation has occurred inside
the unit.
♦ TheACadapter or car battery adapter
is disconnected.
• Set the switch to OFF.
• Replace both of the two dry cell bat¬
teries, 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.
No sound is heard from
the headphones.
• The headphones are connected in¬
completely. i
• The volume is set to the minimum
position on the main unit.
• Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
• Adjust the volume on the main unit.
Sound skips, or is inter¬
rupted.
• The D.A.S.C. is set to "OFF"
• A strong vibration that exceeds the
capacity of the D AS.C has occurred.
• The disc is dirty,
i • The lens is dirty.
• The headphone plug is dirty.
• The batteries are weak.
• Set the DAS.C. to “ON".
• Place the unit in a place not subject to
vibration,
• Clean it.
• Clean it.
• Clean it
• Replace or recharge the batteries.
Noise interferes.
• The headphone plug is dirty.
• The batteries are weak.
• The headphones are connected in¬
completely.
• Clean it.
• Replace or recharge the batteries.
• Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
Rechargeable batteries
cannot be recharged.
• Commercially-avaliable rechargeable
batteries are used.
• Use the exclusive rechargeable bat¬
teries (NB-77/NB-88).
Notes
1. This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to externai noise or interference, in such
a case, unplug the power cord and remove the batteries, then plug the power cord again and insert the
batteries again.
2, Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is not a
malfunction.

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your ™ ^ sica!
enjoyment Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers.
This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get
the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud a
clear without annoying blaring or distortion —and. most importantly, without affecting your sensitive heanng.
Sound can bedeceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what
sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your
equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
* Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly,
and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all. we want
you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime .
Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since heanng pannage
from bud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the E ectron,c Induces
Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
This list of sound levels is included for your protection.
Decibel
Level_ Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 G unshot blast, jet plane
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

For rechargeable battery: Type NB-88, NB-77

Sound skip guard function (D.A.S.C.)
* D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti Shock Circuit}
This unit incorporates the D.A.S.C. function to guard against sound skip. It prevents sound skip by
storing digital data corresponding to about 11 seconds of CD piayback in memory and playing the
sound while reading the data from the memory.
Mechanism ofDA.S.C.
Display
Approx. 11
seconds of data
Digital memory
Reproduced sound
• In case of vibration above a certain degree, the memory data may be exha usted and the guard from sound
skip may become temporarily ineffective.
Switching D.A.S.C. ON/OFF
The use of the D.A.S.C. sound skip guard results in quick discharging of the batteries. When you
play the unit in a place not subject to vibration, it is recommended to switch the D.A.S.C. OFF to
prolong the battery life.
Q D.A.S.C. OFF (Remaining memory
capacity not lit)
G D.A.S.C, ON (Remaining memory
capacity lit}
D.A.S.C. D.A.S.C.
The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching.

The tetter written on the hand in each illustrations accompanying the
text indicate the position of the pressed key on the unit.
Volume display (0 to 62)
A ► /!! key
Press to play a disc* pause playback or switch power ON.
B m key
Press to stop the disc, turn power OFF or recharge the unit.
C SKIP/SEARCH mh> keys
Press to skip tracks or search disc in the forward or backward direction.
D REPEAT key
Press for using various playback features.
E P.MODE key
Press for programmed playback or A! edit playback.

Listening through speakers
Listening through car audio
Car battery powered operation
* When the unit is not used, unplug the car battery adapter, {Otherwise,
the car battery may run out, with some car models.]
* The plug may not match the cigar lighter socket of some car models.
* If the unit cannot be operated with the car battery adapter connected,
suspect the possibility of a blown fuse. The fuse can be replaced by
turning the electrode on the tip of the adapter plug. When repiacing the
fuse, be sure to use a fuse with a rating of 1 A.
Connect to cigar lighte
socket.

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lie total playing time of them will
uquencies
;h is felt in headphone can be
Fast forward, fast reverse
Fast forward
Hold the key pressed dur¬
ing playback.
* Playback resumes from the position where the key rs released.
* If the key is released immediately after it has been pressed, the
same operation as the track skip operation occurs.
► Fast forward and fast reverse operations are not possible during
scan playback or A! edit playback.
alternately.
Goes off.
I
10 W?3
To turn power OFF
After stopping playback, press the ■ key again,
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.

r)r ,„„ 1 Caution: Readihissectioncarefully
before Bpplying power to ensure safe operation.
Units are designed for operation as follows.
USA. and Canada . *---
Australia - -----
Europe and U.K. - - —---
Other countries - ----
__ A C 120 V only
_ .—.AC 240 Vonfy
.... A C230 V only
AC 110-120/22Q -240 1 fswitchabie
For the USA.
FCC WARNING: . u
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes 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.
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."
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas).
This label is attached to the bottom panel 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.
I CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

Memory capacity indicator
n display

WARNING: to prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose
/MPflflPWT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best i-
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 described
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 doth, 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 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 — A void 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.