Kenwood DPC-692 User manual

KENWOOD
DPC-692
DPC-792
DPC-993
PORTABLE
COMPACT
DISC
PLAYER
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION
Note:
This
instruction
manual
is
for
common
use
with
the
three
models
above.
Unpacking
.
:
Unpack
the
unit
carefully
and
make
sure
that
all
accessories
are
put
aside
so
they
will
not
be
lost.
i
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
to
you
directly,
notify
the
shipping
company
without
delay.
.
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
receiving
the
unit)
can
file
4
claim
against
the
carrier
for
shipping
damage.
al
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
~
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future.
-
Keep
this
manual
handy
for
future
reference.
Before
using
the
rechargeable
batteries
_
The
rechargeable
batteries
comes
non-charged
condition.
Read
“Rechargeable
battery
operation”
carefully
and
charge
the
batteries
before use.
COMPACT
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20
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to
20
kHz,
+3
dB
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level
(162,
1
kHz
)
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+8
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output/impedance
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DC
Supply
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4.5V
to
6
V
DC
_
Rechargeable
batteries
(NB-88)
x
2
or
4
.
DC
2.4V
=
Commercially-available
alkaline
batteries
(LIRG/AA)
X
2
OF
4
..cesessceesersseessesnenensenteneens
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Battery
life
(continuous
repeat
playback)
:
(Figures
inside
parentheses
show
the
performance
when
the
D.A.S.C.
is
ST
or
Hl.)
Commercially-available
alkaline
batteries
{LREG/AA)
x
2
Approx.
12
(9.5)
Hours
Commercially-available
alkaline
batteries
(LRE/AA)
x
4
.. ..
Approx.
25
(20)
Hours
*
:
Rechargeable
batteries
(NB-88)
X
2
....0se00-
Approx.
5.5
(4.5)
Hours.
‘Batteries
(LR6/AA)
x
2
and
(NB-B8)
X
2
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Approx.
18
(15)
Hours
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D)
(OPC-692/DPC-792)
..
132
mm
x
32.5
mm
x
153
mm
:
(6
-
3/16"
x1
-
1/4"
x
6°)
‘Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D)
(DPC-993)
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132
mm
x
29.5
mm
x
163
mm
a
(5
-
3/16"
x
1
-
3/16"
x
6")
-
272
g
(9.6
oz)
260
g
(9.2
02)
,
%
i
Weight
(net)
(DPC-692/DPC-792)
Weight
(net)
(DPC-993)
Note:
:
KENWOOD
follows
a
policy
of
continuous
advancements
in
development.
For
this
reason
specifications
may
be
changed
without
notice.
-
is
Accessories
DPC-692
|
DPC-792
DPC-993
AC
adaptor
1.
~
1
-1
Headphones
1
1 1
Battery
(for
Noise
canceling
headphones)
-
-
1
Car
battery
adaptor
1 1
-
Car
cassette
adaptor
1.
1
-
The
standard
accessories
vary
depending
on
the
model
of
the
unit.
The
accessories
which
are
not
standard
are
optionally
available.
For
details,
please
consult
your
dealer.
Ee
Vv
For
your
records
ee
Record
the
serial
number,
found
on
the
back
panel
of
the
unit,
the
spaces
designated
on
the
warranty
card,
and
in
the
spac
provided
below.
Refer
to
the
model
and
serial
numbers
whenevég
you
call
upon
your
dealer
for
information
or
service
on
thg
product.
oa
gall
Model
Serial
Number
—_______—

7 A\ Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
FAC adaptors are designed for operation as follows.
BULS.A. ard CANAMA sererersssesssssneserssrrenrnressmnsinnsenannnens AC 120 V only
s For the U.S.A.
FCC WARNING
. This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica equipment may
+ cause hannful 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
Canadian IC Compliance Notice
NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-
Caussig Equipment Regulations.
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Simple care
Care of lens
When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, maifunctions including the
impossibility of playback may occur. The lens should be cleaned
using a commercially available camera lens blower, etc. Do not touch
the Jens 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.
, Adirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.
_Caution on disc used
Usable discs :
This unit is capable of playing discs marked with MBE . 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 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, nevi
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. S J
Storage 4
When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player a and stom
it
in
its
case.
:
Precaution against condensation :
immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity (or vapor), t the unit
malfunction due to the condensation of dew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case, leg
the unit for about an hour before trying to use it again. i

Unit (top/right side)
i)
Unit (left side)
[A] mi (Skip up/Fast forward) key
[B] REPEAT (Repeat play/Shuffle play) key
{C] m (Stop/off) key
[D] Pas (Play/pause) key
[E] VOLUME control knob
({F] PHONES (Headphone) jack
[G} LINE OUT jack
[H] DC IN (External power) jack
[A] fp] [c] BI fe} fe
(1] Display
[J] He (Skip down/Fast reverse) key
|k. P.MODE/B.BOOST
(Program mode/Bass boost) key
IL: OPEN knob (Slide to open top cover.)
iM] D.A.S.C. ST/OFF/HI switch
[N] HOLD switch
Display
(main
unit)
Bass boost indicator
REPEAT/SHUFFLE Battery duration
mode indicator | indicator
Program mode 7—-PGM REPEAT GX Rit .
s a
indicator Posy a Playing
\& st] ms indicator
Senalane”
Track number display D.A.S.C. mode indicator
Playing time display

OOUrIO
SKIP
guard
[UNCUON
(V.A.O.U.)
D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti Shock Circuit)
When
the
D.A.S.C.
function
is
operating,
about
a
20
or
40-second
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.
Mechanism of D.A.S.C.
©) 06 “Ss @ | [05 “So @)
'23
Display Hi 5
Storage
of digital
data
Digital memory
¢ 5)
Setting
the
D.A.S.C.
tit
>
Reproduced sound
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.
speete = Remaining
Hy + memory capacity
HI indicator
ei sami) Rad
Lit ST or HI
Set to ST or Hl.
ST position: Data are held for about 10 sec.
Playback with high sound quality is possible.
HI position: Data are held for about 20 or 40 sec.
q el
© The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching.
®
When
the
player
is
used
in
a
place
free
of
vibration,
it
is
recommended
to
release
the
D.A.S.C.
to
extend
the
play
time
by
reducing
the
battery
power.
NL Gase UF aliiGcuiy
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
No operation occurs
when operation keys
are pressed.
e@ The HOLD switch of the main
unit is set to ON.
e The batteries are exhausted.
@ The disc is placed upside down.
e Condensation has occurred
inside the unit.
e The AC adapter or car battery
adapter is disconnected.
e Set the switch to OFF.
@ Replace the two alkaline batteries,
or recharge the rechargeable
batteries.
® Place the disc with the labeled
side up.
e Leave the unit for about + hour
before re-use.
@ Connect it properly.
No sound is heard
from the headphones.
@ The headphones are connected
incompletely.
@ The volume is set to the
minimum position on the unit.
@ Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
@ Adjust the volume on the unit.
Sound skips, or is
interrupted.
e The D.A.S.C. is set to “OFF”.
@ A strong vibration that exceeds
the capacity of the D.A.S.C. has
occurred.
e Set the D.A.S.C. to ST or HI.
@ Place the unit in a place not
subject to vibration.
@ The disc is dirty. @ Clean it.
@ The lens is dirty. @ Clean it.
@ The headphone plug is dirty. @ Clean it.
@
The
batteries
are
low.
e
Replace
or
recharge
the
batteries.
Noise
interferes.
@
The
headphone
plug
is
dirty.
@
Clean
it.
@
The
batteries
are
low.
@
Replace
or
recharge
the
batteries.
@ The headphones are conected
incompletely.
e Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.
Rechargeable
batteries cannot be
recharged.
e@ Commercially available
rechargeable batteries are
used.
@
Use
the
exclusive
rechargeable
batteries
(NB-88
or
NB-77).
Note
:
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.

Favorite tracks (max. 24 tracks) can be programmed.
r
Press the P.MODE key for at least 1 second
during Stop status.
eStop status is
engaged when the
mw key is pressed
while playback is in
P.MODE/B.B.
ee,
| progress.
vet 7 me
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2 Select the desired track numbers in the order
you want to play them.
@ Select a track... Binks
( A Si ee a
By y. R suse a1)
f Jy “ <A | Programmed
© and enter it.
P.MODE/B.B.
toa 78
The following program
sequence will be
displayed.
Repeat steps @ and @ and enter the Track Nos. into the
Program in order.
@ When 24 tracks have been programmed, “FULL" will be
displayed.
Start playback. ee
Onc
To
change
the
programmed
contents
To check the programmed contents
yy
Press
the
P.MODE
key
for
at
jeast
1
second
during Stop status.
Stop
status
is
engaged
when
the
Ill
key
is
pressed
while
playback
is in
progress.
P.MODE/B.B.
TL
SRG
Call the programmed order to be changed.
@ Press the P.MODE key
repeatedly until the
programmed order you
want to change is
displayed.
P.MODE/B.B.
Blinks
vel a °
shge-21 C)
77S
Track number Programmed
order
Enter the Track No. you want to change.
@ Select a track...
DP) Ray
@ and enter it.
P.MODE/B.B.
asi Pp
‘CoRR HF
When the programmed contents are to be changed further,
repeat steps EJ and Kj .
1 Press the P.MODE key for at least 1 second
during Stop status.
@ Stop status is engage
when the @ key ;
pressed while playbac
” is in progress.
P.MODE/B.B.
REF
Press the P.MODE key.
@ The programmed trac
numbers will b
displayed in sequenc
each time the key i
tC S.. pressed.
RG Blinks
wal’
TIN
Track number Programmed
order
To clear the programmed contents
Ensure that the player is in stop mode.
4 Press the @ key.
©)
Program mode can be canceled even if the top cover
open.
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dd

Connections ©
Ensure that the power of all components is off before connecting the cords.
‘ Listening through car audio
I
Listening through
Listening through an amplifier
with CD input jack
Carsteeco ——) >) (mm)
=<)
t t t ; ft
Car owe '
cassette 4 a : l
adaptor H
@ Insert the car cassette adaptor by setting the
played edge and cord position as shown in the
illustration.
® "B’ indicates the reverse side of the car cassette
adaptor.
© For details, please read the instructions for the
car cassette adaptor.
-
*©6: Amplifer
@ Connect the cable to the
amplifier’s CD input
jacks.
@ This connection may be
impossible with some
amplifiers.
e@ (f sound is not produced, change the tape playing direction speaker f
of the car stereo. | a ‘
(Sound is not produced if the car stereo is set to play tape a ‘
side B) i .. 2
e Audio reproduction may be impossible with the following Insert into cassette
type of car stereo. deck slot.
One-way models which have the play head on the left side. 3
Models which function by detecting the tape tension. Car cassette adaptor ; i<)
(With these car stereo models, the car cassette adaptor is CAC-3 g Ql
ejected automatically when it is inserted.) Refer to the
“Accessories” table.
ii
Car cassette adaptor ee
insertion methods
PHONES
LINE OUT
DPC-993/792/692(E-K/P)

N
Connect
headphones.
PHONES,
-—${O)}—
t
Open the top cover.
res
(a
Insert disc and close the top cover.
@ Move the OPEN knob in the direction of the
arrow.
@ Insert with labeled side up.
e 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.
Set the HOLD switch to OFF.
OFF <> ON
Start playback.
@ Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLI
switch to OFF.
@ The power comes ON and playback begins
cin
Herta C)
g +
Ry
Track number
Elapsed time of
q track being played
Adjust the volume
, Toincrease To decrease
volume volume
VOLUME Bm.
To pause playback temporarily
@When the »@ key is pressed
during playback, it pauses
temporarily. Pressing the key
again resumes playback.
To stop playback
@ The total number of tracks and
the total playing time of them
will be displayed.
Total number
of tracks time
To turn power OFF
Auto power-OFF function
If no operation key has been pressed for 2 minutes while the t
is in the stop mode, the power is turned OFF automatically
nrevent hattery nower consumntion
e After stopping playback, pres:
the Ml key again.
ea
Total playing

Skipping tracks
press << key or Pt key.
To skip backward
@ When the 1 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.
To skip forward
@ When the Kd 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 key pressed during playback.
Fast reverse Fast forward
wy)
@ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding down
key mP1 while playback is in progress.
@ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding down
key 4 while playback is in progress.
@ Playback wil! resume when either key is released.
LL
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)
e Each press of the key switches
the mode as follows:
p> (4) One-track repeat
The track being played or rome
the
selected
track
will
be
ane
td
played repeatedly.
® All-track repeat rear CERED
All tracks on the disc will ALL f }
be played repeatedly.
@ Shuffle play =a
All tracks on the disc will Hue & 9
be played in a random ou
order.
‘— (4) Repeat OFF a
Return to normal OFF J
playback is made. After display for about 2 sec,
teturn is made to the original
display.
[ Compensation of low frequencies
The low frequencies sound, which is felt ii
headphone, can be boosted.
P.MODE/B.B.
Sig
e Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:
Low frequencies are boosted.
@ Bass Boost OFF
Normal tone reproduction.
[ @ Bass Boost ON
@ Ifa key is pressed just before the end of a track
| and the track does not change, press the
Notes REPEAT key again when the track being played
back is over.
e If Shuffle Play is selected while playback is in
progress, Shuttle Play operation will commence
when the track being played back is over.
@ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Shuffle
Play operation.
@ If Shuffle Play is selected when operation is in
Stop status, Shuffle play operation will
commence immediately.
The BASS BOOST is not applied to the output from the LI
OUT jack.
‘Hold
facility.
The operation keys of the main unit are deactivated
This position prevents undesired operation whe:
the unit is put in a bag, etc.
When the HOLD switch on the unit is switched ON, the
unit's keys are protected.
(HOLD OFF <> ON
Wan
Be sure to OFF the switch before performing any operations
Operations cannot be performed if it is in the ON position.

Power sources
As Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
his
unit
can
be
powered
with
three
kinds
of
supplies
including
the
batteries,
househoid
power
line
and
car
battery.
Jsing
the
AC
adaptor
_
Using
the
car
battery
adaptor
AC power outlet
AC power adapter
|
i! |
Se eee” |
|
| car mode's.)
I
Car battery adapt
iCars with DS 12v
e Refer tc tne “Accessares’ tapie
a
ae
ra
Comnect te
cigar Lanter soexet
‘« The plug may not match the cigar lighter socket of some car mogels.
| @ if the unit cannot be operated with the car battery adapter connected. suspect the passibitity ¢ a nlown tuse |
@ When the unit is not used. unplug the car battery aganter. (Otherwise, the car battery may “un ou! with some i
The fuse Can be replaced by turning the electrode on the tip of tne adanter plug Wnen replacing the tuse. be |
| sure to uSe a fu:
ise with a rating of 1A
echargeable battery operation
lways use the separately sold rechargeable batteries NB-130, NB-88 or NB-77. Never use the batteries other than the batteries authorized by Kenwood.
—
Loading the batteries | Charging the rechargeable aa
| batteries
Open the battery cover. |
2) 1 Switch the power OFF.
\ 6
a
Se
Plug in the AC adaptor.
Press the Ml key twice quickly.
Rey
, I
@ Insert 2 rechargeable batteries into the side 4] »
of the battery case where "MAIN: | 4 Removing the AC adapter.
CHARGE" is displayed. H
@ Make sure the positve (+) and negative (-} |
|
Insert 2 rechargeable batteries |
and close the cover.
Sharging is
dossible only
on the side
-narked MAIN/
CHARGE.
After the battenes have been charged
hi
poles are properly aligned remove the AC agapter
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 tnar nomal. This is due to the properties of the
battery and not a matfunction.
After recharging. use the battery on the uns unit! it is exhausted, The original performance of the
battery perfomance can be recovered by repeating this cycle a few mes
Recharging is not possible during playback. Be sure to switch the power OFF before starting
recharging
Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before proceeding to recharging
Recharging completes m about 6 hours. Avord recharging batteries over 6 hours
uit Goes off
a i ! Operation retums
| => | to power OFE
i
status
Charging in progress Charging completed
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged for about 500 times. When the playable time per
recharge reduces, please newly purchase the optional (NB-130, NB-88 or NB-77) rechargeable
batteries
When charging 1s to be stopped. press the mil key once to supply power, and then press the
ll key to switch off the power.
A Always pay attention to the folowing contents when the unit is to be used
with four batteries.
hen operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries | When operating the unit with 4 batteries
Insert 2alkaline batteries | {
Open the batteries cover. and close the cover.
——
Insert 2 AA alkaline battenes into the side
of the battery case where "MAIN/
CHARGE" is displayed
Make Sure the positive (+) and negative (-)
poles are properly aligned
Use commercially available AA (LR6)
batteries. The unit may not operate
normally if manganese batteries are used
Replace both battenes at the same time
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This unit can be operated with 4 alkaline batteries, or with 2 rechargeable
batteries and 2 alkaline batteries. When 4 batteries are used, the unit will
operate for a ionger time.
@ When 4 batteries are used, make sure they are arranged so that batteries of the same type
are in line horizontally (see illustration).
# Do not combine batteries that have different model numbers (NB-88, NB-77, etc.)
* Exchange the same type of batteries at the same time.
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