Kenwood DPC-951 User manual

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DPC-951
DPC-751
DPC-651
DPC-551
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
Note:
This
instruction
manual
is
for
common
use
with
the
four
models
abave.
Before
using
the
rechargeable
battery
for
the
first
time:
The
rechargeable
battery
pack
provided
with
this
unit
has
not
been
charged.
Please
charge
the
battery
pack
before
using
the
unit.
Note for use in automobiles:
lf
you
use
the
unitin
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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Before
applying
power
*
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Cesressle
operation.”
For the U.S.A. and Canada
Important!
Units
shipped
to
the
U.S.A.
and
Canada
are
designed
for
operation
on
120
valts
AC
only.
CAUTION:
To
prevent
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOTUSE
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.
Changes
or
modifications
to
this
equipment
may
cause
harmiul
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
instalted
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
ina
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.”
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WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING NOTICE:
IN
MOST
CASES
IT
IS
AN
INFRINGEMENT
OF
COPY-
RIGHT
TO
MAKE
COPIES
OF
TAPES
OR
DISCS WITH-
OUT
THE
PERMISSION
OF
THE
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.
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas).
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
bearns
that
are
of
a
weaker
class.
There
is
no
danger
of
hazardous
radiation
outside
the
unit.

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Caution:
Read
the
pages
marked
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carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
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the
unit.
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skip
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Various
playback
operations
including
the
programming
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DSP
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allows
you
to
select
desired
tone
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well
as
to
reproduce
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Convenient features
The
Hold
feature
prevents
erroneous
operation
even
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when
a
key
is
pressed
while
the
unit
is
inabag
andthe
§
Resume feature memorizes the position where playback
was last stopped. The unit can also be connected to an fi
optional speaker system.

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Please
read
all
of
the
safety
and
operating
instructions
before
operating
this
unit.
For
best
results,
follow
a!l
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-
10.
Dust
and
moisture
—
Avoid
places
where
is
safe operation. _
nected
to
a
power
supply
only
o7
the
type
described
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
2.
Power-cord
protection
—
Power-supply
cords
shouldbe
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
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.
§.
Abnormal
smell
—
If
an
abnormal
smell
or
smoke
is
detected,
immediately
turn
ihe
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
4
bathtub,
washbow/l,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
ina
wet
basement,
or
near
a
swimming
pool,
etc.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
dusty
or
where
the
humidity
is
high.
Vibrations
—
Avoid
placing
the
unit
on
an
unstable
place
such
as
a
shelf
or
in
a
place
subject
to
vibrations.
Magnetic
fields
—
Keep
the
unit
away
from
sources
of
magnetic
fields
such
as
TV
sets,
speaker
systems,
radios,
motorized
toys
or
magnetized
objects.
Cleaning
—
Do
not
use
volatile
solvents
such
as
alcohol,
paint
thinner,
gasoline,
or
benzine,
eic.
to
clean
the
cabinet.
Use
a
clean
dry
cloth.
Nonuse
periods
—
The
power
cord
of
the
unit
should
be
unplugged
from
the
outlet
when
left
unused
for
a
long
period
of
time.
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.
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
person-
nel.
in
case
of
abnormality,
immediately
press
the
open
knob
to
turn
the
power
OFF,
and
unplug
the
AC
adapter
from
the
power
outlet.
Then
please
contact
your
nearest
KENWOOD
service
center.

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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.
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Audio cord
Rechargeable battery
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Card ramote control
unit*
Headphone with remote
controller
Car cassette adaptor
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Car battery adaptor
Carrying case
a
Battery case**
*.
The
card
remote
control
unit
can
be
used
with
the
DPC-951,
DPC-751
and
DPC-651.
©
:
Equipped
It cannot be used with the DPC-551.
**
Battery
case
can
be
used
with
the
DPC-951
and
DPC-751.
x
:
Not
equipped
it cannot be used with the DPC-651 and DPC-551.
For rechargeable battery: Type NB-838
ATTENTION
Nickel-Cadmium battery must be recycied or disposed of properly.
State
laws
may
vary
regarding
the
handling
and
disposal
of
Nickel-Cadmium
batteries.
Please contact your Authorized KENWOOD Dealer for more information.
U.S.A. only
For rechargeable battery: Type NB-100
WARNING
« Use specified charger only.
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Do
not
incinerate
or
heat,
may
cause
burns,burst
or
release
toxic
materials.
* Do not short circuit, may cause burns.
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This
unit
canbe
powered
from
three
kinds
of
power
supplies;
batteries,
mains
power
or
car
battery.
(The
car
battery
adapter
is
needed
for
car
battery
operation.)
When
using
batteries,
use
alkaline
batteries
or
rechargeable
batteries.
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
along
period
(for
more
than
one
week),
remove
the
batteries
out
of the
unit.
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e Never use an AC adapter other than the AC adapter
provided with this unit.
e When the unit is not used, unplug the AC adapter from
the power outlet.
Connect to BC IN jack.
Dry cell battery operation
(1)
Open
the
cover.
(2)
insert
LR6-size
(3)
Close
the
cover.
batteries.
¢ Be careful not to invert the GB and © polarity.
e Always replace both batteries at a time.

Note on rechargeable batteries
{Commercially-available rechargeable batteries cannot be used with this unit.)
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 3 (NB-100)/2 (NB-88/NB-77) hours of recharging. Be
sure to use the provided rechargeable batteries or the optional NB-100/NB-88/NB-77. Never
use rechargeable batteries other than specified.
Rechargeable battery operation
1) Insert rechargeable batteries pay-
ing attention to the & and © polar- :
ity.
DPC-751/651/551 DPC-95
(NB-100)
(2) Start recharging.
1. Set the power OFF. ™
Z. Plug in the AC adapter.
3. Wait for 5seconds, then press the a key
twice quickly.
Connect to DC IN jack.
(3) After recharging, unplug the AC |
adapter from this unit.
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« 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-100/
NB-88/NB-77 rechargeable batteries.
« Be sure to close the ton caver of the unit before
proceeding to recharging.
During recharging After recharging
Battery indicator lights. Extinguishes.
The unit returns to the power OFF status.
* lf batteries are recharged before they are completely
empty, full charging may become impossible due to
the properties of rachargeable batteries. If this occurs,
try to recharge batteries after they have become emp-
ty: The batteries capacities will recover gradually.
* Rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged while the
external battery case is attached.
* Do not attach the battery case during recharging.
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External battery case operation
(DPC-951/75T only)
(1) Remove the cover of the battery :
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(2) Insert alkaline batteries (LR6}.
* Be careful not to invert the @ and © polarity.
(4) Attach to the main unit.
Secure by turning the screw in the direction
of the arrow.
If the battery case is not to be used for a long period,
detach it from the main unit. Otherwise, the power of
the LR6-size dry cell 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
case.
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DSP mode [Indicator
DSP key Indicator
Hold indicator
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Track number display
Battery indicator
Repeat key Indicator
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Piay
mode
indicator
PGM
indicator
@ HOLD/RESUME switch
OPEN knob
Press to open the top cover.
& SHIFT key
Press to change the functions of some keys.
The functions of the following keys change for
about 5 seconds after the SHIFT key is pressed.
at key = DSP key
hed key =» REPEAT key
mikey > D.AS.C. key
g key =» P.MODE key
© mri key/DSP key
mii key: Press for track selection by forward
track skip or for fast forward operation.
DSP key {when SHIFT is ON}: Press to select one
of the six tones.
© al kKey/REPEAT key
tial key: Press for track selection by backward
track skip or for fast reverse operation,
REPEAT key (when SHIFT is ON): Press ta select
one of the four playback modes.
D.A.S.C. key indicator
Fi:
Memory
available
indicator
P. Mode key indicator
Ai EDIT indicator
g key/P.MODE (Play mode) key
g key: Press during playback to stop playback or
press in stop mode to turn power OFF. This key is
also used when recharging rechargeable batteries.
P MODE key (when SHIFT is ON): Press to activate
programmed playback or Al edit playback.
ei key/D.A.S.C. key
mirkey: Ifa disc has been loaded, it starts to play
at the same time.
Press during playback to pause it, and press again
to restart playback.
D,A.S.C. key (when SHIFTis ON): Press to switch
the sound skip guard function ON/OFF,
© VOLUME control
Turn to adjust the listening level.
PHONES (Headphones) jack
@ dc IN jack
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When the unitis powered from the mains power,
connect the AC adapter to this jack.
Remote sensor (DPC-951/751/651)
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Headphones
with
remote
controller
(DPC-951/751)
HOLD
switch
DSP
key
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Each
press
changes
the
modes.
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@ ROCK
& FUSION
(6) OFF (Cancelled)
Volume control
Sidpisearchicy
How to use the bag clip
()
Fit
the
clip
onto
the
headphone
(
Attach
the
clip
to
a
pocket
or
Bag
clip
,
£
Card
remote
control
unit
for
exclusive
use
with
DPC-951/751/651
(This cannot be used with the DPC-551,)
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.
a
Main unit
Stop/power OFF key
Skip/search keys
P.MODE key
Remote control unit
After setting the VOLUME
control of the main unit to the
maximum position, adjust the
listening volume with these Operating range (Approx,}
keys.
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When
pressing
several
operation
keys
on
the
remote
control
unit,
leavean
interval
of
more
than
1
second
between
keys.
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Erroneous
operation
may
occur
when
the
main
unit
is
iNuminatec
by
direct
sunlight
or
the
light
of
a
high-frequency
lighting
{inverter}
fluorescent
lamp.
In
such
4
case,
change
the
unit
position
to
prevent
erroneous
operation.
¢
For
battery
replacement,
use
a
commercially-available
lithium
battery
(CR2025}.