Kenwood DPC-X937 User manual

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DPC-X937/DPC-X637/DPC-X537
B60-5378-00 00 MA (E,Y) AP 0304
PORTABLE CD PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country
and sales area.
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Unpacking
Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are present.
Recharger stand (1 DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) AC adaptor (1 DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)
Rechargeable batteries (2 DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) Batteries case (1 DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)
External batteries case (1 DPC-X937 only) Remote control unit (1) Clip (1) Headphones (1)
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 materi-
als in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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
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Before applying power ............................................ 4
Safety precautions ................................................ 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................... 5
Names and functions of parts ....................................... 8
Power Supply .............................................................. 11
When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery
(LR03) .................................................................. 11
Rechargeable battery operation ............................. 12
Using the external battery case ............................... 14
Connections ............................................................. 15
Playback ....................................................................... 16
Hold function ............................................................ 18
Skip function .............................................................. 18
Stopping playback .................................................... 19
Turning the power off ............................................... 19
Repeated playback .............................................. 20
A-B repeat playback .................................................. 21
Using Bookmarks ...................................................... 23
Menu control operations .............................................. 25
Fast forward / fast reverse ....................................... 26
Changing the sound mode ........................................ 27
Selecting Play Mode ................................................. 28
Programming tracks in desired order ................... 29
Random playback .................................................. 30
Intro Scan .............................................................. 30
Alarm mode ............................................................... 31
Sleep mode ............................................................... 33
Sound skip guard function (SHOCK GUARD) .......... 35
Convenient functions .................................................. 36
Activating the operating tone (Beep) ....................... 36
Setting continuous playback ..................................... 37
Listening through the speakers
on the recharger stand ....................................... 38
For pleasant use… ...................................................... 39
In case of difficulty ...................................................... 41
Specifications .............................................................. 43
Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked carefully to ensure safe operation.
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Before applying power
The marking of products using lasers (For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1.
It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation
outside the product.
Location: Battery cover
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety precautions
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as Class
3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal
caution label shown above. Do not stare into beam or view
directly with optical instruments.
Location: Inside this product
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1. Power sources – The appliance
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 appliance.
3. Enclosure removal – Never remove
the enclosure. If the internal parts are
touched accidentally, a serious
electric shock might occur.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 appliance 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 appliance
under direct sunlight or near a source
of heat such as heating equipment.
Particularly, never leave it in an
automobile or on the dashboard.
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best
results,follow allwarningsplacedonthe unitand adhereto theoperatinganduseinstruc-
tions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
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8. Temperature – The appliance 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. Do not
place an object containing liquid, such
as a flower vase, on the appliance.
10.Dust and moisture – Avoid places
where is dusty or where the humidity
is high.
11.Vibrations – Avoid placing the
appliance on an unstable place such as
a shelf or in a place subject to
vibrations.
12.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance
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
appliance 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 appliance.
C. The appliance has been exposed to
rain.
D. The appliance does not appear to
operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
E. The appliance has been dropped,
or the enclosure damaged.
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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.
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Names and functions of parts
Main Unit
1CHARGE (Battery charge) indicator
24(Skip down) key
33/¢(Play/Skip up) key
47(Stop/Off) key
5VOLUME +/ - keys
6HOLD 3switch
70 PUSH OPEN key
(Use to open top cover)
8DC IN (External power) jack (DPC-X537 only)
9EXT BATT jack (DPC-X937 only)
0Recharging terminals
(DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)
!LINE OUT (OPTICAL) (Line out/Digital output jack)
jack (DPC-X937 only)
@(Headphones/ Remote control unit) jack
Rear
SideTop
1
2 3 4 5
9
7
@
8 0
!
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Remote Control
1PGM indicator/ RANDOM indicator/ INTRO indicator
2Play indicator/ Repeat mode indicator/ Battery
duration indicator/ Bookmark indicator/ S.G.
(Shock Guard) indicator/ 1, ¡indicator
3Timer-related indicator
4Sound Mode indicator
5Track number indicator
6Playing time indicator
LCD
Battery duration indicator
Battery duration indicator
Recharge-
able
batteries
Alkaline
batteries
When the batteries is
nearly exhausted.
When the batteries
are half exhausted.
In a while, the power
will be turned off
automatically. Then
recharge the batteries.
Playback is possible
while the indicator is
blinking.
Battery
Type Blinking Timing Treatment
The duration at which the bat-
tery indicator starts to blink is
variable depending on the
type of battery used.
7Headphones jack
8MEMU key/ 7(Stop/Off) key/ 3/¢(Play/Skip up/
Fast forward) key/ 4(Skip down/Fast reverse) key
92HOLD switch
0REPEAT key
!VOLUME +/ - keys
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External battery case (DPC-X937 only)
Recharger stand (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)
To DC IN jack
Speakers
Using the Clip
Attach the clip to the headphone cord as shown below.
Clip the remote control unit to the edge of your bag or
pocket.
Press and release
Press and release
Recharging terminals
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Power Supply
This unit can be powered from the provided rechargeable batteries, commercially sold AAA alkaline batteries or the
household power supply.
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1Push the 0PUSH OPEN key and open the
top cover.
2Open the battery cover.
3Insert 2 alkaline batteries and
close the cover.
÷Make sure the positive ªand
negative ·poles are properly
aligned.
Never use an alkaline battery and the re-
chargeable battery together.
When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery (LR03)
÷Use commercially available AAA (LR03) batteries.
The unit may not operate normally if manganese bat-
teries are used.
÷Replace both batteries at the same time.
÷The battery cover may be detached when it is sub-
jected to an excessive force. In this case, attach the
battery cover again as shown below.
1
2
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1 Connect the AC adaptor to the
DC IN jack of the recharger
stand.
÷Install the recharger stand on a
level surface.
÷Keep the recharging terminals and
battery terminals always clean.
2Connect the AC adaptor to
the household wall outlet.
÷Disconnect the AC adapter
from the wall outlet when the
recharger stand is not used.
DC IN
Preparation of the recharger stand
1 Loading the batteries.
Rechargeable battery operation (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)
Always use the specially provided rechargeable battery or a separately purchased NB-3A70. Never use a battery
other than a battery authorized by Kenwood.
Charge the battery with the power to the unit turned off. (The battery is not charged while the unit is in operation.)
1Push the 0PUSH OPEN key and open
the top cover.
2Open the battery cover.
3Insert 2 rechargeable
batteries and close the
cover.
÷Make sure the positive ªand
negative ·poles are properly
aligned.
Never use an alkaline battery and the
rechargeable battery together.
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1
1
2
÷A small amount of power is used even when the
unit is turned OFF. If the unit is not used for a long
time, therefore, remove the battery and store it in a
safe place.
÷During battery charging or use of the unit, the battery
may become warm. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
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÷Recharging is not possible during playback. Be
sure to switch the power OFF before starting re-
charging.
÷Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before
proceeding to recharging.(Close securely by
pushing the front right position of the top cover
unit it clicks.)
Place the main unit on
the recharger stand by
aligning the triangular
markings on them.
2 Charging the rechargeable batteries.
÷The CHARGE indicator lights when charging starts and
goes off when it completes.
DPC-X937: Recharging completes in about 2.5 hours.
DPC-X637: Recharging completes in about 6 hours.
÷If charging doesn't start, wait for at least 3 seconds before
placing the main unit again.
÷After the batteries have been charged, remove the AC
adapter. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet
when the recharger stand is not used.
÷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 than nomal. This is due to the prop-
erties of the battery and not a malfunction. After recharg-
ing, use the battery on the unit until it is exhausted. The
original performance of the battery performance can be
recovered by repeating this cycle a few times.
÷Rechargeable batteries can be recharged. When the
playable time per recharge reduces, please newly pur-
chase the optional (NB-3A70) rechargeable batteries.
Charging in progress
Goes off
Lights up
Charging completed
÷The unit can be operated while it is placed on the
recharger stand during as well as after charging.
For the U.S.A.
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Using the external battery case (DPC-X937 only)
1Attach the
external battery
case to the
main unit
÷When attaching the external battery case to the main
unit, be sure to align the orientation of the plug be-
fore inserting it. (See the figure.)
÷Rechargeable batteries inside the unit cannot be
charged while the external battery case is attached.
2Open the batteries
cover.
3Insert 2 alkaline
batteries and close the
cover.
÷Make sure the positive ª
and negative ·poles are
properly aligned.
÷Use two commercially sold AA alkaline batteries with the
external battery case.The unit may not operate normally if
manganese batteries are used.
÷When carrying the external battery case without attach-
ing it to the main unit, remove the batteries from the
case. If the case containing batteries is put in a pocket or
bag together with a metallic object such as a key holder,
the + and - terminals of the battery case may be shorted
due to contact with the metallic object.
÷The battery case can be used simultaneously with the
batteries inside the unit to extend the overall playback
time.
To EXT BATT jack
2
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Connections
Ensure that the power of all components is off before connecting the cords.
Cords are sold separately.
Digital signal connection:
(DPC-X937 only)
Analog signal connection:
Make sure to switch Bass Boost off.
Listening through
speakers:
Speakers with
built-in amplifier
Amplifer
MD recorder etc.
÷Connect this unit to an audio component having a digital
input, such as an MD recorder etc.
÷Adjust the listening volume on the connected audio com-
ponent.
÷This connection may be impossible with some amplifiers.
÷When the digital connection is present, the (Head-
phones/ Remote control unit) jack of the unit does not out-
put audio signal.
÷Connect the cable to the amplifier's CD input jacks.
÷The LINE OUT volume can be adjusted using the main
unit's VOLUME +/
- keys as well as using the remote's
VOLUME +/
- keys. The level recommends 20.
÷This connection may be impossible with some amplifiers.
Connection with other components:
Listening through car stereo:
÷Connect this unit with a commercially available car audio
cassette adapter and insert it into the car audio as
shown. For details connection method, read the instruc-
tion manual for the car audio cassette adapter.
Car Stereo
Insert into cassette deck slot
Car cassette adaptor
(Commercially available)
DPC-X937 only
DPC-X937
only
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2 Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open the top cover.
÷Secure the disc by pushing a position near the center
hole unit it clicks.
÷Close securely by pushing the front right position of the
top cover unit it clicks.
Insert with labeled side up.
Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then operate the keys. When the HOLD function is engaged,
the unit will not respond to operation of the keys. For details, refer to "Hold function" (Page18)
Playback
1 Connect the remote control and headphone.
÷Commercially sold headphones with stereo mini
plugs (φ3.5mm) can also be used.
Continuedon next page \
3 Insert disc and close the top cover.
DPC-X937
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4 Start playback.
÷Power comes on and playback starts from the first track.
÷After the last track is over, playback will stop.
Main unitRemote control
5 Adjust the volume.
÷Volume level indicator (0 to 30). (The volume level is
displayed on the remote control.)
Main unitRemote control
This unit sometimes stops the disc rotation in order to extend the playable time.
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Skip function
Using the 4key and 3/¢key, you can skip to the start of the track you want to listen to.
÷Each time the 3/¢key is pressed during playback, the
operation will skip to and playback the subsequent track.
÷When the 4key is pressed while playback is in
progress, operation will skip to the start of the track cur-
rently being played back, and playback will resume from
there.
÷Pressing and holding the 4key or 3/¢key changes
the displayed track numbers continuously.
÷The skip function cannot be used during Intro Scan.
3/¢: Track number increases
4: Track number decreases
Main unitRemote control
Hold function
When you are operating the unit on a train or when you are carrying it with the power off, this function allows you to
prevent faulty operation due to accidental key operation of the main unit and remote control unit.
÷Set the HOLD 3switch on the main unit to engage the
HOLD function for the main unit. (0PUSH OPEN key
also doesn’t work.)
÷Set the 2HOLD switch on the remote control unit to
engage the HOLD function for the remote control unit.
÷Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then
operate the keys. When the HOLD function is engaged,
the unit will not respond to operation of the keys.
Main unitRemote control
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Stopping playback
Press during playback status.
Main unitRemote control
Resume function
When playback is stopped and then started again,
it will restart from the position where it was
stopped. This function is called the resume function.
If the top cover is opened between the stop and restart,
playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
÷The resume function is not engaged during program
playback, random playback or Intro Scan or if the
power is turned off between the stop and restart.
Turning the power off
Press during stop status.
÷The power will automatically turn off if the unit is not
operated for about 2 minutes after it has stopped.
Main unitRemote control
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The mode changes each time the REPEAT key is pressed.
When in the normal playback mode :
1One-track repeat ( )
The track being played or the selected track will be
played repeatedly.
2All-track repeat ( )
All tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly.
3Cancel (Goes off)
Return to normal playback is made.
When in the program playback/random playback mode :
1 Program playback/Random playback ( )
Repeats program playback or ramdom playback.
2Cancel (Goes off)
Repeat deactivated
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until
" " or " " is displayed.
Repeated playback (only by remote control operation)
You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc.
Press during playback or stop status.
This function cannot be used while a bookmark is set or during Intro Scan.
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