KENWOOD DPC-X527 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

PORTABLE CD PLAYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Unpacking

Unpack the unit carefully and make sure that all the accessories are

present.

If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to oper-

ate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you di-

rectly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you

retain the original carton and packing materials in case you need to move

or ship the unit in the future.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

B60-5307-08 00 (M) AP 0204

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 pro-

vided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers when-

ever you call upon your dealer for information or service on

this product.

Model

Serial Number

Specifications

Format

System ................................................................ Compact disc digital audio system

Laser ......................................................................................... Semiconductor laser

Audio

Frequency response ............................................................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz,

± 3 dB

PHONES output level (32

, 1 kHz ) .................................................. 3 mW + 3 mW

Line output/impedance

Bass Boost ON : ........................................................................... 0.83 Vrms/1 k

Bass Boost OFF : .......................................................................... 0.31 Vrms/1 k

Power supply

Commercially-available alkaline batteries (R03/AAA) x 2 ............................... DC 3 V

Battery life (From fully-charged condition)

÷ At 0.1 mW + 0.1 mW power (32 load)

÷ Typical values in recharging/continuous operation at an ambient temperature of 20oC.

÷ The values are variable depending on the battery manufacturer, battery type, operating

environment and temperature.

Dimensions (W x H x D) .................. 150 mm x 22.7 mm x 130 mm (5- 7/8" x 7/8" x 5-1/8")

Weight (net) ........................................................................................................ 176 g (6.2 oz)

Note:

KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may

be changed without notice.

Maintenance

Simple care

Care of lens

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.

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.

A dirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.

Caution on disc used

Usable discs

This unit is capable of playing back the Audio CD discs, CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA) discs and

discs carrying the

marking. 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,

never 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 out-

wards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and

store it in its case.

Precaution against condensation

Immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity (or vapor), the unit may

malfunction due to the condensation of dew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case,

leave the unit for about an hour before trying to use it again.

Accessories

Headphones (1), Remote control (1)

Safety precautions

Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the instruction manual.

Follow all the safety and operating instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Part names

Sound skip guard function (D.A.S.C.)

D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti Shock Circuit)

When the D.A.S.C. function is operating, about a 10 [Max. 12-seconds

(Approx.)] or 40 seconds [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)] portion of signals is

always stored in memory. Consequently, when the unit receives an im-

pact, playback will continue without interruption even if the signal from

the light pickup is interrupted.

"Wide CAPTURE" uses a method strong in regard to vibrations in the ro-

tation direction in addition to the conventional D.A.S.C. function, so that

the sound skip guard function is made even stronger.

In case of difficulty

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 servic-

ing due to the reasons shown in the table, the service may be charged in some cases.)

÷ The HOLD switch is set to ON.

÷ The batteries are exhausted.

÷ The disc is placed upside down.

÷ Condensation has occurred in-

side the unit.

÷ The headphones are connected

incompletely.

÷ The headphones are connected

to LINE OUT jack

÷ The volume is set to the

minimum position on the unit

or remote control unit.

÷ A strong vibration that exceeds

the capacity of the D.A.S.C. has

occurred.

÷ The disc is dirty.

÷ The lens is dirty.

÷ The headphone plug is dirty.

÷ The batteries are low.

÷ The headphone plug is dirty.

÷ The batteries are low.

÷ The headphones are connected

incompletely.

÷ A source of strong magnetism

or radio wave, such as a TV set

or cellular phone, is present

near the unit.

÷ Set the switch to OFF.

÷ Replace the two alkaline batter-

ies.

÷ Place the disc with the labeled

side up.

÷ Leave the unit for about 1 hour

before re-use.

÷ Insert the plug securely into the

PHONES jack.

÷ Insert the plug securely into the

PHONES jack.

÷ Adjust the volume on the unit or

remote control unit..

÷ Place the unit in a place not sub-

ject to vibration.

÷ Clean it.

÷ The lens should be cleaned us-

ing a commercially available cam-

era lens blower

÷ Clean it.

÷ Replace the batteries.

÷ Clean it.

÷ Replace the batteries.

÷ Insert the plug securely into the

PHONES jack.

÷ Install the unit away from a TV

set, cellular phone, etc.

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Note :

1. This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interference.

In such a case, remove the batteries, insert the batteries again.

2. Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is

not a malfunction.

Pressing a key

cannot initiate an

operation or turn the

unit on.

No sound is heard

from the head-

phones.

Sound skips, or is

interrupted.

Noise interferes.

÷ The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching.

Notes

DPC-X527 (EN-M)

The marking this product has been classified as Class 1. It means

that there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the product.

Location: Back panel

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

The marking of products using lasers (For countries other than U.S.A.,

U.S.-Military and Canada)

Notes

÷ Always ensure that the headphone plug is fully inserted before turning

the power ON.

÷ If the headphone plug is inserted or removed while playback is in progress,

the liquid crystal display may be inconsistent with the operation status of the

unit. To correct this, turn the power OFF and then ON again.

÷ When the remote control plug is connected, the remote control operation

keys may not operate. To correct this, pull the remote control's plug out of

the unit, wait about 5 seconds, and then re-insert it.

DPC-X527

Unit

Display

Remote control

Mechanism of D.A.S.C.

Storage of

digital data

Digital memory

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.

÷ When the D.A.S.C. function is activated, the disc may stop or start to rotate.

Setting the D.A.S.C.

Note

D.A.S.C. H position : 40 sec. [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)] memory

Data are held for about 40 sec. [Max. 48-seconds (Approx.)]

D.A.S.C. L position : 10 sec. [Max. 12-seconds (Approx.)] memory

Data are held for about 10 sec. [Max. 12-seconds (Approx.)]

There is no data compression, so that listening with high sound

quality is possible.

Å VOL. + - keys

i Display

Ç OPEN switch (Use to open top cover)

Î D.A.S.C. switch

HOLD switch

Ï B.BOOST (Bass boost) key

Ì REPEAT/P.MODE

(Repeat play/Program mode) key

7 (Stop/Off) key

6 (Play/pause) key

4, ¢ (Skip/Search) keys

PHONES (Phones/Remote control) jack

Ò LINE OUT jack

Slide the D.A.S.C. switch to select the desired setting.

(Front)

(Side)

Bass boost indicator

Repeat mode

indicator

Program mode indicator

Battery duration indicator

Track number display

Playng time display

7 (Stop/Off) key

4, ¢ (Skip/Search) keys

PHONES jack

6 (Play/pause) key

HOLD switch

VOL. + - keys

The keys with the same names as those on the main unit have the same

functions as the main unit keys.

D.A.S.C. L

D.A.S.C. H

Approx. 8 Hours

Approx. 14 Hours

Commercially-available

alkaline batteries

(R03/AAA)

1. Power sources -- The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type de-

scribed 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 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.

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 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.

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 ben-

zine, 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 unit 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 unit.

C. The unit has been exposed to rain.

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

E. The 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.

Power sources

This unit can be powered with three kinds of supplies including the batteries, household power line and car battery.

Battery Type

Blinking Timing

Treatment

Battery indicator

Alkaline batteries

When the batteries are half exhausted.

Playback is possible while the indicator is blinking.

The duration at which the battery indi-

cator starts to blink is variable depend-

ing on the type of battery used.

Refer to the table on the right.

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Playback from the first track

1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to

open the top cover.

2 Insert disc and close the top cover.

÷ Secure the disc by pushing a position near

the center hole unit it clicks.

÷ Close securely by pushing the front cen-

ter position of the top cover unit it clicks.

3 Set the HOLD switch to OFF.

4 Start playback.

5 Adjust the volume.

÷ For the Hold function, read "Hold function".

÷ Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLD

switch to OFF.

÷ The power comes ON and playback begins.

Elapsed time of track be-

ing played

Track number

To increase

volume

To decrease

volume

To pause playback temporarily

÷ When the 6 key is pressed during playback, it pauses

temporarily.

÷ Pressing the key again resumes playback.

Blinks

To stop playback

÷ The total number of tracks and the total playing time of

them will be displayed.

Total playing time

Total number of tracks

To turn power OFF

÷ After stopping playback, press

the

7 key again.

If no operation key has been pressed for 2 minutes while the

unit is in the stop mode, the power is turned OFF automatically

to prevent battery power consumption.

Auto power-OFF function

Playback from desired track

Repeat playback/Shuffle playback

Changing the tone

Skipping tracks

Fast forward, fast reverse

Hold the

4 key or ¢ key pressed during

playback.

÷ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding down

key

¢ while playback is in progress.

÷ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding down

key

4 while playback is in progress.

÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.

÷ When the ¢ 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.

÷ When the 4 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.

Press the

4 key or ¢ key.

To skip backward

To skip forward

Fast reverse

Fast forward

It is possible to listen to one track or all tracks of

a CD repeatedly or to listen to the tracks in ran-

dom sequence. (SHUFFLE play)

÷ Each press of the REPEAT/

P.MODE key switches the

mode as follows.

1 One-track repeat

The track being played

or the selected track will

be played repeatedly.

2 All-track repeat

All tracks on the disc will

be played repeatedly.

3 Shuffle play

All tracks on the disc will

be played in a random

order.

4 Repeat OFF

Return to normal

playback is made.

The low frequencies sound, which is felt in head-

phone, can be boosted.

1 Bass Boost OFF

Normal tone reproduction.

2 Bass Boost ON

Low frequencies are boosted.

Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:

The operation keys of the main unit are deacti-

vated. This position prevents undesired operation

when 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 facility

÷ After display for about 2 sec, return is made to the original

display.

Notes

÷ If a key is pressed just before the end of a

track and the track does not change, press the

REPEAT/P.MODE key again when the track

being played back is over.

÷ If Shuffle Play is selected while playback is in

progress, Shuffle Play operation will commence

when the track being played back is over.

÷ If Shuffle Play is selected during stop, shuffle

play will start when the PLAY (

6) key is

pressed.

÷ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Shuffle

Play operation.

÷ The program of tracks is also valid in repeat

playback.

Connect headphones

Programming tracks in desired order

Favorite tracks (max. 24 tracks) can be programmed.

1 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at

least 1 second during Stop status.

2 Select the desired track numbers in the

order you want to play them.

÷ Stop status is engaged when the

7 key is pressed while playback

is in progress.

Programmed order

1 Select a track...

2 and enter it.

The following program

sequence will be displayed.

÷ Repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the Track Nos. into

the program in order.

÷ When 24 tracks have been programmed, "FULL" will be

displayed.

3 Start playback.

To change the programmed contents

1 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at

least 1 second during Stop status.

2 Calltheprogrammedordertobechanged.

÷ Stop status is engaged when the

7 key is pressed while playback

is in progress.

To check the programmed contents

1 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at

least 1 second during Stop status.

2 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key.

÷ Stop status is engaged when the

7 key is pressed while playback

is in progress.

÷ The programmed track numbers will be displayed in sequence

each time the REPEAT/P.MODE key is pressed.

Connections

Listening through

speakers

(Speakers

with built-in

amplifier)

Listening through an

amplifier with CD input jack

Amplifer

÷ Connect the cable to

the amplifier's CD input

jacks.

÷ This connection may

be impossible with

some amplifiers.

To clear the programmed contents

÷ Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key

repeatedly until the programmed

order you want to change is dis-

played.

Programmed order

1 Select a track...

2 and enter it.

3 Enter the Track No. you want to change.

When the programmed contents are to be changed further,

repeat steps

2 and 3 .

Track number

Blinks

DPC-X527 (EN-M)

Light at B.Boost ON

Programmed order

Track number

Blinks

÷ When the HOLD switch

on the remote control is

switched ON, the unit's

keys are protected.

Notes:

÷ Adjust the listening volume on the

connected audio component.

÷ The LINE OUT volume can be

adjusted using the main unit's

VOL. keys as well as using the

remote's VOL. keys. The level

recommends 25.

÷ Make sure to switch Bass Boost

off. (The tone should be adjusted

only on the connected audio com-

ponent.)

When operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries

1 Open the battery cover.

÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned.

÷ Use commercially available AAA (R03) batteries. The unit may not operate normally if

manganese batteries are used.

÷ Replace both batteries at the same time.

2 Insert 2 alkaline batteries

and close the cover.

OFF

1 22

Press the

7 key

during Stop status.

Never use a rechargeable battery and non-re-

chargeable battery together.

Light at B.Boost ON

÷ With this unit, the BASS BOOST function is

set to ON by default. As a result, the audio

may be distorted if the volume level is too

high in a section dominated by bass sound.

In this case, set BASS BOOST to OFF or

decrease the volume.

÷ The "PGM" indicator is turned off when the program is

cleared.

÷ Program mode can be canceled even if the top cover is

open.

The control tone generated when a key is pressed

can be muted as follows. This operation should

be performed in play or stop mode.

Control tone (beep) setting

1 Press and hold the B.BOOST key for more

than 2 seconds.

2 While "bP on" is displayed, press the 4

¢ key.

When transporting the unit, it is recommended

to set the HOLD switch in advance. In this way

you can prevent unintended operation even

when a key is pressed accidentally.

Insert with

labeled side up

Battery duration indicator

Blinks