MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER
DPF-J3030
CD-423M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION
B60-4446-08 (EN)
This unit is designed for home use only. If the unit is
used in a location other than at home, such as in a
shop (for commercial use), in a car or in a ship, etc.,
and is damaged, a service fee may be charged even
during the warranty period.
This instruction manual is used to describe multiple
models listed above.
Model availability and features (functions) may differ
depending on the country and sales area.
TEXT
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
COMPACT
COMPACT
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Before applying power
Before applying power
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................... AC 120 V only
The marking is located on the rear panel and says that the compo-
nent 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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
The marking of products using lasers
(Except for some areas)
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.
Europe and U.K. ........................................................................ AC 230 V only
Safety precautions
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI-
FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED
TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PROD-
UCT'S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK TO PERSONS.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO
THE PRESENCE OF IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.
CAUTION
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Before applying power
Before applying power ............................................... 2
Safety precautions ......................................................... 2
Special features ............................................................. 3
Quick-Start Guide ......................................................... 5
System connections ..................................................... 6
Controls and indicators ............................................... 8
Operation of remote control unit ............................... 9
Loading batteries ........................................................... 9
Operation ........................................................................ 9
Preparation .................................................................. 10
Loading discs in the carousel ..................................... 10
Normal play (TRACK mode) ............................................ 12
Playing tracks in order from track No.1 .................... 12
Playback from desired track ....................................... 14
Displays ........................................................................ 15
Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode) ... 16
Repeated playback (REPEAT mode) .............................. 18
Playback in a random order (RANDOM mode) ............ 19
Registration of Title .................................................... 20
Assigning Title (TITLE INPUT mode) ................................. 20
To change or delete a title .......................................... 22
Special features
CD player with 200-disc changer
Title registerable
Filing functions suitable for a 200-disc changer
This unit can accommodate up to 200 discs and can be used like a
home jukebox.
In case of a disc not corresponding to CD-TEXT, you can register a
disc title or other information.
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Disc search is possible by specifying the initial letter of the desired
disc title.
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An enhanced filing function is provided to handle the large disc
capacity.
Music type:
Discs are filed by 26 music genres.
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8 user files:
Discs can be registered in up to 8 user files. User
files can be named as desired.
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Best selection:
Only favorite tracks can be registered and played.
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Contents
Caution : Read the pages marked
carefully to ensure safe operation.
Low standby power consumption
The power consumption during standby is no more than 2 W.
Listening to music by genre (MUSIC TYPE mode) ........ 23
Registration of music type (MUSICTYPE SET mode) ... 23
Playing the music type (MUSIC TYPE PLAY mode) ....... 24
Reorganizing discs to desired groups
(USER FILE mode) .............................................
25
Registration of user file (USER FILE SET mode) ........... 25
Playing the user file (USER FILE PLAY mode) ................ 26
Assigning user file names (FILE NAME INPUT mode) ... 27
To clear the user file (USER FILE CLEAR mode) ............. 28
Disc search (DISC SEARCH mode) ................................................ 29
Searching a disc by the disc title
(CHARAC.SEARCH mode) .........................
29
Searching the music type (M.TYPE SEARCH mode) .... 30
Searching the user file (U.FILE SEARCH mode) ............. 31
Listening to your favorite titles
(BEST SELECTION mode) ................................
32
Registration of best selection file .............................. 32
Playing the best selection file .................................... 32
Timer operation ........................................................... 33
Important items ........................................................... 34
In case of difficulty .................................................... 35
Specifications ............................................................. 36
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Before applying power
Unpacking
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
to you directly, notify the shipping company 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 materials for use should you transport or ship the unit in the future.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Audio cord ....................... (1)
System control cord ........ (1)
Remote control unit ........ (1)
Batteries (R6/AA) ............ (2)
Accessories
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
RC-P0714
5
Before applying power
Open the loading door
and leave it open for
this entire operation.
Naming Discs
Discs can be given disc names up to 25 characters.
Although the most convenient time to enter disc names is when you insert the discs into the player for the first time, (that way
the player keeps track of the disc names for you as you insert the discs), you can use this procedure to enter or change disc
names any time you want.
These instructions explain how to enter disc names when you insert the discs into the player for the first time.
1
Insert a CD in the
empty slot. Make sure
the
label
faces
to-
wards your right.
3
Select an empty disc
slot.
2
Enter the disc name.
4
Quick-Start Guide
LABEL FA
CES
TOWARDS
RIGHT
The disc tray
will rotate so
that the slot is
in the loading
position,
and
the display will
show the disc
number:
DISCXXX
8. The selected character
flashes on the display.
(You can also use the
CHARACTER
(DOWN/UP) to
select characters. After
selecting each character,
press SET to enter it.)
9. Press ENTER.
The display reads:
TITLE STORE!!
1. Press MODE.
Use the DISC SKIP
(DOWN/
UP
) to select title input
mode.
The display flashes:
TITLE INPUT
2. Press SET.
The display reads:
D--- SELECT
then the disc number you
selected will flash:
DXXX
3. Press SET again. The dis-
play will stop flashing and
will change to the alpha-
numeric
character
dis-
play:
·
ZABC
4. Use the character keys to
select characters.
5. If you make a mistake,
use
DELETE
/CLEAR
to
erase your last entry.
6. Use SPACE/CHECK to en-
ter spaces.
7. Use CHARAC./P.MODE to
shift between capital let-
ters, lowercase letters
and numbers/symbols.
Enter the disc
number directly
on the numeric
keys,
then press SET
.
OR:
Use the DISC
SKIP
( DOWN /
UP
) keys to se-
lect the disc.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-P0714
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DISC
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SPACE
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RANDOM
SELECTON
DISPLAY
CONFIRM
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B
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REPEAT
BEST
POWER
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ENTER
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4¢
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DISC SKIP
DOWN
UP
CURSOR
CHARACTER
DOWN
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
RC-P0714
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U
V
X
Y
Z
W
/
.
(
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)
MODE
SET
SELECTOR
DISC
DELETE
/CLEAR
SPACE
CHARAC.
/CHECK
/P.MODE
RANDOM
SELECTON
DISPLAY
CONFIRM
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
REPEAT
BEST
POWER
3
2
4
H
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
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1
7
6
8
5
+10
0
+100
9
7
ENTER
6
4¢
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DISC SKIP
DOWN
UP
CURSOR
CHARACTER
DOWN
UP
LEFT
RIGHT
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