Kenwood DMCG 3 Owners Manual

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KENWOOD

PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER

DMC-G3

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPOHADON

Inregard to the power supply
[ Use only the accessory AC adaptor or the optional car battery]

adaptor as external power supplies for this unit.

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98/12111098765432197/121110937

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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.

Before applyingypower

Units are designed for operation as follows.

A Caution : Read this section carefully to
ensure 5??? operation . .

U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................................ AC 120 Vonly

A; Caution : Read this section carefully to
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE CR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN CR MOISTURE.

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A Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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To household outtet

Accessory AC adaptor

To DC lN 5.1V (9-6-9)
jack

Forusemacar ,

Please use the separately sold car battery adaptor (DC-060) and car cassette
adaptor (CAC-2)for listening connected to a car stereo system.

Never connect the unit to the external input terminal (AUX input terminal
etc.) of a car stereo system, as this will cause malfunctions.

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System ................................. Mini disc digital audio system

Read method ...................... Noncontact optical reading system (semiconductor laser)
Sampling frequency ............. 44.1 kHz

Audio compression .. ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding)

Number of channels ............ 2 channels

Frequency response ............ 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (1- 3 dB)

Wow & flutter ...................... Less than unmeasurable limit (: 0.001 °/o W.PEAK)
Input/Output terminal . Remote control/Phones jack

Rated power output ............. 9 mW + 9 mW (16 9)

Power source ...................... DC 5.1 V : AC adaptor

(120V AC for U.S.A. and Canada)
DC 3.6 V : Lithium ion battery ><1
DC 5 V : Car battery adaptor (sold separately, DC-CSO)

Battery life ........................... Approx. 9.5 hours (Rechargeable battery)
(Fully charge, with 0 At 0.5 mW+O.5 mW output (16 9 load)
"auto PS" setting ON) 0 Standard value during continuous use/charging

in an ambient temperature of 25C.
0 Time will be shorter when 'PS oft" Mode is set.

Dimensions ......................... W: 112.6 mm (4-7/16")
H : 23.2 mm (15/16")
D : 77.9 mm (3-1/16")
Weight (Net) ........................ 1719 (0.38 lb)
including the accessory rechargeable battery
1239 (0.27 lb)
not including the accessory rechargeable battery

Notes!

1. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For reason specifications
may be changed without notice.

2. The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location (under a water-freezing
temperature).

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For the U.S.A.
FCC WARNING

This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifica equipment
may cause harmful 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.

For the U.S.A. . ................................ ,

KENWOOD CORPORATION
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CAUTION: HACHIOJI-SHI,

of procedures ofherthan those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure. KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS
EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS
in compliance with Federal Regulations, fol- REGULAT|ONS N0 21 CFR1040.10,
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the product relating to laser product safety. _________________________________ .
Location: Bottom Panel

Use of controls or adjustments or performance : TOKYO, JAPAN