Kenwood DPC 541 Owners Manual

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PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

DPC-741
UPC-641
DPC-542
DPC-541

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD CORPORATION

Note:
< This instruction manual is for common use Wllh the four models above.

Note for use In automobiles:

If you usethe unit in yourcar, install it in a place notsubject to direct
sunlight. Also do not leave that unit in carwhen not in use, forthis
will cause damage to the unit such as deformation by direct
sunlight.

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DIGITAL AUDIO

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For the U.S.A. and Canada

Important!

Units shipped to the USA and Canada are designed for operation
on 120 volts AC only.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICSHOCK DONOT USE
THE AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEFTACLE 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
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 :3 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.

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

WARNING NOTICE:

The marking of products using lasers .
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-
OUT THE PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.
cussr ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMM ERCIALLY AVAIL-
UISEJI PRODUCT ABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-
This label is attached to the bottom panel and says that the ITEB OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY UM-
oomponent uses laser beams that have been classified as Class I. '
It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker

(Except for some areas). IN MOST CASES IT IS AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPY-
CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIM-
class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.

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specified

Note on rechargeable batteries

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 2 hours of recharging. Be sure to use the provided
rechargeable batteries or the optional NB-88. Never use rechargeable batteries other than

Rechargeable battery operation

6) Insert rechargeable batteries pay-
ing attention to the Q and G polar-
ity.

® Start recharging.
1. Set the power OFF. ->

2. Plug in the AC adapter.
3. Waittor 5 seconds, then press the E kev

twice SUCCESSiVGIY.
[E

Connect to DO IN jack.

@After recharging, unplug the Ac
adapter from this unit. '

- Be careful not to invert the Q3 and G) polarity.

- Recharging is not possible during playback. Be sure to
set the power OFF before starting recharging.

0 The rechargeabie batteries can be recharged and re-
used for around 500 times. When the possible play-
back penod decreases. purchase the optional NB-BS
rechargeable batteries.

- Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before
proceeding to recharging.

ATTENTION

Nickel-Cadmium battery rnust recycled or dis-
posed of properly.

State laws may very regarding the handling and
disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.

Please co ntact your Authorized KENWOOD Deal-
er for more information.

During recharging After recharging
Lights. Extinguishes.

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The unit returns to the power OFF status.

- If batteries are recharged before they are completely
emPW. full charging may become impossible due to
the properties of rechargeable 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.

e Do not attach the battery case during recharging.

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Headphone connection f

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M

Use headphones equipped with a stereo mini-
plug.

- Fit the disc by pushing a position near the centre hole until it
clicks.

0 Close securely by pushing the front left position ofthe top cover
until it clicks,

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ily:

To stop playback:

To turn power OFF:

After stopping playback, press the E key
again.

To pause playback temporar-

- Press again to resume playback.

IE HIE-'83

- The total number of tracksand the total playing timeof them will
be displayed.

0 When the HOLD/RESUME switch is in the RESUM E position,
the track number where the playback was stopped and the
elapsed time until there will be displayed

~ The displayed contents disappear when the power is turned
OFF,

Auto power-Off function
If no operation key has been pressed for 3 minutes while the unit
is in the stop mode. the power is turned OFF automatically to
prevent battery power consumption.