Kenwood DPC 551 Owners Manual

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PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

DPC-951
DPC-751
UPC-651
DPC-551

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KENWOOD CORPORATION

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

Before using the rechargeable battery for the first time:
The rechargeable battery pack provided with this unit has not been
charged. Please charge the batten/ pack before using the unit.

Note for use in automobiles:

If you use the unit in yourcar, install it in a place not subject to direct
sunlight. Also do not leave that unit in car when not in use, for this
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 U.S.A. and Canada are designed for operation
on 120 volts AC only.

CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK Do NOT USE
THE Ar: PLUG wrrH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE on
OTHER OUTLET UNLESSTHE BLADES CAN BE ELLLLYINSEBTEB
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 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/W technician for help.

For CANADA
DOC REGULATION

"This digital apparatus does not exceed the CLASS B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications,"

Lee-Siamweeutions ______.-___, L.

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

WARNING NOTICE:

(Except for some areas). IN MOST CASES IT IS AN lNFRlNGEMENT or COPY-
RIGHT TO MAKE COPIES OF TAPES OR DISCS WITH-
OUTTHE PERMISSION OFTHE COPYRIGHT OWNERS.
CLASSI ANYONE WISHING TO COPY COMMERCIALLY AVAIL-
LASERPRUDUL'T ABLE TAPES OR DISCS SHOULD CONTACT THE ME-

CHANICAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION SOCIETY LIM-
This label is attached to the bottom panel and sa 5 that the ITEg OR THE PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETY UM
component uses laserbeams that have been classrfl as Class I . '
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.

The marking of products using lasers

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Accessories

The standard accessories vary depending on the model of the unit.
The accessories which are not equipped as standard are optionally available. For details, please
consult your dealer.

DPC-951 UPC-751 DPC-651 . DPC-551

AC adaptor O O O 0
Audio cord 0 O X X
Rechargeable battery OMB-100) O (NB-88) 0 WEEKS) O (N888)
Eraird remote control 0 O O X
5553235? N em 0 O x x
Car cassette adaptor O O O 0
Car battery adaptor O O O O
Carrying case 0 O X X
Battery cese* * O O X X

*z The card remote controlrunit can be used with the DPC-95I, DPC-751 and DPC-651. O v-_ VEquipped

It cannot be used with the DPC-551.
"1 Battery case can be used with the DPC»951 and DPC~751. X : NOt equipped

it cannot be used with the UPC-651 and DPC-551.

For rechargeable battery: Type NB-88

ATTENTION
Nickel-Cadmium battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
State laws may vary regarding the handling and disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.
Please contact your Authorized KENWOOD Dealer for more information,
USA. only

For rechargeable battery: Type NB-100

WARNING

0 Use specified charger only.

~ Do not disassemble or mutilatemay cause burns.

~ Do not incinerate or heat,may cause burns,burst or release toxic materials.
0 Do not short circuit,may cause burns.

. Keep away from children.

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Use headphones equipped
g with a stereo mini-plug.

in an

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

I Close securely by pushing the front left position ofthe top cover
until it clicks.

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a!" case of dittiguity, .. ._

What seems to be a serious trouble may sometimes be due to simple mistake. Before calling

for service, check the items shown in the following table again. (If you request servicing due to

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

Symptom i

No operatlon occurs when
operatlon keys are pressed.

Cause

s The HOLD/ RESUME switch ofthe main
unit or remote controller is set to
HOLD'

0 The batteries are exhausted.

0 The disc is placed upside down.

e Condensation occurred Inside the unit.

' The AC adapter is unplugged

Remedy

- Set the switch to other position than
" HOLD".

0 Replace both of the two dry cell
batteries, or recharge the recharge-
able batteries.

. Place the disc with the labeled side
up.

0 Leave the unit for about 1 hour be-
fore re-use.

- Connect properly,

No sound ls heard from the
headphones.

- The headphones are connected incom-
pleteiy

0 The volume is set to the minimum posi-
tion on the main unit or remote control-
leri

- Insert the plug securely into the
PHONES jack.

- Adjust the volume on the main unit
or remote controller.

Sound skips, or is inter-
rupted.

° The D.A.S.C. is set to OFF".
- A strong vibration that exceeds the ca-
pacity of the DAM; occurred,

- Set the D.A.S.C. to "ON".
- Place the unit in a place not subject
to vibrations.

- The batteries are weak.
- The headphones are connected incom-
pletely.

- The disc is dirty. - Clean it.

I The lens is dirty. 0 Clean it.

- The headphone plug is dirty, - Clean it.

- The batteries are weak. 0 Replace or recharge the batteries.
Noise interferes. - The headphone plug is dirty. 0 Clean it,

0 Replace or recharge the batteries.
- insert the plug securely into the
PHONES iack.

Rechargeable batteries
cannot be recharged.

- Commercially-available rechargeable
batteries are used,

- Use the exclusive rechargeable bat-
teries (NB-1 00/NB-77/NB88l.

deform plastic parts.

. This system uses a mlcrocomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interference. In such
a case, unplug the power cord then plug it again (or remove the batteries and insert them again).
i Do not use contact cleaner forthis could cause malfunction, Particularly, conta ot cleanercontaining oil may

3. Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is not a

malfunction.