Kenwood DPC 721 Owners Manual

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Introduction

Your choice at this product indicates that you are a devotee to excellence in sound reproduction. We
appreciate your patronage and take pride in the long tradition of quality components that our company
represents.

30 that you can get the most out of your unit, we suggest that you take the time to read through this manual
before you hook up and operate your system. This will acquaint you with operating features and
system-connection considerations sojhat your listening pleasure will be enhanced right from the start. You
will notice that in all aspects of planning. engineering. styling. operatinfi convenience and adaptability we have
sought to anticipate your needs and desires.

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

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 provided below. Refer to the model and serial numberswhenever you call upon your dealer for
information or service on this product.

Model __.____-§erial Number

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.

Contents Caution: Read the pages marked [33 carefully to
ensure safe operation.

Introduction
ABefore applying power
ASafety precautions
AIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Power supplies
Controls and indicators
Preparation for playback .
Basic operation
Starting playback fromt e esrre trac
Programmed playback .............................

2 Special playback operations .
. 4 Al TIMER operations
. 4 Al TIMER playback procedure
5
8

Al Sound processor
. HOLD/RESUME switch
10 Listening through car stereo
12 Listening through audio system
13 In case of difficulty
15 Specifications

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I Card remote control unit (DPC-721 and DPC-521 only)

The card remote control is not available when the unit is powered by batteries.

The keys with the same names as the

keys on the main unit have the same IM-l

functions as them.
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Remote
control unit

Remote control range

- Numeric keys

Search
keys

Play/pause
-- key

- Stop/power
OFF key

P.MODE
(PGM)
key

Al AUTO
key

0 Before use, pull out the battery protection sheet
from the rear panel.

eWhen pressing the operation keys on the remote

I control unit. reserve an interval of 1 second or

more between each press. The remote control
operation may be difficult if direct sunlight is
EAT ke incident to the main unit.
REP y eWhen replacing the battery. use a lithium battery
(CR2025) available in audio stores.

Al TIMER key

Note:
Malfunction may occur if direct sunlight or the light of a high-frequency lighting fluorescent lamp enters the
remote control light sensor. In such a case, change the system installation position to prevent the malfunction.

I LCD display remote control unit
(Optional with UPC-521 (except some areas), not usable with DPC-32li

The keys with the same names as the keys on the main unit have the same functions
as them.

Track skip key

Press to play the next track from

the beginning. Press and hold to Volume contml
skip several tracks.

§=fllflflD=m ~ ._ To PHONES plug on the
NW/0.0:!

Display key

main unit
Headphone plug

In the ON position, all remote control keys,
Play/ pause except for the volume control, are

Battery key Stop key invalidated.

replacement
If the LCD display does not appear. replace the battery.

*IMPORTANT

% G This option may not beevailable in some areas.
/ . \I

For details on options. consult your dealer.

(CR1220)

0 If the plug is inserted or removed during playback. the LCD display content may differ from the actual main
unit status. To reset. tune the power OFF.

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Specifications

Format

.ICompact disc digital audio system

Semiconductor laser

Audio

Frequency response

Signal to noise ratio ....

Output level/impedance ($3.5 mm Itereo m
Fixed .............

Digital output ($3. 5 mm monaural mini) IDPc- 121)

Coaxial .......
Headphone output (4)3 5 mm stereo mini).

General

Power supply
External power
Battery power

...... 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz. :3 dB

.................................. .... More than 100 dB (1 kHz)

0.75 V/l.2 kn

0.5 Vp-p/75 9
..-..mm... 10 mW + 10 mW (16 n, 1 kHz)

.... DC 5.5 V
DC 3 V

Battery life ....

...... Approx. 3 hours

Dimensions ......

(continues repeat playback with alkaline batteries)

Approx. 2 hours

(continues repeat playback with rechargeable batteries)

...... W: 127 mm

Weight (Net)

H: 28 mm
D: 143 mm
...... .. 270 g

Note:

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

be changed without notice.

For the U.S.A.
CAUTION:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce-
dures other than those specified herein may result in
hamrdou: radiation exposure,

In compliance with Federal Regulations, Iollowing are
reproductions of labels on. or inside the product relating to
laser product safety.

KENWOOD CORPORATION
SHIONOGI SHIBUYA BUILDING 17-5.
2-CHOME, SHIBUVA. SHIBUYA-KU.
T0 KYO. JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO. 21 CFR
1040.10. CHAPTER I. SUBCHAPTER J.

Location: Bottom Panel

(En) 2"

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