Kenwood DPCMP 727 Owners Manual

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KENWOOD

DPC-MP727
DPC-MP922

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KENWOOD

Note:

above.

This instruction manual is for common use With the 2 models

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, notity 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 tor shipping damage.
We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials
for use should you transport or ship the unit in the tuture.

tore use,

Before using the rechargeable batteries
The rechargeable batteries comes non-charged condition, Read
Recharging the batteries" caretully and charge the batteries be-

In addition to normal audio CDs (CD-DA), this equipment is capable
of playing back media on which MP3 and WMAtiles have been stored,

Media that can be played back with this
equipment

Usable media apart from audio CDs (CD-DA)

Usable media :CDVROM, CDVR, CDVRW
Usable formats : ISOQGSO level 1 and level 2 (excluding expanded formats)
Files that can be played back: MP3 and WMA files

Creating media for playing back on this
equipment

Compressing MP3 and WMA files

Please set up the transfer bit rate setting for the compression software when come

pressing MP3 and WMA files as follows:

MP3 Files : 128kbps recommended (32kbps7320kbps)

WMA Files : 128kbps recommended (64kbps7160kbps)

I This unit is compatible With 32kHz, 44.1kHz (recommended) and 48kHz samplimg
frequencies.

Categorizing folders

As MP3 and WMA files are compressed into highrquality sound tiles at an extremely

high rate of compression. it is possible to record several times more tracks than audio

CDs onto a single medium. It is therefore convenient to split the tracks into different

folders by genre, artist or album for retrieval and repeat playback purposes.

I A maximum of 23 folders or a maximum of 200 files can be stored on a single media.

I There are cases Where it is not possible to save folders in the desired sequence
depending on the software being used.

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Specifications

Standards

Signal reading format

characteristics

Frequency characteristics --
Headphone output (16

LINE OUT output
Power supply
External DC supp

Size AA alkaline batteries available on the open market (LRG/AA" x 2 or 4)
Rechargeable batteries (NB 150 x 2)"
Maximum external dimensions (width x height x depth

Weight (net)-

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level/impedance -

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Battery life expectancy (during continual repeated playback)

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-- Nonrcontact signal reading (semiconductor laser)

-- 20Hz to 20kHz, +/73dB

9mW + 9mW
MAX 0.85V/10k

--DCA..5toS1V
-DC3V
-DC2.4V

29mm x 32mm x 138mm

x11/4 x57/16)
. 2609 (with)

Battery

WheanASC isoft

When D.A.S.c.' Is on

Dining MPQiinllll tile playback

Size AA alkaline batte

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Aggroximately

Naming files

Singlerbyte characters between A and Z, singlerbyte numerals between 0 and 9, and

the singlerby1e underscore (7) can be used when naming files. A maximum of twelve

characters can be displayed. Ensure that the ".MP3" (MP3 files) or .WMA (WMA files)
extension logs are attached to all file names.

I Never add the MP3 or WMA extension logs to any files other than MP3 and WMA
files. If the MP3 or WMA extension logs are added to any files other than MP3 and
WMA tiles. the equipment will assume that they can be played back, and this will
produce loud noises in the headphones, resulting in damage of adverse effects.

Hint for when naming folders and files

When media containing MP3 and WMA files are played back on this equipment. the

sequence in which each track is played back Will be the same as the sequence in which

they were saved. It is possible to set up the playback sequence by adding numbers

from between 01 and 99 to the front of the folder and the file name when saving the file.

I There are cases where it is not possible to save files in the desired sequence de
pending on the software being used.

Additional information

Depending on the MP3 and WMA compression software in use, it is possible to save
track titles. artist names and other information together with each sound file as addi
tional Information.

Although it is possible to display prerecorded title and artist information with this inforr
mation, it is necessary to ensure that this information has been entered in singlerbyte

on the open market (LRGJAA X?) 9h ours hours ours alphanumericals (Up to a maximum of 30 alphanumericals for each.).
312?figfiarugerkgfifgzfifli'we Agplroolxrignately Aggroolxrignately Qgfiggfslmately I The method of entering title and artist information Will differ in accordance with the
Approximately Approximately A proximately compression software. Refer to the compression software's Instruction manual or
Rechargeable battery (NErtso x 2) 7h ours hours flours help file.
Note:

KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. Forthis reason

specifications may be changed without notice.

Accessories

The accessories marked by an asterrisk () are provided only for some areas.

Confirming media and files

Check to ascertain that MP3 and WMA files can be played back correctly on the per
sonal computer in use prior to saving them onto the media. Check to ensure that the
saved file can be played back normally.

Safety precautions

ACaution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

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

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating this unit. For best results, follow all warnings placed on the unit and adhere to the operating
and use instructions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

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Power sources - The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

. Power-cord protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

. Enclosure removal - Never remove the enclosure. It the internal pans are touched acciden-

tally. a serious electric shock might occur.

. Drop - Do not drop the unit or apply strong shock to it. (Damage due to dropping the unit is

not covered by the warranty.)

. Ventilation - Avoid hindering the ventilation of the unit by covering it with a cloth, etc.

. Abnormal smell - If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected. immediately turn the power

OFF and pull out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest service center,

. Heat - Avoid placing the unit under direct sunlight or near a source of heat such as heating

equipment. Particularly, never leave it in an automobile or on the dashboard,

. Temperature - The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing tem-

peratures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5"C (41 F).

. Water and moisture - The unit should not be used near water - for example, near a bath-

tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. etc.
Dust and moisture - Avoid places where is dusty or where the humidity is high.

Vibrations - Avoid placing the unit on an unstable place such as a shell or in a place
subject to vibrations.

Magnetic fields - Keep the unit away trom sources ot magnetic tields such as TV sets.
speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

Cleaning - Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline. or benzine,
etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth,

Nonuse periods -The power cord ofthe unitshould be unplugged trom the outlet when left
unused for along period ot time.

Before applying power

AC adaptors are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada -
Australia
Europe and K.
Other countries

AC 110-120 / 220 -240 V switchable

For the U.S.A.

FCC WARNING:

This equipment may generate or use radio trequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmtul interference unless the modifications are expressly ap-
proved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment
it an unauthorized change or modification is made.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and tound to comply With the limits tor a CLASS B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may
cause harmtul interterence to radio communications, it it is not installed and used in accor-

15. Damage requiring service - The unit should be serviced by oualitied service personnel

when.

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

E. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit.

C. The unit has been exposed to rain.

D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance,
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the

operating instructions, All other servicing should be referred to qualified servrce personnel.

17- CAUTION - TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Notes on using through car stereo

I In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car bate
tery adapter from the cigar lighter socket.

I Do not leave the products or batteries in the car, panicularly above the dashboard,
for this may lead to malfunction or damage due to solar heat.

I It the unit is connected to a car stereo using an audio cord, noise may sometimes
interfere.

ACaution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

*For other countries

AC adapter Detalls DPC-MP727 DPC-I1IIP922 I It is not possible to confirm that files can be played back correctly While they are
Headphones 1 1 being saved onto the media.

Remote controller .1 . . .

(Except for U. S. A, Canada and Australia) When saying files onto media

Rechargeable batteries .1 - 7

(Except for U. S. A. Canada, U. K. and Europe) pair Ensure that the session is closed or finalized when data has been Written on media.
External battery case 1 1 There are cases where media on which the session has not be closed or finalized will
Battery can In case , - - -

(Except for U 89A. , Canada, U.K. and Europe) 1 T 201;: played back correcilry thIIdm'S equipmeréth _" b d' l d

Car cassette adapter (CACVSA) 7 1 ere are cases were e 0 er names an ie names wr no e Isp aye core
Car battery adapter 7 1 rectly depending on the software used to save them.

AC plug adapter (Except for U-S-A-i Canada, ,1 I Do not store tiles or folders other than MP3 and WMA on media to be played back

Australia, UK. and Europe)

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

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For your records
Record the serial number, tound on the back of the unit,

in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in
the space provided below. Referto the model and serial
numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for intor-
mation or sen/ice on this product.
Serial Number

Model

With this equipment.

I It is recommended that ten or less sessions are stored When recording MP3 and
WMA files onto a medium.

I There are cases where playback is not possible when MP3 and WMA files (CD
ROM) and music CD information (CDVDA) are saved on the same media.

dance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. it this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oil 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 trom that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician tor help.

AC voltage selection

This unit operates on110»120 or 220-240 AC voltage. The AC voltage selector sWitch on the
AC adapter is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Betore
connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch
matches your line voltage, it not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance to the tollowing

direction.

Note:
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting
ot the AC voltage selector switch.

AC voltage selector switch
Move sWitch lever to match your line
voltage with a small screwdriver or other
pointed tool,

220V 110V

?
240V 1 20V

For CANADA

The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas).

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

The marking is located on the bottom side says that this
product has been classified as Class 1. It means that
there is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the
product.

NOTICE:
This Class B digital apparatus complies With Canadian ICES-003.

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Using the AC adapter
Do not use anything other than the AC
adapter supplied.

INote that the power Will be switched off
when the cable is plugged in Or unplugged
from the player's DC IN terminal.

*Shape or AC adapter may dilter de-
pending on the sales area.

(D MODE key
Used to switch between the playback mode, the display mode and other modes.
CZ) <1,» keys
Used for fast forward and fast reverse, and to select folders.
(3 H1, DH keys
Used to search the beginning ot tracks, to set up the various modes, and to select
folders.
Q0 STOP/OFF key
Used to stop, to swttch oft the power supply, and to recharge the batteries.
C5) PLAY/PAUSE key
Used for playback, pausing, and to swrtch on the power supply.
(6) D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti-Shock Circuit) key
Used to switch across to the sound skip guard function.
C7) Liquid crystal display
Q3) DC IN (external power supply terminal)
Used for connecting the AC adapter supplied.
Used tor connecting the car battery adapter when using a car battery for playback
purposes.
(9 REMOTE PHONES/LINE OUT terminals
Used for connecting the remote controller or headphones supplied.
Used for connecting an amplifier or speakers built into amplifiers when used as a
LINE OUT terminal.
Used for connecting the car cassette adapter when usmg for playing back car audio
units.
GO) VOLUME knob
Used to adjust the volume.
® OPEN/HOLD switch
Used when the top cover is to be opened and when switching the hold function be
tween on and off.

Q) PHONES terminal

Liquid crystal display

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Q) D.A.S.C. display

Illuminated when the sound skip guard function is on.

C2) B.BOOST display

Illuminated when the bass tones have been boosted.

© RANDOM display

Illuminated when random playback has been selected.

GD Repeat display

Illuminated when repeat playback has been selected.

C5) Battery display

Illuminated when the batteries are being recharged.

C6) lnlormation display area

Displays track numbers, amount Of time elapsed. titles and other disc information,
and the status of the equipment.

C7) J mark

Illuminated if files that can be played back are contained within the selected folder
when media on which MPG and WMA files are stored has been inserted into the
player (blinks during folder selection).

Q) U mark

Illuminated if other folders are contained within the selected folder when media on
which MPG and WMAfiIes are stored has been inserted into the player (blinks during
folder selection).

Remote controller (DPC-MP727)
(Except for USA, Canada and Australia)

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connections
I The headphones are connected to the PHONES
terminal on the remote controller. The headphones

can also be connected directly to the player when
the remote controller is disconnected.

OD H4 key (SKIP DOWN)

Used to connect the headphones. Used lor searching torthe beglrining OI

(2) VOLUME knob . tracks, etc.
Used to adjust the volume. @ STOP I key

C3) HOLD switch Used to stop the player and switch oft
Used to swrtch the hold function be the power.

tween on and Off. @ >/>>l key (PLAY/SKIP UP)
Used tor playing and searching for the
beginning ot tracks, etc.

Inserting and recharging the batteries

Inserting the batteries in the player

ll Open the cover.

E Taking care over the positive (4-) and negative (-) poles, in-

sert the batteries.
Insert lrom the positive (+) side.
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0 When running the player on normal dryrcell batteries, use size AA alkaline
batteries (LFtB) available on the open market.

0 As playback time will be greatly reduced when manganese batteries are used,
ensure that size AA alkaline batteries are used.

0 Make sure that both batteries are replaced when changing batteries.

0 Do not use rechargeable batteries and size AA alkaline batteries together.

E Close the cover.

Using the external battery case

Using the battery case together with the rechargeable batteries or size AA alkaline bate
teries set in the player will provide extended periods of continual play.

Remove the cover on the battery case.

E Taking care over the positive (4-) and negative (-) poles, in-
sert the size AA alkaline batteries.

0 It is not possible to recharge the batteries With the external battery case.

0 As playback time will be greatly reduced when manganese batteries are used,
ensure that size AA alkaline batteries are used.

0 Make sure that both batteries are replaced when changing batteries.

5 Close the cover.
H Attach the case to the player.

Electrode

Align the guide pin and electrode
with the holes On the player and
press the battery case into position,
and then turn the screw in the dir
rection of the arrow to tix it in place.

Guide pin

Caution:

Remove the battery case trom the player when it is not to be used lor long periods at
time. As the dryrcell batteries will recharge the rechargeable batteries, the dryrcell batr
teries Will run out quickly. Also, ensure that the batteries are removed from the case.

Recharging the batteries
Reter to the "Accessories table.

I Ensure that only the rechargeable batteries supplied With the player (NB7150) or
sold separately (NBrtSO) are used. Batteries other than special Kenwood batteries
must not be used under any circumstances.

I Remove the external battery case.

U Insert the rechargeable batteries in the player, and then

connect the AC adapter.

E Switch the power off.
E Wait for five seconds, press the STOP key twice in succes-
sion, and then confirm that the symbol is illuminated.

Recharging Recharging complete
Illuminated Extinguished

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O The recharge timeiwill be sWitched olf alter approximately six hours. The power
Will be switched off once recharging is complete.

Disconnect the AC adapter from the player once recharg-
ing is complete.

Avoiding miss-operations

It is possible to avoid miss-operations when the player is placed in a bag with the use
at the hold function that prevents all keys, with the exception of special keys, from
being operated.

Player:
Slide the OPEN/HOLD key to the HOLD position.

When on hold: When the hold is cancelled:

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0 All keys on the player, with the exception of the OPEN/HOLD switch and the volume
knob, will stop operating.

0 Slide the OPEN/HOLD switch to the central position to cancel the hold function and
resume operations.

0 The operation keys on the remote control will not be set in the hold mode when the
OPEN/HOLD switch on the player is set in the HOLD position.

Fiemole control/er (DPC-MP727):
Slide the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
When on hold:

When the hold is cancelled:
HOLD HOLD

0 All keys on the remote controller, With the exception of the volume knob, will stop
operating.

0 Slide the HOLD key to the oft position to cancel the hold function and resume opera
tions.

Sound skip guard function (D.A.S.C.)

Sound skipping caused by vibrations, etc., is prevented by recording the sound
data into the memory and then playing it back from the memory.

The D.A.S.C. function will always be activated with MP3 and WMA files (approxi-
mately 110 seconds when saved with a transmission bit rate ol128kbps and a sam-
pling trequency oi 44.1kHz).

Sound skip guard function mechanism

Vibratidris
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Digital data
recorded

Digital memory Playback sound

0 There are cases where, depending on the degree at the vibrations, the memory data
will be used up and the sound skip guard function Will be temporarily disabled.

D.A.S.C. setup (Audio CDs (CD-DA) only)
Press the D.A.S. C. key.

The display will alternate between the following whenever the key is pressed.

4> AOVSEC: Flecords approximately 40 seconds of sound data.

This lS the highest sound skip guard mode level.
lOrSEC": Flecords approximately 10 seconds Of sound data.
This mode provides lower sound skip guard mode
levels in comparison with the 4OVSEC mode, but the
quality of the sound is better.

7 D.A.S.C.function
is released :
(D.A.S.C. disappears)

Cancels the sound skip guard function.

0 Sound being played back will be cutoff when swrtching between modes.
0 The D.A.S.C. setting will become 40*SEC when the top cover is opened.

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