Kenwood DPC-X937 Instruction Manual
Kenwood DPC-X937 Instruction Manual

Kenwood DPC-X937 Instruction Manual

Kenwood portable cd player user manual

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DPC-X937/DPC-X637/DPC-X537
PORTABLE CD PLAYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country
and sales area.
B60-5378-00 00 MA (E,Y) AP 0304
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  • Page 1 DPC-X937/DPC-X637/DPC-X537 PORTABLE CD PLAYER INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area. B60-5378-00 00 MA (E,Y) AP 0304...
  • Page 2 If any accessories are missing, or if the unit is damaged or fails to operate, notify your dealer immediately. If the unit was shipped to you directly, notify your shipper immediately. Kenwood recommends that you retain the original carton and packing materi- als in case you need to move or ship the unit in the future.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caution : Read the pages marked Before applying power ... 4 Safety precautions ... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 5 Names and functions of parts ... 8 Power Supply ... 11 When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery (LR03) ... 11 Rechargeable battery operation ...
  • Page 4: Before Applying Power

    Before applying power Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. Safety precautions WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The marking of products using lasers CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The marking this product has been classified as Class 1.
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. 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 instruc- tions.
  • Page 6 8. Temperature – The appliance may not function properly if used at extremely low, temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F). 9. Water and moisture – The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing — for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 7 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 service personnel. 17.CAUTION – TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE AC PLUG WITH EXTENSION RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET...
  • Page 8: Names And Functions Of Parts

    0 PUSH OPEN key (Use to open top cover) Side DC IN (External power) jack (DPC-X537 only) EXT BATT jack (DPC-X937 only) Recharging terminals (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) LINE OUT (OPTICAL) (Line out/Digital output jack) jack (DPC-X937 only) (Headphones/ Remote control unit) jack...
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote Control PGM indicator/ RANDOM indicator/ INTRO indicator Play indicator/ Repeat mode indicator/ Battery duration indicator/ Bookmark indicator/ S.G. (Shock Guard) indicator/ 1, ¡ indicator Timer-related indicator Sound Mode indicator Track number indicator Playing time indicator Headphones jack MEMU key/ 7 (Stop/Off) key/ 3/¢ (Play/Skip up/ Fast forward) key/ 4 (Skip down/Fast reverse) key 2 HOLD switch REPEAT key...
  • Page 10 Using the Clip Recharger stand (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) Attach the clip to the headphone cord as shown below. Recharging terminals Clip the remote control unit to the edge of your bag or pocket. Press and release To DC IN jack Press and release...
  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Power Supply This unit can be powered from the provided rechargeable batteries, commercially sold AAA alkaline batteries or the household power supply. When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery (LR03) Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open the top cover. Open the battery cover.
  • Page 12: Rechargeable Battery Operation

    Always use the specially provided rechargeable battery or a separately purchased NB-3A70. Never use a battery other than a battery authorized by Kenwood. Charge the battery with the power to the unit turned off. (The battery is not charged while the unit is in operation.) Loading the batteries.
  • Page 13 Charging in progress Charging completed Lights up DPC-X937: Recharging completes in about 2.5 hours. DPC-X637: Recharging completes in about 6 hours. ÷ If charging doesn't start, wait for at least 3 seconds before placing the main unit again.
  • Page 14: Using The External Battery Case

    ÷ Make sure the positive ª and negative · poles are properly aligned. (DPC-X937 only) ÷ Use two commercially sold AA alkaline batteries with the external battery case.The unit may not operate normally if manganese batteries are used. ÷ When carrying the external battery case without attach- ing it to the main unit, remove the batteries from the case.
  • Page 15: Connections

    Insert into cassette deck slot Car cassette adaptor (Commercially available) Connection with other components: Digital signal connection: (DPC-X937 only) ÷ Connect this unit to an audio component having a digital input, such as an MD recorder etc. MD recorder etc.
  • Page 16: Playback

    For details, refer to "Hold function" (Page18) Connect the remote control and headphone. DPC-X937 Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open the top cover. Insert disc and close the top cover.
  • Page 17 Start playback. Remote control Adjust the volume. Remote control This unit sometimes stops the disc rotation in order to extend the playable time. ÷ Power comes on and playback starts from the first track. Main unit ÷ After the last track is over, playback will stop. ÷...
  • Page 18: Hold Function

    Hold function When you are operating the unit on a train or when you are carrying it with the power off, this function allows you to prevent faulty operation due to accidental key operation of the main unit and remote control unit. Remote control Skip function Using the 4 key and 3/¢...
  • Page 19: Stopping Playback

    Stopping playback Press during playback status. Remote control Turning the power off Press during stop status. Remote control Main unit Resume function When playback is stopped and then started again, it will restart from the position where it was stopped. This function is called the resume function. If the top cover is opened between the stop and restart, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
  • Page 20: Repeated Playback

    Repeated playback (only by remote control operation) You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc. Press during playback or stop status. Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until " " or " " is displayed. This function cannot be used while a bookmark is set or during Intro Scan. The mode changes each time the REPEAT key is pressed.
  • Page 21: A-B Repeat Playback

    A-B repeat playback (only by remote control operation) A-B repeat playback allows you to play a specified section repeatedly. Press during playback status. Press and held the REPEAT key for more than 2 seconds. Press the REPEAT key at the point you want to start repeating. ÷...
  • Page 22 Press the REPEAT key again at the point you want to end repeating. To stop A-B repeat playback Press the REPEAT key again. ÷ End point B is specified and repeated playback of the section between A and B starts.
  • Page 23: Using Bookmarks

    Using Bookmarks (only by remote control operation) The bookmark allows you to skip to the desired point in a disc. The bookmark can be set only in one position in the disc. Press during playback status. Setting the bookmark Press and held the REPEAT key for more than 2 seconds. Press the REPEAT key at the position you want to set the bookmark.
  • Page 24 Press the 3 / ¢ key to actually set the bookmark. To skip to the bookmark position Press during playback or stop status. Press the REPEAT key. ÷ The bookmark is set in the position selected in step To cancel the bookmark Press during playback status.
  • Page 25: Menu Control Operations

    Setting the time before alarm output (1 to 120 min.) ÷ Sleep mode setting (Page 33) Setting the time before stop of playback (1 to 120 min.) ÷ SHOCK GUARD mode setting (DPC-X937 only) (Page 35) (only by remote control operation) Basic operation for using the menu Press the MENU key.
  • Page 26: Fast Forward / Fast Reverse

    Fast forward / fast reverse Operate the key while playback is in progress. Press the MENU key repeatedly until " Press and hold down either the 4 key or 3 / ¢ key. This function cannot be used during A-B repeat playback or Intro Scan.
  • Page 27: Changing The Sound Mode

    Changing the sound mode Press during playback or stop status. Press the MENU key repeatedly until " Press the 4 key or 3 / ¢ key. In certain sound modes, the audio may be dis- torted when the volume is set too high. In this case, select another sound mode or lower the vol- ume.
  • Page 28: Selecting Play Mode

    Selecting Play Mode Press during playback or stop status. Press the MENU key repeatedly until " Press the 4 key or 3 / ¢ key. The program mode cannot be selected in the middle of playback. (only by remote control operation) "...
  • Page 29: Programming Tracks In Desired Order

    Programming tracks in desired order Favorite tracks (max. 25 tracks) can be programmed. Press during stop status. 1 Perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) to select PGM "2", and then press the MENU key. 2 Press the 4 or 3/¢ key to select a desired track number. 3 Press the REPEAT key to program the selected track.
  • Page 30: Random Playback

    Random playback All tracks on the disc will be played in a random order. Press during playback or stop status. Perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) to select RANDOM "2", and then press the MENU key. ÷ To exit from the random play mode, stop random playback, perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) and select normal play mode.
  • Page 31: Alarm Mode

    Alarm mode (only by remote control operation) An alarm tone can be generated in the set period of time after the alarm mode is set. The alarm mode is particularly convenient to give yourself notice, for example approach of the destination station when your are on a train. Press during playback or stop status.
  • Page 32 When the set time has elapsed The alarm tone is generated for about 1 minute to notice the end of the set time period. At this time when vol- ume is large , volume decreases automatically. Please adjust volume when alarm stops (or after stopping alarm). To stop the alarm tone, press any key on the remote control or main unit.
  • Page 33: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode (only by remote control operation) Playback can be stopped automatically in the set period of time after the sleep mode is set. Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed. Press the 4 or 3 / ¢ key to set the time period. After setting the sleep function, press the MENU key and select Exit from menu control.
  • Page 34 When the set time has elapsed Playback stops automatically. To check the time till playback is stopped Press the MENU key repeatedly until " To change the set time Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed, and then perform the operation in step To cancel the sleep mode after setting it To exit from the sleep mode before the set time has elapsed, press the MENU key repeatedly until "...
  • Page 35: Sound Skip Guard Function (Shock Guard)

    ÷ When the SHOCK GUARD function is set to "S.G. Lo", continuous playback cannot be en- gaged. (Page 37) (DPC-X937 only) (only by remote control operation) " is displayed. The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is pressed.
  • Page 36: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Activating the operating tone (Beep) The operating tones (beep) which are produced every time one of the keys listed below are pressed can be activated or canceled (deactivated).Press during playback or stop status. Press and held the MENU key for more than 2 seconds.
  • Page 37: Setting Continuous Playback

    Press the MENU key once. ÷ Continuous playback can be activated only when the SHOCK GUARD function is set to "S.G. HI". (DPC-X937 only) ÷ Continuous playback function cannot be used when the digital output jack of the unit is connected to another audio component.
  • Page 38: Listening Through The Speakers On The Recharger Stand

    ÷ In certain sound modes, the audio may be distorted when the volume is set too high. In this case, select another sound mode or lower the volume. ÷ The operation tone (beep) and alarm tone are not mixed in the speaker audio. (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) Main unit Main unit...
  • Page 39: For Pleasant Use

    For pleasant use… Simple care When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions in- cluding the impossibility of playback may occur. Do not touch the lens to prevent damaging the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product. When the unit gets dirty, wipe with a dry, soft cloth.
  • Page 40 Discs which can be played with this unit This unit is capable of playing back the Audio CD discs, CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA) discs and discs carrying the marking. Other discs cannot be played. 8 cm single CDs can be played as they are; do not use a commercially- available single CD adapter.
  • Page 41: In Case Of Difficulty

    ÷ The headphones are connected to LINE OUT (OPTICAL) jack. (DPC-X937 only) ÷ The volume is set to the minimum position on the unit. ÷ The digital connection is present. (DPC-X937 only) ÷ The main unit is placed incorrectly on the re- Audio is not output from the speakers on the charger stand.
  • Page 42 ÷ The power of the unit is on. ÷ The main unit is placed incorrectly on the re- charger stand. (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only) ÷ Continuous playback is set to "CP on". Playback will not stop. ÷ The SHOCK GUARD function is engaged.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    20˚C. ÷ Time of use may vary depending on battery maker, battery type, use environment, and temperature. KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. ÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at extremely cold locations (Where water freezes).
  • Page 44 (5- 3/16" x 7/8" x 5-3/16") Approx. 15 Hours Approx. 20 Hours *2 : LR03 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be changed without notice. ÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at...

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