DMC-K3(EN) 2
KENWOOD CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN
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DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
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BATTERY ( L6 .R6 .AA .AM3 ) 1 . 5V
NI - MH BATTERY 1 . 2V
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Names and functions of parts
HOLD switch
6 (Play/pause) key
5 (Volume up) key
4 (Skip down) key
HOLD indicator

Main Unit

Play indicator
Track number indicator
Battery
indicator
7 (Stop/off) key
Charge key
LCD
DC IN jack
(Extemal power jack)
Battery cover
∞ (Volume down) key
OPEN slider
¢ (Skip up) key
PHONES jack
Disc Holder
HOLD

Using the Clip

÷Clip the remote control unit to the
edge of your bag or pocket.

Remote Control

Clip
Press and release.
PHONES jack
DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
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PORTABLE MD PLAYER DMC-K1
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÷If the battery indicator is not displayed though the battery is correctly set
up for recharging, the battery life may be expired. In this case, replace the
battery with new one.
÷The time needed to charge the battery fully is about 3 hours.
÷A fully charged battery can be used for about 9 hours. (Playing time may
differ slightly depending on the environment the unit is used in.)
Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then operate the keys.
When the HOLD function is engaged, the unit will not respond to operation
of the keys. For details, refer to “Avoiding Faulty Operation (HOLD).”
Power sources
÷Insert the AA alkaline battery making
sure the positive (ª) and negative
(·) poles are correctly aligned.
Please use the separately sold car battery adaptor (DC-C70) and car cas-
sette adaptor (CAC-2) for listening connected to a car stereo system.
Never connect the unit to the external input terminal (AUX input termi-
nal etc.) of a car stereo system, as this will cause malfunctions.
÷Insert the battery making sure
the positive (ª) and negative
(·) poles are correctly aligned.
÷When using the battery for the
first time, charge the battery
before using it.
PORTABLE MD PLAYER DMC-K3
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÷Insert the rechargeable battery mak-
ing sure the positive (ª) and nega-
tive (·) poles are correctly aligned.
Using the AC adaptor
HOLD Function

Charge the battery.

When Using the Recharge-
able Battery
For use in a car

Charging the rechargeable battery

Set the rechargeable battery in place.

When Using Commercially Sold AA Alkaline Battery (LR6)
1Open the battery cover. 2Insert the rehargeable battery
and close the cover.
1Connect the specially provided
AC adaptor.
2Press the 7 key twice in succes-
sion.

Power Supply

The specially provided rechargeable battery, commercially sold AA al-
kaline battery, the specially provided AC adaptor, the special car bat-
tery adaptor, and other power sources can be used for this unit. Use
the power supply that suits the application of the unit.
(The indication goes out after charging.)
To household outlet
To DC IN jack
÷AC adaptors may differ depend-
ing on the country or sales region.
To household outlet
DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
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PORTABLE MD PLAYER DMC-K1
OPEN HOLD
To DC IN jack
The specially provided rechargeable battery is not fully charged. When using
it for the first time, charge the battery according to the following procedure.
÷Charge the battery with the power to the unit turned off. (The battery is
not charged while the unit is in operation.)
1 Slide the battery cover up.
2 Open the battery cover.
DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
PHONES
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÷Each time the ¢ key is pressed
during playback, the operation will
skip to and playback the subse-
quent track.
÷Pressing and holding the ¢ key
changes the displayed track num-
bers continuously. (except during
Random Playback)
÷When the 4 key is pressed while
playback is in progress, operation
will skip to the start of the track
currently being played back, and
playback will resume from there.
÷Pressing and holding the 4 key
changes the displayed track num-
bers continuously. (except during
Random Playback)
Main unit Remote control
Playback

(Basics)

÷Do not force the disc holder
open,for this will damage it.
Skip Up Function Skip Down Function

Start playback.

Skip Function

÷ Press the center of the MD until
the disc is locked into place.
÷ When the unit has been set to “AP
on” (Auto Play mode), the unit
automatically turns on and starts
playing the MD by closing the disc
holder. For details, refer to “Set-
ting AUTO PLAY”.
Using the 4 key and ¢ key, you can skip to the start of the track
you want to listen to.

Inserting a recorded MD.

1 Open the disc holder. 2 Insert the MD and close the disc
holder by hand.

Connect the remote control

and headphone.

¢: Track number increases 4: Track number decreases
Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then operate
the keys. When the HOLD function is engaged, the unit will not re-
spond to operation of the keys. For details, refer to “Avoiding Faulty
Operation (HOLD).”
DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
PHONES
PORTABLE MD PLAYER DMC-K3
OPEN HOLD
÷Headphones may differ depending on the country or sales region.
÷Commercially sold headphones with stereo mini plugs ( 3.5mm) can also
be used.

Playback

÷Power comes on and playback
starts from the first track.
÷“NO TITLE” will be displayed
when the MD has no track titles on
it.
÷After the last track is over, play-
back will stop.
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Hand strap
attaching hole
¢ (Skip up) key
4 (Skip down) key
MODE key
LCD
6 (Play/pause) key
7 (Stop/off) key
Charge key
HOLD switch
+ (Volume up) key
– (Volume down) key
The mode changes each time the
MODE key is pressed.
The mode changes each time the
MODE key is pressed.

MODE key

(Only by remote control operation)
1Fast forward/fast reverse
(search)
2Changing the display mode
3Play Mode
4Changing the tone
(BASS BOOST)
5Original display
1AUTO PLAY
2AUTO POWER SAVE
3Operating tone (Beep)
4Original display
Use this key to set playback-related features and other convenient
functions. Please also read “Playback (Application)” and “Convenient
functions” for details.
When the MODE key is held de-
pressed for more than 2 seconds:
Check Charge
CC
Charging check
After 15 sec.
Charging start
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Main unit
Remote control
÷To change one of the above set-
ups after returning to the original
display, restart from the step of
pressing and holding the MODE
key for more than 2 seconds.
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