DMC-K3(EN) 3
DC IN 4 - 5. 1V
PHONES
OPEN HOLD
OPEN
÷After the power is turned off, slide
the OPEN slider in the direction of
the arrow and remove the MD.
Playback (Basics)
When playback is started again, it will start from the start of the track that
was being played back when playback was stopped. (Playback will start
from the first track if the MD has been removed from the unit.) This is
called the “RESUME” function.
Press during stop status.
Press during playback or pause status.
÷The power will automatically turn off
if the unit is not operated for about 3
minutes after it has stopped.
Press during playback status.
Main unit :Press the 6 key.
Remote control :Press the 38
key.
÷Each time the key is pressed, pause
and playback modes are changed
over.
÷Volume level indicator (0 to 30).
(The volume level is displayed on
the remote control.)
Main unit : Adjust the volume with
the 5 (volume up)/∞
(volume down) keys.
Remote control: Adjust the vol-
ume with the + (volume
up) / – (volume down)
keys.
Main unit: Press the 7 key.
Remote control : Press the 7 key.

Turning the power off

Removing the MD

Adjust the volume

To pause playback

Stopping playback

Main unit : Press the 7 key.
Remote control : Press the 7 key.
Playback

(Application)

NoteNote
Note
For forward search:
keep pressing the ¢ key dur-
ing playback.
For reverse search:
keep pressing the 4 key dur-
ing playback.
÷When you lift your finger off the key, normal playback will be resumed.
The mode changes each time the
4 or ¢ key is pressed.
Operate the key while playback is in progress. (only by remote control
operation)
Press during playback or stop status. (only by remote control operation)
Press during playback or stop status. (Random mode cannot be
engaged while playback is in progress.)
(only by remote control operation)
1.In fast forward mode, stop status is engaged when the end of the
last track is reached.
2.In reverse mode, playback starts when the start of the first track is
reached.
3.Depending on recording conditions, sound interruptions may occur
during a fast forward/reverse operation.
NotesNotes
Notes

Selecting Play Mode

When the bass is boosted, raising the volume excessively will result
in sound distortion. If this happens, either lower the bass level or the
volume level.

Changing the tone

(BASS BOOST)
1 “BASS 0” : Cancel.
2 “BASS 1” : Bass is boosted
slightly.
3 “BASS 2” : Bass is boosted
more.

Fast forward / fast reverse

(SEARCH)
1Press the MODE key once.
2Press and hold down either the 4 key or the ¢ key. 1Press the MODE key 4 times.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
The mode changes each time the
4 or ¢ key is pressed.
The mode changes each time the
4 or ¢ key is pressed.
The play mode changes each time
the 4 or ¢ key is pressed.
By switching the Auto Play function, power can automatically be turned
on and playback from the first track started by simply inserting a MD and
closing the disc holder. (only by remote control operation)
(only by remote control operation)
Playback (Application)
During stop status During playback status
1Disc name.
2Total number of tracks.
3Total playing time.
4“KENWOOD” logo display.
1Title of track being played.
2Number of track currently
being played.
3Elapsed time of track cur-
rently being played.
4“UU KENWOODUU” logo
display.

Setting AUTO PLAY

Changing the display

Note
Note
Track titles or disc names are not displayed if they are not recorded on
the disc.
1When the MODE key is held
depressed for more than 2
seconds.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
1 “AP on” : Auto Play mode.
2 “AP off” : Auto Play can-
celed.
1Press the MODE key twice.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
1Press the MODE key twice.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
HOLD
HOLD
HOLD
OPEN HOLD
HOLD HOLD
NoteNote
Note
Activating HOLD status for
remote control keys only
Activating HOLD status for
main unit keys only
To HOLD
To release
To release
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. (Both the main unit and remote control
should be carried with the HOLD function engaged.)
The operating tones (beep) which are produced every time one of the
keys listed below are pressed can be activated or canceled (deactivated).
(only by remote control operation)
The operating tone's status - activated (BP on) or deactivated (BP off)
- will be stored in memory even when the power is turned off.

Avoiding faulty operation

(HOLD)

Activating the operating tone

(Beep)
To HOLD
Convenient functions
The play mode changes each time
the 4 or ¢ key is pressed.
Press during playback or stop status.
Normally, the unit is set to “PS on” mode to conserve the battery.
When using the unit in a place where it is subject to vibration or impact,
set “PS off” mode before operating the unit.
(only by remote control operation)

Setting AUTO POWER SAVE

1When the MODE key is held
depressed for more than 2
seconds.
2Press the MODE key once.
3Press the 4 or ¢ key.
1 “PS on” : power conserva-
tion mode.
2 “PS off” : skip guard mode.
÷While “AP on” is set, inserting a MD automatically turns power on and
starts playback even when the unit is set to the “HOLD” status.
Convenient functions
The mode changes each time the
4 or ¢ key is pressed.
The mode changes each time the
4 or ¢ key is pressed.
During stop status During playback status
1“pp
pp
pOFF”: Released.
2“pp
pp
pONE”:The track being
played will be
played repeatedly.
3“pp
pp
pALL”: All tracks of the disc
will be played re-
peatedly.
4“RANDOM”: Random play-
back mode.
1“pp
pp
pOFF”: Released.
2“pp
pp
pONE”:The track being
played will be
played repeatedly.
3“pp
pp
pALL”: All tracks of the
disc will be played
repeatedly.
1Press the MODE key 3 times.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
1Press the MODE key 3 times.
2Press the 4 or ¢ key.
1When the MODE key is held
depressed for more than 2
seconds.
2Press the MODE key twice.
3Press the 4 or ¢ key.
The play mode changes each time
the 4 or ¢ key is pressed.
1 “BP on” : A single beep is pro-
duced. (and the op-
erating tones are
activated)
2 “BP off” :Two beeps are pro-
duced. (and the op-
erating tones are
deactivated)