Kenwood DPC-MP727 Battery consumption display, Problems, Connections, Getting the best out of your player, Maintenance, Caution of hearing (For U.S.A.), WARNING, Caution:

Battery consumption display

Problems?

There are cases where problems that appear to indicate a defect are in fact attribut-

Connections

Ensure that the power of all components is off before connecting the cord.

The following black-and white inverted mark will be displayed at the liquid crystal display’s information display area when the batteries are running low.

The timing for displaying the black-and white inverted marker for indicating the consumption level of the batteries will differ in accordance with the battery type.

Battery type	Timing for displaying the black-	Action
Battery type	and white inverted marker	Action
	and white inverted marker
		The power will be automati-
Rechargeable bat-	When the remaining capacity	cally switched off after a cer-
teries	of the batteries is low	tain period of time. Recharge
		the batteries.
Alkaline dry-cell	When approximately half of	Playback is possible while the
batteries	the battery life has been used	display is blinking.

When both recharge-	When approximately half of	Playback is possible while the
able batteries and al-	When approximately half of
able batteries and al-	the alkaline battery life has

able to other causes. In this event, check the problem against the table below to ascertain what the trouble is. (There are cases where requests for service owing to problems attributable to the causes outlined in the table will be charged.)

Symptom	Cause	Recovery
Nothing happens	¶ The HOLD switch on the	¶ Cancel the HOLD function.
when the operation	player or remote controller is
keys are pressed.	set to HOLD.
	¶ The batteries have run out.	¶ Replace both alkaline batter-
		ies, or recharge the re-
		chargeable batteries.
	¶ The AC adapter or car battery	¶ Connect the adapter prop-
	adapter are not connected.	erly.
	¶ The format of the disc in use	¶ Create a disc in a format that
	is wrong, or it has not been	can be used.
	finalized.	Use only discs that have
		been correctly finalized.
	¶ The wrong procedure has	¶ Perform the procedure for

Using the car battery adapter

¶When the unit is not used, unplug the car bat- tery adapter. (Otherwise, the car battery may run out, with some car models.)

¶The plug may not match the cigar lighter socket of some car models.

¶If the unit cannot be operated with the car bat- tery adapter connected, suspect the possibil- ity of a blown fuse. The fuse can be replaced by turning the electrode on the tip of the adapter plug. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use a fuse with a rating of 1 A.

Car battery adapter

(Cars with DC 12V battery only)

¶Refer to the "Accessories" table.

Connect to

cigar lighter socket

DC	IN
DC	+
_

HOLD

kaline dry-cell batter-	been used	display is blinking.
ies are used together	been used
ies are used together

been performed for MODE	playing back MP3 discs and
key operations, or the	WMA discs correctly.

				INE
			ON	ES/L UT
			ON	O
OPE		TE	PH
OPE		TE
N		MO
	VOLUME	RE
	VOLUME

Recharge the rechargeable batteries, or replace them with new batteries if alkaline batteries are in use.

When the batteries run out, the power will be switched off automatically.

Getting the best out of your player

Precautions when using rechargeable batteries (NB-150 Nickel-Metal Hydrogen rechargeable batteries)

	method of selecting the
	folder and file is incorrect.

No sound is emitted	¶ The headphones have not	¶ Plug the headphones firmly
from the headphones.	been plugged in far enough.	into the PHONES terminal.
	¶ The volume has been turned	¶ Adjust the volume on the
	down on the player or re-	player and remote controller.
	mote controller.

The sound skips or	¶ The D.A.S.C. function (sound	¶ Switch the D.A.S.C. function
breaks up.	skip guard) is switched off.	on.
	¶ The power of the vibrations	¶ Place the player in a loca-

Listening through car audio

¶ If sound is not produced, change

the tape playing direction of the

car stereo.

(Sound is not produced if the car

stereo is set to play tape side B.)

¶ Audio reproduction may be im-

possible with the following type

of car stereo.

One-way models which have the

play head on the left side.

Models which function by detect-

Insert into cassette deck slot.

Car cassette adapter.

¶Refer to the "Accessories" table.

CASSETTE

Speakers with built-in amplifier

¶ Do not use any rechargeable batteries other than the ones specially required by the

player. Failure to observe this may result in damage.

¶ Nickel-Metal Hydrogen rechargeable batteries are used with the player. Owing to

the characteristics of these batteries, it is necessary to recharge them at least once

every two months even when they have not been used.

exceeds the capabilities of	tion with minimal vibrations.
the D.A.S.C. function.
¶ The disc is soiled.	¶ Clean the disc.
¶ The lens is soiled.	¶ Clean the lens.
¶ The batteries are running	¶ Replace or recharge the bat-

ing the tape tension.

(With these car stereo models,

the car cassette adapter is

ejected automatically when it is

inserted.)

Before using the car cassette adapter

¶This unit can be used exclusively with a KENWOOD portable CD player.

¶The direction in which the cord comes out should be changed depending on the car stereo model. Read the following instructions carefully and correct the unit properly before use.

¶ It is possible to recharge the batteries approximately 300 times.

¶ Replace the rechargeable batteries when the amount of time they can be used is

minimal even after recharging (use NB-130 batteries sold separately.)

¶ A small amount of current will be consumed even when the power to the player is

switched off. It is therefore recommended that the batteries are removed if the player

will not be used for a long period of time.

¶ Place the rechargeable batteries in the battery carrying case supplied when carrying

them around. There is a risk of the positive and negative poles being shorted if they

come into contact with key holders or other metallic objects when carried in a pocket.

	out.	teries.

White noise can be ¶ The headphones plug is		¶ Clean the plug.
heard.	soiled.
	¶ The batteries are running	¶ Replace or recharge the bat-
	out.	teries.
	¶ The headphones have not	¶ Plug the headphones firmly
	been plugged in far enough.	into the PHONES terminal.

The batteries cannot	¶ Normal dry cell batteries are	¶ Replace the batteries in the

Usable cassette slot types		C
A	B	C
A	A	A
(Factory setup)

The rechargeable batteries have a tendency to become warm when recharged and during use. This is not a defect.

Ensure that the instruction manual supplied with rechargeable batteries is read thoroughly when purchased separately for models that do not include them.

For rechargeable battery

WARNING

¶Use specified charger only.

¶Do not disassemble or mutilate,may cause burns.

¶Do not incinerate or heat,may cause burns,burst or release toxic materials.

¶Do not short circuit,may cause burns.

¶Keep away from children.

	be recharged.	being used.	player with the rechargeable
			batteries.
*
*	“no DISC” is displayed	¶ No disc is loaded.	¶ Load a disc that can be
			played back.
		¶ The disc has been inserted	¶ Insert the disc with the label
		upside down.	facing upwards.
*
*	“ERROR” is displayed	¶ The disc is abnormal.	¶ Replace with a disc that can
		(The disc cannot be read).	be played back.

*	“no FILE” is displayed	¶ The disc does not contain	¶ Replace with a disc which
		the MP3 or WMA files.	contains files that can be
			played back.

*The power will be switched off automatically when an error is displayed.

Caution:

1.This system uses a microcomputer, and there are cases where normal functioning will not be possible owing to noise from external sources and other noise forms. In this event, temporarily unplug the power cord or remove the batteries, and then try again.

2.There are cases where malfunctions will occur when the headphones are plugged in and unplugged. This is not a defect.

3.There are cases where it is not possible to play back media and files that have not been correctly saved.

Maintenance

Simple careCare of lens

When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions including the impossibility of playback may occur. The lens should be cleaned using a commercially available camera lens blower, etc. Do not touch the lens to prevent damaging the mechanism. Also do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.

Care of main unit

When the unit gets dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is stained seriously, a moistened cloth can be used. Do not use benzine or thinner for these will damage the unit.

Cleaning the plug

Wipe the headphone plug with a soft cloth to keep it clean.

A dirty plug may cause noise or malfunction.

Caution on disc usedUsable discs

8 cm single CDs can be played as they are; do not use a commercially-available single CD adapter.

Handling

Hold compact discs so that you do not touch the playing surface.

Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of compact discs.

Caution of hearing (For U.S.A.)

Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion — and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

¶Start your volume control at a low setting.

¶Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

¶Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

For the U.S.A.

CAUTION:

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Never play a cracked or warped disc.

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed in the player. Therefore, to avoid danger, never use a cracked or deformed disc or a disc repaired with tape or adhesive agent.

Cleaning

If fingerprints or foreign matter become attached to the disc, lightly wipe the disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar) from the center of the disc outwards in a radial manner.

Storage

When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time, remove it from the CD player and store it in its case.

Precaution against condensation

Immediately after a room is heated or in a room with high humidity (or vapor), the unit may malfunction due to the condensation of dew or mist on the pick-up lens. In such a case, leave the unit for about an hour before trying to use it again.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Level	Example
30 dB	Quiet library, soft whispers
40 dB	Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 dB	Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 dB	Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 dB	Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 dB	Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 dB	Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 dB	Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 dB	Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 dB	Gunshot blast, jet plane
180 dB	Rocket launching pad

Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.

DPC-MP727/MP922(EN)2