Kenwood DPC-X602 User Manual

Before applying power, Specifications, Maintenance

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Note:
This instruction manual is for common use with the 3 models
above.

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

Keep this manual handy for future reference.

Before using the rechargeable batteries

The rechargeable batteries comes non-charged condition. Read
"Rechargeable battery operation" carefully and charge the batteries
before use.

B60-4271-08 00 (M/T/X)Å@

9809

Before applying power

For your records

Record the serial number, found on the back panel of the unit, in
the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space
provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever
you call upon your dealer for information or service on this
product.
Model

Serial Number

Specifications

Format

System ............................................................................ Compact disc digital audio system
Laser ....................................................................................................... Semiconductor laser

Audio

Frequency response .......................................................................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz,

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3 dB

PHONES outpuyt level (16

Ω

, 1 kHz ) ............................................................ 10 mW + 10 mW

Line output/impedance ..................................................................................... 0.6 Vrms/1 k

Ω

Power supply

External DC supply ........................................................................................... 4.5V to 6 V DC
Rechargeable batteries (NB-88 or NB-130) x 2 or 4 ................................................. DC 2.4 V
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR6/AA) x 2 or 4 ....................................... DC 3 V

Battery life (continuous repeat playback)

(Figures inside parentheses show the performance when the D.A.S.C. is ON.)

Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR6/AA) x 2 .................................... Approx. 12 (9.5) Hours
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR6/AA) x 4 ..................................... Approx. 25 (20) Hours
Rechargeable batteries (NB-88) x 2 ................................................................... Approx. 5.5 (4.5) Hours
Alkaline batteries (LR6/AA) x 2 and rechargeable batteries (NB-88) x 2 ............ Approx. 18 (15) Hours

Dimensions (W

) (DPC-X301) ........................................ 132 mm x 32.5 mm x 153 mm

(5 - 3/16" x 1 - 1/4" x 6")

Dimensions (W

) (DPC-X507/X602) .............................. 132 mm x 29.5 mm x 153 mm

(5 - 3/16" x 1 - 3/16" x 6")

Weight (net)

(DPC-X301) ...................................................................................... 272 g (9.6 oz)

Weight (net)

(DPC-X507/X602) ............................................................................ 260 g (9.2 oz)

Note:

KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in development. For this reason specifications may be
changed without notice.

Maintenance

Simple care

Care 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 used

Usable discs

This unit is capable of playing discs marked with

. Other discs cannot be played.

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.
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.

Note: The accessories marked by an asterrisk (*) are provided only for certain areas.
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.

Accessories

DPC-X301

DPC-X507

DPC-X602

AC adaptor

Headphones

Remote control

–

Rechargeable batteries

–

Car battery adaptor

–

Car cassette adaptor

–

AC plug adaptor

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Safety precautions

Caution: 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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Enclosure removal

— Never remove the enclosure. If the internal parts are touched accidentally,

a serious electric shock might occur.

4. Drop

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

covered by the warranty.)

5. Ventilation

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Temperature

— The unit may not function properly if used at extremely low, or freezing

temperatures. The ideal ambient temperature is above +5°C (41°F).

9. Water and moisture

— The unit should not be used near water — for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

10. Dust and moisture

— Avoid places where is dusty or where the humidity is high.

11. Vibrations

— Avoid placing the unit on an unstable place such as a shelf or in a place subject

to vibrations.

12. Magnetic fields

— Keep the unit away from sources of magnetic fields such as TV sets,

speaker systems, radios, motorized toys or magnetized objects.

13. Cleaning

— Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, paint thinner, gasoline, or benzine,

etc. to clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry cloth.

14. Nonuse periods

— The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left

unused for a long period of time.

15. Damage requiring service

— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

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

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

The unit has been exposed to rain.

The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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 service 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.

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.

Notes on using through car stereo

In case of abnormality such as smoke production, immediately unplug the car battery adaptor
from the cigar lighter socket.

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

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

In case of abnormality, immediately press the Å° key to turn the power OFF, and unplug the
AC adaptor from the power outlet. Then please contact your nearest KENWOOD service
center.

For rechargeable battery

RBRC

BRC

Ni-Cd

ATTENTION

Nickel-Cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
State laws may vary regarding the handling and disposal of Nickel-Cadmium batteries.
Please contact your Authorized KENWOOD Dealer for more information.

Part names

Unit (top/right side)

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

D.A.S.C. (Digital Anti Shock Circuit)

When the D.A.S.C. function is operating, about a 10 or 40-second portion of
signals is always stored in memory. Consequently, when the unit receives
an impact, playback will continue without interruption even if the signal
from the light pickup is interrupted.

Mechanism of D.A.S.C.

Display

S t o r a g e
of digital
data

Digital memory

Reproduced sound

Depending on the extent of the impact, the data in the memory may be used up,
so the playback skip protection may momentarily be ineffective.

Remaining
memory capacity
indicator

Lit

Setting the D.A.S.C.

In case of difficulty

What seems to be a serious trouble may sometimes be due to a simple mistake. Before calling
for service, check the items shown in the following table again. (If you request servicing due to
the reasons shown in the table, the service may be charged in some cases.)

The

HOLD

switch of the main

unit is set to

The batteries are exhausted.

The disc is placed upside down.

Condensation has occurred

inside the unit.

The AC adapter or car battery

adapter is disconnected.

The headphones are connected

incompletely.

The volume is set to the

minimum position on the unit.

The D.A.S.C. is set to "

OFF

(only for DPC-X507 and DPC-

X602)

A strong vibration that exceeds

the capacity of the D.A.S.C. has
occurred.

The disc is dirty.

The lens is dirty.

The headphone plug is dirty.

The batteries are low.

The headphone plug is dirty.

The batteries are low.

The headphones are conected

incompletely.

Commercially available

rechargeable batteries are
used.

Set the switch to

OFF

Replace the two alkaline batteries,
or recharge the rechargeable
batteries.

Place the disc with the labeled
side up.

Leave the unit for about 1 hour
before re-use.

Connect it properly.

Insert the plug securely into the

PHONES

jack.

Adjust the volume on the unit.

Set the D.A.S.C. to on.
(only for DPC-X507 and DPC-
X602)

Place the unit in a place not
subject to vibration.

Clean it.

Replace or recharge the
batteries.

Clean it.

Replace or recharge the
batteries.

Insert the plug securely into the

PHONES

jack.

Use the exclusive rechargeable
batteries (NB-88 or NB-77).

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

Note : This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interference.

In such a case, unplug the power cord and remove the batteries, then re-connect the power
cord and insert the batteries again.

Unit (left side)

No operation occurs
when operation keys
are pressed.

No sound is heard
from the headphones.

Sound skips, or is
interrupted.

Noise interferes.

Rechargeable
batteries cannot be
recharged.

Display (main unit)

The reproduced sound is interrupted during switching.

÷ When the player is used in a place free of vibration, it is recommended to

release the D.A.S.C. to extend the play time by reducing the battery power.

Notes

Note

Lit

DPC-X301/X507/X602(En-M/T/X)

ST position: Data are held for about 10 sec.

Playback with high sound quality is possible.

HI position : Data are held for about 40 sec.

AC adaptors are designed for operation as follows.

U.S.A. and Canada ..................................................... AC 120 V only
Europe and U.K. ........................................................ AC 230 V only
Australia .................................................................... AC 240 V only
*Other countries ...................... AC 110-120 / 220-240 V switchable

*For other countries

AC voltage selection

This unit operates on 110-120 or 220-240 AC voltage. The AC voltage selector switch on the

AC adaptor is set to the voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. Before

connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure that the setting position of this switch

matches your line voltage. If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance to the following

direction.

Note:

Our warranty does not cover damage caused by excessive line voltage due to improper setting

of 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-
240V

110V-
120V

This label is attached to the bottom panel and says that the
component uses laser beams that have been classified as
Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are
of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation
outside the unit.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

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

VOLUME

LINE OUT

DC-IN

ST OFF H

OFF

@ @

HOLD.

D.A.S.C.

Å ı

З О

‰ П



REMOTE

PHONES

LINE OUT

Program mode
indicator

Playing
indicator

Track number display

Playing time display

D.A.S.C. mode indicator

REPEAT/SHUFFLE
mode indicator

Bass boost indicator

Battery duration
indicator

PHONES

HOLD

switch

PHONES

(Headphones) jack

Skip/Fast forward
/Fast reverse keys

keys

Play/pause key

Stop/off key

B. BOOST

(bass boost) key

B.BOOST

Playing
indicator

Track number

display

VOLUME

knob

Battery duration
indicator

Remote control

(Skip up/Fast forward) key

REPEAT

(Repeat play/Shuffle play) key

(Stop/off) key

‰8

(Play/pause) key

VOLUME

control knob

÷ PHONES/REMOTE

jack (for *DPC-X507)

÷ PHONES

jack

(for DPC-X301/ *DPC-X507/ DPC-X602)

LINE OUT

jack

Å
ı
З
О
‰
П

DC IN

(External power) jack

Display

(Skip down/Fast reverse) key

P.MODE/B.B.

(Program mode/Bass boost) key

OPEN

knob (Slide to open top cover.)

D.A.S.C.

switch

(for DPC-X507/DPC-X602)

HOLD

switch

У
¬
Ф


Т
˜

Note:
Marked by an asterisk (*) are only for some areas.

Always ensure that the headphone plug is fully inserted before turning the power

If the headphone plug is inserted or removed while playback is in progress, the

liquid crystal display may be inconsistent with the operation status of the unit. To
correct this, turn the power

OFF

and then

again.

When the LCD remote control plug is connected, the remote control operation keys

may not operate. To correct this, pull the LCD remote control's plug out of the unit,
wait about 5 seconds, and then re-insert it.

Set to

*DPC-X507 only

(Only for DPC-X507 and DPC-X602)

DPC-X301

DPC-X507

DPC-X602

ST OFF HI

D.A.S.C.

(DPC-X507/X602)

This manual is related to the following products:

DPC-X507 DPC-X301

Table of contents

Document Outline

DPC-X301_X507_X602