KENWOOD DPCX301
Owner's Manual

Power sources
Using the AC adaptor
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Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Playback from the first track
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Programming tracks in desired order
Favorite tracks (max. 24 tracks) can be programmed.

This unit can be powered with three kinds of supplies including the batteries, household power line and car battery.

Connect headphones.
Model with remote control.
REMOTE PHONES

To change the programmed contents

To check the programmed contents

Using the car battery adaptor
AC power outlet

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EMOTE ES R PHON

Model without remote control.
PHONES

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Set the HOLD switch to OFF.
HOLD OFF @ @ ON

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÷ Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLD switch to OFF.

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Press the P.MODE /B.B. key for at least 1 second during Stop status.
P.MODE/B.B.

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Press the P.MODE/B.B. key for at least 1 second during Stop status.
P.MODE/B.B.
÷ Stop status is engaged when the 7 key is pressed while playback is in progress.

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Car battery adaptor DC-C3A (Cars with DC 12V battery only) ÷ Refer to the "Accessories" table.

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÷ Stop status is engaged when the �° key is pressed while playback is in progress.

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Connect to cigar lighter socket

Start playback.
÷ The power comes ON and playback begins.

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Press the P.MODE /B.B. key for at least 1 second during Stop status.
P.MODE/B.B.
÷Stop status is engaged when the 7 key is pressed while playback is in progress.
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Call the programmed order to be changed.
÷ Press the P.MODE/B.B. key repeatedly until the programmed order you want to change is displayed.
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Press the P.MODE/B.B. key.
÷ The programmed track numbers will be displayed in sequence each time the key is pressed.
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Open the top cover.
OPEN

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Notes
AC power adaptor

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÷ Move the OPEN knob in the direction of the arrow.

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Track number

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Elapsed time of track being played

P.MODE/B.B.

P.MODE/B.B.

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÷ When the unit is not used, unplug the car battery 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 battery adapter connected, suspect the possibility 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.

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Insert disc and close the top cover.

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Track number Programmed order Track number Programmed order

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Adjust the volume
To increase volume To decrease volume

Select the desired track numbers in the order you want to play them. 1 Select a track... Blinks

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2 and enter it.

Enter the Track No. you want to change.

Rechargeable battery operation
Always use the specially provided rechargeable battery (NB-88) or a separately sold rechargeable batteries NB-88 or NB-77. Never use the batteries other than the batteries authorized by Kenwood.
÷ Insert with labeled side up. ÷ Secure the disc by pushing a position near the center hole unit it clicks. ÷ Close securely by pushing the front center position of the top cover unit it clicks.

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P.MODE/B.B.

Programmed order

1 Select a track...

To clear the programmed contents

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2 and enter it.
P.MODE/B.B.

Ensure that the player is in stop mode.

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Loading the batteries

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Charging the rechargeable batteries
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Notes
÷ When using a rechargeable battery which is new or which has not been used for more than 2 months, the operating period may be shorter than nomal. This is due to the properties of the battery and not a malfunction. After recharging, use the battery on the unit unitl it is exhausted. The original performance of the battery perfomance can be recovered by repeating this cycle a few times. ÷ Recharging is not possible during playback. Be sure to switch the power OFF before starting recharging. ÷ Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before proceeding to recharging. ÷ Recharging completes in about 6 hours. Avoid recharging batteries over 6 hours. Lit Goes off Operation returns to power OFF status. Charging in progress Charging completed

To pause playback temporarily
÷ IWhen the key is pressed during playback, it pauses temporarily. Pressing the key again resumes playback.

To stop playback
÷ The total number of tracks and the total playing time of them will be displayed.

To turn power OFF
÷ After stopping playback, press the �° key again.

Open the battery cover.

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Switch the power OFF.

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The following program sequence will be displayed. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and enter the Track Nos. into the program in order. ÷ When 24 tracks have been programmed, "FULL" will be displayed.

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Press the 7 key .

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When the programmed contents are to be changed further, repeat steps 2 and 3 . Program mode can be canceled even if the top cover is open.

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Insert 2 rechargeable batteries and close the cover.
MAIN /CHARGE MAIN /CHARGE

Total number of tracks

Total playing time

Auto power-OFF function
If no operation key has been pressed for 2 minutes while the unit is in the stop mode, the power is turned OFF automatically to prevent battery power consumption.

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Start playback.
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Plug in the AC adaptor. Press the �°key twice quickly.

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Playback from desired track Repeat playback/Shuffle playback Changing the tone
Skipping tracks
press key or
To skip backward

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

Charging is possible only on the side

marked MAIN/ CHARGE.

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÷ Rechargeable batteries can be recharged for about 500 times. When the playable time per recharge reduces, please newly purchase the optional (NB-88 or NB-77) rechargeable batteries. ÷ When charging is to be stopped, press the key once to supply power, and then press the �° key to switch off the power.

key.
To skip forward

It is possible to listen to one track or all tracks of a CD repeatedly or to listen to the tracks in random sequence. (SHUFFLE play)

Compensation of low frequencies
The low frequencies sound, which is felt in headphone, can be boosted.

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 impossible with the following type of car stereo. One-way models which have the play head on the left side. Models which function by detecting the tape tension. (With these car stereo models, the car cassette adaptor is ejected automatically when it is inserted.)
CASSETTE

Listening through speakers
Insert into cassette deck slot. Car cassette adaptor CAC-3 Refer to the "Accessories" table.
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Listening through an amplifier with CD input jack
MAX

÷ Insert 2 rechargeable batteries into the side of the battery case where "MAIN/ CHARGE" is displayed. ÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned.

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Removing the AC adapter.

After the batteries have been charged, remove the AC adapter.

REPEAT

P.MODE/B.B.
÷ Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:

Speakers with built-in amplifier

ACTIV SPEAKER SYSTEM

VOLUME

MIN

Always pay attention to the following contents when the unit is to be used with four batteries.

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÷ When the

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key is pressed, playback will skip to the

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÷ Each press of the key switches the mode as follows:

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INPUT CD
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INPUT CD

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Amplifer

When operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries
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Open the batteries cover.

When operating the unit with 4 batteries
This unit can be operated with 4 alkaline batteries, or with 2 rechargeable batteries and 2 alkaline batteries. When 4 batteries are used, the unit will operate for a longer time.
÷ When 4 batteries are used, make sure they are arranged so that batteries of the same type are in line horizontally (see illustration). ÷ Do not combine batteries that have different model numbers (NB-88, NB-77).

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Insert 2 alkaline batteries and close the cover.

start of the subsequent track. ÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip to the next track.

1 One-track repeat The track being played or the selected track will be played repeatedly. 2 All-track repeat All tracks on the disc will be played repeatedly. 3 Shuffle play All tracks on the disc will be played in a random order.

÷ When the

key is pressed, playback will skip to the

1 Bass Boost ON Low frequencies are boosted. 2 Bass Boost OFF Normal tone reproduction. The BASS BOOST is not applied to the output from the LINE OUT jack.

Car cassette adaptor insertion methods
Car stereo

÷ Connect the cable to the amplifier's CD input jacks. ÷ This connection may be impossible with some amplifiers.

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÷ Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries into the side CHARGE" is displayed. ÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned. ÷ Use commercially available AA (LR6) batteries. The unit may not operate normally if manganese batteries are used. ÷ Replace both batteries at the same time. of the battery case where "MAIN/

Rechargeable battery

Rechargeable battery Dry battery Dry battery Dry battery

Fast forward, fast reverse
Hold the key pressed during playback.
Dry battery Rechargeable battery

Hold facility
The operation keys of the main unit are deactivated. This position prevents undesired operation when the unit is put in a bag, etc.
When the HOLD switch on the unit is switched ON, the unit's keys are protected.
HOLD OFF @ @ ON

Dry battery Rechargeable battery

Dry battery

Fast reverse
Dry battery Dry battery

Fast forward

4 Repeat OFF Return to normal playback is made.

Dry battery Dry battery Rechargeable battery Rechargeable battery

After display for about 2 sec, return is made to the original display.

÷ Insert the car cassette adaptor by setting the played edge and cord position as shown in the illustration. ÷ "B" indicates the reverse side of the car cassette adaptor. ÷ For details, please read the instructions for the car cassette adaptor.

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Notes

÷ If a key is pressed just before the end of a track and the track does not change, press the REPEAT key again when the track being played back is over. ÷ If Shuffle Play is selected while playback is in progress, Shuffle Play operation will commence when the track being played back is over. ÷ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Shuffle Play operation. ÷ If Shuffle Play is selected when operation is in Stop status, Shuffle play operation will commence immediately.

Battery duration indicator
The duration at which the battery indicator starts to blink is variable depending on the type of battery used. Refer to the table on the right.

Battery indicator

Battery Type Rechargeable batteries Alkaline batteries

Blinking Timing When the batteries is nearly exhausted.

Treatment In a while, the power will be turned off automatically. Then recharge the batteries. Playback is possible while the indicator is blinking.

÷ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding down
key key while playback is in progress. while playback is in progress.

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Be sure to OFF the switch before performing any operations. Operations cannot be performed if it is in the ON position.
DPC-X301/X507/X602(En-M/T/X)

÷ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding down ÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.

When the batteries are half exhausted.

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MAIN /CHARGE SUB

MAIN /CHARGE SUB

÷ Exchange the same type of batteries at the same time.

start of the track being played back. ÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip to the previous track.

Car cassette adaptor

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