KENWOOD DPC-X527
Owner's Manual

Power sources
When operating the unit with 2 alkaline batteries
1 Open the battery
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cover.

Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.

Playback from the first track
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Connect headphones

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.

To change the programmed contents

To check the programmed contents

3 Set the HOLD switch to OFF.
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OFF

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

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

2 Insert 2 alkaline batteries
and close the cover.

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÷ For the Hold function, read �Hold function�. ÷ Before any operation, be sure to set the HOLD switch to OFF. When transporting the unit, it is recommended to set the HOLD switch in advance. In this way you can prevent unintended operation even when a key is pressed accidentally.

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÷ Stop status is engaged when the 7 key is pressed while playback is in progress.

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÷ Stop status is engaged when the 7 key is pressed while playback is in progress.

4 Start playback.
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1 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key for at
least 1 second during Stop status.

1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to
÷ Make sure the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are properly aligned. ÷ Use commercially available AAA (R03) batteries. The unit may not operate normally if manganese batteries are used. ÷ Replace both batteries at the same time.

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Track number Elapsed time of track being played ÷ The power comes ON and playback begins.

÷ Stop status is engaged when the 7 key is pressed while playback is in progress.
Blinks

2 Call the programmed order to be changed.
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÷ Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key repeatedly until the programmed order you want to change is displayed.
Track number Blinks

2 Press the REPEAT/P.MODE key.
Track number

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Blinks

open the top cover.

Programmed order

2 Select the desired track numbers in the
1 Select a track...
4 ¢

÷ The programmed track numbers will be displayed in sequence each time the REPEAT/P.MODE key is pressed.

Never use a rechargeable battery and non-rechargeable battery together.

2 Insert disc and close the top cover.
Insert with labeled side up

order you want to play them.
Blinks Track number

5 Adjust the volume.
To increase volume To decrease volume

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 Alkaline batteries Blinking Timing When the batteries are half exhausted. Treatment Playback is possible while the indicator is blinking. ÷ 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.

÷ With this unit, the BASS BOOST function is set to ON by default. As a result, the audio may be distorted if the volume level is too high in a section dominated by bass sound. In this case, set BASS BOOST to OFF or decrease the volume.

Programmed order

To clear the programmed contents
Press the 7 key during Stop status.

3 Enter the Track No. you want to change.
1 Select a track...
4 ¢

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Programmed order

÷ The �PGM� indicator is turned off when the program is cleared. ÷ Program mode can be canceled even if the top cover is open.

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Light at B.Boost ON

2 and enter it.

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Control tone (beep) setting
The following program sequence will be displayed.

To pause playback temporarily
Blinks

To stop playback
Total number of tracks

To turn power OFF
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÷ After stopping playback, press the 7 key again. Total playing time

2 and enter it.

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÷ When the 6 key is pressed during playback, it pauses temporarily. ÷ Pressing the key again resumes playback.

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them 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.

The control tone generated when a key is pressed can be muted as follows. This operation should be performed in play or stop mode.

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When the programmed contents are to be changed further, repeat steps 2 and 3 .

÷ The total number of tracks and the total playing time of

Auto power-OFF function

1 Press and hold the B.BOOST key for more
than 2 seconds.

3 Start playback.
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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.

2 While "bP on" is displayed, press the 4
or ¢ key.

Playback from desired track
Skipping tracks
Press the 4 key or ¢ key.
To skip backward
4 ¢

Repeat playback/Shuffle playback
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)

Changing the tone
The low frequencies sound, which is felt in headphone, can be boosted.

Connections
Notes:
÷ Adjust the listening volume on the

connected audio component.

Listening through speakers
(Speakers with built-in amplifier)

Listening through an amplifier with CD input jack

÷ The LINE OUT volume can be To skip forward ÷ Each press of the REPEAT/ P.MODE key switches the mode as follows.

adjusted using the main unit's

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Each press of the key switches the mode as follows: 1 Bass Boost OFF Normal tone reproduction. 2 Bass Boost ON Low frequencies are boosted. Light at B.Boost ON

VOL. keys as well as using the remote's VOL. keys. The level recommends 25. ÷ Make sure to switch Bass Boost off. (The tone should be adjusted only on the connected audio component.)

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

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÷ When the ¢ key is pressed, playback will skip to the
start of the subsequent 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.

÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip to the ÷ When the 4 key is pressed, playback will skip to the
start of the track being played back. ÷ Each time the key is pressed, playback will skip to the previous track. next track.

Fast forward, fast reverse
Hold the 4 key or ¢ key pressed during playback.
Fast reverse
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3 Shuffle play All tracks on the disc will be played in a random order. 4 Repeat OFF Return to normal playback is made. ÷ After display for about 2 sec, return is made to the original

Hold facility
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The operation keys of the main unit are deactivated. This position prevents undesired operation when the unit is put in a bag, etc.

Fast forward
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display.

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÷ Fast forward is engaged by pressing and holding down key ¢ while playback is in progress. ÷ Fast reverse is engaged by pressing and holding down key 4 while playback is in progress. ÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.

Notes

÷ If a key is pressed just before the end of a track and the track does not change, press the REPEAT/P.MODE 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. ÷ If Shuffle Play is selected during stop, shuffle play will start when the PLAY (6) key is pressed. ÷ Up to 99 tracks can be played back in Shuffle Play operation. ÷ The program of tracks is also valid in repeat playback.

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ON

÷ When the HOLD switch on the unit is switched ON, the unit's keys are protected.

÷ When the HOLD switch on the remote control is switched ON, the unit's keys are protected.
DPC-X527 (EN-M)