Kenwood DMC-K3 Portable CD Player User Manual
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1. z i oS Handling of Mini Disc Since the MD is in a cartridge it can be handled without worrying about dirt or fingerprints But soiling warping or other damage to the cartridge will result in faulty operation Take the following precautions to ensure that you will always be able to enjoy the music on your MDs Do Not Touch the MD Directly Do not open the shutter and di rectly touch the MD Forcing the shutter open will damage it Storage Location Do not store MDs in direct sunlight orin hot locations such as car interiors or in humid lo cations Do not leave MDs on a beach or other location where sand or dirt can enter the cartridge Care and Maintenance Using a dry cloth wipe dirt or dust off the cartridge at regular inter vals The unit does not respond to key opera tion HOLD status is engaged The battery is depleted The remote control or head phone plug is not securely in serted The disc holder is not securely closed Deactivate HOLD status Charge the battery Insert plug securely Close disc holder securely Sound skips The disc is scratched or dam aged or the recording is not good The unit is in a place where there is excessive vibration Replace the MD Move the unit to a place where there is little vibra tion or set to PS off Battery does not charge You are using commercial re chargeable2. Auto Play mode the unit automatically turns on and starts playing the MD by closing the disc holder For details refer to Set ting AUTO PLAY Start playback a Main unit Remote control B Charge the battery Connect the specially provided Press the m key twice in succes AC adaptor sion Main unit Charging check Charging start Sie i i Arp I After 15 sec To household outlet Do To DC IN jack OC The indication goes out after charging f the battery indicator is not displayed though the battery is correctly set up for recharging the battery life may be expired In this case replace the battery with new one The time needed to charge the battery fully is about 3 hours A fully charged battery can be used for about 9 hours Playing time may differ slightly depending on the environment the unit is used in Power comes on and playback starts from the first track NO TITLE will be displayed when the MD has no track titles on It After the last track is over play back will stop Skip Function Using the lt lt key and gt gt key you can skip to the start of the track you want to listen to Skip Up Function gt Track number increases Each time the PI key is pressed during playback the operation will skip to and playback the subse quent track Pressing and holding the gt key changes the displayed track num b
3. BASS 1 Bass is boosted slightly BASS 2 Bass is boosted more O Press the MODE key 4 times Press the lt lt or PPI key When the bass is boosted raising the volume excessively will result Not in sound distortion If this happens either lower the bass level or the volume level Convenient functions Avoiding faulty operation HOLD 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 Activating HOLD status for remote control keys only Activating HOLD status for main unit keys only To HOLD on 5 HOLD HOLD NIB cony at To release To HOLD To release Setting AUTO PLAY 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 The play mode changes each time O When the MODE key is held the lt lt or gt gt I key is pressed depressed for more than 2 seconds C AP on Auto Play mode Press the 4 or Pi key AP off Auto Play can celed While AP on is set inserting a MD automatically turns power on and starts pl
4. use For pleasant use Cautions regarding use of rechargeable battery Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery NB 150 Do not use any battery other than the specially provided rechargeable battery Use of another battery will damage the unit The battery is a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride battery Because of the properties of this battery it must be recharged at least once every 2 months even if it is not used The battery can be recharged about 500 times f the battery is repeatedly recharged before its charge is completely used up the battery service time may gradually decrease This is due to the properties of the battery and does not indicate a malfunction Allow the battery to be used up completely and then charge it fully If this procedure is repeated several times the rechargeable battery will display its proper performance Replace the rechargeable battery with a new one when its service time is short even after it has been charged Use the separately sold NB 150S battery Asmall amount of power is used even when the unit is turned OFF If the unit is not used for a long time therefore remove the battery and store it in a safe place During battery charging or use of the unit the battery may become warm This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction XX Simple care When dirty Wipe witha dry soft cloth If the unit is very dirty moisten the cloth slightly and wipe off the dirt Afterwar
5. CX O BATTERY L6 R6 AA AM3 NI MH BATTERY r__lor gt Remote Control HOLD switch Volume up key MODE key Volume down key 1l Play p hing hole gt Skip up key Maa Skip down key LCD awt ENWOOD CORPORA ION MADE IN JAPAI Battery cover A Volume up key HOLD switch E Stop off key Volume down key Charge key OPEN slider gt Skip up key GOO Na gt i kaa Skip down key ause key Em Stop off key Charge key PHONES jack gt tl Play pause key Disc Holder DC IN jack Extemal power jack PHONES jack functions for details The mode changes each time the MODE key is pressed Fast forward fast reverse search Changing the display mode Play Mode Changing the tone BASS BOOST Original display MODE k ey Only by remote control operation Use this key to set playback related features and other convenient functions Please also read Playback Application and Convenient When the MODE key is held de pressed for more than 2 seconds The mode changes each time the MODE key is pressed AUTO PLAY AUTO POWER SAVE Operating tone Beep Original display To change one of the above set ups after returning to the original display restart from the step of pressing and holding the MODE key for mo
6. KENWOOD PORTABLE MINIDISC PLAYER DMC K3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION Accessories Check that the following accessories are present Remote control unit 1 Carrying case 1 AC adaptor 1 Stereo headphone 1 Rechargeable battery NB 150 1 B60 4092 00 00 GA K T AP 9811 Separately sold option part Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery NB 150S 1 piece DC C70 Car battery adaptor gt CAC 2 Car cassette adaptor KENWOOD 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 Introduction 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 Befor
7. anual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For CANADA Canadian IC Compliance Notice NOTICE This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference Caussig Equipment Regulations DMC K3 EN
8. ayback even when the unit is set to the HOLD status Convenient functions Setting AUTO POWER SAVE 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 The play mode changes each time When the MODE key is held the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed depressed for more than 2 ip ot seconds H Oreos P the MODE k Press the MO ey once PS off Press the a lt or PPI key power conserva tion mode skip guard mode Activating the operating tone Beep 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 play mode changes each time When the MODE key is held k the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed depressed for more than 2 seconds Press the MODE key twice Press the lt lt or gt gt key BP on Asingle beepis pro duced and the op erating tones are activated BP off Two beeps are pro duced and the op erating tones are deactivated The operating tone s status activated BP on or deactivated BP off Notey will be stored in memory even when the power is turned off DMC K3 EN For pleasant
9. battery The unit has become hot be cause of exposure to direct sunlight etc You are using another AC adaptor than the accessory adaptor The AC adaptors has become disconnected Use the special recharge able battery NB 150 Wait until the unit has cooled to normal tempera ture Use the accessory AC adaptor Connect the AC adaptor securely Affixing the Label When affixing a label on the cartridge take the following precautions and affix it properly Properly affix the label in its prescribed place Do not affix a label over another label Avoid air bubbles and turned back corners If the label is not properly affixed it may get stuffed into the cartridge making it impossible to remove the disc f the label is not properly affixed peel it off carefully and affix it properly Meaning of display messages Specifications System sesen Mini disc digital audio system Read method 0 Noncontact optical reading system semicon ductor laser Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Audio compression ATRAC Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding Number of channels 2 channels Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz 3 dB Wow amp flutter Less than unmeasurable limit 0 001 W PEAK Input Output terminal Remote control Phones jack Rated power output 7 mW 7 mW Power source DC IN jack 4 5 1V Specially provi
10. ded AC adaptor Car battery adaptor sold separately DC C70 DC 1 5V Commercially sold AA alkaline battery LR 6 x 1 DC 1 2V Specially provided rechargeable battery NB 150 x 1 Charging time About 3 hours Battery life Fully charge with PS on setting ON Specially provided rechargeable battery NB 150 x 1 Approx 9 hours Commercially sold AA alkaline battery LR 6 x 1 0 0 Approx 10 hours At 0 5mW 0 5mW output 16 Q load Standard value during continuous use charging in an temperature of 25 C Time of use may vary depending on battery maker battery type use environment and temperatute Time will be shorter when PS off Mode is set Dimensions not including protruding parts W 99 9 mm 3 15 16 H 17 5 mm 11 16 D 75 mm 2 15 16 Weight Net 120 g 4 23 oz not including the accessory rechargeable batter 145 g 5 11 oz including the accessory rechargeable battery 1 KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements in develop as ment For reason specifications may be changed without notice 2 The full performance may not be exhibited in an extremely cold location under a water freezing temperature Caution on condensation Condensation of dew may occur inside the unit when there is a great difference in temperature between this unit and the outside This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs In this case leave the unit fora f
11. ds make sure you wipe the unit dry with a dry cloth Taking care of plugs etc Always keep the plugs of headphones etc clean Dirtyplugs can cause noise or failure of remote control operation In case of difficulty If you think the unit is not operating properly check the symptoms before requesting service Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Unit fails to Thedisc holder is not securely Close disc holder securely turn ON closed The battery is depleted HOLD status is engaged Charge the battery Deactivate HOLD status 1 Do not use chemicals like benzine thinner etc as they can cause Notes deterioration and discoloration 2 Do not apply oil to the unit for this will cause it to malfunction There is no sound The volume is at minimum level The remote control or head phones are disconnected Increase the volume Insert plug securely Battery indicator For handy reference the remaining battery life is indicated on the display while the unit is in operation When the remaining battery power drops the battery indicator on the main unit display blinks and the LCD display on the remote control unit is reversed If the unit continues to be used after this condition the remote control unit LCD shows LoBATT and the power is turned off automati cally WW W Ps y ee he re ain unit PA PA 7 le x fat tA SON E Remote contol M
12. e applying power A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation Units are designed for operation as follows U S A and Canada U K and Europe AC 120 V only AC 230 V only Safety precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The marking is located on 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 The marking of products using lasers Except for some areas CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS A Caution Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation 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 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 e
13. eaner hair dryer noisy restaurant und levels 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation For rechargeable battery WARNING Use specified charger only Do not disassemble or mutilate cause burns Do not incinerate or heat may cause burns burst or release toxic materiais Do not short circuit may cause burns Keep away from children For the U S A CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure In compliance with Federal Regulations following are reproductions of labels on or inside the product relating to laser product safety KENWOOD CORPORATION 2967 3 ISHIKAWA CHO HACHIOJI SHI TOKYO JAPAN EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO 21 CFR 1040 10 CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J KENWOOD CORP CERTIFIES THIS Location Bottom Panel DMC K3 EN Names and functions of parts Main Unit HOLD indicator Play indicator Battery indicator Track number indicator Hand strap attac 1 5V vw
14. ed Playback will start from the first track if the MD has been removed from the unit This is called the RESUME function Removing the MD ren CC ecco After the power is turned off slide the OPEN slider in the direction of the arrow and remove the MD Playback Application Fast forward fast reverse SEARCH Operate the key while playback is in progress only by remote control operation y Press the MODE key once For forward search keep pressing the gt 1 key dur ing playback XS O Press and hold down either the lt lt key or the gt gt I key For reverse search keep pressing the I lt key dur ing playback When you lift your finger off the key normal playback will be resumed d last track is reached as 1 In fast forward mode stop status is engaged when the end of the Notes 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 Changing the display only by remote control operation Z During stop status Press the MODE key twice O Press the lt lt or PPI key The mode changes each time the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed Disc name Total number of tracks Total playing time KENWOOD logo display XX During playback status Press the MODE key
15. ers continuously except during Random Playback X Skip Down Function lt lt Track number decreases When the ka key is pressed while playback is in progress operation will skip to the start of the track currently being played back and playback will resume from there Pressing and holding the lt 4 key changes the displayed track num bers continuously except during Random Playback DMC K3 EN Adjust the volume Main unit Adjust the volume with the A volume up co volume down keys Remote control Adjust the vol ume with the volume up volume down keys To pause playback Press during playback status Main unit Press the gt II key Remote control Press the gt II key Stopping playback Playback Basics Volume level indicator 0 to 30 The volume level is displayed on the remote control Each time the key is pressed pause and playback modes are changed over Press during playback or pause status Main unit Press the m key Remote control Press the E key Turning the power off Press during stop status Main unit Press the E key Remote control Press the m key The power will automatically turn off if the unit is not operated for about 3 minutes after it has stopped dd When playback is started again it will start from the start of the track that was being played back when playback was stopp
16. ew hours with the power left ON and restart the operation after the condensation has dried up Be specially cautious against condensation in a following circumstance When this unit is carried from a place to another across a large difference in temperature when the humidity in the room where this unit is installed increases etc Message Meaning Action noDISC There is no MD in the unit Inserta MD into the unit BLANK Nothing is recorded on this Replace the disc with a MD prerecorded MD when playing it back ERROR The UTOC contents are Replace the MD faulty The disc is scratched or dam aged so playback is not pos sible Replace the MD US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories UTOC A recordable MD has an area for recording so called UTOC User s Table of Contents data The UTOC contains number of tracks playing time written data and other rewritable information Resetting the unit This system uses a microcomputer so it may malfunction due to external noise or interference In sucha case unplug the power cord and remove the batteries then plug the power cord again and insert the batteries again For the U S A FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction m
17. perate the keys When the HOLD function is engaged the unit will not respond to operation of the keys For details refer to Avoiding Faulty Operation HOLD The specially provided rechargeable battery is not fully charged When using it for the first time charge the battery according to the following procedure Charge the battery with the power to the unit turned off The battery is not charged while the unit is in operation Set the rechargeable battery in place Insert the rehargeable battery and close the cover Open the battery cover Slide the battery cover up Open the battery cover ing sure the positive and nega tive poles are correctly aligned Playback Basics Playback Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then operate the keys When the HOLD function is engaged the unit will not re spond to operation of the keys For details refer to Avoiding Faulty Operation HOLD Connect the remote control and headphone Headphones may differ depending on the country or sales region Commercially sold headphones with stereo mini plugs 3 5mm can also be used B Inserting a recorded MD Open the disc holder Insert the MD and close the disc holder by hand Do not force the disc holder open for this will damage it Press the center of the MD until the disc is locked into place When the unit has been set to AP on
18. re than 2 seconds S Using the Clip Press and release 7 Clip H x gt 6 Clip the remote control unit to the edge of your bag or pocket Power sources Power Supply The specially provided rechargeable battery commercially sold AA al kaline battery the specially provided AC adaptor the special car bat tery adaptor and other power sources can be used for this unit Use the power supply that suits the application of the unit Using the AC adaptor When Using the Recharge able Battery To household outlet Insert the battery making sure the positive and negative poles are correctly aligned When using the battery for the first time charge the battery L before using it To DCIN jack OC AC adaptors may differ depend ing on the country or sales region A When Using Commercially Sold AA Alkaline Battery LR6 Insert the AA alkaline battery making sure the positive and negative poles are correctly aligned For use in a car Please use the separately sold car battery adaptor DC C70 and car cas sette adaptor CAC 2 for listening connected to a car stereo system Never connect the unit to the external input terminal AUX input termi nal etc of a car stereo system as this will cause malfunctions Charging the rechargeable battery HOLD Function Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then o
19. twice O Press the lt lt or PPI key The mode changes each time the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed Title of track being played Number of track currently being played Elapsed time of track cur rently being played uwKENWOODwW display logo S Track titles or disc names are not displayed if they are not recorded on Notey the disc Selecting Play Mode Press during playback or stop status Random mode cannot be engaged while playback is in progress only by remote control operation During stop status Press the MODE key 3 times O Press the lt or PPI key The mode changes each time the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed DOFF Released DONE The track being played will be played repeatedly DALL Alltracks of the disc will be played re peatedly RANDOM Random play back mode During playback status Press the MODE key 3 times O Press the lt or PPI key The mode changes each time the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed DOFF Released DONE The track being played will be played repeatedly DALL All tracks of the disc will be played repeatedly Playback Application Changing the tone BASS BOOST Press during playback or stop status only by remote control operation The mode changes each time the lt lt or gt gt key is pressed BASS 0 Cancel
20. und come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly withou your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harm hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEF hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting affecting to higher ul to your ORE your 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 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and e njoyment 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 so is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cl
21. 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 A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit C The unit has been exposed to rain D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance E 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 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is onl of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize t excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic i y the start he fun and 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 so
22. xit 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 immedi ately 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 automo bile 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
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