Kenwood Portable CD Player DPC X537 User Manual

DPC-X937/DPC-X637/DPC-X537  
PORTABLE CD PLAYER  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
This instruction manual is for some models. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country  
and sales area.  
B60-5378-00 00 MA (E,Y) AP 0304  
 
Contents  
Caution : Read the pages marked  
carefully to ensure safe operation.  
Before applying power............................................ 4  
Safety precautions ................................................ 4  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................... 5  
Names and functions of parts ....................................... 8  
Power Supply .............................................................. 11  
When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery  
(LR03) .................................................................. 11  
Rechargeable battery operation ............................. 12  
Using the external battery case ............................... 14  
Connections ............................................................. 15  
Playback ....................................................................... 16  
Hold function ............................................................ 18  
Skip function.............................................................. 18  
Stopping playback .................................................... 19  
Turning the power off ............................................... 19  
Repeated playback..............................................20  
A-B repeat playback .................................................. 21  
Using Bookmarks ...................................................... 23  
Menu control operations .............................................. 25  
Fast forward / fast reverse ....................................... 26  
Changing the sound mode ........................................ 27  
Selecting Play Mode................................................. 28  
Programming tracks in desired order ................... 29  
Random playback .................................................. 30  
Intro Scan .............................................................. 30  
Alarm mode............................................................... 31  
Sleep mode ............................................................... 33  
Sound skip guard function (SHOCK GUARD) .......... 35  
Convenient functions .................................................. 36  
Activating the operating tone (Beep) ....................... 36  
Setting continuous playback ..................................... 37  
Listening through the speakers  
on the recharger stand ....................................... 38  
For pleasant use… ...................................................... 39  
In case of difficulty ...................................................... 41  
Specifications .............................................................. 43  
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Before applying power  
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.  
Safety precautions  
WARNING :TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-  
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
The marking of products using lasers (For countries other than U.S.A., U.S.-Military and Canada)  
CAUTION  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE  
INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY  
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.  
The marking this product has been classified as Class 1.  
It means that there is no danger of hazardous radiation  
outside the product.  
Inside this laser product, a laser diode classified as Class  
3A laser radiation is contained as alerted by the internal  
cautionlabelshownabove.Donotstareintobeamorview  
directly with optical instruments.  
Location: Battery cover  
Location: Inside this product  
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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS  
Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation.  
Pleasereadallofthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsbeforeoperatingthisunit.Forbest  
results,followallwarningsplacedontheunitandadheretotheoperatinganduseinstruc-  
tions. These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.  
1. Power sources – The appliance 4. Drop Do not drop the unit or apply  
should be connected to a power  
supply only of the type described in  
the operating instructions or as  
marked on the appliance.  
strong shock to it. (Damage due to  
dropping the unit is not covered by the  
warranty.)  
5. Ventilation – Avoid hindering the  
ventilation of the appliance by  
covering it with a cloth, etc.  
2. Power-cord protection – Power-  
supply cords should be routed so that  
they are not likely to be walked on or 6. Abnormal smell – If an abnormal  
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 appliance.  
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 appliance  
under direct sunlight or near a source  
of heat such as heating equipment.  
Particularly, never leave it in an  
automobile or on the dashboard.  
3. Enclosure removal – Never remove  
the enclosure. If the internal parts are  
touched accidentally, a serious  
electric shock might occur.  
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8. Temperature – The appliance may 13.Cleaning – Do not use volatile  
not function properly if used at  
extremely low, or freezing  
temperatures. The ideal ambient  
temperature is above +5°C (41°F).  
solvents such as alcohol, paint  
thinner, gasoline, or benzine, etc. to  
clean the cabinet. Use a clean dry  
cloth.  
9. Water and moisture – The appliance 14.Nonuse periods – The power cord of  
shall not be exposed to dripping and  
splashing — for example, near a  
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,  
the unit should be unplugged from the  
outlet when left unused for a long  
period of time.  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or 15.Damage requiring service – The  
near a swimming pool, etc. Do not  
place an object containing liquid, such  
as a flower vase, on the appliance.  
10.Dust and moisture – Avoid places  
where is dusty or where the humidity  
is high.  
11.Vibrations – Avoid placing the  
appliance on an unstable place such as  
a shelf or in a place subject to  
vibrations.  
12.Magnetic fields – Keep the appliance  
away from sources of magnetic fields  
such as TV sets, speaker systems, radios,  
motorized toys or magnetized objects.  
appliance 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 appliance.  
C. The appliance has been exposed to  
rain.  
D. The appliance does not appear to  
operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance.  
E. The appliance has been dropped,  
or the enclosure damaged.  
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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.  
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Names and functions of parts  
Main Unit  
Top  
Side  
1
6
7
Rear  
8
0
9
! @  
2 3  
4 5  
1 CHARGE (Battery charge) indicator  
2 4(Skip down) key  
3 3/¢(Play/Skip up) key  
4 7(Stop/Off) key  
8 DC IN  
9 EXT BATT jack (DPC-X937 only)  
0 Recharging terminals  
(External power) jack (DPC-X537 only)  
(DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)  
5 VOLUME +/  
6 HOLD 3switch  
-keys  
! LINE OUT (OPTICAL) (Line out/Digital output jack)  
jack (DPC-X937 only)  
7 0 PUSH OPEN key  
(Use to open top cover)  
@
(Headphones/ Remote control unit) jack  
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Remote Control  
7 Headphones jack  
8 MEMU key/ 7 (Stop/Off) key/ 3/¢(Play/Skip up/  
Fast forward) key/ 4(Skip down/Fast reverse) key  
9 2HOLD switch  
LCD  
0 REPEAT key  
! VOLUME +/  
-
keys  
Battery duration indicator  
Thedurationatwhichthebat-  
tery indicator starts to blink is  
variable depending on the  
type of battery used.  
Battery duration indicator  
Battery  
Type  
Blinking Timing  
Treatment  
1 PGM indicator/ RANDOM indicator/ INTRO indicator  
2 Play indicator/ Repeat mode indicator/ Battery  
duration indicator/ Bookmark indicator/ S.G.  
(Shock Guard) indicator/ 1, ¡ indicator  
3 Timer-related indicator  
Recharge-  
able  
batteries  
When the batteries is  
nearly exhausted.  
In a while, the power  
will be turned off  
automatically. Then  
recharge the batteries.  
4 Sound Mode indicator  
Alkaline  
batteries  
When the batteries  
are half exhausted.  
Playback is possible  
while the indicator is  
blinking.  
5 Track number indicator  
6 Playing time indicator  
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Using the Clip  
Attach the clip to the headphone cord as shown below.  
Clip the remote control unit to the edge of your bag or  
pocket.  
Recharger stand(DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)  
Recharging terminals  
Press and release  
To DC IN  
jack  
Press and release  
Speakers  
External battery case (DPC-X937 only)  
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Power Supply  
This unit can be powered from the provided rechargeable batteries, commercially sold AAA alkaline batteries or the  
household power supply.  
When Using Commercially Sold AAA Alkaline Battery (LR03)  
1 Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open the  
÷Use commercially available AAA (LR03) batteries.  
The unit may not operate normally if manganese bat-  
teries are used.  
top cover.  
÷Replace both batteries at the same time.  
÷The battery cover may be detached when it is sub-  
jected to an excessive force. In this case, attach the  
battery cover again as shown below.  
2 Open the battery cover.  
2
1
3 Insert 2 alkaline batteries and  
close the cover.  
÷Make sure the positive ª and  
negative · poles are properly  
aligned.  
1
2
Never use an alkaline battery and the re-  
chargeable battery together.  
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Rechargeable battery operation  
(DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)  
Always use the specially provided rechargeable battery or a separately purchased NB-3A70. Never use a battery  
other than a battery authorized by Kenwood.  
Charge the battery with the power to the unit turned off. (The battery is not charged while the unit is in operation.)  
÷During battery charging or use of the unit, the battery  
1Loading the batteries.  
may become warm. This is normal and does not indi-  
cate a malfunction.  
1 Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open  
the top cover.  
Never use an alkaline battery and the  
rechargeable battery together.  
2 Open the battery cover.  
2
Preparation of the recharger stand  
1 Connect the AC adaptor to the  
1
DC IN jack of the recharger  
stand.  
÷Install the recharger stand on a  
level surface.  
÷Keep the recharging terminals and  
battery terminals always clean.  
3 Insert 2 rechargeable  
batteries and close the  
cover.  
DC IN  
÷Make sure the positive ª and  
negative ·poles are properly  
aligned.  
1
2 Connect the AC adaptor to  
the household wall outlet.  
÷Disconnect the AC adapter  
from the wall outlet when the  
recharger stand is not used.  
2
÷A small 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.  
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÷ The CHARGE indicator lights when charging starts and  
goes off when it completes.  
2Charging the rechargeable batteries.  
Charging in progress  
Lights up  
Charging completed  
Goes off  
Place the main unit on  
the recharger stand by  
aligning the triangular  
markings on them.  
DPC-X937: Recharging completes in about 2.5 hours.  
DPC-X637: Recharging completes in about 6 hours.  
÷ If charging doesn't start, wait for at least 3 seconds before  
placing the main unit again.  
÷ After the batteries have been charged, remove the AC  
adapter. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet  
when the recharger stand is not used.  
÷ The unit can be operated while it is placed on the  
recharger stand during as well as after charging.  
÷ 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 prop-  
erties of the battery and not a malfunction. After recharg-  
ing, use the battery on the unit until it is exhausted. The  
original performance of the battery performance can be  
recovered by repeating this cycle a few times.  
÷ Rechargeable batteries can be recharged. When the  
playable time per recharge reduces, please newly pur-  
chase the optional (NB-3A70) rechargeable batteries.  
÷ Recharging is not possible during playback. Be  
sure to switch the power OFF before starting re-  
charging.  
For the U.S.A.  
÷ Be sure to close the top cover of the unit before  
proceeding to recharging.(Close securely by  
pushing the front right position of the top cover  
unit it clicks.)  
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Using the external battery case  
(DPC-X937 only)  
÷Use two commercially sold AA alkaline batteries with the  
external battery case.The unit may not operate normally if  
manganese batteries are used.  
÷When carrying the external battery case without attach-  
ing it to the main unit, remove the batteries from the  
case. If the case containing batteries is put in a pocket or  
bag together with a metallic object such as a key holder,  
the + and - terminals of the battery case may be shorted  
due to contact with the metallic object.  
1 Attach the  
external battery  
case to the  
main unit  
To EXT BATT jack  
÷When attaching the external battery case to the main  
unit, be sure to align the orientation of the plug be-  
fore inserting it. (See the figure.)  
÷The battery case can be used simultaneously with the  
batteries inside the unit to extend the overall playback  
time.  
÷Rechargeable batteries inside the unit cannot be  
charged while the external battery case is attached.  
2 Open the batteries  
2
cover.  
1
3 Insert 2 alkaline  
batteries and close the  
cover.  
÷Make sure the positive ª  
and negative · poles are  
properly aligned.  
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Connections  
Ensure that the power of all components is off before connecting the cords.  
Cords are sold separately.  
Connection with other components:  
Digital signal connection: (DPC-X937 only)  
DPC-X937 only  
÷Connect this unit to an audio component having a digital  
input, such as an MD recorder etc.  
MD recorder etc.  
÷Adjust the listening volume on the connected audio com-  
ponent.  
÷This connection may be impossible with some amplifiers.  
÷When the digital connection is present, the  
(Head-  
phones/ Remote control unit) jack of the unit does not out-  
put audio signal.  
Amplifer  
Analog signal connection:  
÷ Connect the cable to the amplifier's CD input jacks.  
Car Stereo  
÷The LINE OUT volume can be adjusted using the main  
DPC-X937  
only  
unit's VOLUME +/  
VOLUME +/  
-
keys as well as using the remote's  
-
keys. The level recommends 20.  
÷This connection may be impossible with some amplifiers.  
Insert into cassette deck slot  
Listening through car stereo:  
Car cassette adaptor  
÷Connect this unit with a commercially available car audio  
cassette adapter and insert it into the car audio as  
shown. For details connection method, read the instruc-  
tion manual for the car audio cassette adapter.  
(Commercially available)  
Listening through  
speakers:  
Make sure to switch Bass Boost off.  
Speakers with  
built-in amplifier  
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Playback  
Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then operate the keys. When the HOLD function is engaged,  
the unit will not respond to operation of the keys. For details, refer to "Hold function" (Page18)  
1Connect the remote control and headphone.  
÷ Commercially sold headphones with stereo mini  
plugs (φ3.5mm) can also be used.  
DPC-X937  
2Push the 0 PUSH OPEN key and open the top cover.  
3Insert disc and close the top cover.  
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 right position of the  
top cover unit it clicks.  
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4Start playback.  
÷ Power comes on and playback starts from the first track.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
÷ After the last track is over, playback will stop.  
5Adjust the volume.  
÷ Volume level indicator (0 to 30). (The volume level is  
Remote control  
Main unit  
displayed on the remote control.)  
This unit sometimes stops the disc rotation in order to extend the playable time.  
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Hold function  
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 of the main unit and remote control unit.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
÷ Set the HOLD 3 switch on the main unit to engage the  
HOLD function for the main unit. (0 PUSH OPEN key  
also doesn’t work.)  
÷ Set the 2 HOLD switch on the remote control unit to  
engage the HOLD function for the remote control unit.  
÷ Cancel the HOLD function with the HOLD switch and then  
operate the keys. When the HOLD function is engaged,  
the unit will not respond to operation of the keys.  
Skip function  
Using the 4 key and 3/¢ key, you can skip to the start of the track you want to listen to.  
÷ Each time the 3/¢ key is pressed during playback, the  
operation will skip to and playback the subsequent track.  
÷ When the 4 key is pressed while playback is in  
progress, operation will skip to the start of the track cur-  
rently being played back, and playback will resume from  
there.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
÷ Pressing and holding the 4 key or 3/¢ key changes  
the displayed track numbers continuously.  
÷ The skip function cannot be used during Intro Scan.  
3/¢ : Track number increases  
: Track number decreases  
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Stopping playback  
Press during playback status.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
Resume function  
When playback is stopped and then started again,  
it will restart from the position where it was  
stopped. This function is called the resume function.  
If the top cover is opened between the stop and restart,  
playback restarts from the first track of the disc.  
÷ The resume function is not engaged during program  
playback, random playback or Intro Scan or if the  
power is turned off between the stop and restart.  
Turning the power off  
Press during stop status.  
÷ The power will automatically turn off if the unit is not  
Remote control  
Main unit  
operated for about 2 minutes after it has stopped.  
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Repeated playback (only by remote control operation)  
You can repeatedly listen to a favorite track or disc.  
Press during playback or stop status.  
The mode changes each time the REPEAT key is pressed.  
When in the normal playback mode :  
Press the REPEAT key repeatedly until  
"
" or " " is displayed.  
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 Cancel (Goes off)  
Return to normal playback is made.  
When in the program playback/random playback mode :  
1
Program playback/Random playback  
(
)
Repeats program playback or ramdom playback.  
2 Cancel (Goes off)  
Repeat deactivated  
This function cannot be used while a bookmark is set or during Intro Scan.  
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A-B repeat playback (only by remote control operation)  
A-B repeat playback allows you to play a specified section repeatedly. Press during playback status.  
1Press and held the REPEAT key for more than 2 seconds.  
2Press the REPEAT key at the point you want to start repeating.  
÷ Start point A is specified.  
÷ This function cannot be used while a bookmark is set or during program playback, random playback or Intro  
Scan.  
÷ A-B repeat playback can be set only within a single track.  
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3Press the REPEAT key again at the point you want to end repeating.  
÷ End point B is specified and repeated playback of the  
section between A and B starts.  
To stop A-B repeat playback  
Press the REPEAT key again.  
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Using Bookmarks (only by remote control operation)  
The bookmark allows you to skip to the desired point in a disc. The bookmark can be set only in one position in the disc.  
Press during playback status.  
Setting the bookmark  
1Press and held the REPEAT key for more than 2 seconds.  
2Press the REPEAT key at the position you want to set the bookmark.  
÷ This function cannot be used during A-B repeat playback, program playback, random playback or Intro Scan.  
÷ The set bookmark is cleared when the top cover is opened or the power is turned off.  
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3Press the 3/ ¢ key to actually set the bookmark.  
÷ The bookmark is set in the position selected in step 2.  
To skip to the bookmark position  
Press during playback or stop status.  
To cancel the bookmark  
Press during playback status.  
PressandheldtheREPEATkeyformorethan  
2 seconds.  
Press the REPEAT key.  
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Menu control operations  
(only by remote control operation)  
The following operations can be controlled Basic operation for using the menu  
1Press the MENU key.  
from the menu  
The mode changes each time the MENU key is pressed.  
÷ Forward/fast reverse (Page 26)  
÷ Changing sound mode (Page 27)  
÷ Selecting play mode (Pages 28 to 30)  
Programming of tracks for program playback (in stop  
mode only)  
1 Forward/fast reverse (Operate the key while  
playback is in progress)  
2 Changing sound mode  
3 Selecting play mode  
Random playback  
4 Alarm mode setting  
Intro Scan  
5 Sleep mode setting  
Normal playback  
6 SHOCK GUARD mode setting (DPC-X937 only)  
7 Exit from menu control  
÷ Alarm mode setting (Page 31)  
Setting the time before alarm output (1 to 120 min.)  
÷ Sleep mode setting (Page 33)  
Setting the time before stop of playback (1 to 120 min.)  
÷ SHOCK GUARD mode setting (DPC-X937 only)  
(Page 35)  
2Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
÷ After completing the menu control operation, press  
the MENU key and select exit from menu control or  
leave the unit without touching any key for about 8  
seconds.  
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Fast forward / fast reverse  
(only by remote control operation)  
Operate the key while playback is in progress.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until "  
" is displayed.  
2Press and hold down either the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
÷ Pressing and holding down the 3/¢ key fast-forwards  
the disc.  
÷ Pressing and holding down the 4 key fast-reverses the  
disc.  
÷ Playback will resume when either key is released.  
This function cannot be used during A-B repeat  
playback or Intro Scan.  
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Changing the sound mode (only by remote control operation)  
Press during playback or stop status.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until "  
" , "  
" or "  
" is displayed.  
2Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is pressed.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
"bb 1" (Bass Boost 1)  
"bb 2" (Bass Boost 2)  
"bb 3" (Bass Boost 3)  
"LIVE"  
Select the sound of  
your liking  
In certain sound modes, the audio may be dis-  
torted when the volume is set too high. In this  
case, select another sound mode or lower the vol-  
ume.  
"bb 1 + LIVE"  
"bb 2 + LIVE"  
"bb 3 + LIVE"  
"OFF" (Cancel)  
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Selecting Play Mode  
(only by remote control operation)  
Press during playback or stop status.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until "  
" is displayed.  
2Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is pressed.  
When pressed during Stop operation:  
1
2
3
Program mode (PGM "2" lights up)  
Random mode (RANDOM 2" lights up)  
Intro Scan mode (INTRO 2" lights up) (Page 30)  
Return to normal playback is made.  
:
(Page 29)  
"
:
(Page 30)  
"
:
4
When pressed during Play/Random/Intro Scan operation:  
1
Random mode (RANDOM  
Intro Scan mode (INTRO 2" lights up)  
Return to normal playback is made.  
"
2" lights up)  
:
(Page 30)  
The program mode cannot be selected in the  
middle of playback.  
2
3
"
:
(Page 30)  
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Programming tracks in desired order  
Favorite tracks (max. 25 tracks) can be programmed.  
Press during stop status.  
1 Perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) to select PGM "2", and then press the  
MENU key.  
2 Press the 4 or 3/¢ key to select a desired track number.  
3 Press the REPEAT key to program the selected track.  
÷ Repeat steps 2 and 3 and enter the Track numbers into the program in order.  
÷ The selected track is added to the end of the program.  
÷ To check the programmed tracks, press the REPEAT key. Each press of the key displays the next track in the  
program.  
4 Press the MENU key  
5 Press the 3/¢ key to start the program playback.  
÷ Each press of the 7 key deletes the last track from the program.  
÷ Up to 25 tracks can be programmed in this unit, but not more than 25 tracks.  
÷ Program playback can be repeated by combining repeated playback (page 20) with it.  
÷ To exit from the program play mode, stop program playback, perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28)  
and select normal play mode.  
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Random playback  
All tracks on the disc will be played in a random order. Press during playback or stop status.  
Perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) to select RANDOM "2", and then press the  
MENU key.  
÷ To exit from the random play mode, stop random playback, perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) and  
select normal play mode.  
÷ Random playback can be repeated by combining repeated playback (page 20) with it.  
Intro Scan  
The first 10 seconds of all tracks on the disc will be played in the recorded order. Press during playback or stop status.  
Perform the steps in "Selecting Play Mode" (page 28) to select INTRO "2", and then press the  
MENU key.  
÷ To stop Intro Scan in the middle, press the 3/¢ key. This starts normal playback from the beginning of the current track.  
÷ The SHOCK GUARD function is not engaged during Intro Scan.  
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Alarm mode  
(only by remote control operation)  
An alarm tone can be generated in the set period of time after the alarm mode is set. The alarm mode is particularly  
convenient to give yourself notice, for example approach of the destination station when your are on a train. Press  
during playback or stop status.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed.  
2Press the 4 or 3/ ¢ key to set the time period.  
÷ The time period can be set in the range from 1 min. to  
120 min.  
÷ Pressing the 3/¢ increases the time period and press-  
ing the 4 key decreases it.  
After setting the alarm function, press the MENU key  
and select Exit from menu control. (page 25)  
÷ When the alarm mode is set, " " is displayed on the  
remote control.  
The alarm mode cannot be used simultaneously  
with the sleep mode. If the sleep mode is set  
(page 33), cancel it before setting the alarm mode.  
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When the set time has elapsed  
The alarm tone is generated for about 1 minute to notice the end of the set time period. At this time when vol-  
umeislarge, volumedecreasesautomatically. Pleaseadjustvolumewhenalarmstops(orafterstoppingalarm).  
To stop the alarm tone, press any key on the remote control or main unit.  
To check the time till the alarm tone is generated  
Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed together with the time left till the alarm tone.  
To change the set time  
Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed, and then perform the operation in step 2.  
To cancel the alarm mode after setting it  
To exit from the alarm mode before the set time has elapsed, press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is dis-  
played, and then perform the operation in step 2 to select "OFF".  
The alarm mode is also exited when the power is turned off (page 19) before the set time has elapsed.  
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Sleep mode  
(only by remote control operation)  
Playback can be stopped automatically in the set period of time after the sleep mode is set.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed.  
2Press the 4 or 3/ ¢ key to set the time period.  
÷ The time period can be set in the range from 1 min. to  
120 min.  
÷ Pressing the 3/¢ increases the time period and press-  
ing the 4 key decreases it.  
÷ When the sleep mode is set, " " is displayed on the re-  
mote control.  
After setting the sleep function, press the MENU key  
and select Exit from menu control. (page 25)  
The sleep mode cannot be used simultaneously  
with the alarm mode. If the alarm mode is set  
(page 31), cancel it before setting the sleep  
mode.  
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When the set time has elapsed  
Playback stops automatically.  
To check the time till playback is stopped  
PresstheMENUkeyrepeatedlyuntil" "isdisplayed, andthenperformtheoperationinstep2toselect"OFF".  
To change the set time  
Press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is displayed, and then perform the operation in step 2.  
To cancel the sleep mode after setting it  
To exit from the sleep mode before the set time has elapsed, press the MENU key repeatedly until " " is  
displayed, and then perform the operation in step 2 to select "OFF".  
The sleep mode is also exited when the power is turned off (page 19) before the set time has elapsed.  
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Soundskipguardfunction(SHOCKGUARD)  
(DPC-X937 only) (only by remote control operation)  
TheSHOCKGUARDfunctionincorporatedintheunitstoresmusicdatainmemorysothat,evenwhenthesignalsfromthe  
optical pickup is interrupted due to an external impact, playback of music can be continued without interruption."Wide  
CAPTURE" uses a method strong in regard to vibrations in the rotation direction in addition to the conventionalSHOCK  
GUARD function, so that the sound skip guard function is made even stronger. Press during playback or stop status.  
1Press the MENU key repeatedly until "  
" is displayed.  
2Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is pressed.  
1 "S.G. HI" : (96 seconds)  
Up to 96 seconds of music data is stored in the  
memory.  
2 "S.G. Lo" : (24 seconds)*  
Up to 24 seconds of music data is stored in the  
memory.  
÷ The SHOCK GUARD function cannot be used  
when the digital output jack of the unit is con-  
nected to another audio component.  
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There is no data compression, so that listening with  
high sound quality is possible.  
÷ When the SHOCK GUARD function is set to  
"S.G. Lo", continuous playback cannot be en-  
gaged. (Page 37)  
The SHOCK GUARD function is activated ("S.G.  
HI"(48 seconds)) permanently with the DPC-X637/  
DPC-X537.  
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Convenient functions  
Activating the operating tone (Beep) (only by remote control operation)  
The operating tones (beep) which are produced every time one of the keys listed below are pressed can be activated  
or canceled (deactivated).Press during playback or stop status.  
1Press and held the MENU key for more than 2Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
2 seconds.  
The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is  
pressed.  
1 "bP on" :The operation tone (beep) is  
activated.  
2 "bP OFF" :Cancel  
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Setting continuous playback (only by remote control operation)  
When the disc is removed from the unit, playback of music can be continued using the data stored in the memory.  
This allows you to enjoy music even during replacement of the disc. Press during stop status.  
1Press and held the MENU key for more than 3Press the 4 key or 3/¢ key.  
2 seconds.  
The mode changes each time the 4 or 3/¢ key is  
pressed.  
2Press the MENU key once.  
1
"CP on" : Continuous playback is activated  
2
"CP OFF" : Cancel  
4
Press the MENU key.  
÷ Continuous playback can be activated only when the SHOCK GUARD function is set to "S.G. HI". (DPC-X937 only)  
÷ Continuous playback function cannot be used when the digital output jack of the unit is connected to another  
audio component. (DPC-X937 only)  
When the continuous playback is set to "CP on" :  
÷ Even when you press the 7 key to open the top cover and change the disc, the current playback continues without  
interruption. (Pressing the 7 key one more time while the top cover is open stops the continued playback.)  
Playback can be continued till the top cover is closed and the 3/¢ is pressed. The continuous playback time is  
variable depending on the amount of music data stored in memory, etc.  
÷ To switch the power off, press the 7 key three times if the unit is presently in play mode or press the 7 key twice  
if the unit is in stop mode.  
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Listening through the speakers on the recharger stand (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)  
Before using the recharger stand, be sure to read "Preparation of the recharger stand". (Page 12)  
1Turn the main unit OFF.  
3Start playback.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
Remote control  
Main unit  
Goes off  
4Adjust the volume.  
2Place the main unit on  
the recharger stand by  
aligning the triangular  
markings on them.  
Remote control  
Main unit  
÷ If the main unit is placed on the recharger stand im-  
mediately after the main unit is removed from it, the  
main unit may malfunction (beginning or ending play-  
back unintentionally). After the main unit is removed  
from the recharger stand, wait for at least 3 seconds  
before placing the main unit again.  
÷
In certain sound modes, the audio may be distorted  
when the volume is set too high. In this case, select  
another sound mode or lower the volume.  
÷ The operation tone (beep) and alarm tone are not  
mixed in the speaker audio.  
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For pleasant use…  
Simple care  
Disc handling precautions  
When the lens in the pick-up gets dirty, malfunctions in-  
cluding the impossibility of playback may occur. Do not  
touch the lens to prevent damaging the mechanism. Also  
do not use a lens cleaner or disc cleaner product.  
Handling  
Hold the disc 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 the disc.  
Sticker  
Label side  
When the unit gets dirty, wipe with a dry, soft cloth. If the  
unit is very dirty, wipe with a dry, soft cloth, moisten the  
cloth slightly and wipe off the dirt. Afterwards, make sure  
you wipe the unit dry with a dry cloth.  
Sticky paste  
Playing side  
Cleaning  
If there are fingerprint marks or foreign  
matter found on the disc, lightly wipe the  
disc with a soft cotton cloth (or similar)  
from the center of the disc outwards in a  
radial manner.  
÷ Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. for  
these agents may cause discoloration.  
÷
Do not apply oil to the unit, for this will cause it to  
malfunction.  
Storage  
When a disc is not to be played for a long period of time,  
remove it from the player and store it in its case.  
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Discs which can be played with this unit  
Caution on condensation  
This unit is capable of playing back the Audio CD discs,  
Condensation (of dew) may occur inside the unit when  
there is a great difference in temperature between this unit  
and the outside.  
CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA) discs and discs carrying the  
marking. Other discs cannot be played. 8 cm single CDs  
can be played as they are; do not use a commercially-  
available single CD adapter.  
This unit may not function properly if condensation occurs.  
In this case, leave the unit for a few hours and restart the  
operation after the condensation has dried up.  
Be specially cautious against condensation in the following  
circumstances:  
÷ Certain CD-R/CD-RW discs may not be played due to  
recording conditions of the discs.  
When this unit is carried from one place to another across a  
large difference in temperature, when the humidity in the  
room where this unit is installed increases, etc.  
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. Please do not use discs which are not round be-  
cause they may cause malfunction.  
Disc accessories  
The disc accessories (stabilizer, protection sheet, protec-  
tion ring, etc.) which are marketed for improving the  
sound quality or protecting discs as well as the disc  
cleaner should not be used with this system because  
they may cause malfunction.  
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In case of difficulty  
Whatseemstobeaserioustroublemaysometimesbeduetoasimplemistake.Beforecallingforservice,checktheitems  
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.)  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Pressing a key cannot  
initiate an operation or  
turn the unit on.  
÷
The HOLD switch is set to on.  
÷ Set the switch to off. (Page 18)  
÷ 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.  
÷ The batteries are exhausted.  
÷ The disc is placed upside down.  
÷ Condensation has occurred inside the unit.  
÷ The AC adaptor or car battery adaptor is discon-  
nected.  
No sound is heard from  
the headphones.  
÷ The headphones are connected incompletely.  
÷ Insert the plug securely into the  
phones/ Remote control unit) jack.  
÷ Insert the plug securely into the  
phones/ Remote control unit) jack.  
÷ Adjust the volume on the unit.  
(Head-  
(Head-  
÷ The headphones are connected to LINE OUT  
(OPTICAL) jack. (DPC-X937 only)  
The volume is set to the minimum position on the unit.  
÷
÷ The digital connection is present. (DPC-X937 only)  
÷ When the digital connection is present, the  
(Headphones/ Remote control unit) jack of the unit  
does not output audio signal.  
Audio is not output from  
the speakers on the  
recharger stand. (DPC-  
X937/DPC-X637 only)  
÷ The main unit is placed incorrectly on the re-  
charger stand.  
÷ The volume is minimized on the main unit or re-  
mote control.  
÷ Place the main unit correctly.  
÷ Adjust the volume properly on the main unit and  
remote control.  
Sound skips, or is  
interrupted.  
÷ The SHOCK GUARD is set to "S.G. Lo".  
÷ Set the SHOCK GUARD to "S.G. HI". (page 35)  
(DPC-X937 Only)  
÷
A strong vibration that exceeds the capacity of the  
SHOCK GUARD has occurred.  
÷ Place the unit in a place not subject to vibration.  
÷ The disc is dirty.  
÷ The headphone plug is dirty.  
÷ The batteries are low.  
÷ Clean it.  
÷ Clean it.  
÷ Replace or recharge the batteries.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Noise interferes.  
÷ The headphone plug is dirty.  
÷ Clean it.  
÷ The batteries are low.  
÷ The headphones are connected incompletely.  
÷ Replace or recharge the batteries.  
÷ Insert the plug securely into the  
phones/ Remote control unit) jack.  
(Head-  
÷ A source of strong magnetism or radio wave, such  
÷ Install the unit away from a TV set, cellular phone,  
as a TV set or cellular phone, is present near the unit.  
etc.  
Rechargeable batteries  
cannot be recharged.  
÷ Commercially available rechargeable batteries are  
used.  
÷ Use the exclusive rechargeable batteries (NB-  
3A70).  
÷ The power of the unit is on.  
÷ Turn the power off.  
÷ The main unit is placed incorrectly on the re-  
charger stand. (DPC-X937/DPC-X637 only)  
÷ Place the main unit correctly.  
Playback will not stop.  
÷ Continuous playback is set to "CP on".  
÷ Set continuous playback to "CP OFF". (Page 37)  
The disc rotation stops  
in the middle of  
playback.  
÷
The SHOCK GUARD function is engaged.  
÷ This is normal and not a problem.  
Note :  
1. 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.  
2. Erroneous operation may occur when the headphone plug is plugged or unplugged; but this is not a malfunction.  
Meaning of display messages  
Message  
Meaning  
Action  
"nodISC"  
÷ There is no CD in the unit.  
÷ Insert a CD into the unit.  
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Specifications(DPC-X937)  
Battery life (Fully charge)  
Main Unit  
Format  
SHOCK GUARD "HI" SHOCK GUARD "Lo"  
System ..................... Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser .............................................. Semiconductor laser  
Audio  
Frequency response ....... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, –9 ~+0.2 dB  
Headphone output level (16) ............ 5.0 mW + 5.0 mW  
Line output/impedance.......................... 0.420 V / 10 kΩ  
Power supply  
Rechargeable batteries (NB-3A70) ............. DC 1.2 V x 2  
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR03)  
................................................................. DC 1.5 V x 2  
Dimensions (W x H x D) .. 131 mm x 20.7 mm x 132 mm  
............................................. (5- 3/16" x 13/16" x 5-3/16")  
Weight (net) .................................................190 g (6.7 oz)  
Rechargeable  
batteries *1  
Approx.  
15 Hours  
Approx.  
8 Hours  
Commercially-  
available alkaline  
batteries *2  
Approx.  
20 Hours  
Approx.  
10 Hours  
Rechargeable  
batteries + Battery  
case  
Approx.  
63 Hours  
Approx.  
26 Hours  
Alkaline batteries  
+ Battery case  
Approx.  
68 Hours  
Approx.  
28 Hours  
*1 : NB-3A70  
*2 : LR03  
÷ At 0.1mW+0.1mW output (16load).  
÷ Standard value during continuous use/charging in an  
temperature of 20˚C.  
÷ Time of use may vary depending on battery maker,  
battery type, use environment, and temperature.  
Recharger stand  
Power supply  
AC adaptor (AC50040) ..................................... DC 5.0 V  
Separately sold option part  
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery ....... NB-3A70  
KENWOOD follows  
a
policy of continuous  
advancements in development. For this reason  
specifications may be changed without notice.  
÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at  
extremely cold locations (Where water freezes).  
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Specifications(DPC-X637/ DPC-X537)  
Battery life (Fully charge)  
Main Unit  
Format  
Rechargeable  
batteries *1  
Approx. 15 Hours  
Approx. 20 Hours  
System ..................... Compact disc digital audio system  
Laser .............................................. Semiconductor laser  
Audio  
Frequency response ....... 20 Hz to 20 kHz, –9 ~+0.2 dB  
Headphone output level (16) ............ 5.0 mW + 5.0 mW  
Line output/impedance .......................... 0.420 V / 10 kΩ  
Power supply  
Commercially-  
available alkaline  
batteries *2  
*1 : NB-3A70  
*2 : LR03  
÷ At 0.1mW+0.1mW output (16load).  
÷ Standard value during continuous use/charging in an  
temperature of 20˚C.  
÷ Time of use may vary depending on battery maker,  
battery type, use environment, and temperature.  
DPC-X637 :  
Rechargeable batteries (NB-3A70) ............. DC 1.2 V x 2  
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR03)  
................................................................. DC 1.5 V x 2  
DPC-X537 :  
Commercially-available alkaline batteries (LR03)  
................................................................. DC 1.5 V x 2  
Dimensions (W x H x D) .. 131 mm x 21.7 mm x 132 mm  
................................................. (5- 3/16" x 7/8" x 5-3/16")  
Weight (net) .................................................165 g (5.8 oz)  
KENWOOD follows a policy of continuous advancements  
in development. For this reason specifications may be  
changed without notice.  
÷ Sufficient performance may not be exhibited at  
extremely cold locations (Where water freezes).  
Recharger stand (DPC-X637 only)  
Power supply  
AC adaptor (AC50040) ...................................... DC 5.0 V  
Separately sold option part  
Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery ....... NB-3A70  
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