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
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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.
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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.
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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.
*
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 (16Ω) ............ 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 (16Ω load).
÷ 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 (16Ω) ............ 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 (16Ω load).
÷ 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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