User manual KENWOOD DPC-MP922

[. . . ] Media that can be played back with this equipment Safety precautions Caution: Read this page carefully to ensure safe operation. DPC-MP727 DPC-MP922 PORTABLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER Usable media apart from audio CDs (CD-DA) Usable media : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW Usable formats : ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 (excluding expanded formats) Files that can be played back: MP3 and WMA files WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Note: This instruction manual is for common use with the 2 models above. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. [. . . ] The power will be switched off once recharging is complete. Disconnect the AC adapter from the player once recharging is complete. DPC-MP727/MP922(EN)1 Loading disc 1 2 Slide the OPEN/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to open the top cover. HOLD Playing back audio CDs (CD-DA) Switching off the power Press the STOP key when playback has been halted. ¶ The same operations can be performed by pressing the STOP 7 key on the remote controller. Playing back MP3 and WMA files It is not possible to play back folders (up to 23) and files (up to 200) that exceed the maximum limitations of the media. If the copyright is in effect for a WMA file, "PROTECTED FILE" will be displayed for that particular file and the player will move onto the next file. A certain amount of time is required for the player to confirm the media on which MP3 and WMA files have been recorded before playback will commence. Playing back MP3 and WMA files Using the MODE key for operations It is possible to search for folders, and amend the sound quality, playback styles and the display style with the use of the MODE key. The following mode settings will change alternately as follows whenever the MODE key is pressed. Folder search (folder search/folder select) B. BOOST setting (boosts the bass tones) Playback mode setting Display setting End the procedure by pressing the MODE key. ¶ The B. BOOST setting and the playback mode setting are the same for audio CDs. Refer to the explanations in the section of CDs. OPEN 3 Load the disc. Auto power-off function The power will be switched off automatically in order to preserve battery power after three or more minutes have elapsed in the stop mode. Playback Insert the media, and then confirm that the hold function has been released before continuing with subsequent operations. Ensure that the side with the label is facing upwards. Setting up with the MODE key It is possible to amend the sound quality and playback styles, and the display style with the use of the MODE key. The following mode settings will change alternately as follows whenever the MODE key is pressed. B. BOOST setting: Boosts the bass tones that tend to be suppressed when music is listened to on the headphones. Playback mode setting: Enables repeated playback and random playback. Display setting: Enables the number of tracks on the CD and time information to be viewed. End the procedure by pressing the MODE key. 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE key. ¶ The power will be switched on and playback will commence. ¶ The same operation can be performed by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote controller. ¶ The files will be played back in the sequence in which they were recorded (written). ¶ The mark will be displayed when a folder exists in the next layer. ¶ The mark will be displayed when a file exists in the next layer. ¶ Press the area around the hole until the central axis clicks into place. 3 Close the top cover. Searching for folders (during playback) Sequentially selects folders. 2 Turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume. 1 2 Press the MODE key during playback to make the "FOLDER" display blink. ¶ Perform the next operation within eight seconds. Stopping Press the STOP button. ¶ The same operation can be performed by pressing the STOP 7 button on the remote controller. ¶ Press the front of the cover in the center until it clicks firmly into place. Press the ¢ or 4 keys to select the required folder. ¢ key: Selects the next folder in the sequence it was written. 4 key: Selects the previous folder in the sequence it was written. ¶ The folder name will be displayed inside parenthesis "( )". ¶ Playback will automatically start from the first file in the folder once a folder has been selected. ¶ A certain amount of time may be required when searching for folders depending on the number of files and the situation of the folder layers. ¶ The player will return to the first folder in which files exists when the STOP 7 key is pressed. Playing back audio CDs (CD-DA) Sequentially from the first track. Searching for the beginning of files ¶ The beginning of the required file will be located in accordance with the number of times the keys are pressed. Keep the key pressed down to skip consecutively through the files to be played back. ¶ If the 4 key is pressed once during playback, playback will return to the beginning of the file. [. . . ] So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. * The power will be switched off automatically when an error is displayed. Caution: 1. This system uses a microcomputer, and there are cases where normal functioning will not be possible owing to noise from external sources and other noise forms. In this event, temporarily unplug the power cord or remove the batteries, and then try again. [. . . ]