MULTIPLE COMPACT DISC PLAYER DPF-J9030 CD-4900M INSTRUCTION MANUAL KENWOOD CORPORATION This unit is designed for home use only. If the unit is used in a location other than at home, such as in a shop (for commercial use), in a car or in a ship, etc., and is damaged, a service fee may be charged even during the warranty period. This instruction manual is used to describe multiple models listed above. Model availability and features (functions) may differ depending on the country and sales area.
Before applying power 2 New carefully Kenwoodto200-Disc Mega-Changer Caution : Read Your this page ensure safe operation. Units are designed for operation as follows. Chapter 1 U.S.A. and Canada ................................................................... AC 120 V only Europe and U.K. ........................................................................ AC 230 V only For the United Kingdom Factory fitted moulded mains plug 1.The mains plug contains a fuse.
Your New Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer Your New Kenwood 200-Disc Mega-Changer 3 Welcome to your new Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer. CD-4900M is sold in USA. DPF-J9030 is sold in other countries. This CD changer offers the following exciting features : Chapter 1 Chapter 2 200-disc capacity 10-key remote and infrared remote keyboard Digital audio output CD Text, which displays text from encoded CDs on the unit’s display. Disc and Track Naming, which allows you to program your own names for discs and tracks.
Table of Contents Your New carefully Kenwoodto200-Disc Mega-Changer Caution : Read the pages marked ensure safe operation. 4 Before applying power ............................................... 2 Safety precautions ..................................................... 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Your New Kenwood 200-Disc CD Changer ................ 3 Chapter 1 : Setting Up Your New CD Changer ........... 5 Chapter 4 : Specifying and Using Disc or Track Data .. 29 Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier ....
Chapter 1 : Setting Up Your New CD Changer Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier Welcome to the Kenwood CD-4900M/DPF-J9030 Instruction manual. 5 The Instruction manual contains all the information you need to know to set up and operate your new CD changer safely and enjoyably. This chapter guides you through the connection and setup of your new CD changer and its remote.
Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier Make connections as shown below. When connecting the related system components, refer also to the instruction manuals of the related components. Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are completed. 6 Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier DIGITAL OUT jack (OPTICAL) Remove the protective cap before using the DIGITAL OUT jack. DIGITAL OUT Digital component (MD,DAT, etc.
Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier 7 To Connect the Changer to a Kenwood Receiver 1. Unplug the receiver from the wall outlet or power strip. Chapter 1 2. Connect the audio cable from output A on the CD changer to the receiver as shown to the left. If you are connecting the CD changer to a receiver that supports Dual-Zone/Dual-Source listening (such as the VR-4900/KRF-V9993D shown in the illustration), connect audio cables for both outputs A and B to the appropriate jacks on the receiver. 3.
System Control Chaining Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier What if I Have Several Kenwood Devices ? 8 System control allows you to : Chapter 1 ÷ control connected devices via the receiver’s remote control ÷ switch the receiver’s input automatically to a connected device when you start playback from that device ÷ synchronize recording a CD or MD automatically when you start playback from those connected devices Receiver or Amplifier SYSTEM CONTROL This unit Chapter 2 SYSTEM CONTROL This unit is
Setting Up the 10-key Remote and Keyboard Connecting to a Receiver or Amplifier 10-key Remote 9 To load Batteries 1 Remove the cover. 2 Insert two AA batteries. 3 Close the cover. Chapter 1 ÷ Insert two AA-size (R6) batteries as indicated by the polarity marking. Infrared Remote Sensor If you use the remote outside of this range, the remote will not operate correctly.
Chapter 2 : Getting to know Your New CD Changer Operation of remote control unit Chapter 7 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 10 Your new CD changer contains the following sophisticated features : ÷ An easy-to-use front panel, remote and keyboard See “Front Panel” ! See “10-key Remote” # See “Keyboard” $ ÷ Multiple front panel display format that allow you to view detailed information about the disc currently playing See “Front Panel Displays” @ Your CD changer includes a
Front Panel Operation of remote control unit Play indicator Text information display 11 (The displays given in this manual are approximations only. They may differ from what actually appears on the display.
Operation of remote control Front Panel unit 12 Front Panel Displays Chapter 1 Your CD changer’s front panel has one display for each player it contains. These displays show information about the disc or track currently being played. Since some of the text information may be longer than can be displayed on one line, the text information scrolls, if necessary.
10-key Remote and Keyboard Operation of remote control unit All operations can be controlled from both the 10-Key Remote and Keyboard remote control units. 10-key Remote 13 The buttons with the same name as those on the main unit operate the same way as on the main unit. The buttons marked * are provided only on the remote control unit. The remote control unit controls Player A regardless of whether the OPERATION AB indicator on the main unit is lit or not.
Operation 10-key Remote of remote and control Keyboard unit 14 Keyboard Chapter 1 The buttons with the same name as those on the main unit operate the same way as on the main unit. The buttons marked * are provided only on the remote control unit. are not used with this unit. Buttons masked with You can use the keyboard to control both players. To control Player A, press the keyboard buttons as normal. To control Player B, hold down while ROOM B button pressing the keyboard buttons you need.
Operation of remote control unit 15 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7
Chapter 3 : Loading and Playing Discs Preparation 16 Your new CD changer contains a disc carousel that can store and play up to 200 discs using any of the following methods : Chapter 1 ÷ Normal Play, where you play each disc in the order loaded Normal play (TRACK mode), where the CD changer acts like a regular CD player, playing the next disc in the queue from start to finish, then stopping.
Preparation Preparation Up to 200 CDs can be loaded in the carousel. Disc exchange also is possible during playback. 17 Never let your hand or any object enter inside the unit. Loading discs in the carousel Chapter 1 1 Switch power ON. Press the POWER ( ) button. Main unit STANDBY POWER ON/STANDBY Press PUSH OPEN at the right top of the disc door. ÷ Do not place any object on the open disc door. Chapter 2 2 Open the disc door toward the front. Chapter 3 3 Load discs.
Preparation Chapter 2 Chapter 1 18 Disc replacement Discs can be replaced with the same procedure as “Loading discs in the carousel”. In stopped condition, all discs can be exchanged. However, when the disc door is opened while “DISC DETECTION” is being displayed, it may not be possible to remove the disc which had been played. Accordingly, wait for the “DISC DETECTION” indication to go out before opening the disc door.
Normal play (TRACK mode) Preparation ÷ Select the Player A or Player B. Normal play (TRACK mode) * The 10-key remote is not capable of controlling Player B. It should be controlled from the keyboard. Be sure to hold the ROOM B button when controlling Player B. 19 Chapter 1 Playing tracks in order from track No.1 Use the following procedure to play a CD in the original order of tracks from track No.1. Chapter 2 1 Select the disc. DISC SKIP DOWN UP Display when disc No.
Normal play (TRACK mode) 20 Direct disc selection 1 Press the DISC SELECTOR button. DISC SELECTOR Disc No. 63 : 6, 3 Disc No. 100 : 1, 0, 0 X Chapter 1 Press the numeric buttons in the following order... ÷ If the selected disc is being played on Player B, blinking “DISCXXX BUSY!” is displayed and the disc will not be played. Within 8 seconds! How to input numeric values 2 Input the disc number.
Normal play (TRACK mode) Preparation ÷ Select the Player A or Player B. * The 10-key remote is not capable of controlling Player B. It should be controlled from the keyboard. Be sure to hold the ROOM B button when controlling Player B. 21 Chapter 1 Playback from desired track Chapter 2 1 Select the disc. 1 Select the disc number. DISC SKIP DOWN UP Display when disc No. 123 is selected Previous disc Next disc D123 Within 8 seconds! SET Go to step 2 within 8 sec.
Repeated playback (REPEAT mode) Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode) (Player A only) 22 Preparation * Chapter 2 Chapter 1 ÷ Select the Player A or Player B. The 10-key remote is not capable of controlling Player B. It should be controlled from the keyboard. Be sure to hold the ROOM B button when controlling Player B. To repeat only the desired tracks (Player A only) 1 Program the desired tracks by performing steps 1 to 3 of “Programming tracks in desired order”.
Playback in a random order (RANDOM mode) Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode) (Player A only) Use the following procedure to activate random playback which selects a track at random after every track. This feature may allow you to play CDs for long hours without getting tired of. Preparation * Chapter 2 that the Player is in the normal play 1 Check TRACK mode. 2 Select discs. The 10-key remote is not capable of controlling Player B. It should be controlled from the keyboard.
Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode)(Player A only) Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode) (Player A only) 24 Use the following procedure to select desired tracks (up to 32 tracks) from different discs and program them in the desired order. ÷ Set the Player A to stop mode. Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Preparation 1 Press so that the “PGM” indicator lights. DISPLAY-A CHARAC. /P.MODE P GM 3 S EL E C T1DI SC 2 Select the disc. 1 Select the disc number.
Programming tracks in desired order (PGM mode) (Player A only) 25 Chapter 1 DISPLAY-A SPACE /CHECK P GM 0 1 ED 2 0 0DT 03 Chapter 2 To check the programmed tracks ÷ Each time the button is pressed, the program No. and the disc No. are displayed. ÷ The previous display resumes in a few seconds. Chapter 3 To add a track to the program 1 Set the Player A to stop mode. 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 of “Programming tracks in desired order”. ¢ ÷ When a track No.
Continuous playback 26 With this feature, the time required for disc change can be minimized so even different discs can be played naturally and almost continuously. The same audio signal is output at both OUTPUT-A and OUTPUT-B. ÷ Close the disc door. ÷ Set the Player B to stop mode. & Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Preparation DISPLAY-B Initiate the continuous play mode. C ON T I NU O U SUPL AY CONTINUOUS PLAY ÷ The OPERATION A-B button is set to A during continuous play mode.
Timer operation (Player A only) As this unit incorporate the timer standby function, playback can be started at desired moment if a commercially available audio timer is combined with this unit. Audio timer 12:00 To AC outlet 27 Receiver or Amplifier Preparation This unit Audio cable Chapter 2 Set the power switches of the system compo1 nents to the ON positions. Chapter 1 ÷ Select the Player A. * ÷ Connect the system components so that their power can be switched on by the timer.
Registration of DTS discs 28 When playing DTS-encoded discs, excessive noise will be exhibited from the analog stereo outputs. If DTS discs are registered beforehand, the audio signal from the Player B (analog OUTPUT-B) is skipped. Use the following procedure before playing the DTS disc. Chapter 1 Preparation ÷ Load DTS discs into the carousel. & ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode. ) 1 Activate the dts disc skip mode. 1 Press the MODE button.
Chapter 4 : Specifying and Using Disc or Track Data Registration of Title Thanks to sophisticated design and onboard memory storage, your CD changer can read and store additional information about the discs you load, enabling you to choose discs by title information rather than just disc position. This memory feature means you don’t have to remember what disc is stored in which slot or spend time creating a list of what you’ve loaded.
Registration of Title 30 Registration of Title For discs not corresponding to CD-TEXT, a title can be given to the disc (max. 25 characters). Up to 20 tracks titles can be registered per disc. Operation is possible also when the disc door is open. We recommend to register titles while discs are being inserted. Preparation Chapter 1 ÷ Set the Player A to stop mode. ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode.
Registration of Title In regard to disc information reading 31 The entered title is read in to the disc with the following timing. ÷ When the disc door is closed. ÷ With closed disc door, when title input mode is finished. DISPLAY-A : The display flashes. Chapter 1 DDISCCREADING3 When there are discs for which the disc information already has been read in, there may be no display. Do not move or exchange discs until the disc information has been read in.
Registration of Title 32 Preparation & Chapter 1 ÷ Close the disc door. To change or delete a title 1 Perform steps 1 and 2- , of “Assigning Title”. 2 Change or delete characters one by one. Chapter 2 12 º Change DISPLAY-A 10-key Remote Keyboard = ZA B C SONEBODYCT > CURSOR L CURSOR LEFT RIGHT 1 ÷ If the title to be changed is too long to be displayed on the display section, press the CURSOR button to scroll the display so that the characters hidden until then appear.
Listening to music by genre (MUSIC TYPE mode) Listening to music by genre (MUSIC TYPE mode) Discs can be registered separately by 26 types of music genres. Preparation 33 ÷ Close the disc door. & ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode. ) Chapter 1 Registration of music type (MUSIC TYPE SET mode) ÷ When the MODE button is pressed during MUSIC TYPE SET mode, the MUSIC TYPE SET mode is cancelled. 1 Press the MODE button. MODE 2 Select “MUSIC TYPE”.
Listening to music by genre (MUSIC TYPE mode) 34 Registration of user's disc file (USER FILE SET mode) Chapter 1 Eight user files are available for registering desired discs. This makes the user possible to create files registering the discs of a favorite artist(s) or the user's favorite discs. 1 Activate the user file set mode. 1 Press the MODE button. ÷ When the MODE button is pressed during USER FILE SET mode, the USER FILE SET mode is cancelled.
Listening to music by genre (MUSIC TYPE mode) When music types or user files have been registered for the discs, it is possible to enjoy playback of discs of the selected music type or user file. Random playback for a selected music type or user file is also possible. Preparation ÷ Close the disc door. ÷ Register music type or user file. 35 & ‹› Chapter 1 ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode.
Disc search (DISC SEARCH mode) (Player A only) Chapter 1 36 Preparation ÷ Close the disc door. & ÷ Input the title. º ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode. ) By inputting the initial letter of the desired disc title, discs which have the disc titles beginning with that character can be searched in sequence. 1 Activate the character search mode. Keyboard 1 Press the MODE button.
Disc search (DISC SEARCH mode) (Player-A only) 37 Preparation ÷ Close the disc door. ÷ Register music type or user file. & ‹› Chapter 1 ÷ Check that the Player A is in the normal play TRACK mode. ) Searching the music type or user file (M.TYPE SEARCH mode) The discs registered in the specified music type or specified user file can be searched in sequence. 1 Press the MODE button. ÷ When the MODE button is pressed during M.TYPE SEARCH mode, the M.TYPE SEARCH mode is cancelled.
Listening to your favorite titles (BEST SELECTION mode) (Player A only) Disc search (MUSIC TYPE mode) (Player-A only) Chapter 1 38 You can select only your favorite titles and register them as the best selection. Use the following procedure to register favorite tracks in the best selection file while playing a CD. Registration of best selection file 1 Play the track to be registered. ENTER ÷ Only the track being played can be registered. Chapter 2 6 2 Register it in the best selection file.
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Chapter 5 : Dual-Zone Capabilities Chapter 1 40 The CD-4900M/DPF-J9030 offers dual-zone output and control, which enables you to use the changer (along with a Kenwood Dual-Zone/Dual-Source compatible receiver) to play 2 discs simultaneously in 2 rooms (or zones). The changer can do this because it includes 2 complete CD players that can each access the full carousel of loaded discs.
Chapter 6 : In case of difficulty In case of difficulty 41 To reset the registered contents The microcomputer may malfunction (impossibility to operate, erroneous display, etc.) when the connection cords are unplugged while power is ON or due to an external factor. In this case, execute the following method to reset the microcomputer and return it to normal condition. The registered contents for title, music type, user file, best selection and DTS disc can be reset by the following procedure.
Important items 42 Disc handling precautions Handling Chapter 1 Hold the discs so that you do not touch the playing surface. Chapter 2 Do not attach paper or tape to either the playing side or the label side of the discs. ÷ An 8 cm CD cannot be played back. 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.
Chapter 7 : Warnings and Specifications Warnings 43 For the U.S.A. FCC WARNING NOTE : Chapter 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions.
Chapter 7 Chapter 6 Chapter 5 Chapter 4 Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 44 For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your dealer for information or service on this product.