The Kenwood DP-3010, DP-2010, and DP-1510 are compact disc players designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction. These models are part of Kenwood's commitment to quality components, offering features for enhanced listening pleasure and user convenience.
Function Description:
These devices are primarily designed for playing compact discs (CDs). They support various playback modes including manual play (track mode), programmed play, repeated play, and random play. The DP-3010 model also includes an editing function, specifically for recording CD content onto tape, ensuring optimal use of tape sides and preventing cut-offs. All models feature basic playback controls such as play, pause, stop, skip, and search, accessible via front panel controls and a remote control unit (RC-P3010 for DP-3010, RC-P2010 for DP-2010).
Important Technical Specifications:
- Type: Compact disc player
- Read System: Non-contact optical pickup
- Rotational Speed: Approximately 200 to 500 rpm
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 20 kHz, ±1 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: More than 100 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion:
- DP-3010: 0.007% at 1 kHz
- DP-2010/DP-1510: 0.008% at 1 kHz
- Channel Separation: More than 96 dB at 1 kHz
- Wow Flutter: Below measurable limit
- Output Level/Impedance (Line Output): 1.2 V/1 kΩ
- Headphone Output: 31 mW/32 Ω (volume fixed for DP-2010/DP-1510, adjustable for DP-3010)
- Power Consumption: 12 W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 mm (17-5/16") x 108 mm (4-1/4") x 262 mm (10-5/16")
- Weight: 3.8 kg (8.4 lb)
- Power Supply:
- U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC only
- Australia: 240 V AC only
- Europe: 220 V AC only
- United Kingdom: 240 V AC only
- Other countries: 110-120 V AC or 220-240 V AC (selectable via AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel)
Usage Features:
- Disc Loading: Discs are loaded with the labeled side up into a disc tray, which opens and closes via the OPEN/CLOSE key.
- Play Modes:
- Manual Play (Track Mode): Allows playing from the first track, a desired track, or skipping to next/previous tracks. Fast-forward and reverse searching are also available during play.
- Programmed Play (Program Mode): Users can program up to 20 tracks in a desired sequence. The DP-3010 features an "AUTO SPACE" function to create 4-second no-sound intervals between programmed tracks, useful for recording to cassette decks. Programs can be checked, changed, and erased.
- Repeated Play: Allows repeating all tracks on a disc (in track or program mode) or repeating a single selected track.
- Random Play: Tracks are randomly selected and played continuously in any order. This mode can be canceled to return to manual play.
- Display: Features a display window showing track number, time counter (single time, total time), program number, and a music calendar (1-20 tracks). The DP-3010 includes a P.C. indicator, EDIT indicator, REPEAT indicator, and AUTO-S. indicator.
- Time Display Switching: During play or stop, the TIME display key cycles through elapsed time for the current track, remaining time for the current track, elapsed time for the whole disc/program, and remaining time for the whole disc/program.
- Headphone Output: The DP-3010 has an adjustable headphone level knob, while the DP-2010 and DP-1510 have a fixed volume headphone output.
- System Control: When connected to a compatible Kenwood amplifier or receiver with System Control terminals, remote control operation of the CD player is possible through the amplifier/receiver.
- Timer Playing: The unit can be connected to an audio timer. With the CD player's power switch left ON, the timer can be set to start playback automatically from the first track when powered on.
Maintenance Features:
- Disc Handling: Users are advised to handle compact discs carefully, avoiding fingerprints, scratches, and sticking tape. Discs should be wiped with a dry cloth in a radial direction for cleaning, and chemical solvents should be avoided.
- Storage: Compact discs should always be stored in their cases, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
- Condensation: The manual provides warnings about condensation and advises leaving the player ON for several hours to dry out if condensation occurs, especially when moving the unit between environments with significant temperature or humidity differences.
- Troubleshooting: A "In case of difficulty" section provides common symptoms, causes, and remedies for issues like no power, disc not playing, no sound, interrupted music, and automatic play on power-up.
- Safety Precautions: Emphasizes important safeguards such as proper power source connection, power-cord protection, ventilation, avoiding water and moisture, and not removing the enclosure. It also includes warnings regarding laser radiation and electric shock. Servicing should be referred to qualified personnel.
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