Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for DP-2050 / DP-1050
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to the warranty card for details on your product's warranty.
Introduction
Welcome to your new KENWOOD CD player. This manual will guide you through its features and operation for an enhanced listening experience. Please read it carefully.
Unpacking and Setup
Carefully unpack your unit and ensure all accessories are present. Examine for any shipping damage. For initial setup, refer to the 'Before applying power' and 'System connections' sections.
Basic Operation
- Manual Play (Track Mode): Press POWER ON, open tray, place CD, close tray, and press PLAY/PAUSE.
- Programmed Play (PGM Mode): Enter PGM mode, select desired tracks using numeric keys, then start playback.
- Repeated Play: Select PGM mode or TRACK mode, press REPEAT key.
- Random Play: Ensure TRACK mode, press RANDOM key.
Safety Precautions
Always follow the 'IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS' section to prevent fire, electric shock, and ensure proper operation. Keep the unit away from moisture, heat, and magnetic fields. Do not remove covers.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| No power is applied with the POWER switch ON. | Power plug is loosely connected. | Insert the power plug firmly to the AC outlet. |
| With the power plug connected to the switched AC outlet of an amplifier, the power of the amplifier is turned off. | Turn the amplifier's power ON. | |
| Disc is loaded, player does not play. | Disc is loaded upside down. | Load the disc again with its label side up. |
| Disc is loose. | Insert the disc properly. | |
| Disc is dirty. | Wipe off the dust on the surface of the disc referring to "Disc handling precautions". | |
| Disc is cracked. | Replace the disc with a new one. | |
| Condensation occurred on the optical lens unit. | Leave the player for about 1 hour so that the condensation is removed. | |
| No sound. | Disc is not loaded. | Load a disc. |
| Play mode is not entered (The play/pause indicator is not lit.) | Press the PLAY/PAUSE key. | |
| Disc is too dirty. | Wipe off the dust on the disc surface referring to "Disc handling precautions". | |
| Disc is cracked. | Replace the disc with a new one. | |
| The connection cords are inserted loosely. | Connect all connection cords firmly. | |
| Music is interrupted. (Sound is skipped.) | Disc is too dirty. | Wipe off the dust on the disc surface referring to "Disc handling precautions". |
| Disc is cracked. | Replace the disc with a new one. | |
| Oscillation is applied to this unit. | Try selecting a place where on strong vibrations occur by changing the installation place, etc. | |
| Play begins as soon as the power is turned on. | This unit is designed so that play begins automatically when the power is turned on if a disc is already loaded. | If automatic play is not required, remove the disc from the player before turning the power OFF. |