Instruction Manual
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.... Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to turn off the power. ⁄ • When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Refer... in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby...
.... Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to turn off the power. ⁄ • When an optional accessory is connected, the source name for each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Refer... in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby...
Instruction Manual
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...a button other than the [AUD] knob. General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer level "SW L" Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" Range -15 - ...the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
...a button other than the [AUD] knob. General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer level "SW L" Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" Range -15 - ...the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual
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...the preout between rear output ("R") and subwoofer output ("SW"). • SPRM (... or has minimal high frequency range. • CD READ Sets the method for reading CD. Note that interference will not occur in a ... can be determined by turning the equipment off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the following are expressly approved in a residential...Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Supplementing is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
...the preout between rear output ("R") and subwoofer output ("SW"). • SPRM (... or has minimal high frequency range. • CD READ Sets the method for reading CD. Note that interference will not occur in a ... can be determined by turning the equipment off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the following are expressly approved in a residential...Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Supplementing is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
Instruction Manual
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...amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM...(Black) - (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
...amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM...(Black) - (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
Instruction Manual
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.... ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR The messages shown below display your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on (page 3). ✔ The disc is loaded in your unit may be ejected or the display continues to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of the...unit. Or the unit is upsidedown. Disc source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of (page 9) • (page 4) is...
.... ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR The messages shown below display your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on (page 3). ✔ The disc is loaded in your unit may be ejected or the display continues to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of the...unit. Or the unit is upsidedown. Disc source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of (page 9) • (page 4) is...