Instruction Manual
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... unit, in the space provided below. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the...
... unit, in the space provided below. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the...
Instruction Manual
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...Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation... 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
...Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation... 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
Instruction Manual
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... after removing the burrs with . Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used . • CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit...
... after removing the burrs with . Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used . • CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit...
Instruction Manual
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English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information...
English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information...
Instruction Manual
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... according to decrease noise when reception is poor. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 demonstration. *Factory setting Displayed item is displayed. : Can be set in other... the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "MANUAL" MANUAL "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to the surrounding illumination. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets ...
... according to decrease noise when reception is poor. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 demonstration. *Factory setting Displayed item is displayed. : Can be set in other... the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "MANUAL" MANUAL "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to the surrounding illumination. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets ...
Instruction Manual
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... In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select: [FM+] Channel select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels: [1] - [6] General control Volume control: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is connected. For more information, refer to the previous level. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 ...SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- About [DIRECT] Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM...
... In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select: [FM+] Channel select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels: [1] - [6] General control Volume control: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is connected. For more information, refer to the previous level. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 ...SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- About [DIRECT] Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM...
Instruction Manual
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Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
Appendix About Audio file • Playable Audio file MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media or device. • Playing order of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v
Instruction Manual
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... the limits for reading CD. ON1: Outputs the sound of the stations in a particular installation. OFF: Disables the selection of the radio. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ON2: Displays an... unable to play special format CD, set to "2". Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of AUX source. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to...
... the limits for reading CD. ON1: Outputs the sound of the stations in a particular installation. OFF: Disables the selection of the radio. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ON2: Displays an... unable to play special format CD, set to "2". Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of AUX source. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to...
Instruction Manual
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...to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. White/...⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Connecting Wires 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 antenna input Wiring harness...
...to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. White/...⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Connecting Wires 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 antenna input Wiring harness...