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... Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP245 KDC-MP145 KDC-MP145CR 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 ...
... Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP245 KDC-MP145 KDC-MP145CR 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 ...
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Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
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...operate normally after removing the burrs with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the unit and faceplate...to (page 4). If the faceplate is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that it with a ballpoint pen etc. How to reset your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to the unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-...
...operate normally after removing the burrs with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the unit and faceplate...to (page 4). If the faceplate is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that it with a ballpoint pen etc. How to reset your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to the unit may not correctly play a CD-R or CD-...
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... use it for at least 1 second turns the power OFF. ⁄ • The source "CD" can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Basic Operations [ ] Release [SRC] [DISP] Disc slot [ ] [ ] [BAND] [VOL] [] [D] [1][2] [3][4] [5][6] Auxiliary input Before Using Exit of (page 8).
... use it for at least 1 second turns the power OFF. ⁄ • The source "CD" can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Basic Operations [ ] Release [SRC] [DISP] Disc slot [ ] [ ] [BAND] [VOL] [] [D] [1][2] [3][4] [5][6] Auxiliary input Before Using Exit of (page 8).
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Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized station. See "AUTO MEMORY" of (page 8). • Up to 6 each stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). When inserted, the source is output while playing audio file.) Pause and play Pressing the [6] button pauses or resumes playing a song (track or file). Song select Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects a song (track or file). Station select Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects the station. English | 5 Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing...
Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized station. See "AUTO MEMORY" of (page 8). • Up to 6 each stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). When inserted, the source is output while playing audio file.) Pause and play Pressing the [6] button pauses or resumes playing a song (track or file). Song select Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects a song (track or file). Station select Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects the station. English | 5 Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing...
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... in its faceplate case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in . Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 The audio system pauses. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you , helping...
... in its faceplate case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in . Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 The audio system pauses. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you , helping...
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In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" Select the text Press the [DISP] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock ...
In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" Select the text Press the [DISP] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock ...
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... AM), i.e., a total of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to the surrounding illumination. π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" 8 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. Turn the [VOL] knob to the No. Turn the [VOL] knob to be selected. "AUTO2" Search in...
... AM), i.e., a total of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to the surrounding illumination. π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" 8 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. Turn the [VOL] knob to the No. Turn the [VOL] knob to be selected. "AUTO2" Search in...
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... firmware, access our web site. Selecting "YES" and then pressing [VOL] knob starts upgrading the firmware. ⁄ • For how to force playing. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Ó Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to enable demonstration. Ô Subwoofer output: "SUB-W SET" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" ⁄...
... firmware, access our web site. Selecting "YES" and then pressing [VOL] knob starts upgrading the firmware. ⁄ • For how to force playing. http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Ó Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to enable demonstration. Ô Subwoofer output: "SUB-W SET" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" ⁄...
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... NAME" ' "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π 10 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
... NAME" ' "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π 10 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
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Music Disc/Audio File Operation Play Function Repeat play Press the [3] button. Random play Press the [4] button. Scan play . When Scan Play is turned on, "TRAC SCAN"/ "FILE SCAN" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Pressing this button again cancels the Random play. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by entering the track number. 1 Enter Direct Music Search mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. 3 Search the music Press the [4] or [¢] button. "- - -" is ...
Music Disc/Audio File Operation Play Function Repeat play Press the [3] button. Random play Press the [4] button. Scan play . When Scan Play is turned on, "TRAC SCAN"/ "FILE SCAN" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Pressing this button again cancels the Random play. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is preceded or followed by entering the track number. 1 Enter Direct Music Search mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. 3 Search the music Press the [4] or [¢] button. "- - -" is ...
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... mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing the battery of the remote control unit Use a commercially available button battery (CR2025). Accessory of KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145CR Basic Operations of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. SRC ATT ENT...
... mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing the battery of the remote control unit Use a commercially available button battery (CR2025). Accessory of KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145CR Basic Operations of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. SRC ATT ENT...
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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. • 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. • 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.
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... supply, as with too much dust or the possibility of the vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Use only the screws provided. 14 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your car. 7. Also avoid places with battery wires, the battery may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the...
... supply, as with too much dust or the possibility of the vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Use only the screws provided. 14 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your car. 7. Also avoid places with battery wires, the battery may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the...
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ANT. Front side RL Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) Front output (KDC-MP245 only) FM/AM antenna input Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To front ... have any resistance. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key...
ANT. Front side RL Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) Front output (KDC-MP245 only) FM/AM antenna input Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To front ... have any resistance. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key...
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... (two locations on the upper level. T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it . 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for example, the sound may malfunction (for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ CAUTION...
... (two locations on the upper level. T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is unstable, it . 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for example, the sound may malfunction (for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ CAUTION...
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Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) ! The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may be disabled by some settings made on (page 3). ✔ The recording condition is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before...
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) ! The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may be disabled by some settings made on (page 3). ✔ The recording condition is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before...
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...: The unit is scratched a lot. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service center. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the...
...: The unit is scratched a lot. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service center. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the...
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Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space (KDC-MP245) : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP145) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 11.2dBf (1 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46dB) : 19.2dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : ...
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space (KDC-MP245) : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP145) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 11.2dBf (1 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46dB) : 19.2dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : ...
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This symbol mark indicates that Kenwood manufactured this product so as to decrease harmful influence on the environment.