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... read through this instruction manual. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation € D H?) R.Ea~lo·Oy" REA 0 Y Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-MP238/CRlMP208/138/CR Serial number _ US Residence...
... read through this instruction manual. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation € D H?) R.Ea~lo·Oy" REA 0 Y Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-MP238/CRlMP208/138/CR Serial number _ US Residence...
Instruction Manual
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Contents Before use Basic Operation General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions General Operation Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select Menu Operation 10 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 I 2 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Contents Before use Basic Operation General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions General Operation Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select Menu Operation 10 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 I 2 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Instruction Manual
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...) inside the unit. How to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English I are A-Z 0-9 A - {} - . (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in the illustrations may not correctly play the CDs with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the lens in the CD player of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from what appears...
...) inside the unit. How to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English I are A-Z 0-9 A - {} - . (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in the illustrations may not correctly play the CDs with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the lens in the CD player of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from what appears...
Instruction Manual
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... fingers. ~ Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 0). ~ • Use the mini-plug cable which is connected, the source name for at least one second. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) ~ Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ONN/ "On SUBN) and OFF ("SW OFFN/ NOFF SUBN) each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). ~ Volume control [VOL] ~ Bass boost (B. it can be removed. Auxilial'Y, input I 'eJ ~ENWOOD(I 0;·1, I-~ I':'~':~':~fVe~~. ;~~id:~11 ~A" 2 ~ ~o 3 q ~4 "'.l>t:L 5 ~I I 4 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
... fingers. ~ Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 0). ~ • Use the mini-plug cable which is connected, the source name for at least one second. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) ~ Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ONN/ "On SUBN) and OFF ("SW OFFN/ NOFF SUBN) each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). ~ Volume control [VOL] ~ Bass boost (B. it can be removed. Auxilial'Y, input I 'eJ ~ENWOOD(I 0;·1, I-~ I':'~':~':~fVe~~. ;~~id:~11 ~A" 2 ~ ~o 3 q ~4 "'.l>t:L 5 ~I I 4 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
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... is ON. ~ ~ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Normal manual tuning control. ~ Preset memory [1J - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. "MGZN ROM" is displayed during Magazine Random Play. Search in order of the music in the disc or folder. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) ~Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer when pressing the top or...
... is ON. ~ ~ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Normal manual tuning control. ~ Preset memory [1J - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. "MGZN ROM" is displayed during Magazine Random Play. Search in order of the music in the disc or folder. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) ~Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer when pressing the top or...
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... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Frequency Clock "FREQ" "CLOCK" I 6 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) 'Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is selected, these levels are adjusted. S Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. speaker For 6&6x9 in. G~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Function of KDC-MP23B/KDC-MP23BCR/KDC-MP20B Switching Display Changing...
... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Frequency Clock "FREQ" "CLOCK" I 6 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) 'Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "DISP SEL" is selected, these levels are adjusted. S Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. speaker For 6&6x9 in. G~ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the [VOL] knob. Function of KDC-MP23B/KDC-MP23BCR/KDC-MP20B Switching Display Changing...
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.../Auxiliary input source Source name "SRC NAME" Clock "CLOCK" 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. ~ ~ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display" Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file" If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed" I ~,," Music title &Artist name Album name &Artist name Folder name File name Play time &Music number Clock Station...
.../Auxiliary input source Source name "SRC NAME" Clock "CLOCK" 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. ~ ~ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display" Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file" If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed" I ~,," Music title &Artist name Album name &Artist name Folder name File name Play time &Music number Clock Station...
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Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. I 8 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to the original setting. • When the frequency step is FM band 50 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. Release...
Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. I 8 KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to the original setting. • When the frequency step is FM band 50 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. Release...
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... side of the Control knob. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. "HDR MODE" Refer to turn on how to set , possibility of theft is reduced because input of KDC-MP238 Activating Security Code When Security Code is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to Sets/Resets security code. page 11 ---- "SUB" "CRSC" (Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of Security Code is poor. --- S Select the Security Code numbers Press the top...
... side of the Control knob. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. "HDR MODE" Refer to turn on how to set , possibility of theft is reduced because input of KDC-MP238 Activating Security Code When Security Code is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to Sets/Resets security code. page 11 ---- "SUB" "CRSC" (Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. Function of Security Code is poor. --- S Select the Security Code numbers Press the top...
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Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B. "APPROVED" is entered. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. ~ ~ If a wrong security code is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Enter a correct security code. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom side of...
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B. "APPROVED" is entered. The Security Code function deactivates. 7 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. ~ ~ If a wrong security code is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Enter a correct security code. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom side of...
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... tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" The Demonstration mode function is used. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal model. 12 I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. • "AUX" ·"DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" ·"TV" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [B.BOOST] button...
... tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" The Demonstration mode function is used. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal model. 12 I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. • "AUX" ·"DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" ·"TV" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [B.BOOST] button...
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...In Audio control ~ Audio item select [AUD] ~[VOL] Adjusts the Audio item 1~ :0 • Refer to the instruction manual of remote control In Disc source Music select ~ [~]I 13 English I [~] ~ Folder/Disc select [FMII[AM] Pause/Play ~ [~II] KENWOOD In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~[1]-[6] Recall preset channels General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRc] Source select ~ Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is connected. Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX...
...In Audio control ~ Audio item select [AUD] ~[VOL] Adjusts the Audio item 1~ :0 • Refer to the instruction manual of remote control In Disc source Music select ~ [~]I 13 English I [~] ~ Folder/Disc select [FMII[AM] Pause/Play ~ [~II] KENWOOD In Satellite Radio tuner source ~ Preset band select [FM] Channel select ~ [~]/[~] ~[1]-[6] Recall preset channels General control ~ Volume control [VOL] ~[SRc] Source select ~ Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is connected. Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX...
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... connected to "2". Make sure to @. About Satellite Radio tuner This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are not written in the order from CD to read through the online manual as follows; Refer to AUX source. With the HD Radio tuner, you can be selected. For operating KCA-BTl 00 To control KCA-BTl 00, operate as well. In addition, audio files cannot be unplayable even when set to "1 ': 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("W/ "REAR") and subwoofer output...
... connected to "2". Make sure to @. About Satellite Radio tuner This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are not written in the order from CD to read through the online manual as follows; Refer to AUX source. With the HD Radio tuner, you can be selected. For operating KCA-BTl 00 To control KCA-BTl 00, operate as well. In addition, audio files cannot be unplayable even when set to "1 ': 1 : Automatically distinguishes between rear output ("W/ "REAR") and subwoofer output...
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... the reset button. If your car. 7. The unit may be connected to a power source that can be displayed may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear) For example, if you share the 8 wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Note that the mounting...
... the reset button. If your car. 7. The unit may be connected to a power source that can be displayed may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not mix front and rear) For example, if you share the 8 wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Note that the mounting...
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... front left speaker 1II1,-_-.:.P..:;:u;..tr:::.:le:::./.:::.BI:.::ac~k:.- r - +,. ,Connect either to the power control terminal :when using the optional power amplifier, or to ;the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. , ....T.E..L::m.:u.:t:e.~w~.i:r:e:.:(:B.r:o.:w.:n f---l-...;.' , :Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer! Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238!MP238CR!MP208!138 only) = :o~ ____:_9_J...;.Q~< ... 0 ~ FM!AM antenna input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. ~:::.P(:B:o:Iuwe::e.I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
... front left speaker 1II1,-_-.:.P..:;:u;..tr:::.:le:::./.:::.BI:.::ac~k:.- r - +,. ,Connect either to the power control terminal :when using the optional power amplifier, or to ;the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. , ....T.E..L::m.:u.:t:e.~w~.i:r:e:.:(:B.r:o.:w.:n f---l-...;.' , :Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer! Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238!MP238CR!MP208!138 only) = :o~ ____:_9_J...;.Q~< ... 0 ~ FM!AM antenna input If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. ~:::.P(:B:o:Iuwe::e.I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
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.... .,.. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. V' The car antenna is played. -=:> ---- 18 I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to subwoofer. 1& (page 10) • (page 4) is not turned off the power and consult your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on the unit. Disc source D The specified disc does...
.... .,.. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. V' The car antenna is played. -=:> ---- 18 I KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to subwoofer. 1& (page 10) • (page 4) is not turned off the power and consult your nearest service center. And then press the reset button on the unit. Disc source D The specified disc does...
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... decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-ll2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : SOW x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) :22Wx4 Speaker Impedance :4 - 8 0 Tone action Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10kHz ±8 dB Preout level I Load (CD) : 2000 mV/lO kO Preout impedance ::s; 6000 Auxiliary input Frequency response...
... decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-ll2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : SOW x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) :22Wx4 Speaker Impedance :4 - 8 0 Tone action Bass: 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle: 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble: 10kHz ±8 dB Preout level I Load (CD) : 2000 mV/lO kO Preout impedance ::s; 6000 Auxiliary input Frequency response...
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... the limits for help. Location: Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following are expressly approved in a residential installation. ACAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in a particular installation. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA...
... the limits for help. Location: Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following are expressly approved in a residential installation. ACAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in a particular installation. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA...
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... conversions. 2. Units on which is in the U.S.A. Resulting from the date of the KENWOOD brand products is purchased through the U.S.A Military Exchange Service. 2. Occurring during or after repair. The benefits conferred by faulty installation, water damage, the vehicle (including its audio equipment. Make your KENWOOD product ever needs service: 1. Make sure you made to and not in accordance with instructions furnished, it...
... conversions. 2. Units on which is in the U.S.A. Resulting from the date of the KENWOOD brand products is purchased through the U.S.A Military Exchange Service. 2. Occurring during or after repair. The benefits conferred by faulty installation, water damage, the vehicle (including its audio equipment. Make your KENWOOD product ever needs service: 1. Make sure you made to and not in accordance with instructions furnished, it...
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... dt!ife GARANTIE KENWOOD KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (ci·apres appelee "KENWOOD"', donne JNIf krit III garantie suivanle Ill'achetaur original de cheque nOllVlUIU produit Kenwood d'$1ribue ltV Cao.o. ~r KENWOOD et achet•• un cooeenionnll;re autorise par KENWOOD. SOUl reserve des... termes at des conditions enonces ci-deslOus. que cheque nouveau produit Kenwood, dans des conditions d'emploi normales, ...
... dt!ife GARANTIE KENWOOD KENWOOD ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (ci·apres appelee "KENWOOD"', donne JNIf krit III garantie suivanle Ill'achetaur original de cheque nOllVlUIU produit Kenwood d'$1ribue ltV Cao.o. ~r KENWOOD et achet•• un cooeenionnll;re autorise par KENWOOD. SOUl reserve des... termes at des conditions enonces ci-deslOus. que cheque nouveau produit Kenwood, dans des conditions d'emploi normales, ...