Instruction Manual
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... with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to 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 Take the time to the model...
... with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Refer to 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 Take the time to the model...
Instruction Manual
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...6 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 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 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC...
...6 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 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 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC...
Instruction Manual
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... illustrations on the display may be inapplicable. When using this unit is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to evaporate. Reset button Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit for the condensation to operate correctly. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the (page 12). on the CD, or use a CD with your model and in your...
... illustrations on the display may be inapplicable. When using this unit is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to evaporate. Reset button Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit for the condensation to operate correctly. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the (page 12). on the CD, or use a CD with your model and in your...
Instruction Manual
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... on the power. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each time this button is on . When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the center is connected, the source name for...
... on the power. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each time this button is on . When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the center is connected, the source name for...
Instruction Manual
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... and play . Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time the center is pressed. Preset memory [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for a station. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCN" is ON. Random play [3] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer when pressing the top or bottom side. Tuning Control knob Changes the frequency...
... and play . Tuning mode select [AUTO] Switches as follows each time the center is pressed. Preset memory [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for a station. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCN" is ON. Random play [3] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer when pressing the top or bottom side. Tuning Control knob Changes the frequency...
Instruction Manual
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... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching...
... Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching...
Instruction Manual
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... name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP238) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "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...
... name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP238) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "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...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency...
... 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. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency...
Instruction Manual
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... displayed. Return to root folder Press the [3] button. 3 Decide the folder to play Press the center of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering the music number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [-] button. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC...
... displayed. Return to root folder Press the [3] button. 3 Decide the folder to play Press the center of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering the music number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [-] button. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC...
Instruction Manual
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... of KDC-MP238) "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets the clock. "SCL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to decrease noise when reception is poor. page 12 (Function of the Control knob. "HDR MODE" Refer to enable page 12 demonstration. Make a note of HR radio. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to Sets the receive mode of the Security Code and treasure it is turned...
... of KDC-MP238) "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets the clock. "SCL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to decrease noise when reception is poor. page 12 (Function of the Control knob. "HDR MODE" Refer to enable page 12 demonstration. Make a note of HR radio. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to Sets the receive mode of the Security Code and treasure it is turned...
Instruction Manual
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... Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Select the "CLK ADJ"/ "CLCK" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 seconds. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to "CODE CLR...
... Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Select the "CLK ADJ"/ "CLCK" display. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 seconds. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to "CODE CLR...
Instruction Manual
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... of the Control knob. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second. Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Each time you...
... of the Control knob. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second. Digital broadcasts only. Menu Operation Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Each time you...
Instruction Manual
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.../KDC-MP208) Not used. Insert the batteries with the + and - DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] 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. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC...
.../KDC-MP208) Not used. Insert the batteries with the + and - DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] 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. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC...
Instruction Manual
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CD () v 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. Appendix About Audio file • Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • 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.
CD () v 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. Appendix About Audio file • Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • 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.
Instruction Manual
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... displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned...
... displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned...
Instruction Manual
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... MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections...
... MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections...
Instruction Manual
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.... 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for example, the sound may skip). Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Self-tapping...
.... 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for example, the sound may skip). Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Self-tapping...
Instruction Manual
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...; Press the reset button on this unit. ! Audio file source ? E-15: Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? Or the unit is quite dirty. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲...
...; Press the reset button on this unit. ! Audio file source ? E-15: Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that specified. ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems. Tuner source ? Or the unit is quite dirty. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲...
Instruction Manual
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... with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±...
... with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±...
Instruction Manual
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... change or modification is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments...
... change or modification is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments...