Instruction Manual
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... • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from what appears on the display in the illustrations may be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the unit. How to reset your unit • If...using a volatile liquid such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or ...
... • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from what appears on the display in the illustrations may be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the unit. How to reset your unit • If...using a volatile liquid such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or ...
Instruction Manual
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...source switches between ON and OFF each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is pressed at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L ... "OFF BB-L") each time the bottom side is pressed. Press at least 2 seconds. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time this button is...
...source switches between ON and OFF each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is pressed at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L ... "OFF BB-L") each time the bottom side is pressed. Press at least 2 seconds. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time this button is...
Instruction Manual
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... between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP"/ "REP"), Disc Repeat ("DISC REP") (In Disc Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for at least 2 seconds. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek...
... between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP"/ "REP"), Disc Repeat ("DISC REP") (In Disc Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for at least 2 seconds. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek...
Instruction Manual
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...Range Low Pass Filter* "LPF" 80/120/160/Through(OFF) Hz Volume offset "V-OFF"/"V-OF" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the ... 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. When "USER" is selected...
...Range Low Pass Filter* "LPF" 80/120/160/Through(OFF) Hz Volume offset "V-OFF"/"V-OF" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the ... 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. When "USER" is selected...
Instruction Manual
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Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The frequency step changes to FM .... 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
Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The frequency step changes to FM .... 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
Instruction Manual
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...of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to select disc 10. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number.... Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of the Control knob. Selection of folder Press the top side of the Control knob.
...of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to select disc 10. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number.... Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of the Control knob. Selection of folder Press the top side of the Control knob.
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... 10/11 (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HR radio. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to Sets the clock. KDC-138/138CR Display Setting Setting overview Source "CLCK" Refer to AUX source. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview...at least 1 second. "MENU"/ "MEnU" is poor. "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to Sets/Resets security code. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of KDC-138) "CRSC" On*/OFF Switches to Monaural to turn on how to set the items with a 4 digit number of your ...
... 10/11 (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HR radio. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to Sets the clock. KDC-138/138CR Display Setting Setting overview Source "CLCK" Refer to AUX source. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview...at least 1 second. "MENU"/ "MEnU" is poor. "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to Sets/Resets security code. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of KDC-138) "CRSC" On*/OFF Switches to Monaural to turn on how to set the items with a 4 digit number of your ...
Instruction Manual
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...Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "DEMO" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is displayed. 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Press...Setting the receiver mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Press the top or bottom side of the...
...Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "DEMO" display. 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is displayed. 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Press...Setting the receiver mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Press the top or bottom side of the...
Instruction Manual
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...KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 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... HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page...
...KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. 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... HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page...
Instruction Manual
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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 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.
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 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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... or 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. CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. ANT....car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Connecting Wires 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 ...
... or 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. CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. ANT....car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Connecting Wires 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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English | 19 Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP238CR/138CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω... (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) ...
English | 19 Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP238CR/138CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω... (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) ...