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... spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP238/CR/MP208/138/CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) 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...
... spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP238/CR/MP208/138/CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) 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...
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... 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-MP208/KDC-138/CR
... 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-MP208/KDC-138/CR
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... (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each time the bottom side is paused. Auxiliary input Auxiliary...VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). Press at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Boost 1 ("...
... (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each time the bottom side is paused. Auxiliary input Auxiliary...VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). Press at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Boost 1 ("...
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... or left side of the Control knob for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic...VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup 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. General Operation Audio Control...
... or left side of the Control knob for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic...VOL] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup 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. General Operation Audio Control...
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Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. ... 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. 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 original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. ... 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. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step.
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... noise when reception is poor. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set , possibility of theft is reduced because input of Security Code is poor. Function of KDC-MP238 Activating Security Code When Security Code ... AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the (page 14) for at least 1 second. "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to...
... noise when reception is poor. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set , possibility of theft is reduced because input of Security Code is poor. Function of KDC-MP238 Activating Security Code When Security Code ... AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the (page 14) for at least 1 second. "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to...
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...of the Control knob. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below . Menu Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. Select the ...1 second. 3 Set the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR "MENU" is ON. Analog broadcasts only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO"...
...of the Control knob. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below . Menu Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. Select the ...1 second. 3 Set the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR "MENU" is ON. Analog broadcasts only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO"...
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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.
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... Connect 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. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. TEL mute wire (Brown...
... Connect 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. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. TEL mute wire (Brown...
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..."E-99" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to be a malfunction in the disc magazine. • The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is wrong with a ... the reset button on this unit. ! NA FILE: An Audio file is scratched a lot. E-05: The disc is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Or the unit is not set to On. ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might...
..."E-99" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to be a malfunction in the disc magazine. • The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is wrong with a ... the reset button on this unit. ! NA FILE: An Audio file is scratched a lot. E-05: The disc is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Or the unit is not set to On. ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might...
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... (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant 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...
... (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant 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...