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...the disc and wait for the condensation to explain more clearly how the controls are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the display and the panel appearing in cold... Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with coloring on the display may be restored. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are examples used . • CDs with your Kenwood dealer to the unit may scratch the surface or erases characters. Before using a volatile liquid...
...the disc and wait for the condensation to explain more clearly how the controls are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the display and the panel appearing in cold... Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with coloring on the display may be restored. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are examples used . • CDs with your Kenwood dealer to the unit may scratch the surface or erases characters. Before using a volatile liquid...
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...of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP238/KDC-238CR/KDC-138CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to turn off ("BB-L OFF... sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). When the call . Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and ...
...of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP238/KDC-238CR/KDC-138CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to turn off ("BB-L OFF... sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). When the call . Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and ...
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... the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer when pressing the top or bottom side. 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 a station. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCN" is pressed. Tuning mode Auto...
... the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer when pressing the top or bottom side. 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 a station. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN"/ "SCN" is pressed. Tuning mode Auto...
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...SRC] button. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Press the right or left side of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF"/ "SP-F" "SP 5/4"/ "SP-5" "SP 6*9/6"/... Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level...
...SRC] button. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Press the right or left side of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . speaker For the OEM speaker Display "SP OFF"/ "SP-F" "SP 5/4"/ "SP-5" "SP 6*9/6"/... Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level...
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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 step. 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...
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 step. 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...
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... center of the Control knob. Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. 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 buttons on the remote control. 2 Do music Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of the Control knob. Return to root folder Press the [3] button. 3 Decide the folder to select disc 10. "FLD SEL"...
... center of the Control knob. Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. 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 buttons on the remote control. 2 Do music Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of the Control knob. Return to root folder Press the [3] button. 3 Decide the folder to select disc 10. "FLD SEL"...
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...or left side of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for information on how to display...Code. 7 Confirm the Security Code Press the center of the control knob for at least 1 second. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview Source "CODE SET"/ Refer to enable page 12 demonstration. Make a note ...: Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether to ...
...or left side of your choice. • The Security Code cannot be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for information on how to display...Code. 7 Confirm the Security Code Press the center of the control knob for at least 1 second. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview Source "CODE SET"/ Refer to enable page 12 demonstration. Make a note ...: Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether to ...
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...Each time you press the knob at that time is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR 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. ...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 ...
...Each time you press the knob at that time is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR 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. ...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 ...
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... item select [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item [VOL] ⁄ • Refer 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- For more information, refer to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations...the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 In Audio control ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again,...
... item select [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item [VOL] ⁄ • Refer 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- For more information, refer to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations...the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 In Audio control ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again,...
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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. 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. CD () v
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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 (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do ... or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR ANT. CONT ⁄ Do not let ...
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 (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do ... or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR ANT. CONT ⁄ Do not let ...
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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) ... 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) :...
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) ... 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) :...