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... KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/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 and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your Kenwood product... at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty ...
... KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/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 and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your Kenwood product... at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty ...
Instruction Manual
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... Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
... Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual
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... wipe it again with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the CD player of this manual are used . • This unit can be used . CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are dirty cannot be displayed by this unit are...unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your area. •...
... wipe it again with your model and in your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in the CD player of this manual are used . • This unit can be used . CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are dirty cannot be displayed by this unit are...unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your area. •...
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...disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Press at least 2 seconds. When the call . Auxiliary...piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to turn off the power. ⁄...
...disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Press at least 2 seconds. When the call . Auxiliary...piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR) • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to turn off the power. ⁄...
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...8260; • During reception of the music in the disc changer. Disc play functions Disc play: Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is displayed during Scan Play. English | 5 Preset memory: [1] - [6] ...each time the [FM+] button is displayed during Random Play. "MGZN RDM" is pressed. Pause and play: [6] Switches between pause and play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 ...
...8260; • During reception of the music in the disc changer. Disc play functions Disc play: Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is displayed during Scan Play. English | 5 Preset memory: [1] - [6] ...each time the [FM+] button is displayed during Random Play. "MGZN RDM" is pressed. Pause and play: [6] Switches between pause and play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 ...
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... a button other than the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer level "SW L" Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" Range -15 - +15 "1"/"2"/"OFF" (The...
... a button other than the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer level "SW L" Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" Range -15 - +15 "1"/"2"/"OFF" (The...
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...the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . 8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Returning to select disc 10. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the... button. ⁄ • Music Search is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music Search (Function of Music CD) Select the song you want to listen to by turning the [AUD] knob. 1...
...the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . 8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Returning to select disc 10. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the... button. ⁄ • Music Search is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music Search (Function of Music CD) Select the song you want to listen to by turning the [AUD] knob. 1...
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...shows the source to Sets/Resets security code. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/... Sets the Graphics mode of the OFF display. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of - The mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source...
...shows the source to Sets/Resets security code. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/... Sets the Graphics mode of the OFF display. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of - The mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source...
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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 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 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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... Increase the separation between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • AUX When this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Turn off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or... output from that some music CD may be selected. In compliance with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off and on a circuit different from external unit. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS...
... Increase the separation between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • AUX When this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Turn off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or... output from that some music CD may be selected. In compliance with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off and on a circuit different from external unit. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS...
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...front output terminals or to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with the ignition key. on the car are being connected. About CD players/disc changers connected to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect ...a fire. battery. 2. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. English | 15 Connect the wiring harness wires in the car. • When ...
...front output terminals or to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with the ignition key. on the car are being connected. About CD players/disc changers connected to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect ...a fire. battery. 2. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the unit. 6. English | 15 Connect the wiring harness wires in the car. • When ...
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... press the reset button on (page 3). ✔ The recording condition is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is upsidedown. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. E-05: The disc is wrong with a format that this...
... press the reset button on (page 3). ✔ The recording condition is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is upsidedown. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. E-05: The disc is wrong with a format that this...
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Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 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) Frequency response... kHz) : 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV) CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below...
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 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) Frequency response... kHz) : 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV) CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 24 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below...