Instruction Manual
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.... Refer to read through this instruction manual. 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 Kenwood dealer for information or service on the...
.... Refer to read through this instruction manual. 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 Kenwood dealer for information or service on the...
Instruction Manual
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... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music 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...
... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music 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...
Instruction Manual
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...the lens may not allow CDs to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are used . • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 In ...CD player of the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that they work with your model and in this manual are examples used . • This unit can only play discs which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in your Kenwood...
...the lens may not allow CDs to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are used . • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 In ...CD player of the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that they work with your model and in this manual are examples used . • This unit can only play discs which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in your Kenwood...
Instruction Manual
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...& Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary ...Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least...
...& Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In HD Radio source (KDC-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary ...Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least...
Instruction Manual
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... Menu item Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. English | 9 "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to enable - "SWPRE" "SPRM" ...R*/ SW Sets the preout output. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. Display Setting...
... Menu item Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. English | 9 "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to enable - "SWPRE" "SPRM" ...R*/ SW Sets the preout output. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. Display Setting...
Instruction Manual
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...Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- KDC-MP242: KDC...-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- For more information, refer to...
...Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- KDC-MP242: KDC...-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- For more information, refer to...
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 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.
Instruction Manual
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... the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the stations in order of the radio. In compliance with the limits for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for reading CD. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI...
... the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the stations in order of the radio. In compliance with the limits for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for reading CD. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI...
Instruction Manual
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Connecting Wires to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let ...optional power amplifier, 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. ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab.
Connecting Wires to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let ...optional power amplifier, 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. ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab.