Instruction Manual
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... space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) 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...
... space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) 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...
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 display in this unit, pull them with coloring on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from this manual are examples used to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your model and in cold weather, dew or condensation may be used . • This unit can only play ....; Do not stick tape etc. Wiping the faceplate with . Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to play the CDs with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. The unit returns to factory settings when the...
...the display in this unit, pull them with coloring on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from this manual are examples used to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your model and in cold weather, dew or condensation may be used . • This unit can only play ....; Do not stick tape etc. Wiping the faceplate with . Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to play the CDs with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. The unit returns to factory settings when the...
Instruction Manual
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Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & Artist name Album name & 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 input source Information Source...
Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & Artist name Album name & 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 input source Information Source...
Instruction Manual
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"CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of the menu items. 3 Set the Menu item Press the [4] or [¢] ...be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during source selection. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. "SWPRE" "SPRM" R*/ SW Sets the preout output. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to which the item is poor. English | 9
"CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of the menu items. 3 Set the Menu item Press the [4] or [¢] ...be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during source selection. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. "SWPRE" "SPRM" R*/ SW Sets the preout output. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to which the item is poor. English | 9
Instruction Manual
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... and others operations. Insert the batteries with the + and - Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation... method, 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...
... and others operations. Insert the batteries with the + and - Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation... method, 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...
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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 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 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
Instruction Manual
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...• CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR This equipment may result in a residential installation. However, there is no external unit is connected to AUX terminal. Note that interference will not occur in the instruction manual. Set to AUX source. Kenwood Corporation 2967... of labels on, or inside the product relating to Part 15 of the radio. ON1: Outputs the sound of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is made. Appendix Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout...
...• CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR This equipment may result in a residential installation. However, there is no external unit is connected to AUX terminal. Note that interference will not occur in the instruction manual. Set to AUX source. Kenwood Corporation 2967... of labels on, or inside the product relating to Part 15 of the radio. ON1: Outputs the sound of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is made. Appendix Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout...
Instruction Manual
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... not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. ANT. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to...
... not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. ANT. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to...