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... Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at ...www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD...
... Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at ...www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD...
Instruction Manual
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... 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-MP142/CR
... 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-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual
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... or using this unit, pull them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather..., dew or condensation may form on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that has not been finalized. ...
... or using this unit, pull them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather..., dew or condensation may form on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that has not been finalized. ...
Instruction Manual
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...When unable to play special format CD, set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in order of AUX... or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Appendix Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout...
...When unable to play special format CD, set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in order of AUX... or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Appendix Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout...
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...unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to a rear output terminal. • After the...+ connector of the left speaker to this product requires skills and experience. Use only the screws provided. connector to the unit. 6. About CD players/disc changers connected to a front output terminal, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected. Reconnect the - Always...
...unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to a rear output terminal. • After the...+ connector of the left speaker to this product requires skills and experience. Use only the screws provided. connector to the unit. 6. About CD players/disc changers connected to a front output terminal, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected. Reconnect the - Always...
Instruction Manual
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... out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. Upper the frame and pull it in place. ⁄ • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ • Be ...careful to drop it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as...
... out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. Upper the frame and pull it in place. ⁄ • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for Toyota car 8mm MAX. ¤ • Be ...careful to drop it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as...
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...cations 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/... 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 ...General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 2.9 lbs (1.30 kg...
...cations 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/... 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 ...General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 2.9 lbs (1.30 kg...