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... number US Residents Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4590-00/00 (KW/K0) KDC-MP245 KDC-MP145 KDC-MP145CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE...
... number US Residents Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4590-00/00 (KW/K0) KDC-MP245 KDC-MP145 KDC-MP145CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE...
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Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
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... display on the display may affect its mechanical parts. Release the faceplate lock so that they work with your model and in this unit for the first time This unit is pressed. 1. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your unit • If the unit fails to make sure that it with a clean soft dry cloth. Reset button Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of the display...
... display on the display may affect its mechanical parts. Release the faceplate lock so that they work with your model and in this unit for the first time This unit is pressed. 1. Notes • If you experience problems during installation, consult your unit • If the unit fails to make sure that it with a clean soft dry cloth. Reset button Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of the display...
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... [DISP] button scrolls the display. When power is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 When "NO" is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in the following order: Tuner ("TUNER") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary Input ("AUX") ➜ Standby ("STANDBY") ➜ Tuner ("TUNER") Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for the first time after installation. 1 Press...
... [DISP] button scrolls the display. When power is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 When "NO" is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in the following order: Tuner ("TUNER") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary Input ("AUX") ➜ Standby ("STANDBY") ➜ Tuner ("TUNER") Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for the first time after installation. 1 Press...
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... [BAND] button switches the receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM). Removing Disc Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. ⁄ • For the playable audio files, see (page 13). Keeping pressing the [1] - [6] button for at least 2 seconds memorizes the station currently selected. ⁄ • Details of the station selecting in operation are set in each stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls...
... [BAND] button switches the receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM). Removing Disc Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. ⁄ • For the playable audio files, see (page 13). Keeping pressing the [1] - [6] button for at least 2 seconds memorizes the station currently selected. ⁄ • Details of the station selecting in operation are set in each stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls...
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... need to hook up the MUTE wire to the audio during a call ends Hang up the phone. General Removing the Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in . Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 The audio system pauses. Muting Volume...
... need to hook up the MUTE wire to the audio during a call ends Hang up the phone. General Removing the Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be damaged by shocks or jolts. • Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. • Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in . Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 The audio system pauses. Muting Volume...
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... Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" Select the text Press the [DISP] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is in the unit. 3 " " indicator: Shows the image indicating the operating state of Audio Control...
... Play time & Music number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER NAME" "FILE NAME" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name "SOURCE NAME" Clock "CLOCK" Select the text Press the [DISP] button. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is in the unit. 3 " " indicator: Shows the image indicating the operating state of Audio Control...
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... stations (6 stations x 4 bands) can be assigned to the No. ON1: Outputs the sound of the radio. Refer to AUX source. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display Operation "AUTO1" Automatic search for the "Mixed Preset Memory Switching" item. ] Monaural Reception: "MONO SET" ➤ "ON","OFF"* You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. (FM only) ' Name Set: "AUX NAME" ➤ "AUX"*, "DVD", "PORTABLE", "GAME", "VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to AUX source. \ Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET...
... stations (6 stations x 4 bands) can be assigned to the No. ON1: Outputs the sound of the radio. Refer to AUX source. Tuning mode Auto seek Preset station seek Manual Display Operation "AUTO1" Automatic search for the "Mixed Preset Memory Switching" item. ] Monaural Reception: "MONO SET" ➤ "ON","OFF"* You can reduce the noise when stereo broadcasts are received as monaural. (FM only) ' Name Set: "AUX NAME" ➤ "AUX"*, "DVD", "PORTABLE", "GAME", "VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to AUX source. \ Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET...
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...; Subwoofer level adjust: "SUB-W LEVEL" ➤ "- 15" - "+8") Sets each source's volume as a difference from external unit. OFF: Disables the selection of CD. Δ Volume offset: "VOL OFFSET" ➤ "- 8" - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in AUX source: "-8" - Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. turning on the power with music that is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set to output from the basic volume. This...
...; Subwoofer level adjust: "SUB-W LEVEL" ➤ "- 15" - "+8") Sets each source's volume as a difference from external unit. OFF: Disables the selection of CD. Δ Volume offset: "VOL OFFSET" ➤ "- 8" - Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in AUX source: "-8" - Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. turning on the power with music that is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set to output from the basic volume. This...
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...; "PRESET TYPE" \ "KEY BEEP" « "BUILTIN AUX" Å "CD READ" Í "SWITCH PRE" Î "SP SELECT" Ï "F/W UP" Ì "DEMO MODE" Ó Function items appearing when the tuner source is selected "AUDIO CTRL" "SUB-W SET" Ô "BASS BOOST" "SYSTEM Q" Ò "BASS LEVEL" Ú "MID LEVEL" " "TRE LEVEL" Æ "BALANCE" å "FADER" ß "SETTINGS" "SUB-W LEVEL" ∂ "DETAIL SET" "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "SEEK MODE" [ "AUTO MEMORY" " "MONO SET" ] "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET...
...; "PRESET TYPE" \ "KEY BEEP" « "BUILTIN AUX" Å "CD READ" Í "SWITCH PRE" Î "SP SELECT" Ï "F/W UP" Ì "DEMO MODE" Ó Function items appearing when the tuner source is selected "AUDIO CTRL" "SUB-W SET" Ô "BASS BOOST" "SYSTEM Q" Ò "BASS LEVEL" Ú "MID LEVEL" " "TRE LEVEL" Æ "BALANCE" å "FADER" ß "SETTINGS" "SUB-W LEVEL" ∂ "DETAIL SET" "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "SEEK MODE" [ "AUTO MEMORY" " "MONO SET" ] "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET...
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... turned on , "TRAC SCAN"/ "FILE SCAN" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Return to from the device or media being played now. "- - -" is displayed. Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to root folder Press the [BAND] button. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button for music Audio file Operation type Operation...
... turned on , "TRAC SCAN"/ "FILE SCAN" is displayed. 2 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. Return to from the device or media being played now. "- - -" is displayed. Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen to root folder Press the [BAND] button. "" beside the displayed folder name indicates that this folder is displayed. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the [ ] button for music Audio file Operation type Operation...
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... Operations of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. General Control Volume control: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is incorrectly replaced. Return to previous item: [ ] Exit from the remote control unit to previous folder: [ ] Preparing the Remote Control Unit Pull the battery sheet out from mode: [EXIT] Selection of item: [5]/[∞] Determination: [ENT] Enter Audio Control mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing...
... Operations of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. General Control Volume control: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is incorrectly replaced. Return to previous item: [ ] Exit from the remote control unit to previous folder: [ ] Preparing the Remote Control Unit Pull the battery sheet out from mode: [EXIT] Selection of item: [5]/[∞] Determination: [ENT] Enter Audio Control mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing...
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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. • 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. • 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.
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... | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. If you use your car. 7. wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly...
... | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less. If you use your car. 7. wires or ground them to any metal part in the car. • When only two speakers are working properly...
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... Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 15 Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Mute control wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable...
... Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 15 Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Mute control wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable...
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... from the bottom side in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with your vehicle. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it. 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Metal part such as shown in place. T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is installed securely in the figure. Accessory2 3 ø...
... from the bottom side in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with your vehicle. Removing the Unit 1 Refer to drop it. 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Metal part such as shown in place. T N T/N NT T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Lock Catch Accessory2 Removal tool 2 When the upper level is installed securely in the figure. Accessory2 3 ø...
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... antenna out all the way. Disc source ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the subwoofer. ▲ • of (page 8) is not set to On. • Preout is not set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) ! Cannot set up the low pass filter. • No output from the preout jack. Tuner source...
... antenna out all the way. Disc source ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being used. ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from the subwoofer. ▲ • of (page 8) is not set to On. • Preout is not set to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) ! Cannot set up the low pass filter. • No output from the preout jack. Tuner source...
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... MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. Troubleshooting Guide The...
... MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. Troubleshooting Guide The...
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...-3 WMA decode : 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) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
...-3 WMA decode : 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) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
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