Kenwood KDC-MP238 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP238 Support Question
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Question posted by Krisakin on January 22nd, 2016
I Have Stereo Kdc-mp238, I Disconnected Battery To Service And Now Have Message
To enter code. I do not know what the previous owner had code set to. I purchased vehicle with radio already installed
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 22nd, 2016 5:21 PM
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If I were able to provide the security code it would not serve its purpose of guarding against theft. You have to obtain the code from the former owner. Sorry.
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Related Kenwood KDC-MP238 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. 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 space provided below. Model KDC-MP238/CR/MP208/138/CR Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
...Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting
Basic Operations of remote control 13
Appendix
14
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15
Connecting Wires to Terminals
16
Installation
17
Troubleshooting Guide
18
Specifications
19
2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Instruction Manual - Page 3
...have the mark. • You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that are used .
• This unit can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208)
• The illustrations of the display and...is initially set on it with a clean soft dry cloth. Reset button
Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional ...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...stereo type and does not have any resistance.
Faceplate release
Release
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Volume control
[VOL]
Bass boost
[B.BOOST]
Switches between
Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD... at least one second.
4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Auxiliary input
Auxiliary input
Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
When the power...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... right side is ON.
Random play
[2]
Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is
pressed.
⁄
• During reception of the music in the disc or
folder. Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/
KDC-MP208)
Control knob
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for at least...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
1 Enter Switching Display mode
Press the center of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138.
⁄
• "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
5 Exit Audio...ROCK"/ "POPS"/ Top 40/Jazz/User setting "EASY"/ "TOP40/TP40"/ "JAZZ"/ "USER...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
In Audio file source
Information Music title & 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-MP238..., the display setting of each source...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.
8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Tuner Operation
Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR
Frequency Step Setting
Changing the tuning frequency step. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz.
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&#...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of the Control knob. Return to previous folder Press the bottom side of Audio file
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [5] button. Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
⁄
• Input "0" to play
Press the center of...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source.
10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
: Can be set during source selection. "SPRM" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.
"SUB"
(Function of the Control knob. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208
Display Setting Setting overview
Source
"CODE SET"/ Refer to AUX source. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether to enter
Press the right or...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... hours
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Function of KDC-MP238
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
1 Select Security Code mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Select the "CODE CLR" display.
2 Enter Security Code mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least
3 seconds...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [B....Enter Receive mode
Press the center of the Control knob. Analog broadcasts only.
4 Exit Receive mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR "MENU" is ON.
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...Radio tuner source
Preset band select
[FM]
Channel select
[4]/[¢]
Recall preset channels
[1] - [6]
General control
Volume control
[VOL]
Source select
[SRC]
Volume reduce
[ATT]
When the button is connected.
Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. In Audio...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
Appendix
About Audio file
• Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208
• 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... connector of the vehicle and the protection function...key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 8. For safety's sake...CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1
..........1
2 ..........2
3 ..........4
4 ..........4
Installation Procedure
1. Install the unit in the following
order: ground, battery...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...(Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
-
Battery
16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Connecting Wires to Terminals
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only)
FRONT
Front preput(KDC-MP238 only)
Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only)
Fuse (10A)
FM/AM antenna input
Wiring harness (Accessory1...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots
on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
English | 17
Self-tapping screw (...8260;
• Make sure that the unit is unstable, it in place. If the unit is installed securely in the unit (two locations on the upper level. Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
Accessory2...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... the CD cannot be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. NA FILE:
An Audio file is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Cannot display the user of the vehicle...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...
Stereo separation (1...KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 56
...radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following are reproductions of labels on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation... occur in a residential installation. In compliance with the...
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