Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by SHIFTERSHIFTY on May 9th, 2013
How Do I Adjust Balance And Fade On Kenwood Kdc-x695
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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on May 9th, 2013 4:58 AM
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Its best explained on page 28 of the owners manuel.
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Kenwood/KDCX695/102747
- Press SRC to select a source other than "stand by".
- Press the volume knob to enter [function] mode.
- Turn the volume knob to select [audio control] or [settings] then press to enter.
- Turn the volume knob to make selection, then press to confirm
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Related Kenwood KDC-MP242 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
.../MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
...
4
General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions
General Operation
6
Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Before 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 not...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR)
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to adjust the volume. Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed.
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC...Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each ...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time this button is displayed during Random Play.
Magazine random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. "MGZN RDM" is pressed.
Tuner ... inserted. English | 5
Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for the Audio file by models you can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... source
Information Frequency Clock
Display "FREQ" "CLOCK"
In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Right 15
Fader
"FAD"
Rear 15 - Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system.
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [AUD] knob. Select the "STANDBY...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
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-MP242)
Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock
Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK"
In Standby...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... Search mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
Press...or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Returning to by tracing the media file structure.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button.
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
"CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of KDC-MP242)
"NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to AUX source.
"AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to the (page 13) for the details of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio.
page 11 demonstration.
*Factory setting...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... button is displayed. Enter a correct security code. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the...Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set the Security Code with...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...the table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation ...the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button. Auxiliary Input Display ...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]
12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]
⁄
• Refer to the instruction manual of remote...cover while pressing downwards to the previous level. In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . Loading and Replacing the battery Use...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...
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...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... mode of AUX source. ON2: Displays an animation. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to Part 15 of the radio. FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Normally, keep this set to OFF...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...the power source running through the fuse box.
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• Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the "N" position. Therefore, the speaker wire ...you can use and the information that the mounting angle is 30° or less. About CD players/disc changers connected to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect 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/... wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
- Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
CONT
⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. ANT.
Connecting Wires ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is unreadable. Audio...(page 3).
✔ The recording condition is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR If the "E-99"
code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center...is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. E-99:
Something is upsidedown.
NA FILE:
An Audio file is played with the disc magazine. If ...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...
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....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 (mV) / Load (CD...
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