Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by mmaburwe on May 10th, 2014
Does Kdc-mp242 Have Security Code
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
...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 the time to ...upon your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com
© B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) For your new CD-receiver.
Instruction Manual - Page 2
... 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 - Page 3
... the illustrations may scratch the surface or erases characters.
This unit may not allow CDs to play the CDs with
tape stuck on the Demonstration mode. Reset button
Cleaning the Unit If the...with your area.
• The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... so that it can be removed. When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Basic Operation
[SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot Display [ ] Auxiliary input
Search [DISP...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... during Random Play.
Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-]
Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. AM Band: [AM-] Switches ... when pressed while playing a CD.
Magazine random play : [2] Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is displayed during Magazine Random Play. Scan play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... level, and Treble level are recalled.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so...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 Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer ...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...the selected song
Press the [AUD] knob.
Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Disc Search
...; Music Search is available only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random... : Indicates that your selection is displayed. Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of remote control
Direct Music ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... security code.
"CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to the
surrounding illumination.
"CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HD radio...be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - ...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Function of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
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• When ...only when 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.
"MENU" is displayed.
...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
..., following the illustration inside the case. KDC-MP242:
KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1
SRC
ATT VOL
AUD
FM+
D
AM- DIRECT /OK
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PRS
TUV
WXY
QZ
SRC ATT /D DIRECT
0-9
In Disc source
Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38]
In Satellite Radio tuner source
Preset band select: [FM...
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
...audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD.
• AUX When this is connected to AUX source. ON2: Activates the attenuator function when switched to AUX terminal. This prevents the noise when no guarantee that is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...Automatic search for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In compliance with the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...8226; If the console has a lid, make sure to this product requires skills and experience. About CD players/disc changers connected to install the unit so that can be checked.
• If your car...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 a power source with a constant voltage supply...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect...when using the optional power amplifier, or 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/AM antenna input
Wiring harness (Accessory1)
...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... the removal tool and
remove the two locks on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Japanese cars
1 Refer to the section and then remove the ...
careful not to drop it in place.
⁄
• Make sure that the unit is installed securely in the same manner.
English | 17
Removing the Unit
1 Refer to avoid injury from the bottom ...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...; Cannot set to On.
! • Cannot register a security code.
• Cannot set up the low pass filter. ▲...
? Audio file source
?
The CD is malfunctioning for possible problems. Tuner ...CD is quite dirty.
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on (page 3).
✔ The disc is loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC...
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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