Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by delDenni on June 7th, 2014
What Does It Mean When A Kenwood Car Radio Keeps Flashing Protect
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... you call upon your new CD-receiver. 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service...
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
... get dirty, wipe 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR)
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. The audio system comes back on .
Refer to adjust the volume. Subwoofer...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...") (In Disc Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. "MGZN RDM" is inserted.
Disc play functions
Disc play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer.
Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-]
Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer.
Magazine random play : Disc...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... source's volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
Adjustment... 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
Instruction Manual - Page 7
....
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [DISP] button. English | 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote ... selected folder.
(Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is displayed. Music Search (Function of Audio file)
Search for and playing a song
Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of folder/...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can ..." is
- "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio.
"AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of the
OFF
display. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed.
3 Select Security Code mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "MENU" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC.... Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation...settings shown 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.
Each time you push...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... inside the case.
Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]
12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations.
In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... or device.
• 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...radio. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference to radio....
• CD READ Sets the method for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR OFF...keep this set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in hazardous...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...spot exposed to both the front output terminals or to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. About CD players/disc changers connected to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with ...(red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you could damage the unit.
• If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is 30° or less. Also avoid places with...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...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... left speaker
To rear right speaker
Ignition key switch
Car fuse box ACC
Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
- CONT
⁄ ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... the unit all the way out with the accessory screws. T
N
T/N NT
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Lock Catch
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations... . English | 17 Accessory2
3
ø5mm
8 mm MAX.
4
ø5mm
Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4...for example, the sound may skip). Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section and then remove...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... be the result of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TOC ERR:
• No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD.
Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is played with the disc magazine. The...
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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