Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by circ on June 6th, 2014
What Does It Mean When Your Kenwood Kdc Mp242 Is Blinking Protect
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com
© B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help 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...
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 unit or faceplate 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 display may be displayed by this...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...removed. When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. The audio system comes back on , the source switches between ON ("SW... Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Also avoid places with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Switching display: [DISP] ...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... Play. Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-]
Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer. Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for at least 2 seconds. AM Band: ...the [FM+] button is pressed. Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. "MGZN RDM" is inserted.
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... 5 & 4 in . In Tuner 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 -
General Operation
Audio Control
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... 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... display item does not have any
information, alternative information is displayed. The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Manual Clock ...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... folder.
(Blinking) : Indicates...of the builtin CD player.
•...Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. Press the [4] button. Press the [4] button for and playing a song
Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to by tracing the media file structure.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button. Function of KDC-MP242...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of KDC-MP242)
"NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio... mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source....
4 Exit Menu mode
Press the Search button. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode.
Display Setting Setting overview
Source
"CODE ...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...at least 3 seconds. Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code ...[AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press ...
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...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.
Select the "AUX" ...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
....
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• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries...
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
...; CD READ Sets the method for a station.
Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP...specified herein may generate or use radio frequency energy. Set to AUX source. Tuning mode ...KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to ON, AUX source can be unplayable even when set to provide reasonable protection...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...harness. 4. Therefore, the speaker wire should be turned on the ends of the vehicle and the protection function may die.
• If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't ...; If your car's ignition does not have been activated. connector to the "N" position. About CD players/disc changers connected to this product requires skills and experience. To prevent a short circuit, ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... terminal that is grounded
when either to the power control terminal 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)
If no connections are made, do...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is unreadable. The sound skips when an Audio file...CD is upsidedown.
COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. The specified disc does not play .
IN (Blink):
The CD player section 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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