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Instruction Manual - Page 1

For your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood dealer for ... your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) 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...

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

...such as thinner or alcohol may form on the Demonstration mode. This unit may not correctly play discs which can only play the CDs with . Normal operation should be inapplicable. Wiping the .... In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to operate properly, press...

Instruction Manual - Page 4

... type and does not have any resistance. The audio system comes back on . Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed for each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc...

Instruction Manual - Page 5

... the music when this button is pressed. Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. "MGZN RDM" is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Text/Title scroll: [DISP] Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for at least 1 second. English | 5 Auto memory...

Instruction Manual - Page 6

... time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. General Operation...

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... in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed....

Instruction Manual - Page 8

... CD) Select the song you want to listen to select disc 10. "SEARCH" is played. The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is displayed. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . 8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Music disc/Audio...

Instruction Manual - Page 9

... (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "SWPRE" "SPRM" R*/ SW Sets the preout output. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of - MANU scrolled automatically. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of the menu items. 3 Set the...

Instruction Manual - Page 10

... Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second. 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. "APPROVED" is displayed. Now, you enter the wrong...

Instruction Manual - Page 11

... between the 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. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" is displayed. 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display...

Instruction Manual - Page 12

... AUD FM+/AM- KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ •...

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

...CD, set to "2". Turn off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of labels on . Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the radio. In addition, audio...high frequency range. • CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR OFF: Disables the...

Instruction Manual - Page 15

...car. 7. If you use and the information that the mounting angle is 30° or less. About CD players/disc changers connected to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same... the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to a negative 12V DC power supply. •...

Instruction Manual - Page 16

...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 ... are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone...

Instruction Manual - Page 18

...CD is bad. ☞ Record the media again or use another media. E-15: Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- Or the unit is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC...systems condition. NA FILE: An Audio file is quite dirty. PROTECT: ...magazine. • The CD is played with the disc magazine. Radio reception is poor. ...

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...