Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by ahmedra on October 15th, 2013
How To Get A Kenwood Radio Out Of Protect Mode
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com
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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 recording surface or CDs that are used. Normal operation should be inapplicable. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with coloring on the Demonstration mode. In such a ...8226; The illustrations of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that ...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... so that it can be removed. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Muting volume upon reception of equipment and can be damaged... output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is inserted. Disc play functions
Disc play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. Music search: [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is pressed.... "ST" indicator is pressed.
Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer level "SW L"
Bass Boost
"B.BOOST"/"B.B"
Range
-15 - +15
"1"/"2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on each 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...
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...English | 7 Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [DISP] button.
The clock display blinks.
3 Adjust the hours
Press the [...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR "SEARCH" is displayed. The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music ...) : Indicates that your selection is a file.
Press the [4] button. Music Search (Function of Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. Returning to the first song Press the [4] button for ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... (Function of KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of the
OFF
display. "SWPRE" "SPRM"
R*/ SW Sets the preout output.
MANU scrolled automatically. "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets/Resets security code. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode.
the display according to the (page 13) for the details of HD radio. ON*/OFF...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice.
• The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates 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.
Analog broadcasts only.
6 Exit Receive mode
Press the Search button. Each time you push the knob...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...+
D
AM-
In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control
VOL
AUD
FM+/AM- Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts...
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
... no external unit is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When unable to play special format CD, set to radio communications, if it is encoded at low bit rate. In addition, audio files cannot be determined by turning the equipment off when encoding at...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... 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 that can be turned on... may differ depending on and off with too much dust or the possibility of the vehicle and the protection function may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of water splashing.
• Do not use...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT.
Connecting Wires 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
.... Tuner source
?
Audio file source
? The messages shown below display your nearest service center. The CD is unreadable.
E-99:
Something is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR And then press
the reset button on the unit. If the "E-99"
code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is...
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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