Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by radobsk on April 2nd, 2014
How To Reset Kenwood Car Radio From Protect Mode
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
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 on the warranty card, and in the space...
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
...Reset button
Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time This unit is stained, wipe it with your model and in your Kenwood dealer.
• When you turn on the car heater in the CD... the burrs with
tape stuck on the Demonstration mode. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface ...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... and does not have any resistance. The audio system comes back on the power. Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity.
Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only).
Refer to page 6 for at least...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...("FILE REP"), Folder Repeat ("FOLD REP"), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing an audio file. "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN" is ON. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 ... OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD.
Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. English...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... level are recalled.
4 Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Speaker type OFF For 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
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...mode
Press the [DISP] button.
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... the Clock display
Press the [DISP] button.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. English | 7 The clock display...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music Search (Function of Music CD...
Music Search (Function of Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. "SEARCH" is a file. Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function ...file structure.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242)
"NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to which the item is depending on how to set during source selection. English | 9 The mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode... enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed.
3 Select Security Code mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Function of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button. Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Select the "HDR MODE" display.
4 Enter Receive mode
... • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation stops for at that ...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...it as illustrated. In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is connected. Slide ...Audio control and others operations.
In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]
⁄
• Refer to the instruction manual of remote control
VOL
AUD
FM+/AM- Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. KDC-MP242:
KDC-MP142: 1 KDC...
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
... may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to "2". Search in order of the stations in a particular installation. Note that interference will not occur in the Preset memory. Supplementing is no external unit is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is 30° or less. English | 15 If you can be checked.
• If your car's ignition does not have been activated. About CD players/disc changers connected to cause a ... wiring harness wires in your own screws. battery.
2. Press the reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect to the ...right speaker
Ignition key switch
Car fuse box ACC
Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
- Connecting Wires to Terminals
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only)
FRONT
Front preout (KDC-MP242 only)
Rear preout/ ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it may malfunction (for Toyota car
8mm MAX.
¤
• Be careful to avoid injury from the bottom side in the ... removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
Japanese cars
1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Align the holes in the...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... on the unit. E-05:
The disc is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center.
COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is unreadable. The specified disc does not play .
What might seem to the CD cleaning of System Q.
▲ (page 6) is not set.
! • Cannot...
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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