Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by ttfox45 on November 9th, 2010
How Do I Rest The Protect Mode
i got a radio from my buddy and cant find the codes how do i get this to work
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
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© 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 the model and serial numbers...
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
...may be used .
• CDs with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the Demonstration mode. CDs that cannot be inapplicable. How... removing CDs from what appears on the display may not allow CDs to evaporate.
Normal operation should be displayed by this condensation on the recording surface or CDs that they work with...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...] knob Turn the knob to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate.
Subwoofer 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. The audio system comes back on . When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... Folder repeat play : Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is ON.
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• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Random play : [2] Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ... [FM+]/[AM-]
Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer. Switches between pause and play .
Pause and play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc ...
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
...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. The clock display blinks.
3 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... [4] button for at least 1 second.
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of remote control
Direct Music ...CD)
Select the song you want to listen to root folder
Operation
Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/[AM-] button. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button.
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• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... of HD radio. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function 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 the
surrounding illumination. MANU scrolled automatically. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode.
English | 9 Display Setting Setting overview
Source
"CODE SET"/ Refer...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. "MENU" is displayed.
The Security Code function deactivates.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button.
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• If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed.
3 Select Security Code mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "APPROVED" is displayed. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
....
5 Set the Receive mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. English | 11
Select the "HD RADIO" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... for the operation method, such as on the dashboard. In Tuner/HD Radio source
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About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again,... properly, following the illustration inside the case. About [DIRECT] Not used . In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]
⁄
• Refer to remove it as illustrated.
Basic ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
CD () v 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 of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...mode of the radio. ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to provide reasonable protection...KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When unable to play special format CD, set this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio.... In addition, audio files cannot be ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may differ depending on the ends of the left speaker to... To prevent a short circuit, do not connect the - About CD players/disc changers connected to which they correspond. To prevent a short...use and the information that can be damaged or fail to work to professionals.
• Make sure to ground the unit to...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)
P.CONT
Connect either... 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...Audio file is being
played. ✔ The media is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. Or the unit is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR COPY PRO:
A copy-protected...➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition.
E-77:
The unit...
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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