Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by BOBNdeda on August 19th, 2014
How To Tune A Radio Station On Kenwood Kdc Mp242
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online
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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
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Instruction Manual - Page 3
... a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the (page 11).
Before 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 car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may not allow...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... this button is pressed. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
.... Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed.
"TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN" is displayed during Random Play.
Music search: [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is pressed. Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected, these levels are adjusted. speaker For 6 & 6x9 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"
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Exit Audio Control...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
... the hours
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] 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)
Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... for at least 1 second.
Displays the current Audio file name.
2 Searching for the song you ...CD)
Select the song you want to listen to by tracing the media file structure.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button.
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• Music Search is available only during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection.
the display according to enable
- ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...is displayed. Make a note of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the ...audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button. "APPROVED" is displayed. "MENU" is displayed.
Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...Display "AUTO"
"DIGITAL" "ANALOG"
Operation
Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source.
1 Select Auxiliary input source... of KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
...Press the [SRC] button.
Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to remove it as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]
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Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries. Insert the batteries with the...
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
...format CD, set this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. Tuning mode Display
Auto seek
"AUTO1"
Preset station seek "AUTO2"
Operation Automatic search for a station. ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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In addition, audio files cannot be selected. Manual
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
• ICON ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... models being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the rear output terminals (do not connect the - About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to the power source running through the fuse box.
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• Mounting...
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
...CD is quite dirty.
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on this unit.
! Audio file source
? The sound skips when an Audio...Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit.
Radio reception is poor.
✔ ... center. Disc source
?
The CD is played. ➪ ----
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If the CD cannot be the result of slight...
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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