Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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How To Wire A Kenwood Radio Model Kdc-mp242
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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
... after removing the burrs with your model and in your area.
• The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Handling CDs • Do not touch the ..., press the Reset
button.
on the CD, or 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...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...setting.
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• The faceplate is paused.
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Basic Operation
[SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot Display [ ...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...Disc Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. AM Band: [AM-] Switches to (page 13) for the Audio file by models you can eject the disc for at least 1 second. Preset tuning... to AM. Music search: [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is ON.
Random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. "MGZN RDM" is pressed.
Preset memory...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...SP OEM"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob. Front 15
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
⁄
• "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle ... 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 Right 15
Fader
"FAD"
...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...;] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment 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)
Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...(Function of Music CD)
Select the song you want to listen to root folder
Operation
Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/[AM-] button.
Displays the current Audio file name.
2...under the currently selected folder.
(Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is played. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Disc Search
Doing Disc Search by tracing the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...to the (page 13) for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. Display Setting Setting overview
Source
"CODE SET"/ ...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" .... : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... at least 1 second.
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE CLR" is also displayed.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code.
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button. Function of...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...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. The presently selected ... table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...;
• Refer to remove it as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. For more information, refer to the previous level.
KDC-MP242:
KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1
SRC
ATT VOL
AUD
FM+
D
AM- Insert the batteries with the + and - In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is connected.
poles aligned properly, following the...
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
... addition, audio files cannot be determined by turning the equipment off and on . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to the "N" position. battery. 8. If you can use and the information that can be turned on the models being connected to the system, connect ... other similar material. Always connect those wires to the 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... 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 not let the wire come out from the tab.
White/Black White Gray...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
.... NA FILE:
An Audio file is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable
properly and press the reset button. Audio file source
? If the CD cannot be disabled by...dirty.
E-77:
The unit is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. E-99:
Something is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest...
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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