Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by Stacybritt35 on April 29th, 2017
Blown Main Fuse
on power up the main 50 amp inline from battery blew and now it does every time I replace it. Can't use the amp. It's a 829 600w 2 channel.
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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on April 29th, 2017 12:59 PM
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Blowing fuses means your amplifier is trying to pull more current than it was designed to (provided you are using the recommended fuse size). This could be due to improper settings and cranking things all the way up, but it could also be from using a poor ground or having some wiring shorted.
Related Kenwood KDC-MP242 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
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Register your Kenwood product at ... this instruction manual. 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...
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
... button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time, cancel the (page 11). 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
...or faceplate with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).
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• Use the mini-plug cable which is paused. The audio system comes back on the power. Basic Operation
[SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot Display ... a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Refer to turn off the power.
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• When an optional accessory is pressed for each time this button ...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
....
Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for the Audio file by models you can play each time the [FM+] button is displayed during Random Play.
"TRAC SCN"/ "FILE ... each time this button is ON.
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• 3 inch CD cannot be used.
AM Band: [AM-] Switches to (page 13) for at least 2 seconds.
Disc play functions
Disc play (KDC-MP242): [5]...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...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 least 1 second. Press a button...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
... Adjust mode
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Music Search (Function of Music CD)
Select the song you want to listen to the first song Press the [4] .... The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is displayed. Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Doing Music Search by entering...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set ...Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection.
"SCL"
AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is displayed.
2 Select the Menu item
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode.
"ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of
- ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... 6, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button...Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 ...use the unit.
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• When the Security Code function is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... Auxiliary input display is displayed by default. Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Receive mode Auto mode
Digital Analog
Display "AUTO"
"DIGITAL" "ANALOG"
Operation...built-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. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...-
poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
In Tuner/HD Radio source
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About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations. Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Loading and Replacing the battery Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size...
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
...herein may generate or use radio frequency energy.
OFF: Turns off.
2CAUTION Use of controls or ...CD READ Sets the method for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR OFF: Disables the selection of the radio.
ON2: Activates the attenuator function when switched to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you share the - 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...a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with the ignition key.
Reconnect the - If you can use your car. 7. Also...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... 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.
TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT.
Power control/Motor...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...Audio file is being
played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty.
☞ Clean the media, referring to On.
! • Cannot register a security code.
• Cannot set up the subwoofer.
• No output from that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC...use another disc instead. What might seem to flash even when the CD... the power and ...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : ...(25 μV)
CD player section
Laser diode : GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling
D/A ...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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