Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by cntryboy511962 on February 24th, 2014
Kdcmp242 Installed In 03 F150 Supercrew
i need to know where i hook up orange illumination wire and orange dimmer black striped or ground wires to it all works great except background fluoresent light does not light up.
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Related Kenwood KDC-MP242 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your new CD-receiver. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your records Record the serial number, found on the back...
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
... operate properly, press the Reset
button. 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 ... The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that they work with a dry soft cloth such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Press at least 2 seconds. Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed. Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is pressed during...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... while playing a CD.
Music search: [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is inserted.
Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REP"), Folder Repeat ("FOLD REP"), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing an audio file.
Preset memory...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
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 Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system.
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
....
3 Adjust 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with remote control.... The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is a file. Displays the current Audio file name.
2 Searching for and playing a song
Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...Refer to display AUX ON2 during source selection.
"CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. English | 9 "MENU" is ...illumination.
"AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of the
OFF
display. MANU scrolled automatically. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. 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...and reenter
the Security Code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is displayed. Function of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button....
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...AM-] button. Select the "HD RADIO" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
...VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation stops 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... used .
¤
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Insert the batteries with the + and - In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to 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
... audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD.
• AUX When this function to "2" to radio communications, if it is not installed and used in a residential installation....variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
• CD READ Sets the method for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ON2: Displays an animation. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... the following
order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to a rear output terminal.
• After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. connector to the unit. 6. About CD players/disc changers connected to any metal part in the car.
• When only two speakers are working properly.
•...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...
To rear left speaker
To rear right speaker
Ignition key switch
Car fuse box ACC
Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
-
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Connecting Wires to the terminal that is grounded
when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...164;
• Be careful to avoid injury from the bottom side in place.
If the unit is installed securely in the same manner.
Removing the Unit
1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard ...it in place.
⁄
• Make sure that the unit is unstable, it may skip). Installation
non-Japanese cars
Removing the hard rubber frame
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... "E-99"
code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. IN (Blink):
The CD player section is upsidedown. PROTECT:
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... (KDC-MP142CR...with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3
WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio
Audio section
Maximum ...CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ
Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω
Auxiliary input
Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV
Input Impedance : 10 kΩ
General
Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) : 14.4 V
Current consumption : 10 A
Installation...
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