Kenwood KDC-MP342U Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP342U Support Question
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Question posted by Kontinentalkaren on October 6th, 2015
Receiver Is Flashing 'protect'. What Does It Mean? How Do I Remove It?
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 7th, 2015 5:47 AM
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Normally a short in the speakers wiring area but see the service manual here http://elektrotanya.com/kenwood_kdc-mp242u_kdc-mp342u_kdc-mp443u_mp5043u_kdc-mp543u.pdf/download.html for a more comprehensive account.
Related Kenwood KDC-MP342U Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... below. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP342U KDC-MP242U
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
...Code Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode setting
Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 14
Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning
Basic Operations of remote control 15
Appendix
16
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 19
Connecting Wires to Terminals
20
Installation/Removing the Unit 21
Troubleshooting Guide
22
Specifications
24
2 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U...
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• CDs with coloring on the display in the CD player of the unit.
How to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after removing... this manual are examples used to operate properly, press the Reset button. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the first time This unit is stained, wipe it . • ...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in "AUX" of (page 6).
4 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U
Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.
Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Text/Title scroll: [DISP] Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for at least 1 second to turn off...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...CD. Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorizes the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds.
Scan play: [2] Successively plays the intro of the music in (page 6) to change the frequency switching.
• During reception of KDC-MP342U...
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• For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to select the remove mode, and the remove the USB device. Search mode: Search...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...Radio source. : Can be set during Satellite radio source. - : Can be set only during playback of KDC-MP342U
Displayed item is turned ON. Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. Sets the receive..."*1 "ESN="*1 "NAME SET" "SCL" "AUX"
"CD READ" "DEMO"
Setting
Entry
1 sec.
Specifies whether to AUX source.
Sets the tuning mode of CD/USB (excluding iPod). : Can be set during source selection...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...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"
In Audio file source
Information Music..."CH NUM" "CLOCK"
Select the text
Press the [DISP] button.
⁄
*1 Function of KDC-MP342U
• When you select the clock display, the display setting of
each source following; The clock display...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display... file.
(Blinking) : Indicates that time is a file.
Internal CD source
Operation type Movement between folders/files Selection of folder/flie Return ...KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U
Press the [AUD] knob or [¢] button.
Select the "AUX" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for music
Audio...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...KDC-MP342U Function of disc changers with video... RDM") and off ("RDM OFF").
10 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U
Function of KDC-MP342U
Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)
Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button.
Pressing...Music search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod
iPod Control by Hand Mode
Allows you to ...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... turned off.
⁄
• You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 5.
• When the Security Code function is also displayed.
7 Do the step 5 through 6 operation, and enter
the Security Code. Enter a correct security code.
12 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Other Functions
Activating Security Code
When Security...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.
5 Set the Receive mode
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button.
6 Exit Receive mode
Press the Search button. Function of KDC-MP342U
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode as follows; Select the "HD RADIO" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is no...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... take a little time to start receiving after you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel due to bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears.
14 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Search in order of KDC-MP342U
Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional)
Basic Operation
Selecting Satellite Radio source Press the [SRC] button.
Cancelling Direct...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
.... For more information, refer to remove it as the procedures for the operation method, such as illustrated. In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjust the Audio item: [VOL]
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&#...AUD
In Tuner/HD Radio source
Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]
FM/AM KDC-MP342U:
KDC-MP242U: 1
0 - 9
DIRECT (page 14)
In CD/USB source
Music select...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...), WMA (.wma)
• Playable disc media CD-R/RW/ROM
• Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
• Playable USB device
USB mass storage class
• Playable USB device file system
FAT16, FAT32
• iPod Playable Model KDC-MP342U
Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
• AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the radio. OFF: Disables the selection of the stations in the
Preset memory. To make setting for . ON2: Displays an animation. To make , , and , press [DISP] button...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... different from that some music CD may generate or use radio frequency energy.
Location : Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING This equipment may be unplayable even when set to force playing. This equipment may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Appendix
• CD READ Sets the method for help.
18 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U If this equipment may cause...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...+ connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not remove the caps on and off with the ignition key. Use only the screws...rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). About CD players/disc changers connected to the car chassis (ground), you ...connected. Connect the speaker wires of the vehicle and the protection function may have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires ...
Instruction Manual - Page 21
... with the accessory screws. Upper the frame and pull it in place.
⁄
• Make sure that the unit is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
⁄
• The frame can be removed from the catch pins on each
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with a screwdriver or similar...
Instruction Manual - Page 22
...Audio file is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media.
22 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is scratched or dirty.
☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD.... ☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for possible problems.
General
? Audio file source
? Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit.
! • Cannot set up...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
...display continues to flash even when the CD has been ...USB devices. You can play.
NA FILE:
An Audio file is
the latest version.
REMOVE (Blink): The Remove mode has been selected for the iPod is played with...Copy the files and folders for information on the unit.
The CD is upsidedown. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Connect...
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