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..., in the space provided below. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/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 product at www.Kenwoodusa.com ©...
..., in the space provided below. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/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 product at www.Kenwoodusa.com ©...
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... Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
... Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
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...is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ON"/ "On ... the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP238/KDC-238CR/KDC-138CR) • Do not place the faceplate (... pressed at least 2 seconds. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each...; The faceplate is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Basic Operation Release Display Disc slot Control knob [ ] Auxiliary input [VOL] [SRC]...
...is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ON"/ "On ... the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (KDC-MP238/KDC-238CR/KDC-138CR) • Do not place the faceplate (... pressed at least 2 seconds. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between ON and OFF each...; The faceplate is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Basic Operation Release Display Disc slot Control knob [ ] Auxiliary input [VOL] [SRC]...
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... the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. 4 Adjust the Audio...
... the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. 4 Adjust the Audio...
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... the [SRC] button. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step.
... the [SRC] button. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step.
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...1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "REAR"/ REAR*/SUB Sets the preout output. "HDR MODE" Refer to the surrounding illumination. "SPRM" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to the (page 14) for at least Make a note of HR radio. "SCL" AUTO...to display AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. "MENU"/ "MEnU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the top or bottom side of the ...
...1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "REAR"/ REAR*/SUB Sets the preout output. "HDR MODE" Refer to the surrounding illumination. "SPRM" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to the (page 14) for at least Make a note of HR radio. "SCL" AUTO...to display AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. "MENU"/ "MEnU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the top or bottom side of the ...
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... the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR "MENU" is no digital broadcast. Each time you press the knob at that time is displayed. 5 Select the Auxiliary input... Press the [B.BOOST] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for at least 2 seconds. Digital broadcasts only. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Press the top or bottom side of optional KCA-S220A is...
... the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of the Control knob. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR "MENU" is no digital broadcast. Each time you press the knob at that time is displayed. 5 Select the Auxiliary input... Press the [B.BOOST] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for at least 2 seconds. Digital broadcasts only. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select the Demonstration mode Press the top or bottom side of optional KCA-S220A is...
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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 files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v Appendix About Audio file • Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • Playable Audio file 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 of the Audio file In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the files are played in the order from ᶃ to ᶌ. CD () v Appendix About Audio file • Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • Playable Audio file 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.
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...) - ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A... in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
...) - ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A... in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
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...code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. Disc source ? The messages shown below display your nearest service center. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. E-05: The disc is wrong with a format that the unit ...service, first check the following table for some settings made on this unit can play. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is...
...code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. Disc source ? The messages shown below display your nearest service center. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. E-05: The disc is wrong with a format that the unit ...service, first check the following table for some settings made on this unit can play. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is...
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...CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.01 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-MP238/CR/MP208 : 105 dB KDC-138/CR... : 93 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio ...
...CD player section Laser diode : GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter : 1 Bit Spindle speed : 500 - 200 rpm (CLV) Wow & Flutter : Below Measurable Limit Frequency response (±1 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) : 0.01 % Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-MP238/CR/MP208 : 105 dB KDC-138/CR... : 93 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio ...