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... 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select Menu Operation... Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode 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
... 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select Menu Operation... Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode 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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...unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in...may be restored. How to operate correctly. If the faceplate is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be displayed by this unit is pressed. ... not allow CDs to explain more clearly how the controls are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in the CD player of the CD. •...
...unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in...may be restored. How to operate correctly. If the faceplate is initially set on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be displayed by this unit is pressed. ... not allow CDs to explain more clearly how the controls are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in the CD player of the CD. •...
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... speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Select the "STANDBY"/ "STBy" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob...
... speaker type. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Switching Display Changing the information displayed. 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Select the "STANDBY"/ "STBy" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob...
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...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 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... Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display. • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. •...
...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 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... Display mode Press the center of the Control knob. ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display. • Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file. •...
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... OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. 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.
... OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. 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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... state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to decrease noise when reception is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the top or bottom side of the control knob for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. Menu...
... state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to decrease noise when reception is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Press the top or bottom side of the control knob for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. Menu...
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..." is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to "CODE CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section . Function of KDC-MP238 Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. The...battery power source or the Reset button is displayed. Enter a correct security code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom...
..." is also displayed. 3 Select the digits to "CODE CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section . Function of KDC-MP238 Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Select Security Code mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. The...battery power source or the Reset button is displayed. Enter a correct security code. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob. The clock display blinks. 3 Adjust the hours Press the top or bottom...
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... knob, the display alternates as listed below . Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button ...for at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of...
... knob, the display alternates as listed below . Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Select the "AUX" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [B.BOOST] button ...for at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of...
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...illustrated. In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for the operation method, such as on the dashboard. Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of ...instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- For more information, refer to the previous level. About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as ...
...illustrated. In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for the operation method, such as on the dashboard. Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of ...instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- For more information, refer to the previous level. About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as ...
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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. 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.
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...constant voltage supply, as with vinyl tape or other makers cannot be connected to both the front output terminals or to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other similar material. If you use the wrong screws, you can use your...be damaged or fail to this unit. About CD players/disc changers connected to work to professionals. • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in turn may start a fire. Set the "O-N" Switch to the power source running ...
...constant voltage supply, as with vinyl tape or other makers cannot be connected to both the front output terminals or to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other similar material. If you use the wrong screws, you can use your...be damaged or fail to this unit. About CD players/disc changers connected to work to professionals. • Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in turn may start a fire. Set the "O-N" Switch to the power source running ...
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...CD READ" is upsidedown. The CD is set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might seem to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Radio...extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the...consult your nearest service center. E-99: Something is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is wrong with a format that this unit ...
...CD READ" is upsidedown. The CD is set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might seem to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Radio...extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the...consult your nearest service center. E-99: Something is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is wrong with a format that this unit ...