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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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... operation should be inapplicable. If the faceplate is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to the unit may form on the lens in the CD player of the illustrations on the actual equipment, and some.... on the lens may be restored. The unit returns to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of this unit for the condensation to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Reset button Cleaning the Unit If...
... operation should be inapplicable. If the faceplate is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to the unit may form on the lens in the CD player of the illustrations on the actual equipment, and some.... on the lens may be restored. The unit returns to play a CD-R or CD-RW that are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of this unit for the condensation to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Reset button Cleaning the Unit If...
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..."USER" is selected, these levels are adjusted. 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. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level...KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
..."USER" is selected, these levels are adjusted. 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. ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level...KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
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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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...least 1 second. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to Sets the clock. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer to AUX source. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview Source "CODE SET"/ Refer to display AUX ON2...[B.BOOST] button. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether 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 while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to enter...
...least 1 second. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to Sets the clock. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer to AUX source. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208 Display Setting Setting overview Source "CODE SET"/ Refer to display AUX ON2...[B.BOOST] button. "AUH" OFF/On* Sets whether 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 while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to enter...
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... used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Enter a correct security code. English | 11 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...Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the top ...
... used after removed from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Enter a correct security code. English | 11 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...Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob. Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Press the top ...
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... only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. 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...Setting Setting the receiver mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Menu Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
... only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. 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...Setting Setting the receiver mode. 1 Select the Receive mode Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob. Menu Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is no digital broadcast. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138...
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...QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC... button is connected. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as illustrated. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction...
...QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] Pause/Play [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select [FM] Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] - [6] General control Volume control [VOL] Source select [SRC... button is connected. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as illustrated. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction...
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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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...164; • Mounting and wiring this unit may result in your own screws. Note that can be turned on the car are being connected. Set the "O-N" Switch to this unit. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 8. For safety.... • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to this product requires skills and experience. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in a spot exposed to the catalog or consult your car's ignition does not have been activated. ...
...164; • Mounting and wiring this unit may result in your own screws. Note that can be turned on the car are being connected. Set the "O-N" Switch to this unit. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 8. For safety.... • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to this product requires skills and experience. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in a spot exposed to the catalog or consult your car's ignition does not have been activated. ...
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...set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . ! PROTECT/DCER: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138... IN (Blink): The CD player section is upsidedown. The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. The CD is malfunctioning for the ...
...set to "2". ☞ (page 10) What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . ! PROTECT/DCER: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138... IN (Blink): The CD player section is upsidedown. The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. ✔ The media is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. The CD is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD. The CD is malfunctioning for the ...