Instruction Manual
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... back of the unit, in the space provided below. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual. 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...
... back of the unit, in the space provided below. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) Refer to read through this instruction manual. 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...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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... to turn off ("BB-L OFF"/ "OFF BB-L") each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L L1"/ "L1 BB-L"), ...the power. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the center is pressed at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Basic Operation Release Display ...
... to turn off ("BB-L OFF"/ "OFF BB-L") each device appears (KDC-MP238 only). Auxiliary input Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208/KDC-138) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L L1"/ "L1 BB-L"), ...the power. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the center is pressed at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Basic Operation Release Display ...
Instruction Manual
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.../160/Through(OFF) Hz Volume offset "V-OFF"/"V-OF" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of the Control knob. 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...
.../160/Through(OFF) Hz Volume offset "V-OFF"/"V-OF" -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8 - +8) *Function of the Control knob. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
... 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. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Instruction Manual
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... Press the [SRC] button. page 11 "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HR radio. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "REAR"/ REAR*/SUB Sets the preout output. Make a note of KDC-MP238) "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can...Sets whether to Sets the clock. "CODE CLR" page 10/11 (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer 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 displayed or referenced.
... Press the [SRC] button. page 11 "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HR radio. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "REAR"/ REAR*/SUB Sets the preout output. Make a note of KDC-MP238) "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can...Sets whether to Sets the clock. "CODE CLR" page 10/11 (Function of KDC-MP238) "CLK ADJ" Refer 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 displayed or referenced.
Instruction Manual
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... 1 second. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below . 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. Function of...center of the Control knob. 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 the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
... 1 second. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below . 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. Function of...center of the Control knob. 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 the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
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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.
Instruction Manual
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...Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect 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) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR...
...Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect 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) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR...
Instruction Manual
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... copy-protected file is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The CD is unreadable. E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for the specified disc. ✔ The disc...; Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 12) is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Disc source ? IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲ ...
... copy-protected file is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The CD is unreadable. E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for the specified disc. ✔ The disc...; Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 12) is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Disc source ? IN (Blink): The CD player section is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲ ...
Instruction Manual
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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 ...