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... operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) 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...
... operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-3898-00/00 (KW) 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...
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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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...optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in this unit, pull them with a clean soft dry cloth. When using this condensation on the display in the illustrations may form on the lens in the CD player of the display and the ... does not operate normally after removing the burrs with a hard cloth or using this unit are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are used . • This unit can be displayed by this unit for the first time This ...
...optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in this unit, pull them with a clean soft dry cloth. When using this condensation on the display in the illustrations may form on the lens in the CD player of the display and the ... does not operate normally after removing the burrs with a hard cloth or using this unit are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are used . • This unit can be displayed by this unit for the first time This ...
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...there is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is paused. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L L1"/ "L1 BB-L"), ... removed. 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 Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the bottom...
...there is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is paused. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between Boost 1 ("BB-L L1"/ "L1 BB-L"), ... removed. 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 Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time the bottom...
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... memorized station. Disc ejection [0] ⁄ • You can play Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is pressed. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM"/ "... During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for a station. to AM when the bottom...
... memorized station. Disc ejection [0] ⁄ • You can play Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is pressed. Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM"/ "... During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/ KDC-MP208) Control knob Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for a station. to AM when the bottom...
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..."SP OEM"/ "SP-O" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item...Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Press the right or left side of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 ...
..."SP OEM"/ "SP-O" 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item...Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is displayed. 2 Select the Display item Press the right or left side of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 ...
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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...
... 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...
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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 The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original ... 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.
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 The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original ... 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.
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...Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to select disc 10. "FLD SEL" is displayed. Selection of ...the Control knob. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. English | 9 Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the ...
...Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Input "0" to hear. 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to select disc 10. "FLD SEL" is displayed. Selection of ...the Control knob. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. English | 9 Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the ...
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...Code and treasure it is prompted to turn on how to set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to decrease noise when reception is also displayed. 3 Enter Security ...: Can be set the items with a 4 digit number of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of the Control knob. When "ENTER" is ... to AUX source. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to enter Press the right or left side of KDC-138) "CRSC" On*/OFF Switches to Monaural to the respective page for information on the unit once it ...
...Code and treasure it is prompted to turn on how to set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to decrease noise when reception is also displayed. 3 Enter Security ...: Can be set the items with a 4 digit number of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of the Control knob. When "ENTER" is ... to AUX source. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to enter Press the right or left side of KDC-138) "CRSC" On*/OFF Switches to Monaural to the respective page for information on the unit once it ...
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... 6, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. 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 for...
... 6, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. 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 for...
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... "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] 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 side of the Control knob. Select the...] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for at least 2 seconds. Digital broadcasts only. "MENU" is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Menu Operation Function of optional KCA-S220A is used.
... "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] 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 side of the Control knob. Select the...] button. ⁄ • When operation stops for at least 2 seconds. Digital broadcasts only. "MENU" is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Menu Operation Function of optional KCA-S220A is used.
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In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 In Audio control ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used . About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in ... Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Insert the ...
In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 In Audio control ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used . About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in ... Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. Insert the ...
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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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... speaker wire should be checked. • If your own screws. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be turned on the ends of the vehicle and the protection function ...8226; Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to the unit. 6. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. Connect the wiring harness wires in damage. battery. 8. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1....
... speaker wire should be checked. • If your own screws. wires or ground them to any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be turned on the ends of the vehicle and the protection function ...8226; Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to the unit. 6. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. Connect the wiring harness wires in damage. battery. 8. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1....
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... either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or 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) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made...
... either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or 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) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made...
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Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as shown in the unit (two locations on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it in place. If the unit is unstable, it . Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the figure. English | 17 Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back ...
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on each side, as shown in the unit (two locations on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it in place. If the unit is unstable, it . Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Align the holes in the figure. English | 17 Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame. 2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back ...
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... source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly...KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR E-99: Something is wrong with a format that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is unreadable. Cannot play . If the "PROTECT"/"DCER" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Audio file source ? IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. The CD...
... source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly...KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR E-99: Something is wrong with a format that the unit can 't support. ➪ ---- COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is unreadable. Cannot play . If the "PROTECT"/"DCER" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. Audio file source ? IN (Blink): The CD player section is scratched a lot. The CD...
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...kHz) : 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV) 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... (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 section Maximum ...
...kHz) : 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) : 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV) 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... (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 section Maximum ...
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...-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •... interference in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to radio or television reception, which can be determined by one or more of the following are reproductions of labels on a circuit different from that interference will...
...-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •... interference in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to radio or television reception, which can be determined by one or more of the following are reproductions of labels on a circuit different from that interference will...