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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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...your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on it. • Do not use a CD with tape stuck on the lens in the CD player of...dry soft cloth such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of this unit are dirty cannot be... not correctly play discs which can be displayed by this unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the illustrations on the ...
...your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on it. • Do not use a CD with tape stuck on the lens in the CD player of...dry soft cloth such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. CDs that cannot be used • CDs that are A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of this unit are dirty cannot be... not correctly play discs which can be displayed by this unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the illustrations on the ...
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... (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 General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL...knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level* "SW L"/"L SUB" -15 - +15 System Q "NATURAL/FLAT"/ Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ "ROCK"/ "POPS"/ Top 40/Jazz/User setting "EASY"/ "TOP40/TP40"/ "JAZZ"/ "USER" Bass level "BAS L"/"L BAS" -8 - +8 Middle level "MID L"/"L MID" -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE L"/"L TRE"...
... (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 General Operation Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the [VOL...knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level* "SW L"/"L SUB" -15 - +15 System Q "NATURAL/FLAT"/ Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ "ROCK"/ "POPS"/ Top 40/Jazz/User setting "EASY"/ "TOP40/TP40"/ "JAZZ"/ "USER" Bass level "BAS L"/"L BAS" -8 - +8 Middle level "MID L"/"L MID" -8 - +8 Treble level "TRE L"/"L TRE"...
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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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...frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. • When the frequency step is FM band 50 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 ...[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 Release your fingers from the button after the display appears.
...frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. • When the frequency step is FM band 50 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 ...[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 Release your fingers from the button after the display appears.
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...CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of the control knob for at least "SPRM" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to decrease noise when reception is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code mode Press the center of KDC-138... Code and treasure it is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to display AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for information on how to turn on the unit ...
...CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "SUB" (Function of the control knob for at least "SPRM" ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 12 to decrease noise when reception is also displayed. 3 Enter Security Code mode Press the center of KDC-138... Code and treasure it is also displayed. 4 Select the digits to display AUX during source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while HD Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for information on how to turn on the unit ...
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...knob for at least 3 seconds. Now, you enter the wrong Code in steps 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. The... the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed. English | 11 ...
...knob for at least 3 seconds. Now, you enter the wrong Code in steps 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. The... the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is activated, "CODE SET" changes to enter Press the right or left side of the Control knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed. English | 11 ...
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... tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR 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. Menu Operation Function...
... tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR 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. Menu Operation Function...
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...remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS ...Audio control and others operations. About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI...control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is used . In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 Loading...
...remote control VOL AUD FM/AM KDC-MP238: KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS ...Audio control and others operations. About [DIRECT] Not used. ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI...control [VOL] Source select [SRC] Volume reduce [ATT] When the button is used . In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations [1] - [6] English | 13 Loading...
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CD () v 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. 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.
CD () v 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. 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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... either to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Set the "O-N" Switch to a front output terminal, do not remove the caps on the ends of disc changers/ CD players. Always connect those wires to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse...Connect the wiring harness wires in your own screws. battery. 8. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. connector to this unit may have been activated. Note that can be connected to the catalog or consult your car's ignition...
... either to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Set the "O-N" Switch to a front output terminal, do not remove the caps on the ends of disc changers/ CD players. Always connect those wires to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse...Connect the wiring harness wires in your own screws. battery. 8. Make the proper input and output wire connections for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. connector to this unit may have been activated. Note that can be connected to the catalog or consult your car's ignition...
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... or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to be a malfunction in the disc magazine. • The CD is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR E-15: Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that this unit can play audio files. ▲...CD player section is scratched a lot. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Cannot play . Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is unreadable. E-05: The disc is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. The CD is set...
... or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to be a malfunction in the disc magazine. • The CD is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR E-15: Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that this unit can play audio files. ▲...CD player section is scratched a lot. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Cannot play . Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is unreadable. E-05: The disc is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. The CD is set...