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... Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you...
... Take the time to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you...
Instruction Manual
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...Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC...
...Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function of Music CD) Menu Operation 9 Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC...
Instruction Manual
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... your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your unit • If the unit fails to play the CDs with coloring on the actual equipment, and some of the unit. Before using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 11). When using this condensation on the Demonstration mode. Normal operation should be used . • This unit can be displayed by this unit...
... your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your unit • If the unit fails to play the CDs with coloring on the actual equipment, and some of the unit. Before using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 11). When using this condensation on the Demonstration mode. Normal operation should be used . • This unit can be displayed by this unit...
Instruction Manual
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... device appears (KDC-MP242 only). The audio system comes back on the power. Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Muting volume upon reception of the display setting. ¤ • The faceplate is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Refer to adjust the volume. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot Display [ ] Auxiliary input Search [DISP] [AUD] button knob [] [D] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on...
... device appears (KDC-MP242 only). The audio system comes back on the power. Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Refer to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Muting volume upon reception of the display setting. ¤ • The faceplate is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Refer to adjust the volume. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot Display [ ] Auxiliary input Search [DISP] [AUD] button knob [] [D] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on...
Instruction Manual
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Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. Disc play functions Disc play : [2] Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can play each time the [FM+] button is displayed during Random Play. Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-] Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer. Switches between pause and play . Tuning: [4]/[¢] Changes the frequency. ⁄...
Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds. Disc play functions Disc play : [2] Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can play each time the [FM+] button is displayed during Random Play. Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-] Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc changer. Switches between pause and play . Tuning: [4]/[¢] Changes the frequency. ⁄...
Instruction Manual
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... each source following; Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Switching Display Changes...
... each source following; Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. Audio Setup Setting the Sound system. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" In CD & External disc source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Switching Display Changes...
Instruction Manual
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...;] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button. 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-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK" ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of...
...;] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button. 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-MP242) Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK" ⁄ • When you select the clock display, the display setting of...
Instruction Manual
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... selected folder. (Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is played. "SEARCH" is displayed. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by turning the [AUD] knob. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the Search button. "SEARCH" is displayed...
... selected folder. (Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is played. "SEARCH" is displayed. Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by turning the [AUD] knob. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the Search button. "SEARCH" is displayed...
Instruction Manual
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... page number. • Refer to the respective page for at least 1 second. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HD radio. MANU scrolled automatically. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. the display according to Sets/Resets security code. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of - "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to enable - "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to display AUX ON2 during all sources...
... page number. • Refer to the respective page for at least 1 second. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HD radio. MANU scrolled automatically. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. the display according to Sets/Resets security code. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of - "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to enable - "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to display AUX ON2 during all sources...
Instruction Manual
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... code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed. "APPROVED" is displayed. Select the "CODE CLR" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to "CODE CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section . Now, you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 5 Select...
... code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed. "APPROVED" is displayed. Select the "CODE CLR" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is activated, "CODE SET" changes to "CODE CLR". • To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section . Now, you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 5 Select...
Instruction Manual
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...-S220A, "AUX EXT" is ON. Digital broadcasts only. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "DEMO" display. 3 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds. Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The...
...-S220A, "AUX EXT" is ON. Digital broadcasts only. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second. Receive mode Auto mode Digital Analog Display "AUTO" "DIGITAL" "ANALOG" Operation Automatically tunes to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "DEMO" display. 3 Set the Demonstration mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds. Function of optional KCA-S220A is used. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The...
Instruction Manual
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... remove it as the procedures for the operation method, such as illustrated. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 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] Volume reduce: [ATT...
... remove it as the procedures for the operation method, such as illustrated. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. Insert the batteries with the + and - DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY 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] Volume reduce: [ATT...
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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 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 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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..., which the receiver is connected to AUX terminal. ON1: Outputs the sound of the display during normal playback condition. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. • ICON Sets the Graphics mode of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX source. If this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ON, AUX source can be played when set to Part 15 of...
..., which the receiver is connected to AUX terminal. ON1: Outputs the sound of the display during normal playback condition. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control. • ICON Sets the Graphics mode of external unit connected to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX source. If this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ON, AUX source can be played when set to Part 15 of...
Instruction Manual
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... a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to any metal part in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to a power source that in...
... a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in turn may die. • If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to any metal part in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to a power source that in...
Instruction Manual
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... out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not...
... out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not...
Instruction Manual
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... place. ⁄ • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the removal tool. 4 Pull the unit all the way out...
... place. ⁄ • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws. Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the removal tool. 4 Pull the unit all the way out...
Instruction Manual
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...: A copy-protected file is scratched a lot. Disc source ? E-77: The unit is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲ (page 6) is not set. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from...
...: A copy-protected file is scratched a lot. Disc source ? E-77: The unit is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲ (page 6) is not set. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • No output from...
Instruction Manual
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...-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level (mV) / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
...-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power : 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 Speaker Impedance : 4 - 8 Ω Tone action Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Preout level (mV) / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...