Instruction Manual
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... you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-...TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and...
... you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-...TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and...
Instruction Manual
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...) 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-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
...) 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-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Instruction Manual
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... the volume. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). When the power is on the power. Press at least 2 seconds. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio...
... the volume. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). When the power is on the power. Press at least 2 seconds. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio...
Instruction Manual
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.... Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . 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 Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press...
.... Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . 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 Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press...
Instruction Manual
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...second. "SEARCH" is played. 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 . Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ •.... Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . 8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Music Search (Function of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to select disc 10.
...second. "SEARCH" is played. 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 . Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ •.... Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . 8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Music Search (Function of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to select disc 10.
Instruction Manual
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...repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter 10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the Search button. ⁄ ...the Security Code. The Security Code function activates. ⁄ • If you can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of KDC-MP242 Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2...
...repeat from the battery power source or the Reset button is also displayed. 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter 10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates. 9 Exit Security Code mode Press the Search button. ⁄ ...the Security Code. The Security Code function activates. ⁄ • If you can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of KDC-MP242 Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. 2...
Instruction Manual
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...: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is connected. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the... properly, following the illustration inside the case. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to the previous level. For more...
...: [VOL] Source select: [SRC] Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is connected. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the... properly, following the illustration inside the case. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to the previous level. For more...
Instruction Manual
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... play special format CD, set this function to "2" to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the radio. Set to force playing. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Manual "MANUAL...
... play special format CD, set this function to "2" to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select) Select a tuning mode of the radio. Set to force playing. Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Manual "MANUAL...
Instruction Manual
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...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 let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT....control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
...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 let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT....control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Instruction Manual
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...disappear, consult your nearest service center. What might seem to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is quite dirty. The CD is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly ...and press the reset button. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of (page 9) • (page 4) is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR...
...disappear, consult your nearest service center. What might seem to the CD cleaning of the section on the unit. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is quite dirty. The CD is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly ...and press the reset button. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of (page 9) • (page 4) is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR...