Instruction Manual
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..., 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 serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com ©...
..., 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 serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com ©...
Instruction Manual
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...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-MP242/KDC-MP142...
...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-MP242/KDC-MP142...
Instruction Manual
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... from the center of the display and the panel appearing in this unit is initially set on the lens may not allow CDs to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Before using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 11). Normal operation should be used.... stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. ...
... from the center of the display and the panel appearing in this unit is initially set on the lens may not allow CDs to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Before using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 11). Normal operation should be used.... stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. ...
Instruction Manual
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...& 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/ ... cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1...
...& 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/ ... cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1...
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...ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "MANUAL" MANUAL "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to the surrounding illumination. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of HD radio. Menu Operation Menu System Setting various functions. 1 Enter... Menu mode Press the Search button for the details of KDC-MP242)...
...ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "MANUAL" MANUAL "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to the surrounding illumination. "AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Selects the tuning mode of HD radio. Menu Operation Menu System Setting various functions. 1 Enter... Menu mode Press the Search button for the details of KDC-MP242)...
Instruction Manual
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... and others operations. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM...Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- For more information, refer to the previous level. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
... and others operations. About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM...Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- For more information, refer to the previous level. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142...
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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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...KDC-MP142/CR Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for reading CD. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual... or use radio frequency energy. Note that some music CD may result in accordance with the instructions. Set to AUX source. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control....
...KDC-MP142/CR Tuning mode Display Auto seek "AUTO1" Preset station seek "AUTO2" Operation Automatic search for reading CD. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the instruction manual... or use radio frequency energy. Note that some music CD may result in accordance with the instructions. Set to AUX source. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control....
Instruction Manual
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...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. 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... box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
...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. 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... box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR