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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
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...disc and wait for the condensation to explain more clearly how the controls are not round cannot be used . • This unit can be inapplicable. This unit may not correctly play discs which can only play the CDs with a ballpoint pen etc. The unit returns to factory settings ...when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in your area. • The characters which...
...disc and wait for the condensation to explain more clearly how the controls are not round cannot be used . • This unit can be inapplicable. This unit may not correctly play discs which can only play the CDs with a ballpoint pen etc. The unit returns to factory settings ...when the Reset button is stained, wipe it . • Do not use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in your area. • The characters which...
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...The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between ON ("SW ON") and OFF ...("SW OFF") each time this button is on when [SRC] is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Volume control...Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
...The audio system comes back on , the source switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between ON ("SW ON") and OFF ...("SW OFF") each time this button is on when [SRC] is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Volume control...Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers. 4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
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... when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected, these levels are adjusted. speaker For 6 &...Left 15 - 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 When "USER" is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby ...
... when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are recalled. 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the [AUD] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected, these levels are adjusted. speaker For 6 &...Left 15 - 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 When "USER" is optimal when setting the speaker type. 1 Enter Standby ...
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..." is displayed. "SEARCH" is displayed. The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Displays the current music No. 2 Select the music Turn...number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [-] 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
..." is displayed. "SEARCH" is displayed. The Music Search mode is canceled and the selected song is available only during playing of the builtin CD player. • Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Displays the current music No. 2 Select the music Turn...number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [-] 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
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.... About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for the operation method, such as on the dashboard. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button...
.... About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used . ¤ • Do not set the remote control in hot places such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for the operation method, such as on the dashboard. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button...
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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. 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 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.
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...KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for reading CD... with the instructions. Turn off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the stations in a particular...high frequency range. • CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS ...
...KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are designed to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for reading CD... with the instructions. Turn off . 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the stations in a particular...high frequency range. • CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS ...
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... vehicle. ANT. 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...
... vehicle. ANT. 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...
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... consult your systems condition. NA FILE: An Audio file is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is scratched a lot. The specified disc does not play . The messages shown below display your... COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is upsidedown. What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . Disc source ? The CD is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If the...
... consult your systems condition. NA FILE: An Audio file is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is scratched a lot. The specified disc does not play . The messages shown below display your... COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is upsidedown. What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . Disc source ? The CD is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. If the...