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Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
Contents Before Use 3 Basic Operations 4 Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio General 6 Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection Function Setting 8 Music Disc/Audio File Operation 11 Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search Basic Operations of remote control 12 Appendix 13 Accessories/Installation Procedure 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 15 Installation/Removing the Unit 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
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...; • Applying spray cleaner directly to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it can only play a CD-R or CD-RW that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which do not touch the terminals of the unit. If the faceplate is initially set on the Demonstration mode. on the CD, or use disc type accessories. •...
...; • Applying spray cleaner directly to factory settings when the Reset button is stained, wipe it can only play a CD-R or CD-RW that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which do not touch the terminals of the unit. If the faceplate is initially set on the Demonstration mode. on the CD, or use disc type accessories. •...
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...] button scrolls the display. Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. Auxiliary input Portable audio device can also be cancelled in the following order: Tuner ("TUNER") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary Input ("AUX") ➜ Standby ("STANDBY") ➜ Tuner ("TUNER") Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for the first time after installation. 1 Press the [VOL] knob to quit the demonstration mode when the messages "CANCEL DEMO", "PRESS", "VOLUME KNOB" are displayed...
...] button scrolls the display. Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. Auxiliary input Portable audio device can also be cancelled in the following order: Tuner ("TUNER") ➜ CD ("CD") ➜ Auxiliary Input ("AUX") ➜ Standby ("STANDBY") ➜ Tuner ("TUNER") Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for the first time after installation. 1 Press the [VOL] knob to quit the demonstration mode when the messages "CANCEL DEMO", "PRESS", "VOLUME KNOB" are displayed...
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... places with you need to hook up the MUTE wire to the audio during a call ends Hang up the phone. Muting Volume upon Reception of water splashing. The audio system pauses. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. The "CALL" display disappears and the...
... places with you need to hook up the MUTE wire to the audio during a call ends Hang up the phone. Muting Volume upon Reception of water splashing. The audio system pauses. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤ • After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. The "CALL" display disappears and the...
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...VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to AUX source. \ Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET TYPE" ➤ "TYPE NORM"*,"TYPE MIX" "TYPE NORM": 1 station can set . Function item Legend : No. Function name: "Function name displayed on the selected source. Selecting AUTO scrolls them automatically. [ Seek Mode: "SEEK MODE" ➤ "AUTO1"*, "AUTO2", "MANUAL" Selects the tuning mode of the display according to 1 preset button in the function list. ⁄ • The setting marked with good reception automatically. "FUNCTION" is a factory setting. ¥ Clock Adjust...
...VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to AUX source. \ Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET TYPE" ➤ "TYPE NORM"*,"TYPE MIX" "TYPE NORM": 1 station can set . Function item Legend : No. Function name: "Function name displayed on the selected source. Selecting AUTO scrolls them automatically. [ Seek Mode: "SEEK MODE" ➤ "AUTO1"*, "AUTO2", "MANUAL" Selects the tuning mode of the display according to 1 preset button in the function list. ⁄ • The setting marked with good reception automatically. "FUNCTION" is a factory setting. ¥ Clock Adjust...
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... high frequency range. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. Î Switching Preout: "SWITCH PRE" ➤ "REAR"*,"SUB-W" Switches the preout between the following preset equalizer curves; speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. "+ 8" ⁄ Source tone memory...
... high frequency range. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. Î Switching Preout: "SWITCH PRE" ➤ "REAR"*,"SUB-W" Switches the preout between the following preset equalizer curves; speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Natural, Rock, Pops, Easy, Top 40, Jazz, Game, User setting ⁄ • "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. "+ 8" ⁄ Source tone memory...
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... | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your car. 7. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Also avoid places with vinyl tape or other similar material. battery. 8. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have been activated. wires or...
... | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your car. 7. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Also avoid places with vinyl tape or other similar material. battery. 8. For example, if you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have been activated. wires or...
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... Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 15 Mute control wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable...
... Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery English | 15 Mute control wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue) Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Connecting Wires to Terminals AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable...
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... is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWITCH PRE" of (page 8) ! Audio file source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of (page 8) ! Volume cannot be adjusted. ▲ • The unit is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of slight misoperation or miswiring. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔...
... is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWITCH PRE" of (page 8) ! Audio file source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may just be the result of (page 8) ! Volume cannot be adjusted. ▲ • The unit is set to Function Setting mode. ☞ Cancel the Function Setting mode. (page 8) What might seem to "THROUGH". ☞ "LPF SUB-W" of slight misoperation or miswiring. The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔...
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... then the protection function is quite dirty. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. TOC ERROR: The CD is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. The CD is scratched a lot. The CD is upside-down. IN (Blink): The CD player section is played. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service center. If...
... then the protection function is quite dirty. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. TOC ERROR: The CD is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. The CD is scratched a lot. The CD is upside-down. IN (Blink): The CD player section is played. Troubleshooting Guide The messages shown below display your nearest service center. If...
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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 / 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 / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20...
Instruction Manual
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... the unit may be displayed by this unit for the first time This unit is pressed. 1. Press the Reset button and reattaching the faceplate. CDs that cannot be used . Wiping the faceplate with a clean soft dry cloth. ~ • Applying spray cleaner directly to evaporate. Lens Fogging When you experience problems during installation, consult your CD-R/ CD-RW recorder instruction manuaL) • 3 inch CD cannot be removed.
... the unit may be displayed by this unit for the first time This unit is pressed. 1. Press the Reset button and reattaching the faceplate. CDs that cannot be used . Wiping the faceplate with a clean soft dry cloth. ~ • Applying spray cleaner directly to evaporate. Lens Fogging When you experience problems during installation, consult your CD-R/ CD-RW recorder instruction manuaL) • 3 inch CD cannot be removed.
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... ... Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the display. "PRESS'; "VOLUME KNOB" are displayed (approx. 15 seconds). 2 Select "YES" and press the [VOLl knob. Auxiliary Input (I '1~1 ~ L_~.. Standby ("STANDBY") ... Auxiliary input Portable audio device can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm 0). "'"_00 _.. ~\ ..I.\r@I: " - ~r-l~r--l~r--l- [~] [BAND] [VOL] [I 4 KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 When power is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in "DEMO MODE" of...
... ... Common Operation Power and source select Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the display. "PRESS'; "VOLUME KNOB" are displayed (approx. 15 seconds). 2 Select "YES" and press the [VOLl knob. Auxiliary Input (I '1~1 ~ L_~.. Standby ("STANDBY") ... Auxiliary input Portable audio device can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm 0). "'"_00 _.. ~\ ..I.\r@I: " - ~r-l~r--l~r--l- [~] [BAND] [VOL] [I 4 KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 When power is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in "DEMO MODE" of...
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... the audio system comes back ON. ~ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you , helping to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. & After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. Listening to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to deter theft. Muting Volume upon Reception of water splashing. Also avoid places with you need to hook up the phone...
... the audio system comes back ON. ~ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you , helping to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. & After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. Listening to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to deter theft. Muting Volume upon Reception of water splashing. Also avoid places with you need to hook up the phone...
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...;~:'~';i~I~I 8 KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. "MANUAl" Normal manual tuning control. "AUX"*, "DVD", "PORTABLE", "GAME", "VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to select your desired item, and then press the [VOL] knob. II Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET TYPE" >- II Beep: "KEY BEEP" >- "ONl "*,"ON2","OFF" When this unit" >- S Exit Function Setting mode Press the [ ~ ] button for the "Mixed Preset Memory Switching" item. The function related to the. The minute display blinks. 3. Selecting AUTO scrolls...
...;~:'~';i~I~I 8 KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. "MANUAl" Normal manual tuning control. "AUX"*, "DVD", "PORTABLE", "GAME", "VIDEO", "TV" Sets the display when switched to select your desired item, and then press the [VOL] knob. II Mixed Preset Memory Switching: "PRESET TYPE" >- II Beep: "KEY BEEP" >- "ONl "*,"ON2","OFF" When this unit" >- S Exit Function Setting mode Press the [ ~ ] button for the "Mixed Preset Memory Switching" item. The function related to the. The minute display blinks. 3. Selecting AUTO scrolls...
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... in AUX source: "-8" - "SP 5/4" --------- http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 1m Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ~ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to force playing. II Bass Boost: "BASS BOOST" ~ "LV1"*, "LV2", "OFF" 1m System Q: "SYSTEM Q" ~ "NATURAL"*, "ROCK", "POPS", "EASY", "TOP 40", "jAZZ", "GAME", "USER" Switches between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When the System Q setting is connected to bit rate. "+ 8" f:II Treble level adjust: "TRE LEVEL" ~ "-8" - f:II : Source tone memory: Puts the set to...
... in AUX source: "-8" - "SP 5/4" --------- http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ 1m Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ~ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to force playing. II Bass Boost: "BASS BOOST" ~ "LV1"*, "LV2", "OFF" 1m System Q: "SYSTEM Q" ~ "NATURAL"*, "ROCK", "POPS", "EASY", "TOP 40", "jAZZ", "GAME", "USER" Switches between rear output ("REAR") and subwoofer output ("SUB-W"). Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When the System Q setting is connected to bit rate. "+ 8" f:II Treble level adjust: "TRE LEVEL" ~ "-8" - f:II : Source tone memory: Puts the set to...
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... vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Make sure to ground the unit to professionals. If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may die. When only two speakers are working properly. After the unit is 30° or less. Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. Press the reset button. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant...
... vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. Make sure to ground the unit to professionals. If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may die. When only two speakers are working properly. After the unit is 30° or less. Reconnect the 8 battery. 8. Press the reset button. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiring work if you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant...
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...3iWM... ..... 4 0:1 1=0 5 ffi I - = 1 ) Fuse (lOA) Rear output! Sub Woofer output White W_h...;,ite...;./_B...;,la...;,c_k ~ To front left speaker Gray '-------{~G~ra~y~/B~la~c~k======~ To front right speaker Green G_re_e_n/_B_la_c_k ~TO rear left speaker Purple '--------H-o 1 Battery wire (Yellow) '----'---- - - - . . . -- + -< n.. Front output (KDC-MP245 only) ['-+1-- ~9:~: FM/AM antenna input I ~ _Wiring harness (AccessoryG)) I------=-~:-0-I 0-,' 0 + I ~~ .n ""'-.-/ 64\ J AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does...
...3iWM... ..... 4 0:1 1=0 5 ffi I - = 1 ) Fuse (lOA) Rear output! Sub Woofer output White W_h...;,ite...;./_B...;,la...;,c_k ~ To front left speaker Gray '-------{~G~ra~y~/B~la~c~k======~ To front right speaker Green G_re_e_n/_B_la_c_k ~TO rear left speaker Purple '--------H-o 1 Battery wire (Yellow) '----'---- - - - . . . -- + -< n.. Front output (KDC-MP245 only) ['-+1-- ~9:~: FM/AM antenna input I ~ _Wiring harness (AccessoryG)) I------=-~:-0-I 0-,' 0 + I ~~ .n ""'-.-/ 64\ J AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does...
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... the subwoofer Phase. ~ Subwoofer Low Pass Filter is set to Music Search mode. Audio file source D The sound skips when an Audio file is being used 1& The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be disabled by some settings made on this unit may just be adjusted. ~ • The unit is set to "THROUGH" Ir,., "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) o Volume cannot be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions...
... the subwoofer Phase. ~ Subwoofer Low Pass Filter is set to Music Search mode. Audio file source D The sound skips when an Audio file is being used 1& The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be disabled by some settings made on this unit may just be adjusted. ~ • The unit is set to "THROUGH" Ir,., "LPF SUB-W" of (page 8) o Volume cannot be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Troubleshooting Guide Some functions...
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.... c. unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with & complete description of lhe product. d. Whenever your units are nol covered by Kenwood. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is nol distribuled in KenwoOO car stereo components. U.S.A. Any product which vary Irom stale 10 slale. lrom an authorized Kenwood car stereo dealel or an automobile dealer, unless Itre...
.... c. unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with & complete description of lhe product. d. Whenever your units are nol covered by Kenwood. KENWOOD USA CORPORATION WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is nol distribuled in KenwoOO car stereo components. U.S.A. Any product which vary Irom stale 10 slale. lrom an authorized Kenwood car stereo dealel or an automobile dealer, unless Itre...