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Model KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145/ KDC-MP145CR Serial number US Residents Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4590-00/00 (KW/K0) Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on...
Model KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145/ KDC-MP145CR Serial number US Residents Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4590-00/00 (KW/K0) Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on...
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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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...CD-R or CD-RW that they work with a ballpoint pen etc. If the unit still does not operate normally after removing the burrs with your Kenwood dealer. This unit may affect its mechanical parts. English | 3 Refer to operate properly, press the Reset button. How to reset your area. ...and the panel appearing in your unit • If the unit fails to (page 4). Refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to (page 6) 2. Notes • If you experience problems ...
...CD-R or CD-RW that they work with a ballpoint pen etc. If the unit still does not operate normally after removing the burrs with your Kenwood dealer. This unit may affect its mechanical parts. English | 3 Refer to operate properly, press the Reset button. How to reset your area. ...and the panel appearing in your unit • If the unit fails to (page 4). Refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your Kenwood dealer to make sure that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to (page 6) 2. Notes • If you experience problems ...
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When "NO" is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Adjusting the Clock 1 Press the [DISP] button several times until clock display ("CLOCK") appears. 2 Keep pressing the [DISP] button until the hour display blinks. 3 Turn ...
When "NO" is selected, turn the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Demonstration mode can also be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø). 4 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Adjusting the Clock 1 Press the [DISP] button several times until clock display ("CLOCK") appears. 2 Keep pressing the [DISP] button until the hour display blinks. 3 Turn ...
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Listening Radio Select Tuner source Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches the source to 6 stations with a different band (FM/AM) can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). • Receivable stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button according to the setting of "PRESET TYPE" of (page 8). • Up to 6 each stations can be automatically memorized. Removing Disc Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. ⁄ • For the playable audio files, see (page 13). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized ...
Listening Radio Select Tuner source Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches the source to 6 stations with a different band (FM/AM) can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button in the "SEEK MODE" of (page 8). • Receivable stations can be memorized to the [1] - [6] button according to the setting of "PRESET TYPE" of (page 8). • Up to 6 each stations can be automatically memorized. Removing Disc Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc. ⁄ • For the playable audio files, see (page 13). Station memory Pressing the [1] - [6] button recalls the memorized ...
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... the faceplate. ¤ • After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. The audio system pauses. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Muting Volume upon Reception of the unit can be detached and taken with too much dust or the possibility of equipment and can fall due...
... the faceplate. ¤ • After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. The audio system pauses. Reattaching the Faceplate Refer to (page 15). 6 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Muting Volume upon Reception of the unit can be detached and taken with too much dust or the possibility of equipment and can fall due...
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Text Display Selection Changing displayed information on each source or the setting of Audio Control. Display Indicator pr q 1 "ST" indicator: Lights when a stereo broadcast is received. 2 "IN" indicator: Lights when a disc is displayed. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "...
Text Display Selection Changing displayed information on each source or the setting of Audio Control. Display Indicator pr q 1 "ST" indicator: Lights when a stereo broadcast is received. 2 "IN" indicator: Lights when a disc is displayed. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQUENCY" "CLOCK" In CD source Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock Display "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display "...
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... starts the auto memory operation. ⁄ • This setting can be assigned to the surrounding illumination. π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" 8 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. Turn the [VOL] knob to the previous item. 4 Set the Function item 5VSOUIFLOPCUPTFMFDU...
... starts the auto memory operation. ⁄ • This setting can be assigned to the surrounding illumination. π Text Scroll: "TEXT SCROLL" ➤ "AUTO"*, "MANUAL" 8 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Scrolls the CD and audio file text display. Turn the [VOL] knob to the previous item. 4 Set the Function item 5VSOUIFLOPCUPTFMFDU...
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... (less than "THROUGH" is optimized by compression format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according to AUX terminal. "+8") Sets each source's volume as follows; http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Ó Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to enable demonstration. Ô Subwoofer output: "SUB-W SET" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" ⁄...
... (less than "THROUGH" is optimized by compression format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according to AUX terminal. "+8") Sets each source's volume as follows; http://www.kenwood.com/cs/ce/ Ó Demo Mode: "DEMO MODE" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" Specifies whether to enable demonstration. Ô Subwoofer output: "SUB-W SET" ➤ "ON"*, "OFF" ⁄...
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... NAME" ' "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π 10 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
... NAME" ' "CLOCK" "DISPLAY" "DEMO MODE" Ó "LPF SUB-W" ƒ "SUB-W PHASE" © "VOL OFFSET" Δ "CLOCK ADJ" ¥ "DIMMER SET" ø "TEXT SCROLL" π 10 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145
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Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REPEAT"), Folder Repeat ("FOLD REPEAT"), and OFF ("REPEAT OFF") when pressed while playing an audio file. Random play Press the [2] button. Scan play Press the [3] button. Successively plays the intro of remote control Direct Music Search Searches the music by another folder. Pressing this button again plays songs in the disc or folder. folders/files Selection of track Press the [VOL] knob. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REPEAT" and OFF ("REPEAT OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Displays the current Audio file name. 2 ...
Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REPEAT"), Folder Repeat ("FOLD REPEAT"), and OFF ("REPEAT OFF") when pressed while playing an audio file. Random play Press the [2] button. Scan play Press the [3] button. Successively plays the intro of remote control Direct Music Search Searches the music by another folder. Pressing this button again plays songs in the disc or folder. folders/files Selection of track Press the [VOL] knob. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REPEAT" and OFF ("REPEAT OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Displays the current Audio file name. 2 ...
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...physician immediately. Return to use. Dispose of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. Accessory of KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145CR Basic Operations of used . poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. SRC ATT ENT AUD FM+ DIRECT (page...Control mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing the battery of explosion if the battery is pressed again, the volume returns to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like a ...
...physician immediately. Return to use. Dispose of Remote Control VOL /O EXIT AM- 0 - 9 Not used batteries promptly. Accessory of KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145CR Basic Operations of used . poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. SRC ATT ENT AUD FM+ DIRECT (page...Control mode: [AUD] In Tuner Source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Changing the battery of explosion if the battery is pressed again, the volume returns to excessive heat such sunshine, fire or the like a ...
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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. • 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. • 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.
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battery. 2. Use only the screws provided. 14 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your own screws. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected to the system, connect ...
battery. 2. Use only the screws provided. 14 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 If you use your own screws. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the car are being connected to the system, connect ...
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.... Connecting Wires to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Front side RL Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) Front output (KDC-MP245 only) FM/AM antenna input Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To front... from the tab. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
.... Connecting Wires to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Front side RL Wiring harness (Accessory1) Fuse (10A) Front output (KDC-MP245 only) FM/AM antenna input Rear output/ Sub Woofer output White White/Black Gray Gray/Black Green Green/Black Purple Purple/Black To front... from the tab. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings MUTE or during conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
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... removed from the catch pins on the upper level. Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Do not touch the metal part of this unit in the console of the unit. Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for...
... removed from the catch pins on the upper level. Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it . 16 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 Do not touch the metal part of this unit in the console of the unit. Accessory2 3 ø5mm 8 mm MAX. 4 ø5mm Accessory3...for...
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Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. Disc source ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to subwoofer. ☞ "SWITCH PRE" of (page 8) ! The Touch Sensor Tone (beep sound) does not sound. ✔ The preout jack is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to be a malfunction in your unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit may just be the result...
Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another media. Disc source ? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD, referring to subwoofer. ☞ "SWITCH PRE" of (page 8) ! The Touch Sensor Tone (beep sound) does not sound. ✔ The preout jack is being played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty. ☞ Clean the media, referring to be a malfunction in your unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit may just be the result...
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..., consult your nearest service center. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is quite dirty. NA FILE: An...
..., consult your nearest service center. NO MUSIC/ERROR 15: Media was played that does not have data recorded that this unit can play. 18 | KDC-MP245/ KDC-MP145 PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is quite dirty. NA FILE: An...
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English | 19 Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space (KDC-MP245) : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP145) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 11.2dBf (1 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46dB) : 19.2dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : ...
English | 19 Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space (KDC-MP245) : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP145) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 26dB) : 11.2dBf (1 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46dB) : 19.2dBf (2.5 μV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : ...
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