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... spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/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 dealer for information or service on...
... spaces designated on the product. KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/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 dealer for information or service on...
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... Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
... Setting Basic Operations of remote control 13 Appendix 14 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Installation 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Specifications 19 2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
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Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time this button is pressed. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤... the bottom side is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ON"/ "On SUB") and OFF ("SW OFF"/ "OFF SUB") each time the center is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Volume control [VOL] Bass boost [B.BOOST] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER"/ "TUnE") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"/ "AUH"), and Standby ("STANDBY"/ "STBy") each time this button is pressed. Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate. ¤... the bottom side is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR) Control knob Switches between ON ("SW ON"/ "On SUB") and OFF ("SW OFF"/ "OFF SUB") each time the center is connected, the source name for at least one second. 4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
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... - +8 Treble level "TRE L"/"L TRE" -8 - +8 Balance "BAL"/ "BL" Left 15 - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. ...] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Right 15 Fader "FAD"/ "FD" Rear 15 - Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected, these ...
... - +8 Treble level "TRE L"/"L TRE" -8 - +8 Balance "BAL"/ "BL" Left 15 - Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) *Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. Press a button other than the [VOL] knob. ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume. ...] knob. 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK" 6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Right 15 Fader "FAD"/ "FD" Rear 15 - Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is selected, these ...
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The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. ... frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step.
The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted. 8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting. ... frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step.
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...source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item...Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. KDC-138/138CR Display Setting Setting overview Source "CLCK" Refer to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be displayed or referenced. Function of KDC-MP238...
...source selection. *Factory setting : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. 10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR : Can be set during source selection. When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item...Radio source. ⁄ • Refer to the respective page for at least 1 second. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. KDC-138/138CR Display Setting Setting overview Source "CLCK" Refer to display AUX ON2 during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be displayed or referenced. Function of KDC-MP238...
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...Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is ON. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select... knob. Analog broadcasts only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Select the "HDR MODE" display. 2 Enter Receive mode Press the center of the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name...
...Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the center of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to analog broadcast when there is ON. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode. 1 Select... knob. Analog broadcasts only. 4 Exit Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Select the "HDR MODE" display. 2 Enter Receive mode Press the center of the Control knob for 10 seconds, the name...
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Appendix About Audio file • Playable Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • 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 Model KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 • 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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... to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) ... come out from the tab. CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Purple/Black Purple Ignition wire (Red) To front left speaker To front right...
... to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to Terminals To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) FRONT Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (Accessory1) ... come out from the tab. CONT ⁄ Do not let the wire come out from the tab. Battery 16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Purple/Black Purple Ignition wire (Red) To front left speaker To front right...
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...; (page 10) What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . ! And then press the reset button on the unit. Cannot play . Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR PROTECT/DCER: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or...
...; (page 10) What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . ! And then press the reset button on the unit. Cannot play . Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR PROTECT/DCER: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or...
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... (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : 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...
... (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP238/CR/MP208) : 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...