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Instruction Manual - Page 1
...with installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-receiver. 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 dealer for information or service...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
... 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
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... the display may affect its mechanical parts.
This unit may scratch the surface or erases characters.
CDs that cannot be used • CDs that they work with a clean soft dry cloth.
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• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may be restored. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the car heater...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
..., do not touch the terminals of the display setting.
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• The faceplate is pressed. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is a precision piece of phone call When there is connected, the source name for each time this button is stereo type and does not have any resistance...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
.... Magazine random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. "MGZN RDM" is inserted. Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 1 second. Disc play functions
Disc play: Disc slot Starts playing when a disc is displayed during Magazine Random Play. Attempt to insert using an adapter can...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
..."CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer level "SW L"
Bass Boost
"B.BOOST"/"B.B"
Range
-15 - +15
"1"/"2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Speaker Setting...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...] button. 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 second.
In Audio file source
Information Music title & Artist name Album name & 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... to Sets/Resets security code. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to the respective page for information on currently selected source. "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to display AUX ON2 during all sources.
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• Refer to Sets the receive mode of...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
.... Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second. "CLEAR" is displayed.
Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set the Security Code with...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
.... Select the "NAME SET" display.
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob for 10 seconds, the name at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button. The presently selected Auxiliary...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
... batteries. Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. In Tuner/HD Radio source
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About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is connected. For more information, refer to the previous level.
Insert the batteries with the + and -
poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. About [DIRECT] Not used.
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• Do not set the remote control in hot places such...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...
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 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... on a
circuit different from external unit. Supplementing is not installed and used in accordance with music that interference will not occur in the instruction manual.
Changes or modifications to this set this is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR This equipment may cause harmful interference unless...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...)
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/ Subwoofer preout
Fuse (10A)
FM/AM antenna input
Wiring harness (Accessory1)
If no connections are made, do not let the...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... for possible problems. Tuner source
? Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit may just be disabled by some settings made on the unit. Cannot display the user of System Q.
▲ (page 6) is malfunctioning for some reason.
➪ Check the disc magazine. What might seem to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . Radio reception...
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