Instruction Manual
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...Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. 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 ...
...Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) 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...
... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) 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...
Instruction Manual
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... The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying...may not allow CDs to play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If the unit fails to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 on the CD, or use a CD with tape ...
... The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying...may not allow CDs to play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your unit • If the unit fails to reset your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 on the CD, or use a CD with tape ...
Instruction Manual
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... & 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 Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input...cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. 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...
... & 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 Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input...cannot be displayed in WMA file. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...decrease noise when reception is displayed. 2 Select the Menu item Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to the (page 13) for at least 1 second. "SCL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the... : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set the items with reference page number. • Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11...
...decrease noise when reception is displayed. 2 Select the Menu item Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to the (page 13) for at least 1 second. "SCL" AUTO*/ Specifies whether the... : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set the items with reference page number. • Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11...
Instruction Manual
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... preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select: [FM+] ...for Audio control and others operations. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/...
... preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band select: [FM+] ...for Audio control and others operations. KDC-MP242: KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1 SRC ATT VOL AUD FM+ D AM- About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/...
Instruction Manual
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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 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. 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 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. 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.
Instruction Manual
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...to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are reproductions of the radio. Supplementing is connected to AUX terminal. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0...-frequency range that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. FCC NOTE This equipment... CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ON2: Activates the attenuator function when switched to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (...
...to operate this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are reproductions of the radio. Supplementing is connected to AUX terminal. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0...-frequency range that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. FCC NOTE This equipment... CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ON2: Activates the attenuator function when switched to OFF when not using the AUX terminal. • AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (...
Instruction Manual
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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-MP242 only) FRONT Front preout (KDC-MP242 only) Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout Fuse (10A) FM/AM antenna input Wiring harness (... (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
... 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 (... (To car chassis) + Car fuse box (Main fuse) - Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR ANT. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.