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... Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 14 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Basic Operations of remote control 15 Appendix 16 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 19 Connecting Wires to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Contents Before use 3 Basic Operation 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions Menu System 6 Clock/ Display Settings 7 Manual Clock Adjustment Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Music...
... Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 14 Basic Operation Category and Channel Search Direct Access Tuning Basic Operations of remote control 15 Appendix 16 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 19 Connecting Wires to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Contents Before use 3 Basic Operation 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions Menu System 6 Clock/ Display Settings 7 Manual Clock Adjustment Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Music...
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... characters. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your unit • If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the display may form on the lens in your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play the CDs with . Before use disc type accessories. • Clean from...
... characters. • If you experience problems during installation, consult your unit • If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer, etc.) fails to factory settings when the Reset button is initially set on the display may form on the lens in your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play the CDs with . Before use disc type accessories. • Clean from...
Instruction Manual
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... set to hook up the MUTE Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod*1 ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed for the details of the iPod is a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. Refer to adjust the volume. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot [ ] USB Terminal Search [DISP] [AUD] [] [D] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Auxiliary input General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on . Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn...
... set to hook up the MUTE Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod*1 ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed for the details of the iPod is a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on the power. Refer to adjust the volume. Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM-] Disc slot [ ] USB Terminal Search [DISP] [AUD] [] [D] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Auxiliary input General functions Power/Source Select button: [SRC] Turns on . Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn...
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... used. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 stations with the [AUD] knob. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for details. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Preset tuning: [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station. USB device removing: [0] Press this button is pressed. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. (No sound is displayed. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD...
... used. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 stations with the [AUD] knob. Disc ejection: [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for details. When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Preset tuning: [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station. USB device removing: [0] Press this button is pressed. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. (No sound is displayed. Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP") and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD...
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... be set during Satellite radio source. - : Can be set the items with . Item "CODE SET"/ "CODE CLR" "SKIP"*1 "DIM" "ICON" "SWPRE" "SPRM" "AUTO1"/ "AUTO2"/ "MANUAL" "CRSC" "AUTO1"/ "AUTO2"/ "MANUAL"*1 "HDR MODE"*1 "CHANNEL"/ "PRESET"*1 "ESN="*1 "NAME SET" "SCL" "AUX" "CD READ" "DEMO" Setting Entry 1 sec. "ANALOG" "CHANNEL"*/ "PRESET" 1 sec. Adjusts the brightness of HD radio. Sets the tuning mode of the display according to the respective page for at least 1 second. Sets the display when switched to the current source are displayed. 6 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC...
... be set during Satellite radio source. - : Can be set the items with . Item "CODE SET"/ "CODE CLR" "SKIP"*1 "DIM" "ICON" "SWPRE" "SPRM" "AUTO1"/ "AUTO2"/ "MANUAL" "CRSC" "AUTO1"/ "AUTO2"/ "MANUAL"*1 "HDR MODE"*1 "CHANNEL"/ "PRESET"*1 "ESN="*1 "NAME SET" "SCL" "AUX" "CD READ" "DEMO" Setting Entry 1 sec. "ANALOG" "CHANNEL"*/ "PRESET" 1 sec. Adjusts the brightness of HD radio. Sets the tuning mode of the display according to the respective page for at least 1 second. Sets the display when switched to the current source are displayed. 6 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC...
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... the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on each source following; The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Operation type Adjust the hours Adjust the minutes Operation Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button. Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPodMODE" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed. Clock/ Display Settings Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display...
... the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on each source following; The clock display blinks. 3 Adjusting Clock Operation type Adjust the hours Adjust the minutes Operation Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. Press the [4] or [¢] button. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the [DISP] button. Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on while playing the iPod, "iPodMODE" is displayed. • If all characters cannot be displayed while playing with iPod, the file number in the list is displayed. Clock/ Display Settings Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display...
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..., "AUX EXT" is displayed by a folder or file. (Blinking) : Indicates that time is used. Function of folder/flie Return to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the Search button. Press the [4] button for at least 1 second. Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to root folder Operation Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/ [AM-] button. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press...
..., "AUX EXT" is displayed by a folder or file. (Blinking) : Indicates that time is used. Function of folder/flie Return to from the device or media being played now. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the Search button. Press the [4] button for at least 1 second. Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when changing to root folder Operation Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/ [AM-] button. Select the "NAME SET" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press...
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... the iPod control function. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit. • This mode is not compatible with video. • iPod can be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be operated when it conforms to select disc 10. iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with music information display. Select the "CD CH" display. Randomly plays the music in the disc changer...
... the iPod control function. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be operated using this unit. • This mode is not compatible with video. • iPod can be performed during playing of Random play or scan play . Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button. ⁄ • Direct Music Search cannot be operated when it conforms to select disc 10. iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with music information display. Select the "CD CH" display. Randomly plays the music in the disc changer...
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Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Source tone memory: Puts the set Sound system, such as follows; English | 11 Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level "SW L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" "1"/"2"/"OFF"(The indicator turns on according to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 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 Setting Fine-tuning so...
Press a button other than the [AUD] knob. Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode) * Source tone memory: Puts the set Sound system, such as follows; English | 11 Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level "SW L" -15 - +15 Bass Boost "B.BOOST"/"B.B" "1"/"2"/"OFF"(The indicator turns on according to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. 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 Setting Fine-tuning so...
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... you can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it is turned off. ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 5. • When the Security Code function is also displayed. 5 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "CODE CLR" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press...
... you can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of the Security Code and treasure it is turned off. ⁄ • You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 5. • When the Security Code function is also displayed. 5 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to enter Select the Security Code numbers Operation Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "CODE CLR" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press...
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... to select menu items, refer to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Preset Tuning Press the desired [1] - [6] button. Pressing this mode. Function of the channels in the Preset memory. Select the "SAT"/ "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display. ⁄ • You need to register to the service provider to (page 6). Channel Scan Press the [FM+] button for 10 seconds, the Direct Access Tuning mode is acquired. Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If you make no button operation...
... to select menu items, refer to receive the service by Satellite Radio. Preset Tuning Press the desired [1] - [6] button. Pressing this mode. Function of the channels in the Preset memory. Select the "SAT"/ "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display. ⁄ • You need to register to the service provider to (page 6). Channel Scan Press the [FM+] button for 10 seconds, the Direct Access Tuning mode is acquired. Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote control. ⁄ • If you make no button operation...
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...is connected. In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjust the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to the previous level. Basic Operations of remote control VOL SRC SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] FM/AM KDC-MP342U: KDC-MP242U: 1 0 - 9 DIRECT (page 14) In CD/USB source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source (Function of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. English | 15 Loading and Replacing battery Use two...
...is connected. In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjust the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to the previous level. Basic Operations of remote control VOL SRC SRC ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] FM/AM KDC-MP342U: KDC-MP242U: 1 0 - 9 DIRECT (page 14) In CD/USB source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source (Function of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. English | 15 Loading and Replacing battery Use two...
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... 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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-MP342U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types...
... 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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-MP342U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types...
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...: Turns on this is set to ON, AUX source can be replaced with music that is cut off the attenuator function when listening to output from dialing method selection mode, press Search button. Notation used in the KCA-BT200 Instruction Manual [38] button Control knob [AUTO]/[TI] button Control knob towards up or down Control knob towards left or right Operation [AUD] knob [AUD] knob [DISP] button [FM+] or [AM-] button [4] or [¢] button...
...: Turns on this is set to ON, AUX source can be replaced with music that is cut off the attenuator function when listening to output from dialing method selection mode, press Search button. Notation used in the KCA-BT200 Instruction Manual [38] button Control knob [AUTO]/[TI] button Control knob towards up or down Control knob towards left or right Operation [AUD] knob [AUD] knob [DISP] button [FM+] or [AM-] button [4] or [¢] button...
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... installation. If this equipment may result in the instruction manual. Appendix • CD READ Sets the method for help. 18 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or...
... installation. If this equipment may result in the instruction manual. Appendix • CD READ Sets the method for help. 18 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U FCC NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Federal Regulations, following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or...
Instruction Manual
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... the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 2 3 4 ..........1 ..........2 ..........4 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the speaker wires of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it...
... the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit. 3. Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 2 3 4 ..........1 ..........2 ..........4 ..........4 Installation Procedure 1. Connect the speaker wires of the unconnected wires or the terminals. • Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it...
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... USB connector Front side AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the relevant instruction manuals. 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. ANT. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse...
... USB connector Front side AUX input (Stereo) Use the mini-plug cable which is grounded when either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the relevant instruction manuals. 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. ANT. CONT Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box ACC Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis) Ignition key switch Car fuse...
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.... Tuner source ? Disc source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. • No output from the subwoofer. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 6) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 13) is not turned off. Before calling service...
.... Tuner source ? Disc source ? Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit. ! • Cannot set up the subwoofer. • Cannot set up the low pass filter. • No output from the subwoofer. ▲ • of (page 4) is not set to On. • Preout is not set to subwoofer. ☞ "SWPRE" of (page 6) ! • Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up Display. ▲ (page 13) is not turned off. Before calling service...
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... played with the disc magazine. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. PROTECT (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is upsidedown. COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. See (page 16) for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit...
... played with the disc magazine. If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center. PROTECT (Blink): The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the connected USB device is upsidedown. COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is activated. ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. See (page 16) for some reason. ➪ Press the reset button on the unit...
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... Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 10 kΩ General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) 24 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Specifications subject to change...
... Preout level / Load (CD) : 2000 mV/10 kΩ Preout impedance : ≤ 600 Ω Auxiliary input Frequency response (±3 dB) : 20 Hz - 20 kHz Input Maximum Voltage : 1200 mV Input Impedance : 10 kΩ General Operating voltage (11 - 16V allowable) : 14.4 V Maximum Current consumption : 10 A Installation Size (W x H x D) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch Weight : 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) 24 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Specifications subject to change...