Kenwood KDC 138 Support Question
Kenwood KDC 138 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Kenwood KDC 138 - Radio / CD Player.Need a Kenwood KDC 138 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by DATHrl on May 21st, 2014
Kenwood Kdc-138 Troubleshooting Power On Wont Work
The person who posted this question about this Kenwood product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Related Kenwood KDC 138 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
...General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions
General Operation
6
Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display
Tuner Operation
8
Frequency Step Setting
Music disc/Audio file Operation
9
Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder...Connecting Wires to Terminals
16
Installation
17
Troubleshooting Guide
18
Specifications
19
2 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... CDs that cannot be used • CDs that they work ...A-Z 0-9 KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208)
• The illustrations of the CD. •...CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you turn on the car heater in the CD player of the illustrations on the recording surface or CDs...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... phone call
When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is connected, the source name for at least one second.
4 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
Basic Operation
Release Display Disc slot
Control knob
[ ] Auxiliary input
[VOL] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [AUTO] [B.BOOST]
General functions
Power/Source Select button
[SRC]
Turns on . When the...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... station.
Auto memory entry
[AUTO]
Memorizes six stations with good reception
automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/
KDC-MP208)
Control knob
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressing the top side for at least 2 seconds.
Disc ejection
[0]
⁄
• You can eject the disc...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...
Press the [VOL] knob.
Front 15
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
*Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138. In Tuner source
Information Frequency Clock
Display "FREQ" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR General Operation
Audio Control
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3 Select...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-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 "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
In HD Radio source (KDC-MP238...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... FM band 50 kHz.
1 Turn the power OFF
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
2 Switch the frequency step
While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. The original setting is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.
8 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Release your fingers from the button...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... [5] button. English | 9
Selection of folder
Press the top side of the Control knob.
Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [5] button. Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of Audio file
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to previous folder Press the bottom side of the Control knob. Music disc...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... page 11
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HR radio. "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page... the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second.
"CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode.
page 11
"REAR"/ REAR*/SUB Sets the...Can be set while Audio file source.
10 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
: Can be set during source selection. KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208
Display...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... is displayed.
Enter a correct security code.
Function of KDC-MP238
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function....of the Control knob. "APPROVED" is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and ...at least
3 seconds. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
12 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR Menu Operation
Function of the Control knob. Function of KDC-MP238
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode....the table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
⁄
• When ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...Audio item select
[AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item
[VOL]
⁄
• Refer to the instruction manual of remote control
VOL
AUD
FM/AM KDC-MP238:
KDC-MP238CR: 1 KDC-MP208: 1
SRC
ATT VOL
AUD
FM+
D
AM-
Insert the batteries with the + and - In Tuner/HD Radio...following the illustration inside the case. In Audio control
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used when ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
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...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... been activated. About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in damage. English | 15 To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - Always connect those wires to work to professionals.
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
• Do...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... terminal in the vehicle.
Battery
16 | KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR
ANT.
TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
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-MP238 only)
FRONT
Front preput...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...on this unit can play audio files.
▲ "CD READ" is set up ...KDC-MP238/CR/KDC-MP208/KDC-138/CR If the "PROTECT"/"DCER" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center. The CD is malfunctioning for some reason.
➪ Check the disc magazine. Or the unit is upsidedown. IN (Blink):
The CD player section is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. Radio...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
... (S/N = 20dB) : 28 dBμ (25 μV)
CD player section
Laser diode : GaAlAs
Digital filter (D/A) : 8 Times Over...KDC-MP238/CR/MP208 : 105 dB KDC-138/CR : 93 dB
Dynamic range : 93 dB
MP3 decode (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...
Instruction Manual - Page 56
... of the FCC Rules.
Changes or modifications to this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. In compliance with Federal Regulations, following measures:
• Reorient or ...SHI TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD CORP. 2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may cause harmful interference to radio communications, if it...
Similar Questions
How To Wire A Kdc 138 Kenwood Cd Player
(Posted by nbkqReg 9 years ago)
What Does Ocer Mean On The Screen Of A Kenwood Car Cd Player Kdc 138
(Posted by eddeMRco 10 years ago)
Sound Wont Work On Kenwood Kdc-138
(Posted by scoCaptai 10 years ago)
Ipod Works And Cd Player Works , Display Shows Song But Will Not Play
(Posted by Anonymous-65734 11 years ago)
Tuner Wont Work But Cd Does
kenwood kdc mp238-tuner wont play but cd does work....Help
kenwood kdc mp238-tuner wont play but cd does work....Help
(Posted by scott6505 12 years ago)