Kenwood KDC MP142 Support Question
Kenwood KDC MP142 Support Question
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Question posted by mrbnazi6 on October 3rd, 2013
Why Does My Radio Say Protect
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... instruction manual. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. 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...
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
... characters. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using this condensation on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them out
horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use
2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... that it can be removed. When the call , "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is on .
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When the power is paused. Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. "DISC RDM"/ "FOLD RDM" is pressed.
Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for 10 minutes after switching off ...play . "TRAC SCN"/ "FILE SCN" is displayed during Scan Play. Magazine random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. "MGZN RDM" is displayed during...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
..."FREQ" "CLOCK"
In CD & External disc source
Information Disc title Track title Play time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Right 15
Fader
"...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. Switching ...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...;] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [DISP] button. 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 Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Press the [4] button for the song you want to...press the [FM+]/[AM-] button.
Music Search (Function of Music CD)
Select the song you want to listen to by entering the music... Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. Displays the current Audio file name.
2 Searching for at least 1 second. Music disc/Audio ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...radio.
English | 9
"AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC... Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can ...Menu item
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to AUX source...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it is turned off.
⁄...the battery power source or the Reset button is displayed. 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 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...the table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation ...the built-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.
Auxiliary Input Display...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
.../KDC-MP142/CR In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used .
¤
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations. Basic Operations of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX. In Audio control
Audio...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
...that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to ON, AUX source can be played when set this equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. ...the authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Preset memory. Supplementing is negligible with the limits for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In addition, audio files cannot be determined by...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may have an ACC position, ... If the console has a lid, make sure the wires aren't touching to the "N" position. About CD players/disc changers connected to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). battery.
2....
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...not let the wire come out from the tab.
Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Purple/Black ...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...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...on the unit. Radio reception is poor.
✔ The car antenna is not operating properly. ➪ Reinsert the CD.
E-15:
...Audio file source
? E-05:
The disc is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TOC ERR:
• No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is malfunctioning for possible problems. Tuner source
?
Or the unit is quite dirty. PROTECT...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...
Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9....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 (mV) / Load (CD...
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