Kenwood KDC MP142 Support Question
Kenwood KDC MP142 Support Question
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Question posted by brennsco on April 20th, 2014
Why Is My Kenwood Car Stereo Saying Protect
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
..., and in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
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© B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM...
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
... get dirty, wipe them out
horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the 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 cold weather, dew or condensation may be inapplicable...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... a call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audio system comes back on when [SRC] is stereo type and does not have any resistance. Also avoid places with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Refer to adjust the volume.
The audio system comes back on . Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
...ON.
⁄
• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Random play : [2] Successively plays the intro of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is displayed ...CD.
Preset memory: [1] - [6] Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 1 second.
Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play (KDC...audio file or the disc in the disc changer. AM Band: [AM-] Switches to (page 13) for the Audio...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [AUD] knob. Right 15
Fader
"FAD"
Rear 15 - Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system.
1 Select the source to adjust
Press the [AUD] knob. ..."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 Switching Display
Changes displayed...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
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/ Genre Frequency Clock
Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK"
In...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... is available only during playing of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of remote control
Direct... cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
"SEARCH" is played.
Music Search (Function of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to select ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL
"HDR MODE" Refer to AUX source. "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. The mark in... Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...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. Function of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate ... second. Now, you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 7 operation, and enter
10 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
the Security Code. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is pressed
1 Turn the power ON....
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... 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. Each time you... as listed below. • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When operation stops...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...Audio control and others operations. KDC-MP242:
KDC-MP142: 1 KDC-MP142CR: 1
SRC
ATT VOL
AUD
FM+
D
AM-
Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]
12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC...Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38]
In Satellite Radio tuner source
Preset band select: [FM+] Channel select: [4]/[¢]...
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
...radio/TV technician for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR In addition, audio files cannot be unplayable even when set to "2".
OFF: Turns off.
2CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the radio. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN
KENWOOD... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...play special format CD, set to...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. About CD players/disc changers connected to this product requires skills and experience. Connect the wiring harness wires in the car.
• When only two speakers are working ... connector of the vehicle and the protection function may start a fire. If you could damage the unit.
• If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is 30° or less. ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... rings or during
MUTE
conversation.
⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system,
consult your navigation manual. Battery
16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect...rear left speaker
To rear right speaker
Ignition key switch
Car fuse box ACC
Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
- CONT
⁄ Do ...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
...frame can be removed from the catch pins on each side, as shown in the figure.
Japanese cars
1 Refer to the section and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Insert the two removal tools... deeply into the slots
on the upper level.
T
N
T/N NT
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Lock Catch
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the upper level is installed securely in the unit (...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR E-77:
The unit is malfunctioning for the specified disc.
✔ The disc is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. If the "PROTECT" code does not disappear, consult your
nearest service center.
COPY PRO:
A copy-protected file is upsidedown.
Disc source
?
And then press
the reset...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 ...(±400 kHz) : ≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 40 dB
AM tuner section
...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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