Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by cs1jke on April 23rd, 2014
How To Program My Subwoofer Output In The Menu On My Kenwood Kdc-mp242
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... and operation procedures will help you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the spaces designated on the product. Refer to read through this instruction manual. KDC-MP242 KDC-MP142/CR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D'EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE...
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
... center of the illustrations on the unit or faceplate 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 unit • If the unit fails to operate...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only).
Also avoid places with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-... when reattaching the faceplate. Refer to adjust the volume. Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).
⁄
• Use the mini-...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
..."/ "FOLD RDM" is pressed.
Random play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. AM Band: [AM-] Switches to (page 13) for the Audio file by models you can eject the disc for...Disc Changer), and OFF ("REP OFF") when pressed while playing a CD. Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for 10 minutes after switching off the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... time & Track number Clock
Display "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
6 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Speaker type OFF For 5 & 4 in . Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer level "SW L"
Bass Boost
"B.BOOST"/"B.B"
Range
-15 - +15
"1"/"2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [AUD] knob.
5 Exit...
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 Standby...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... structure.
1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of folder/flie Return to previous folder Return to by entering the music... "SEARCH" is displayed.
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Function of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
8 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Press the [4] button....
Instruction Manual - Page 9
... of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242)
"NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to Sets/Resets security code. page 11 demonstration.
*Factory setting Displayed item is displayed.
2 Select the Menu item
Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button.
"SWPRE" "SPRM"
R*/ SW Sets the preout output.
"MENU" is depending on how...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...audio unit is first used after removed from step 4.
9 Exit Security Code mode
Press the Search button. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second. The Security Code function activates.
⁄
• If you can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of KDC-MP242... code. Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...Menu mode
Press the Search button for 10 seconds, the name at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio...8226; "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...;
• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to...
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
....
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR OFF: Turns off when encoding at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
• CD READ Sets the method for reading CD.
The user could lose the authority to force playing.
Appendix
Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout)
Switches the preout between rear output ("R") and subwoofer output ("SW...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...box.
¤
• Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to both the front output terminals or to the "N" position. The unit may start a .... on the models being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.
•...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
...CONT
Connect either the telephone rings or during
MUTE
conversation.
⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system,
consult your navigation manual. CONT
⁄ Do not let the wire come... 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...CD. IN (Blink):
The CD player section is unreadable. PROTECT:
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC...On.
! • Cannot register a security code.
• Cannot set up the subwoofer.
• No output from that this unit.
! If the "E-
77" code does not disappear, consult ...
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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