Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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How To Turn On Subwoofer.
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Instruction Manual - Page 1
... to the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the space provided below. Model KDC-MP242/MP142/MP142CR Serial number US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood dealer for...
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
...your area.
• The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play the CDs with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the unit still does not operate normally ...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 your...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... Select button: [SRC] Turns on . Refer to adjust the volume.
Auxiliary input Connect a portable audio device with your fingers.
4 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR When the power...KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142CR)
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity.
Subwoofer output: [AM-] Switches between Tuner ("TUNER") , CD ("CD...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... display when pressed for the Audio file by models you can cause malfunction.
• Refer to AM.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is inserted. Auto memory entry: [FM+] Memorizes 6 stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 1 second.
Disc play functions
Disc play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...
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/...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 Audio...
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/ Genre...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
⁄
• Input "0" to root folder
Operation
Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/[AM-] button. Displays the current Audio file.../files Selection of the builtin CD player.
• Music Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play .
Function of KDC-MP242 Function of disc changers with ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...the
surrounding illumination.
The mark in standby state. : Can be set while Audio file source. : Can be set while Tuner source. : Can be ...CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. English | 9 "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio.
"AUTO1"/ AUTO1*/ Sets the tuning mode of KDC-MP242...Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.
Instruction Manual - Page 10
...; The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is turned off.
⁄
• You can use the unit.
⁄
• When the Security Code...Code function when the audio unit is displayed. Select the "STANDBY" display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.
Make a note of KDC-MP242
Deactivating Security Code
To...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
...table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄
• When...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 source
Press the [SRC] button. "MENU" is displayed.
3...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...of remote control
VOL
AUD
FM+/AM- For more information, refer to (page 6) for Audio control and others operations. About [DIRECT] Not used.
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• Do not ...
Source select: [SRC]
Volume reduce: [ATT] When the button is used . In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is pressed again, the volume returns to remove it as illustrated.
poles aligned properly,...
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
... the sound of the radio. This prevents the noise when no guarantee that interference will not occur in the instruction manual.
OFF: Turns off when encoding at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
• CD READ Sets the method for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Kenwood Corporation 2967...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...one with the same rating.
• Insulate unconnected wires with the ignition key. About CD players/disc changers connected to this product requires skills and experience. Make the proper input ... check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. Therefore, the speaker wire should be turned on the car are being connected. on and off with vinyl tape or other similar material....
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... either to the power control terminal when 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 (Accessory1)
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
....
NA FILE:
An Audio file is not
turned off the power and consult your unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit can play , but another media. TOC ERR:
• No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. • The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
If the...
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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