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How Do You Turn Off Demo Mode?

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Instruction Manual - Page 1

...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...back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. For your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures ...

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

... CD, or use a CD ...CDs ...CDs...the CD center ...CDs with a clean soft dry cloth. ¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD...mode. This unit may not correctly play discs which can be used • CDs...Handling CDs ...CDs that ...CDs with . CDs that cannot be used . • This unit can only play a CD-R or CD...CD player of the CD...CD only after a while...

Instruction Manual - Page 4

... is on when [SRC] is stereo type and does not have any resistance. The audio system comes back on , the source switches between ON ("SW ON") and OFF ("SW OFF") each device appears (KDC-MP242 only). Volume control: [AUD] knob Turn the knob to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Refer to page 6 for...

Instruction Manual - Page 5

...MGZN RDM" is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. English | 5 Preset tuning: [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station. Scan play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. ...time this button is pressed. Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM-] Switches the folder containing the audio file or the disc in the disc or folder. Random play : Disc slot Starts playing...

Instruction Manual - Page 6

... the Speaker type Turn the [AUD] knob. Switching Display Changes displayed information on according to adjust Press the [AUD] knob. In Tuner source Information Frequency Clock Display "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 When...

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) ...the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. Adjust the minutes Press the [4] or [¢] ...

Instruction Manual - Page 8

... root folder Operation Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the [FM+]/[AM-] button. Music Search (Function of Audio file) Search for at least 1 second. Press the [4] button for the song you want to listen to by tracing the media file structure. 1 Enter Music Search mode Press the Search button. Function of KDC-MP242 Function of...

Instruction Manual - Page 9

...*/ Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. "MANUAL" MANUAL "CRSC" OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to enable - MANU scrolled automatically. "DEMO" Refer to Specifies whether to decrease noise when reception is poor. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ the radio. ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the...

Instruction Manual - Page 10

...mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed. Resetting the Security Code function when the audio ...turned off. ⁄ • You can use the unit. ⁄ • When the Security Code function 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...

Instruction Manual - Page 11

... input of KDC-MP242 Receive mode Setting Setting the receiver mode. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. "MENU" is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. • The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the built-in the table below . • "AUX" • "DVD" • "PORTABLE" • "GAME" • "VIDEO" •...

Instruction Manual - Page 12

In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used . For more information, refer to (page 6) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] 12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth...

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. 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

... an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Appendix Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from external unit. When unable to play special format CD, set to "1". 1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc...

Instruction Manual - Page 15

... the power source running through the fuse box. ¤ • Mounting and wiring this unit If the CD player/ disc changer has the "O-N" switch, set it to cause a short circuit, then replace the old... unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. • Do not install the unit in turn may be turned on the models being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front ...

Instruction Manual - Page 16

...Connect to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. ANT. Battery 16 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR White/Black White Gray/Black Gray Green/Black Green Purple/Black ...fuse) - Connecting Wires 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

...center. Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is unreadable. Audio file ...can 't support. ➪ ---- E-99: Something is not turned off the power and consult your unit may be disabled by some...Audio file is malfunctioning for possible problems. Tuner source ? COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is upsidedown. Disc source ? The CD is played. ➪ ---- 18 | KDC-MP242/KDC...

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...