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Question posted by lindadees1 on February 25th, 2020

How Do I Unlock The Code On My Kenwood Kdc-mp 342u Car Radio.

How do I unlock the Protection code on my Kenwood KDC-MP 342U car radio???? I am not able to download a PDF file. I need someone to walk me through this. Please list what steps I need to take in order to get the Protection code off my car radio. I am not computer smart. Thank you.

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on February 25th, 2020 1:46 AM
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To deactivate the Security Code function.

1

Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "STANDBY" display.

2

Enter Menu mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3

Select Security Code mode

Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

Select the "CODE CLR" display.

4

Enter Security Code mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE CLR" is also

displayed.

Answer #2: Posted by scottmcraven on February 25th, 2020 8:15 AM
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first you will need the remote

Related Kenwood KDC-MP342U Manual Pages

Instruction Manual - Page 1

For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4438-00/00 (KW/K0) KDC-MP342U KDC-MP242U CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE...the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. Model KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your records Record the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... 24 2 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U iPod is not responsible for iPod All Random iPod Control by Hand Mode Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Audio Adjustments 11 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Other Functions 12 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode setting Satellite Radio tuner...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

... experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the illustrations may affect its mechanical parts. Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

... displayed. When the call . ⁄ • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to turn off the power. ⁄ • When an optional accessory is connected, the ... display setting. Text/Title scroll: [DISP] Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when pressed for the details of (page 6). 4 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Faceplate release: Release Releases the faceplate lock so that...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... and play : USB Terminal Connecting a USB device starts playback. ⁄ • For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to your telephone using an adapter can eject the disc for details. wire to (page 16). *1 Function of KDC-MP342U. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. (No sound is pressed. USB device...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... SET" "SCL" "AUX" "CD READ" "DEMO" Setting Entry 1 sec. Adjusts the brightness of KDC-MP342U Displayed item is poor. "MENU" is scrolled automatically. Sets the tuning mode of the display. Setting overview Sets/Resets security code. "AUTO"*/ "MANU" "OFF"/ "ON1"*/ "ON2" "1"*/ "2" "OFF"/ "ON"* 2 sec. Sets the Graphics mode of HD radio. Switches to Monaural to...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... in the list is displayed. 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" In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you ...MP342U/ KDC-MP242U "AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Search button. ⁄ • When operation stops for at that the currently displayed folder is a file. Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

... the [AUD] knob. Search by the icon bar in the list which is displayed. 2 Search for at the selected character position.... previous item Press the [FM+] button. The position of songs in eight steps.  Cancelling the Music Search mode Press the Search button. English | 9...file name "PRGM***" Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod All Random All songs in (page 6).
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... music information display. Function of KDC-MP342U Basic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC]...iPod control function. iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with video. • iPod can be performed during playing of iPod, ...the [4] or [¢] button. Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod iPod Control by Hand Mode Allows...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... pressed. 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 5 through 6 operation, and reenter the Security Code. Select the "CODE CLR" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Enter a correct security code. 12 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed. 5 Enter Security Code Operation type Select the digits to use the...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

... mode Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button. "ANALOG" Analog broadcasts only. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. "MENU" is ON. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF"...mode setting Setting the demonstration mode as follows; "DIGITAL" Digital broadcasts only. Function of KDC-MP342U Receive mode Setting Setting the receiver mode as follows; Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). 1...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... check individual channel for at least 2 seconds. Select the "SAT"/ "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display. ⁄ • You need to register to the service provider to (page 6). Function of KDC-MP342U Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) Basic Operation Selecting Satellite Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Cancelling Direct Access Tuning Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... In Tuner/HD Radio source Band select: [FM+]/[AM-] Station select: [4]/[¢] Recall preset stations: [1] - [6] FM/AM KDC-MP342U: KDC-MP242U: 1 0 - 9 DIRECT (page 14) In CD/USB source Music ... the dashboard. English | 15 In Audio control Audio item select: [AUD] Adjust the Audio item: [VOL] ⁄ • Refer to the instruction manual of KDC-MP342U) General control Preset band select: [...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... file • Playable Audio file 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. • Playable USB device USB mass storage class • Playable USB device file system FAT16, FAT32 • iPod Playable Model KDC-MP342U Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... supplement with music that is optimized by compression format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according to AUX source. To exit from the description of the radio. OFF: Turns off when encoding at low bit rate (less than 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is encoded at least 1 second after selecting the "D.MODE" item allows...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

... REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is made. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may be...
Instruction Manual - Page 20

...) Ignition key switch Car fuse box (Main fuse) Battery 20 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Connecting Wires to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have any resistance. FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Front output (KDC-MP342U only) Rear output/ Sub Woofer output Wiring harness (Accessory1) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP342U only) ⁄...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... low pass filter. • No output from the preout jack. Disc source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is severely scratched. ☞ Try another disc instead. Tuner source ? The specified disc does not play, but another media. 22 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U The Touch Sensor Tone does not sound. ✔ The preout jack...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

.... If the "E-99" code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. IN (Blink): The CD player section is played. NA FILE: An Audio file is played with the disc magazine. See (page 16) for the iPod is the latest version. iPod ERR: Connection to any source other USB devices. COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is not operating...

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