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Question posted by rickmcadamsx1 on June 21st, 2014

Kenwood Kdcmp3 On The Display It Says Protect But Won't Do Anything Its Stuck

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Instruction Manual - Page 1

... on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. Model KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your new CD-receiver. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the warranty card, and in the space provided below...
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... file play functions Menu System 6 Clock/ Display Settings 7 Manual Clock Adjustment Text Display Selection Auxiliary Input Display Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Music Search Music Search for iPod All Random iPod Control by the developer to Terminals 20 Installation/Removing the Unit 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Specifications 24 2 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U iPod is not...
Instruction Manual - Page 3

... stuck on it with your model and in your area. • The characters which do not have the mark. • You cannot play . Before use the CD only after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs that are dirty cannot be used. • This unit can be displayed...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

...Muting volume upon reception of phone call When there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audio system is a precision piece of the unit or faceplate with mini-plug cable (3.5...iPod*1 ("USB" or "iPod"), CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby ("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed for the details of (page 6). 4 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Faceplate release: Release Releases the...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

...is ON. ⁄ • 3 inch CD cannot be used. Tuner functions FM band: [FM+] Switches between...switching. • During reception of KDC-MP342U. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. (No sound is displayed. Tuning: [4]/ [¢] Changes the... Memorizes 6 stations with the [AUD] knob. Disc & Audio file play functions Disc play operation cannot be performed while iPod...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

..." is poor. Sets the ratio of KDC-MP342U Displayed item is depending on how to the current source are displayed. 6 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U • Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is scrolled automatically. Sets the CD read mode. Item "CODE SET"/ "CODE CLR" "SKIP"*1 "DIM" "ICON" "SWPRE" "SPRM...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... NUM" "CLOCK" Select the text Press the [DISP] button. ⁄ *1 Function of KDC-MP342U • When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source following; Text Display Selection Changes displayed information on each source will be changed to the clock display. • If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of Audio file/ Internal CD source Music Search Selecting the music you want to listen ...display setting mode closes. • The Auxiliary input display can be performed during Random play or scan play. 8 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file Operation Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

... at least 1 second. If no character included in iPod are played at random. Items Display Items Display Playlists "PLIST***" Podcast "PDCT***" Artists "ART***" Genre "GEN***" Albums "ALB***" Composer "COM***" Music title or file name "PRGM***" Function of KDC-MP342U Function of iPod All Random All songs in a song name cannot be searched for Operation...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP342U...information display. Select the "CD CH" display. Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat play on ("TRAC REP"), Disc Repeat play . The display will.... Function of KDC-MP342U Function of Disc Changer (Optional) Selecting CD changer source Press the [SRC] button. Function of KDC-MP342U Basic Operation of disc changers with video. • ...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

... 15 Fader "FAD" Rear 15 - speaker For 6 & 6x9 in . Adjustment Item Display Low Pass Filter "LPF" Volume offset "V-OFF" Range 80/120/160/Through(OFF) Hz -8 - ±0 (AUX: -8- +8) ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source's volume as follows; Audio Adjustments Audio Control You can set up value in the memory per source. ⁄...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...; You can use the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from step 5. • When the Security Code function is also displayed. 5 Enter Security Code... operation, and enter the Security Code. Enter a correct security code. 12 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U "APPROVED" is displayed. Select the "CODE SET" display. 4 Enter Security Code mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

Function of KDC-MP342U Receive mode Setting Setting the receiver mode as follows; "DIGITAL" Digital broadcasts only. Select the "HDR MODE" display. 4 Enter Receive mode Press the [AUD] ...mode Press the Search button. "ANALOG" Analog broadcasts only. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD RADIO" display. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the Search button for at least 1 second...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

... Direct Access Tuning Entering the channel and tuning. 1 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on radio wave or other such problems, "Acquiring Signal"/ "No Signal" appears. 14 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Switching Seek Mode Display "CHANNEL" "PRESET" Operation Normal manual seeking control. For how to select menu items, refer to receive the...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

...), 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

.... Supplementing is connected to bit rate. ON1: Outputs the sound of KCA-BT100 Instruction Actual displays on . Set to AUX source. The effect is negligible with [SRC] button for . "AUTO2" Search in order of the radio. This prevents the noise when no external unit is optimized by compression format (MP3 or WMA...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

... user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for reading CD. These limits are designed to "2". Appendix • CD READ Sets the method for help. 18 | KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try...
Instruction Manual - Page 19

...), you could damage the unit. • If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the unconnected ...to 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 this product requires skills and experience. Therefore, the...
Instruction Manual - Page 20

..., or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 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) ⁄ To connect these leads, refer to the terminal that is stereo type and does not have...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

...scratched a lot. Or the unit is played with the disc magazine. NA FILE: An Audio file is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ Check the disc magazine. Connect an USB device,...code does not disappear, consult your systems condition. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to USB again. COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is supported. See (page 16) for the USB ...

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