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Question posted by yungfa7 on May 20th, 2011

Protection Error

Everytime I turn on my radio it says "Protect". It's really annoying.  

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on May 20th, 2011 10:02 AM
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This is displayed when the unit detects bad connections. Loose wires, bare wires, bad ground, etc. Check these possibilites to stop it.

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Instruction Manual - Page 1

... installation and operation procedures will help you call upon your new CD-receiver. KDC-X492 KDC-MP438U KDC-MP408U KDC-MP338 CD-RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD MODE D'EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Kenwood Corporation '~ R~EIAOD'Y" H3'Radio· '!IREADY «i Me D Madefor @J iPod Take the time to the...
Instruction Manual - Page 2

... document. See (page 16) for KDC-X492 is trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 and other countries. Contents Before use 16 Basic Operation 4 General functions Tuner functions Disc & Audio file play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Adjusting the detail of Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Display Switching Tuner...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... each source. 1 Select the source to adjust Press the [SRC] button. 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the Control knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Detail Audio item Turn the Control knob. On the KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDCMP408U, this item disappears when another setting is selected. • You can be...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

...Audio Setup mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the Control knob. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the Control knob. Audio Setup - - - - S Exit Audio...). - Adjust the volume of Rear channel by "lONE2" of KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U. *lKDC-X492 only. *2KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U only. *3KDC-MP338 only. ~ • Volume offset...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... second. In CD &Externaldiscsource Disc title Track title (In External... number Clock "DISC TITLE" "TRACK TITLE" "P-TlME" "CLOCK" In Audio file source '. _ J .~.' '~" 11. II.' Auxiliary input source .../ Genre "TITLE" Frequency "FREQUENCY" Clock "CLOCK" In Satellite radio source Channel name Music title Artist name Composer name Category name Label...-AMP is displayed. (KDC-X492 only) •...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...Search cannot be performed during Random play or scan play. 10 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Function of USB/CD of Audio file List Select Search for the song you want to listen to ... Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [~II) button. ~ • Input"O"to root folder Turn the Control knob. Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeat play on nRAC REP ON"), Disc...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

.../KDC-MP438U Function of iPod iPod Select Search for the song you want to listen to Top menu Turn the Control knob. Push the Control knob towards up for at least 2seconds. Function of the builtin CD player. • Track Select cannot be performed during Random play or scan play . "MULTI JOG ON" is...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...note of the Security Code and treasure it OFF. In such a situation, turn it up or down . 12 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 Activating Security Code "SCROll" "RECEIVE MODE" AUTO*/ MANUAL Refer to ...quality when CRSC is turned ON. liD: Can be set while accessing AUX source. GIED: Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set while Audio file source of CD/USB (excluding iPod)....
Instruction Manual - Page 13

...the Control knob towards up or down . Function of KDC-X492 When LX AMP unit connecting AMP Control You can... the audio unit when the unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed. 1 Turn the ...the [MJOG] button. ~ ~ • If the entered security code is incorrect, "ERROR" is also displayed. 7 Do the step 3 through 6 operation, and reenter the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

...Turning the demonstration mode ON/OFF. 1 Select Demonstration item during Menu mode Select the "RECEIVE MODE" display. Pressing this button for at least 2 second. For how to select menu items, refer to (page 12). 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. 14 I KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC..." ·"GAME" • "VIDEO" ·"TV" 1 Select Auxiliary...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

...Tuner/HD Radio source ~ Band select [FM]/[AM] Station select ~ [~]/[~] ~ Recall preset stations [1] - [6] In CD/USB source Music select ~ [~]/[~J ~ Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] ~ [~II] Pause/Play *KDC-X4921MP438U/MP408U ... off ~[...]/[~] Rear channel volume control English I 15 In Audio control ~ Audio item select [AUD] ~ Adjusts the Audio item [VOL] ~ ~ • Refer to the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

...playback is played fi rst. Refer to HD Radio tuner features. About HD Radio When you can be connected with the iPod ...Audio file • Playable Audio file AAC-LC (.m4a), MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) • Playable disc media CD-RiRW/ROM • Playable disc file format ISO 9660 Levell /2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. • USB device Playable Model KDC-X492, KDC-MP438U, KDC...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... extrapolate and supplement with "OFF" selected, the display turns off. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to AUX source. Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc. 2 : Forces playing as music CD. • AUX When this is negligible with...
Instruction Manual - Page 18

... 8. Always connect those wires to which they correspond. If the power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed), the speaker wire may have been activated. Connect the speaker wires correctly... this product requires skills and experience. Connect the speaker wires of the vehicle and the protection function may have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to the car chassis (ground...
Instruction Manual - Page 21

... is quite dirty. ~ Clean the CD. ';;"fh'e'dlsc'i's"io'ade (page 3). Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. Tuner source D Radio reception Is poor. What might seem...page 7) o .Cannot register a security code. • Cannot set up the Fader. • No Audio control effect on this unit may just be disabled by some settings made on AUX. ~ • Preout...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

...KDC-X492/KDC-MP438U/KDC-MP408U/KDC-MP338 iPod ERROR: Connection to any source other USB devices. TOC ERROR: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. •The CD is scratched a lot. The CD...An Audio file is activated. ¢ Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. READ ERROR: The file system of the vehicle, and then the protection ...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

... : 3.1 Ibs (1.40 kg) Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz) KDC-X492: 110 dB KDC-MP438U/MP408U/MP338: 108 dB Dynamic range : 93 dB MP3 decode : Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode : Compliant with Windows Media Audio AAC decode : AAC-LC ".m4a" files USB Interface (KDC-X492/MP438U/MP408U) USB Standard : USB1.11 2.0 Maximum Supply current : 500...
Instruction Manual - Page 25

...modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is ... an experienced radiolTV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions. Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,...
Instruction Manual - Page 31

... OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES. OR 2. EXPRESS WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR CAR STEREO AND PERSONAL AUDIO COMPONENTS KENWOOD ElECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. is not purchased in the U.S.A. LTD. Damaged magnetic tapes.... of all other rights which the serial number has been defaced. WHO IS PROTECTED This warranty is enforceable only by Kenwood orwhich is proud of the quality and...
Instruction Manual - Page 32

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