Instruction Manual
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... space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) 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 DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and...
... space provided below. Refer to read through this instruction manual. For your Kenwood product at www.Kenwoodusa.com © B64-4211-00/00 (KW/K0) 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 DE INSTRUCCIONES Take the time to the model and...
Instruction Manual
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... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function 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...
... Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Music disc/Audio file Operation 8 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio file) Music Search (Function 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...
Instruction Manual
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...CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Before using this condensation on it again with a dry soft cloth such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. How to explain more clearly how the controls are dirty cannot be restored. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood...dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside 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 ...
...CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.) English | 3 Before using this condensation on it again with a dry soft cloth such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. How to explain more clearly how the controls are dirty cannot be restored. Lens Fogging When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood...dirty, wipe them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & 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 Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source...
English | 7 Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select the Clock display Press the [DISP] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second. The clock display ... & 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 Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK" In Standby/ Auxiliary input source Information Source...
Instruction Manual
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... the preout output. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to enable - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 demonstration. *Factory setting Displayed ... during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of the OFF display. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets ...
... the preout output. "AUTO2"/ AUTO2/ (Function of KDC-MP242) "MANUAL" MANUAL "HDR MODE" Refer to Sets the receive mode of HD page 11 radio. (Function of KDC-MP242) "NAME SET" Refer to Sets the display when switched page 11 to enable - "CD READ" 1*/2 Sets the CD read mode. page 11 demonstration. *Factory setting Displayed ... during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. : Can be set while HD Radio source. - : Can be set during source selection. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242) "DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of the OFF display. "ICON" ON1/ON2*/ Sets ...
Instruction Manual
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... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation ... downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band...
... as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case. In Tuner/HD Radio source ⁄ About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again, the volume returns to (page 6) for the operation ... downwards to the instruction manual of remote control VOL AUD FM+/AM- DIRECT /OK ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PRS TUV WXY QZ SRC ATT /D DIRECT 0-9 In Disc source Music select: [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM-] Pause/Play: [38] In Satellite Radio tuner source Preset band...
Instruction Manual
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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 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media 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 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name. Although the audio files are complied with the standards listed above, the play maybe impossible depending on the types or conditions of media 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.
Instruction Manual
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...CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Preset memory. This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are reproductions of the stations in a residential installation. ON1: Outputs the sound of the radio. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual...connected to AUX terminal. Normally, keep this set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may be...
...CD READ Sets the method for help. 14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the Preset memory. This equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are reproductions of the stations in a residential installation. ON1: Outputs the sound of the radio. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual...connected to AUX terminal. Normally, keep this set to "2". Kenwood Corporation 2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN KENWOOD CORP. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may be...
Instruction Manual
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...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 (... KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
...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 (... KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR Connecting Wires to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) P.CONT Connect either the telephone rings or during MUTE conversation. ⁄ To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.