Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
Kenwood KDC-MP242 Support Question
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Question posted by johnobrien1234 on March 21st, 2011
How Do I Reset My Stereo It Is Displaying 'protect' Across The Screen
I bought a used mini van equipped with a Kenwood KDC-MP242 car stereo. It worked fine for the past 6 months, however, today it started displaying "Protect" across the screen. How do I get the radio back?
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Related Kenwood KDC-MP242 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
... the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the product. 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...
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
... you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that are used to explain more clearly how the controls are dirty cannot be inapplicable.
Therefore, what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be used .
• CDs with coloring on it. • Do not...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
..." is displayed and the audio system is paused.
Switching display: [DISP] Changing the information displayed. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit or faceplate with mini-plug cable (3.5 ø).
⁄
• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... to insert using an adapter can play each time the [FM+] button is pressed. Preset tuning: [1] - [6] Recalls the memorized station.
Music search: [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is pressed.
When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is pressed. Pause and play: [6] Switches between pause and play .
Scan play (KDC-MP242): [5] Randomly plays...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
...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 Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer level "SW L"
Bass Boost
"B.BOOST"/"B.B"
Range
-15 - +15
"1"/"2"/"OFF" (The indicator turns on each source's volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
...;] button.
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [DISP] button.
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)
Information Station name Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... the [FM+]/[AM-] button.
Music Search (Function of Audio file)
Search for at least 1 second. Music Search (Function of Music CD)
Select the song you want to listen to select disc...your selection is a file.
Displays the current music No.
2 Select the music
Turn the [AUD] knob.
3 Play the selected song
Press the [AUD] knob.
Function of KDC-MP242 Function of remote control
Direct...
Instruction Manual - Page 9
...CD read mode. "SCL"
AUTO*/ Specifies whether the text is displayed.
: Can be set in other than standby state. : Can be set the items with reference page number.
• Refer to which the item is
- "AUX" OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to Sets/Resets... setting Displayed item is poor. "CODE CLR" page 10 (Function of KDC-MP242)
"DIM" ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of HD radio. "MENU" is displayed.
2...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... a correct security code. Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP242
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice.
• The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is turned off.
⁄
• You can use the unit.
⁄
• When the Security...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
..." • "GAME" • "VIDEO" • "TV"
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Search button.
⁄...KDC-MP242
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1 Select HD Radio source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HDR MODE" display...display.
2 Enter Menu mode
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.
"MENU" is used. Select the "HD RADIO" display...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
...When the button is connected. In Tuner/HD Radio source
⁄
About [ ] (KDC-MP242) This button is used .
About [ ✱] (KDC-MP142/KDC-MP142CR) Not used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is pressed again... preset stations: [1] - [6]
12 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR
Insert the batteries with the + and - In Audio control
Audio item select: [AUD]
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]
⁄
• ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
...
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...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
... bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
• CD READ Sets the method for help.
14 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR 1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. Supplementing is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. Location : Bottom Panel
FCC WARNING This...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
...connector of the left speaker to work to professionals.
• Make ... the protection function may start a fire. on and ...reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to both the front output terminals or to the car chassis (ground), you can use your car. 7. The functions you may cause a short circuit, that the mounting angle is displayed...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
+
Car fuse box (Main fuse)
- TEL mute wire (Brown) Not Used (Blue)
Connect to the terminal that is grounded
when 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
..., and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. T
N
T/N NT
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Lock Catch
Accessory2 Removal tool
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the
lower two locations.
... the unit (two locations on each side, as shown in place.
Installation
non-Japanese cars
Removing the hard rubber frame
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and
remove...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
... disc does not play . The sound skips when an Audio file is being
played. ✔ The media is scratched or dirty.
☞ Clean the media, referring to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off . The CD is played. ➪ ----
18 | KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR E-15:
Media was played that doesn...
Instruction Manual - Page 19
...MHz - 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space (KDC-MP142CR) : 87.5 MHz - 108.0 ...(±400 kHz) : ≥ 80 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) : 40 dB
AM tuner section
...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...
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