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Specifications Subject to change without notice.
FM tuner section CD player section
KDC-MP249/ KDC-MP2049/ KDC-MP149 only: Laser diode: GaAIAs
Frequency range: Digital filter (D/A): 8 Times Over Sampling
200 kHz space: 87.9 MHz — 107.9 MHz D/A converter: 24 Bit
50 kHz space: 87.5 MHz — 108.0 MHz Spindle speed: 500 rpm — 200 rpm (CLV)
Usable sensitivity (S/N= 26 dB): 11.2 dBf (1.0 μV/75 Ω) Wow & Flutter: Below Measurable Limit
KDC-MP249
Quieting sensitivity (DIN S/N = 46 dB): Frequency
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Safety CONTENTS WARNING Safety 2 Stop the car before operating the unit. Preparation 3 Important to know... How to attach/detach the faceplate To prevent a short circuit, never put or How to reset your unit leave any metallic objects (such as coins or How to prepare the remote controller metal tools) inside the unit. (RC-405) Caution: Adjust the volume so that you can hear sounds outside the car. Driving Basic operations 4 with the volume too high may cause an Getting started 6 accide
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Preparation How to attach/detach the faceplate How to prepare the remote controller (RC-405) When you use the remote controller for the 1 first time, pull out the insulation sheet. 1 Insulation sheet 2 2 Do not expose the faceplate to direct sunlight, excessive heat, or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the If the effectiveness of the remote possibility of water splashing. controller decreases, replace the battery. Keep the faceplate in its casing while detached. 3 The
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Basic operations Loading slot Ejects the disc Remote sensor Do not expose to bright sunlight. Display window Volume knob Auxiliary input jack Detaches the faceplate The following indicator lights up when... ST: A stereo broadcast is received (FM). IN: A disc is in the unit. KDC-3051M/ KDC-315M only: TI: Traffic Information function is turned on. RDS: RDS service is available. Maintenance Cleaning the unit: Wipe off the dirt on the panel with a dry silicon or soft cloth. Failure to observe this
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When you press or hold the following button(s)... Remote Main unit General operation controller Turns on. — Turns off if pressed and held. Selects the available sources (TUNER, CD, AUX, STANDBY), if the SRC power is turned on. SRC • If the source is ready, playback also starts. “CD” is selectable only when a disc is loaded. VOL Adjusts the volume level. Volume knob (turn) 5 / ∞ Selects items. ENT Confirms selection. Volume knob (press) — Enters [FUNCTION] settings. Selects the FM bands
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Getting started Canceling the display Adjusting the clock demonstration 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. The display demonstration is always turned 2 Turn the volume knob to select on unless you cancel it. [SETTINGS], then press to enter. When you turn on the power (or after you 3 Turn the volume knob to select [CLOCK], reset the unit), the display shows: then press to enter. [CANCEL DEMO] \ [PRESS] \ 4 Press the volume knob to select [VOLUME KNOB] [CLOCK ADJ], then pres
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Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) BUILTIN AUX ON1 *: Outputs sound of the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. ; ON2: Outputs sound from the connected external component when “AUX” is selected as the source. When you turn on the power, the sound attenuates (to prevent noise when no external component is connected). Turn the volume knob clockwise to return to the previous volume level. ; OFF: Disables “AUX” in source selection. CD READ 1 *: Automatically distingu
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Adjust [SETTINGS] mode settings While listening to the radio... 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See table below for selection. 4 Hold to finish the procedure. Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) LOCAL SEEK ON: Searches only stations with good reception (KDC-MP249/ KDC-MP2049/ KDC-MP149: MW/ SW1/ SW2 stations only ; KDC-3051M/ KDC-315M: FM stati
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Listening to a disc Ejects the disc. (“NO DISC” appears and “IN” indicator goes off.) Press to select track/file. Hold to fast-forwards/reverses. Press to select next folder. 1 Press SRC to turn on the power. 2 Insert a disc into the loading slot. Playback starts automatically. 3 Press to resume/pause playback (if necessary). Selecting Repeat Play Selecting Scan Play Press number button 4 (REP) repeatedly Press number button 2 (SCAN) to make a selection. repeatedly to make a selection. A
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Direct Music Search using the Discs that cannot be used remote controller (RC-405) Discs that are not round. • Not available if Random Play or Scan Play is Discs with coloring on the recording selected. surface or discs that are dirty. 1 Press DIRECT to enter Direct Music You cannot play a Recordable/ReWritable Search Mode. disc that has not been finalized. (For the “– – –” appears. finalization process refer to your disc 2 Press the number buttons to enter the writing software, and you
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Function settings 1 Press the volume knob to enter [FUNCTION] mode. 2 Turn the volume knob to select [AUDIO CTRL] or [SETTINGS], then press to enter. 3 Turn the volume knob to make a selection, then press to confirm. See table below for selection. Repeat step 3 until the desired item is selected/activated. Press to return to the previous item. 4 Hold to finish the procedure. [AUDIO CTRL] : While listening to any source except in STANDBY state... Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) SUB-W
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[SETTINGS] Item Selectable setting (Preset: *) AUX NAME AUX */ DVD/ PORTABLE/ GAME/ VIDEO/ TV: Selects the desired name for the connected component. (Selectable only if “AUX” is selected as the source.) CLOCK CLOCK ADJ: (For details, refer page 6.) TIME SYNC: ON *: Synchronizes the RDS station time data and the unit's clock. ; OFF: Cancels. DISPLAY DIMMER SET: ON: Dims the display illumination. ; OFF *: Cancels. TEXT SCROLL: AUTO/ ONCE: Selects to scroll the display information automatically, o
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Installation/connection Part list: Caution A Faceplate.............................................................. (×1) If your car's ignition does not have an ACC B Escutcheon ......................................................... (×1) position, connect the ignition wires to a C Mounting sleeve ............................................. (×1) power source that can be turned on and D Casing for faceplate ...................................... (×1) off with the ignition key. If you con
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Wiring connection Rear/subwoofer output terminals KDC-MP249/ Fuse (10 A) KDC-MP2049/ KDC-MP149 Antenna terminal KDC-3051M/ KDC-315M Light blue/yellow KDC-MP249/ KDC-3051M/ KDC-315M : To the steering wheel (Steering remote control wire) remote control adapter (optional accessory) To the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings Brown or during conversation. (To connect the Kenwood navigation (Mute control wire) system, consult your navigation manual.) KDC-MP249/ KDC-MP2049/
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ISO connectors Connecting the ISO connectors on some VW/Audi or Opel (Vauxhall) automobiles Pin Color and function You may need to modify the wiring of the supplied wiring A4 Yellow Battery harness as illustrated below. A5 Blue/White Power control A7 Red Ignition (ACC) Ignition wire (Red) A7 (Red) A8 Black Earth (ground) connection B1 / B2 Purple ª / Purple/black · Rear speaker (right) Unit Vehicle B3 / B4 Gray ª / Gray/black · Front speaker (right) Battery wire A4 (Yellow) B5 / B6 White ª /
