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General Operation Audio Control ⁄ • Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference 1 Select the source to adjust from the basic volume. Press the [SRC] button. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item 2 Enter Audio Control mode Turn the [VOL] knob. Press the [VOL] knob. 5 Exit Audio Setup mode 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level* “SW L”/ “L SUB” –15 — +15 Speaker Setting System Q “NATUR
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In CD & External disc source Information Display Disc title “D-TITLE” Track title “T-TITLE” Play time & Track number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK” In Audio file source Information Display Music title & Artist name “TITLE” Album name & Artist name “ALBUM” Folder name “FOLDER” File name “FILE” Play time & Music number “P-TIME” Clock “CLOCK” In HD Radio source (KDC-MP238) Information Display Station name “ST NAME” Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre “TITLE” Frequency “FREQ” Clock “CLOCK” In Standb
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Tuner Operation Function of KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP138CR Frequency Step Setting Changing the tuning frequency step. The original setting is FM band 50 kHz. 1 Turn the power OFF Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. 2 Switch the frequency step While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the [SRC] button. Release your fingers from the button after the display appears. The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz. ⁄ • When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the o
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Music disc/Audio fi le Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control Function of Audio file Direct Music Search Folder Select Doing Music Search by entering the music number. Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear. 1 Enter the music number 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the number buttons on the remote Press the [5] button. control. “FLD SEL” is displayed. Displays the current folder name. 2 Do music Search Pr
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Menu Operation Menu System : Can be set during FM reception. : Can be set while accessing AUX source. Setting various functions. : Can be set while HD Radio source. 1 Enter Menu mode ⁄ Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 • Refer to the respective page for information on how to second. set the items with reference page number. • Refer to the (page 14) for the details of the “MENU”/ “MEnU” is displayed. menu items. 2 Select the menu item 3 Set the menu item Press the top or
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3 seconds. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also Security Code. displayed. 6 Press the center of the Control knob for at least 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter 3 seconds. the Security Code. “CLEAR” is displayed. “APPROVED” is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates. The Security Code function activates. 7 Exit Security Code mode ⁄ Press the [B.BOOST] button. • If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat ⁄
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Menu Operation Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of KDC-MP238 Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary Setting the receiver mode. input source. 1 Select the Receive mode 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the top or bottom side of the Control Press the [SRC] button. knob. Select the “AUX” display. Select the “HDR MODE” display. 2 Enter Menu mode 2 Enter Receive mode Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 Pres
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+ Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Basic Operations of remote control In Disc source SRC VOL SRC Music select [4]/[¢] ATT ATT VOL AUD AUD FM Folder/Disc select [FM]/[AM] / AM– FM/AM Pause/Play [38] DIRECT /OK KDC-MP238: DIRECT ABC DEF In Satellite Radio tuner source KDC-MP238CR: GHI JKL MNO KDC-MP208: 0— 9 Preset band select [FM] PRS TUV WXY QZ Channel select [4]/[¢] Recall preset channels [1] — [6] ⁄ General control About [ ] (KDC-MP238) This button is used when Bluetoot
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Appendix About Audio file For operating KCA-BT100 • Playable Model To control KCA-BT100, operate as follows; KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208 To make setting for , • Playable Audio file select
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit. Accessories • If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT”/”DCER” is displayed), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chassis of the vehicle and the protection 1 function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. • If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect ..........1 the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off
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Connecting Wires to Terminals Front preput(KDC-MP238 only) To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only) Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only) FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) Wiring harness (Accessory1) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Power control/Motor antenna control wire Connect either to the power control terminal (Blue/White) when using the optional power amplifier, or to P.CONT the antenna contr
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Installation non-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and Metal mounting strap (commercially available) remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in Firewall or metal support the figure. Lock Catch Accessory2 Bend the tabs of the Removal tool mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the and attach it in place. lower two locations. Self-tappi
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Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by The messages shown below display your some settings made on this unit. systems condition. TOC ERR/E-04: • No disc has been loaded in the disc ! Cannot display the user of System Q. magazine.
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Specifi cations FM tuner section Audio section Frequency range Maximum output power 200 kHz space : 50 W x 4 : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) : 22 W x 4 50 kHz space (KDC-MP238CR/138CR) Speaker Impedance : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz : 4 – 8 Ω Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) Tone action : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB : 15.2dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω) Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB Frequency response (±3 dB) Preout
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Table des matières Avant l’utilisation 21 Appendice 32 Fonctionnement basique 22 Accessoires/ Procédure d’installation 33 Fonctions générales Fonctions du tuner Connexion des câbles aux bornes 34 Fonctions de la lecture de disque Fonctionnement général 24Installation 35 Commande du son Guide de depannage 36 Réglage audio Réglage des enceintes Spécifications 37 Commutation de l’affichage Fonctionnement du tuner 26 Réglage de l'intervalle de fréquence Fonctionnement des disques audio/ fichiers au
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KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/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 read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver. For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space pr
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Contents Before use 3 Appendix 14 Basic Operation 4 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15 General functions Connecting Wires to Terminals 16 Tuner functions Disc play functions Installation 17 General Operation 6 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Audio Control Audio Setup Specifications 19 Speaker Setting Switching Display Tuner Operation 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select Menu Operation 10 Menu System Activating Security Code
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Before use • If you experience problems during installation, 2WARNING consult your Kenwood dealer. To prevent injury or fire, take the following • When you purchase optional accessories, check with precautions: your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any with your model and in your area. metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside • The characters which can be displayed by this unit the unit. are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + –
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Basic Operation Disc slot Release Display Control [ ] Auxiliary input knob [VOL] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [AUTO] [B.BOOST] exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also General functions avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing. Power/Source Select button [SRC] • To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the Turns on the power. unit or faceplate with your fingers. When the power is on, the source switches between Tuner (“TUNER”
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: Indicates the button etc. to operate. Tuner functions Disc ejection [0] ⁄ Band select Control knob • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the engine. top side is pressed. Music search Control knob Switches to AM when the bottom side is pressed. Changes the music when the left or right side is Tuning Control knob pressed. Changes the frequency when the left or right side is Fast reverses or forwards the music while
