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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
© B64-3898-00/00 (KW)
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 provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-MP238/CR/MP208/138/CR Serial number
US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at
www.Kenwoodusa.com
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Contents
Before use
3
Basic Operation
4
General functions
Tuner functions
Disc play functions
General Operation
6
Audio Control
Audio Setup
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
Deactivating Security Code
Manual Clock Adjustment
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Receive mode Setting
Demonstration mode Setting
Basic Operations of remote control 13
Appendix
14
Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15
Connecting Wires to Terminals
16
Installation
17
Troubleshooting Guide
18
Specifications
19
English | 3
Before use
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the unit.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
(page 12).
How to reset your unit
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when the
Reset button is pressed.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
Reset button
Cleaning the Unit
If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.
If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with
a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it
again with a clean soft dry cloth.
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• Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or
using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch
the surface or erases characters.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe
them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit
are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |
~ . (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208)
• The illustrations of the display and the panel
appearing in this manual are examples used to
explain more clearly how the controls are used.
Therefore, what appears on the display in the
illustrations may differ from what appears on the
display on the actual equipment, and some of the
illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs
that are dirty cannot be used.
• This unit can only play the CDs with
.
This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-
RW recorder instruction manual.)
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General functions
Power/Source Select button
[SRC]
Turns on the power.
When the power is on, the source switches between
Tuner (“TUNER”/ “TUnE”) , CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input
(“AUX”/ “AUH”), and Standby (“STANDBY”/ “STBy”) each
time this button is pressed.
Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.
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• When an optional accessory is connected, the source name
for each device appears (KDC-MP238 only).
Volume control
[VOL]
Bass boost
[B.BOOST]
Switches between Boost 1 (“BB-L L1”/ “L1 BB-L”), Boost
2 (“BB-L L2”/ “L2 BB-L”), and Boost off (“BB-L OFF”/ “OFF
BB-L”) each time this button is pressed.
Faceplate release
Release
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.
Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the
faceplate.
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• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be
damaged by shocks or jolts.
• Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
(KDC-MP238/KDC-238CR/KDC-138CR)
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. 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 your fingers.
Auxiliary input
Auxiliary input
Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable
(3.5 ø).
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• Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not
have any resistance.
Muting volume upon reception of phone call
When there is a call, “CALL” is displayed and the audio
system is paused.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears and the audio
system comes back on.
The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is
pressed during a call.
Subwoofer output (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/
KDC-MP208/KDC-138)
Control knob
Switches between ON (“SW ON”/ “On SUB”) and OFF
(“SW OFF”/ “OFF SUB”) each time the bottom side is
pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Clock display (KDC-138/KDC-138CR)
Control knob
Switches between ON and OFF each time the center
is pressed at least one second.
[VOL]
Release
Display
[SRC] [1]
[2] [3]
[4]
[5] [6] [AUTO] [B.BOOST]
Disc slot
Auxiliary input
[
]
Control
knob
Basic Operation
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