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 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
© B64-3898-00/00 (KW)
Contents
Before use
Basic Operation
General functions
Tuner functions
Disc play functions
General Operation
Audio Control
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting
Switching Display
Tuner Operation
Frequency Step Setting
Music disc/Audio file Operation
Direct Music Search
Direct Disc Search
Folder Select
Menu Operation
Menu System
Activating Security Code
Deactivating Security Code
Manual Clock Adjustment
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Receive mode Setting
Demonstration mode Setting
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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 <Demonstration mode Setting> (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
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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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[VOL] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [AUTO] [B.BOOST]
General functions
Power/Source Select button |
[SRC] |
Turns on the power. |
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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 of 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 of (“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.
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Tuner functions
Band select Control knob
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the top side is pressed.
Switches to AM when the bottom side is pressed.
Tuning Control knob
Changes the frequency when the left or right side is pressed.
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• During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.
Tuning mode select |
[AUTO] |
Switches as follows each time this button is pressed.
Tuning mode |
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Auto seek |
“AUTO 1” |
Automatic search for a station. |
Preset station seek |
“AUTO 2” |
Search in order of the stations in the |
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“MANUAL”/ Normal manual tuning control. |
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Preset memory |
[1] - [6] |
Memorize the station selected when pressing for at least 2 seconds.
Auto memory entry [AUTO]
Memorizes six stations with good reception automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.
Preset tuning [1] - [6]
Recalls the memorized station.
Disc play functions
Disc play Disc slot
Starts playing when a disc is inserted.
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.
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•3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.
•Refer to <About Audio file> (page 14) for the Audio file by models you can play.
Pause and play Control knob
Switches between pause and play each time the center is pressed.
: Indicates the button etc. to operate.
Disc ejection |
[0] |
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•You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
Music search Control knob
Changes the music when the left or right side is pressed.
Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing the left or right side.
Folder/Disc search (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/
KDC-MP208) Control knob
Switches the folder containing the audio ile or the disc in the disc changer when pressing the top or bottom side.
Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play [4]
Switches between Track Repeat (“TRAC REP”/ “REP”), Disc Repeat (“DISC REP”) (In Disc Changer), and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing a CD.
Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REP”), Folder Repeat (“FOLD REP”), and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed while playing an audio ile.
Scan play [2]
Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc or folder.
“TRAC SCN”/ “FILE SCN”/ “SCN” is displayed during Scan Play.
Random play [3]
Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder. “DISC RDM”/ “FOLD RDM”/ “RDM” is displayed during Random Play.
Magazine random play (KDC-MP238) |
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Randomly plays the music in the disc changer. |
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“MGZN RDM” is displayed during Magazine Random Play.
Text/Title scroll (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/
KDC-MP208) Control knob
Scrolls the CD and audio ile text display when pressing the top side for at least 2 seconds.
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General Operation
Audio Control
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Audio item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
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Range |
Subwoofer level* |
“SW L”/“L SUB” |
–15 — +15 |
System Q |
“NATURAL/FLAT”/ |
Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ |
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Top 40/Jazz/User setting |
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Bass level |
“BAS L”/“L BAS” |
–8 — +8 |
Middle level |
“MID L”/“L MID” |
–8 — +8 |
Treble level |
“TRE L”/“L TRE” |
–8 — +8 |
Balance |
“BAL”/“BL” |
Left 15 — Right 15 |
Fader |
“FAD”/“FD” |
Rear 15 — Front 15 |
EXIT AUDIO CONTROL MODE (VOLUME CONTROL MODE)
*Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138.
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• “USER”: This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When “USER” is selected, these levels are recalled.
4Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
5Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob.
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system.
1Select the source to adjust
Press the [SRC] button.
2Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
3Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item |
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Range |
Low Pass Filter* |
“LPF” |
80/120/160/Through(OFF) Hz |
Volume offset |
“V-OFF”/“V-OF” –8 — ±0 (AUX: -8 — +8) |
*Function of KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138.
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• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume.
4Adjust the Audio setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
5Exit Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “STANDBY”/ “STBy” display.
2Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
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& 4 in. speaker |
“SP 5/4”/“SP-5” |
For 6 |
& 6x9 in. speaker |
“SP 6*9/6”/“SP-6” |
For the OEM speaker |
“SP OEM”/“SP-O” |
4Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
1Enter Switching Display mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
“DISP SEL” is displayed.
2Select the Display item
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
In Tuner source
Information |
Display |
Frequency |
“FREQ” |
Clock |
“CLOCK” |
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In CD & External disc source
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Disc title |
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Track title |
“T-TITLE” |
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Play time & Track number |
“P-TIME” |
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Clock |
“CLOCK” |
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Music title & Artist name |
“TITLE” |
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Album name & Artist name |
“ALBUM” |
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Folder name |
“FOLDER” |
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File name |
“FILE” |
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Play time & Music number |
“P-TIME” |
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Clock |
“CLOCK” |
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Station name |
“ST NAME” |
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Music title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre |
“TITLE” |
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Frequency |
“FREQ” |
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Clock |
“CLOCK” |
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Source name |
“SRC NAME” |
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Clock |
“CLOCK” |
3Exit Switching Display mode
Press the center of the Control knob.
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•When you select the clock display, the display setting of each source will be changed to the clock display.
•Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
•If the selected display item does not have any information, alternative information is displayed.
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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.
1Turn the power OFF
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
2Switch 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.
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•When the same operation is repeated, the frequency step returns to the original setting.
•When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in the memory are deleted.
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Music disc/Audio Þle Operation
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of remote control
Direct Music Search
Doing Music Search by entering the music number.
1Enter the music number
Press the number buttons on the remote control.
2Do music Search
Press the [4] or [¢] button.
Cancelling Direct Music Search
Press the [38] button.
Function of KDC-MP238
Function of disc changers with remote control
Direct Disc Search
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
1Enter the disc number
Press the number buttons on the remote control.
2Do Disc Search
Press the [+] or [–] button.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search
Press the [38] button.
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• Input “0” to select disc 10.
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208 Function of Audio file
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
1Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [5] button.
“FLD SEL” is displayed.
Displays the current folder name.
2 Select the folder
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Movement between folders |
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Selection of folder |
Press the top side of the Control knob. |
Return to previous folder |
Press the bottom side of the Control knob. |
Return to root folder |
Press the [3] button. |
3Decide the folder to play
Press the center of the Control knob.
Cancelling the Folder Select mode
Press the [5] button.
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Menu Operation
Menu System
Setting various functions.
1Enter Menu mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second.
“MENU”/ “MEnU” is displayed.
2Select the menu item
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
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: Can be set in standby state.
: Can be set while Audio file source.
: Can be set during FM reception.
: Can be set while accessing AUX source.
: Can be set while HD Radio source.
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•Refer to the respective page for information on how to set the items with reference page number.
•Refer to the <Appendix> (page 14) for the details of the menu items.
3Set the menu item
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
4Exit Menu mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
Function of KDC-MP238
Activating Security Code
When Security Code is set, possibility of theft is reduced because input of Security Code is
prompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off.
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•You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your choice.
•The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.
1Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “STANDBY” display.
2Enter Menu mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second.
When “MENU” is displayed, “CODE SET” is also displayed.
3Enter Security Code mode
Press the center of the control knob for at least 1 second.
When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.
4Select the digits to enter
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
5Select the Security Code numbers
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
6Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.
7Confirm the Security Code
Press the center of the Control knob for at least
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3 seconds.
When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.
8Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security Code.
“APPROVED” is displayed.
The Security Code function activates.
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•If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.
9Exit Security Code mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed
1 Turn the power ON.
2Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code.
“APPROVED” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
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•When the Security Code function is activated, “CODE SET” changes to “CODE CLR”.
•To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next section <Deactivating Security Code>.
Function of KDC-MP238
Deactivating Security Code
To deactivate the Security Code function.
1Select Security Code mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Select the “CODE CLR” display.
2Enter Security Code mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE CLR” is also displayed.
3Select the digits to enter
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
4Select the Security Code numbers
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the Security Code.
6Press the center of the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
“CLEAR” is displayed.
The Security Code function deactivates.
7Exit Security Code mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
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•If a wrong security code is entered, “ERROR” is displayed. Enter a correct security code.
Manual Clock Adjustment
1Select Clock Adjustment mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Select the “CLK ADJ”/ “CLCK” display.
2Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The clock display blinks.
3Adjust the hours
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Adjust the minutes
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
4Exit Clock adjustment mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
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Menu Operation
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary input source.
1Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “AUX” display.
2Enter Menu mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button for at least 1 second.
“MENU” is displayed.
3Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Select the “NAME SET” display.
4Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5Select the Auxiliary input display
Press the right or left side of the Control knob.
Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below.
•“AUX”
•“DVD”
•“PORTABLE”
•“GAME”
•“VIDEO”
•“TV”
6Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
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•When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.
•The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S220A is used.
Function of KDC-MP238
Receive mode Setting
Setting the receiver mode.
1Select the Receive mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Select the “HDR MODE” display.
2Enter Receive mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 1 second.
3Set the Receive mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Receive mode |
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Auto mode |
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Digital |
“DIGITAL” |
Digital broadcasts only. |
Analog |
“ANALOG” |
Analog broadcasts only. |
4Exit Receive mode
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
Function of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets the demonstration mode.
1Select the Demonstration mode
Press the top or bottom side of the Control knob.
Select the “DEMO” display.
2Set the Demonstration mode
Press the center of the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below.
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“DEMO ON” |
The Demonstration mode function is ON. |
“DEMO OFF” |
Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode). |
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Accessory of KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208
Basic Operations of remote control
In Disc source
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General control
Volume control |
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Source select |
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Volume reduce |
[ATT] |
When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
In Audio control
Audio item select |
[AUD] |
Adjusts the Audio item |
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In Tuner/HD Radio source
Band select [FM]/[AM]
Station select |
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About [ ] (KDC-MP238)
This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.
About [ ] (KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208)
Not used.
About [DIRECT]
Not used.
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•Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two “AA”/ “R6”-size batteries.
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned properly, following the illustration inside the case.
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Appendix
About Audio file
•Playable Model
KDC-MP238, KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP208
•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 to .
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An online manual about audio files is put on the site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online
manual, detailed information and notes which are not written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read through the online manual as well.
About Satellite Radio tuner
This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which are released by SIRIUS and XM.
Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.
About HD Radio
When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features.
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.
For operating KCA-BT100
To control KCA-BT100, operate as follows;
To make setting for <Selecting the Dialing Mode>, select <Menu System> (page 10). Pressing the [38] button for at least 1 second after selecting the "D.MODE" item allows you to enter the dialing
method selection mode. To exit from dialing method selection mode, press [B.BOOST] button.
To make <Disconnecting a Call>, <Clearing the Disconnection Massage>, and <Rejecting an Incoming call>, press [AUTO] button for at least 1 second.
Menu Glossary
•SWPRE (Switching Preout)
Switches the preout between rear output (“R”/ “REAR”) and subwoofer output (“SW”/ “SUB”).
•SPRM (Supreme)
Technology to extrapolate and supplement with proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate.
Supplementing is optimized by compression format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according to bit rate.
The effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
•CD READ
Sets the method for reading CD.
When unable to play special format CD, set this function to “2” to force playing. Note that some music CD may be unplayable even when set to “2”. In addition, audio files cannot be played when set to “2”. Normally, keep this set to “1”.
1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file disc and music CD when playing disc.
2 : Forces playing as music CD.
•AUX
When this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected. ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit connected
to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX source.
ON2: Activates the attenuator function when switched to AUX source.
Turn off the attenuator function when listening to output from external unit. This prevents the noise when no external unit is connected to AUX terminal.
OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.
Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories
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Installation Procedure
1.To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery.
2.Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.
3.Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.
4.Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.
5.Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.
6.Install the unit in your car.
7.Reconnect the - battery.
8.Press the reset button.
2WARNING
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire (yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those wires to the power source running through the fuse box.
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•Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
•Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply.
•Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
•Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.
If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.
•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 function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked.
•If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as with battery wires, the battery may die.
•If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.
•If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating.
•Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.
•Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal part in the car.
•When only two speakers are being connected to the system, connect the connectors either to both the front output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the + connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal.
•After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps, blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
•Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc changers/ CD players. Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage.
Set the “O-N” Switch to the “N” position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players. The functions you can use and the information that
can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected.
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Connecting Wires to Terminals
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP238 only)
FRONT
Front preput(KDC-MP238 only)
Rear preput/ Subwoofer preput (KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208/138 only)
Fuse (10A) |
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Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)
P.CONT
TEL mute wire (Brown)
MUTE
Not Used (Blue)
ANT. CONT
White/Black
Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation.
⁄To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual.
⁄Do not let the wire come out from the tab.
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Ignition wire (Red) |
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Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)
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Installation
non-Japanese cars
Metal mounting strap (commercially available)
Firewall or metal support
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.
Self-tapping screw (commercially available)
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
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Japanese cars
1Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure the unit with the accessory screws.
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N: Nissan cars
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Accessory4...for Toyota car
Removing the hard rubber frame
1Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level. Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.
Lock
Catch
Accessory2
Removal tool
2When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations.
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Removing the Unit
1Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.
3Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown.
4Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)
Accessory2
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5Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being careful not to drop it.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit.
!Cannot display the user of System Q.
<Audio Control> (page 6) is not set.
!• Cannot set up the subwoofer.
• No output from the subwoofer.
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.
• Preout is not set to subwoofer. <Menu System> (page 10)
•<Subwoofer Output> (page 4) is not set to On.
!• Cannot register a security code.
• Cannot set up Display.
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What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems.
Tuner source
?Radio reception is poor.
The car antenna is not extended.Pull the antenna out all the way.
Disc source
?The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.
The specified CD is quite dirty.
Clean the CD.
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.
Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc.
The disc is severely scratched.
Try another disc instead.
Audio file source
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being played.
The media is scratched or dirty.
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3).
The recording condition is bad.
Record the media again or use another media.
The messages shown below display your systems condition.
TOC ERR/E-04: • No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
•The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upsidedown. The CD is scratched a lot.
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The disc is unreadable. |
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Media was played that doesn’t have data |
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The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. |
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Something is wrong with the disc magazine. |
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PROTECT/DCER:The speaker wire has a short-circuit or touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then the protection function is activated.
Wire or insulate the speaker cable properly and press the reset button. If the “PROTECT”/“DCER” code does not disappear, consult your nearest service center.
NA FILE: |
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