KENWOOD KDC-MP238CR, KDC-MP238, KDC-MP208, KDC-138CR User Manual

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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 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

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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

3 Appendix

14

 

 

 

4Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15

 

Connecting Wires to Terminals

16

 

Installation

17

6

Troubleshooting Guide

18

 

 

Specifications

19

8

 

 

9

10

Basic Operations of remote control 13

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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

. 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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Basic Operation

Release

Display

 

Disc slot

 

Control

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Auxiliary input

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

knob

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[VOL] [SRC] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [AUTO] [B.BOOST]

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 of the power.

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).

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.

• 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

Display

Operation

Auto seek

“AUTO 1”

Automatic search for a station.

Preset station seek

“AUTO 2”

Search in order of the stations in the

 

 

Preset memory.

Manual

“MANUAL”/ Normal manual tuning control.

”MAnU”

 

 

 

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.

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]

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)

[6]

Randomly plays the music in the disc changer.

 

“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

Display

Range

Subwoofer level*

“SW L”/“L SUB”

–15 — +15

System Q

“NATURAL/FLAT”/

Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/

 

“ROCK”/“POPS”/

Top 40/Jazz/User setting

 

“EASY”/“TOP40/TP40”/

 

 

“JAZZ”/“USER”

 

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.

• “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

Display

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.

• 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.

Speaker type

Display

OFF

 

“SP OFF”/“SP-F”

For 5

& 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

 

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 Standby/ Auxiliary input source

 

 

 

 

 

Information

Display

 

Source name

“SRC NAME”

 

Clock

“CLOCK”

3Exit Switching Display mode

Press the center of the Control knob.

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.

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.

• 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

Operation type

Operation

Movement between folders

Press the right or left side of the Control

 

knob.

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.

KDC-MP238/MP238CR/MP208

 

Display

Setting

Setting overview

Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CODE SET”/

 

Refer to

Sets/Resets security code.

 

 

“CODE CLR”

 

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(Function of KDC-MP238)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CLK ADJ”

 

Refer to

Sets the clock.

 

 

 

 

page 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DIM”

 

ON/OFF*

Adjusts the brightness of

 

 

 

 

 

the display according to the

 

 

 

 

 

surrounding illumination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SWPRE”

 

R*/ SW

Sets the preout output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SPRM”

 

ON*/OFF

Turns ON/OFF the Supreme

 

 

 

 

 

function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CRSC”

 

OFF/ON*

Switches to Monaural to decrease

 

 

 

 

 

noise when reception is poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“NAME SET”

 

Refer to

Sets the display when switched

 

 

 

 

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to AUX source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SCL”

 

AUTO*/

Specifies whether the text is

 

 

 

 

MANU

scrolled automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“HDR MODE”

 

Refer to

Sets the receive mode of HR radio.

 

 

 

 

page 12

(Function of KDC-MP238)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“AUX”

 

OFF/ON1*/

Sets whether to display AUX

 

 

 

 

ON2

during source selection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CD READ”

 

1*/2

Sets the CD read mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“DEMO”

 

Refer to

Specifies whether to enable

 

 

 

 

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demonstration.

 

KDC-138/138CR

 

 

 

 

 

Display

Setting

Setting overview

Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CLCK”

 

Refer to

Sets the clock.

 

 

 

 

page 11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“REAR”/

 

REAR*/SUB

Sets the preout output.

 

 

”SUB”

 

 

(Function of KDC-138)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“CRSC”

 

On*/OFF

Switches to Monaural to decrease

 

 

 

 

 

noise when reception is poor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“AUH”

 

OFF/On*

Sets whether to display AUX

 

 

 

 

 

during source selection.

 

*Factory setting

: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Display

Operation

Auto mode

“AUTO”

Automatically tunes to analog

 

 

broadcast when there is no digital

 

 

broadcast.

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.

Display

Setting

“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

VOL

 

 

 

SRC

 

 

SRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

ATT

 

 

 

VOL

 

AUD

AUD

FM+

 

 

 

 

D

/D

FM/AM

 

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECT

 

 

 

 

/OK

 

KDC-MP238:

 

 

 

DIRECT

KDC-MP238CR:

 

ABC

DEF

 

 

 

 

 

KDC-MP208:

GHI

JKL

MNO

 

 

 

 

 

0 — 9

 

PRS

TUV

WXY

 

QZ

Music select

[4]/[¢]

Folder/Disc select

[FM]/[AM]

Pause/Play

[38]

 

In Satellite Radio tuner source

Preset band select

 

[FM]

Channel select

[4]/[¢]

Recall preset channels

[1] — [6]

General control

Volume control

[VOL]

Source select

[SRC]

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

[VOL]

Refer to <Audio Control> (page 6) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.

In Tuner/HD Radio source

Band select [FM]/[AM]

Station select

[4]/[¢]

Recall preset stations

[1] — [6]

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 .

CD ( )

: Folder

 

 

: Audiofile

 

 

 

 

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

1

..........1

2

..........2

3

..........4

4

..........4

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)

FM/AM antenna input

 

Wiring harness

 

(Accessory1)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

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.

White

To front left speaker

Gray/Black

 

Gray

To front right speaker

 

Green/Black

 

Green

To rear left speaker

 

Purple/Black

 

Purple

To rear right speaker

 

 

Ignition key switch

 

Car fuse box

Ignition wire (Red)

ACC

Battery wire (Yellow)

Car fuse box

 

 

(Main fuse)

Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

+

Battery

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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)

Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).

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.

TN

T/N

N T

T: Toyota cars

N: Nissan cars

8 mm MAX. 8mm

MAX.

 

3

4

 

 

ø5mm

 

ø5mm

Accessory3...for Nissan car

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.

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.

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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Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.

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.

 

 

<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 12) is not

 

 

turned off.

 

 

!

Cannot play audio files.

 

 

“CD READ” is set to “2”. <Menu System> (page 10)

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.

E-05:

The disc is unreadable.

E-15:

Media was played that doesn’t have data

 

recorded that the unit can play.

E-77:

The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

 

Press the reset button on the unit. If the “E-

 

77” code does not disappear, consult your

 

nearest service center.

E-99:

Something is wrong with the disc magazine.

 

Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.

 

Check the disc magazine. And then press

 

the reset button on the unit. If the “E-99”

 

code does not disappear, consult your

 

nearest service center.

IN (Blink):

The CD player section is not operating

 

properly.

 

Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be

 

ejected or the display continues to flash

 

even when the CD has been properly

 

reinserted, please switch off the power

 

and consult your nearest service center.

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:

An Audio file is played with a format that this

 

unit can’t support.

 

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COPY PRO:

A copy-protected file is played.

 

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