Kenwood KDC-MP1046, KDC-MP3046, KDC-MP2046, KDC-MP146 User Manual 2

CD-RECEIVER

KDC-MP246 KDC-MP146 KDC-MP3046 KDC-MP2046 KDC-MP1046

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Contents

Before Use 3

Basic Operations 4

Before Using Common Operation Playing Music Listening Radio

General 6

Removing the Faceplate Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call Display Indicator Text Display Selection

Function Setting 8

Music Disc/Audio File Operation 12

Play Function Music Search Direct Music Search

Tuner Operation 13

Frequency Step Setting

Basic Operations of remote control 14

Appendix 15

Accessories/Installation Procedure 16

Connecting Wires to Terminals 17

Installation/Removing the Unit 18

Troubleshooting Guide 19

Specifications 20

KDC-MP246/ KDC-MP146/ KDC-MP3046/ KDC-MP2046/ KDC-MP1046

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. Refer to <Exit of the Demonstration Mode> (page 4).

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.

1. Release the faceplate lock so that it can be

removed. Refer to <Removing the Faceplate> (page 6)

2. Press the Reset button and reattaching the

faceplate.

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.

• 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.

About the Terminals of the Unit and Faceplate

• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the unit and faceplate with your fingers.

• 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.

Notes

• 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 @ “ ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~ .

• 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.)

• 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using an adapter can cause malfunction.

English

Basic Operations

[ ]

Release

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[BAND] [VOL] [1][2] [3][4] [5][6]

[] [D]

[DISP][SRC]

Before Using

Exit of the Demonstration Mode

Turn off the demonstration mode when you use it for the first time after installation.

1 Press the [VOL] knob to quit the demonstration

mode when the messages “CANCEL DEMO”, “PRESS”, “VOLUME KNOB” are displayed (approx. 15 seconds).

2 Select “YES” and press the [VOL] knob.

When “NO” is selected, turn the [VOL] knob.

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• Demonstration mode can also be cancelled in “DEMO MODE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).

Adjusting the Clock

1 Press the [DISP] button several times until clock

display (“CLOCK”) appears.

2 Keep pressing the [DISP] button until the hour

display blinks.

3 Turn the [ VOL] knob to adjust the hour. 4 Press the [VOL] knob to finish the hour adjusting.

The minute display blinks.

5 Turn the [ VOL] knob to adjust the minute. 6 Press the [VOL] knob to finish the minute

adjusting.

Disc slot

[]

Auxiliary input

Common Operation

Power and source select

Turns the power ON by pressing the [SRC] button. When power is ON, pressing the [SRC] button switches among playable sources in the following order: Tuner (“TUNER”) ➜ CD (“CD”) ➜ Auxiliary Input (“AUX”) ➜ Standby (“STANDBY”) ➜ Tuner (“TUNER”) Keeping pressing the [SRC] button for at least 1 second turns the power OFF.

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• The source “CD” can be selected when each source is ready to play.

Volume

Turning the [VOL] knob adjusts the sound volume.

Clock display and Display scroll

Pressing the [DISP] button selects the display mode. Refer to <Text Display Selection> (page 7). Keeping pressing the [DISP] button scrolls the display.

Auxiliary input

Portable audio device can be connected with the stereo mini-plug (3.5 mm ø).

KDC-MP246/ KDC-MP146/ KDC-MP3046/ KDC-MP2046/ KDC-MP1046

Playing Music

Listening Radio

Playing Disc

Insert a disc into the disc slot. When inserted, the source is switched automatically and a song starts playing.

Folder select

Pressing the [BAND] button switches a folder.

Song select

Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects a song (track or file). Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing the [4] or [¢] button. (No sound is output while playing audio file.)

Pause and play

Pressing the [6] button pauses or resumes playing a song (track or file).

Removing Disc

Pressing the [0] button ejects a disc.

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• For the playable audio files, see <About Audio file> (page

15).

Select Tuner source

Pressing the [SRC] button several times switches the source to “TUNER”.

Band select

Pressing the [BAND] button switches the receiving band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, SW1, SW2).

Station select

Pressing the [4] or [¢] button selects the station.

Station memory

Pressing the [1] – [6] button recalls the memorized station. Keeping pressing the [1] – [6] button for at least 2 seconds memorizes the station currently selected.

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• Details of the station selecting in operation are set in the “SEEK MODE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).

• Receivable stations can be automatically memorized. See “AUTO MEMORY” of <Function Setting> (page 8).

• Up to 6 each stations can be memorized to the [1] – [6] button in each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, SW1, SW2).

• Up to 6 stations with a different band (FM/AM) can be memorized to the [1] – [6] button according to the setting of “PRESET T YPE” of <Function Setting> (page 8).

English

General

Removing the Faceplate

The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

Detach the faceplate

Press the Release button.

Reattaching the Faceplate

Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the faceplate.

• After pressing the Release button, detach the faceplate immediately. If the faceplate is left attached, it can fall due to vibration and so on.

• 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-MP246/ KDC-MP146/ KDC-MP2046 only)

• 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.

Muting Volume upon Reception of Phone Call

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.

When a call comes in

“CALL” is displayed. The audio system pauses.

Listening to the audio during a call

Press the [SRC] button.

The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

When the call ends

Hang up the phone.

The “CALL” display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.

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• To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to Terminals> (page

17).

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