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KDC-MP342UKDC-MP242UCD-RECEIVERINSTRUCTION MANUALAMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D'EMPLOIREPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AMMANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONESKenwood Corporation

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D Madefor@J iPod

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the bestperformance from your new CD-receiver.For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on thewarranty card, and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numberswhenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.Model KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Serial number _US Residence Only

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KDC-MP342UKDC-MP242UCD-RECEIVERINSTRUCTION MANUALAMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D'EMPLOIREPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AMMANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONESKenwood Corporation

_. Designed for_. Windows

TM M e d i a H . ~

D Madefor@J iPod

Take the time to read through this instruction manual.Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the bestperformance from your new CD-receiver.For your recordsRecord the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on thewarranty card, and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numberswhenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.Model KDC-MP342U/ KDC-MP242U Serial number _US Residence Only

Register OnlineRegister your Kenwood product at ..' , .,", ,", , t./,-, , "-,". , cc .:::.,, - " , _ " ::"' ; : : :> ' : :: .,-.:,::::." .:co - : : : -: : ," ,:," ' : ,"' " ' ; . . . " ' . .www.KeAWQodusa.com

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ContentsBefore useBasic OperationGeneral functionsTuner functionsDisc & Audio file play functions

Menu SystemClockl Display SettingsManual Clock AdjustmentText Display SelectionAuxiliary Input Display Setting

Music discIAudio file Operation 8Music SearchMusic Search for iPodAll RandomiPod Control by Hand ModeDirect Music SearchDirect Disc SearchBasic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Audio Adjustments 11Audio ControlAudio SetupSpeaker Setting

Other Functions 12Activating Security CodeDeactivating Security CodeReceive mode SettingDemonstration mode setting

Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 14Basic OperationCategory and Channel SearchDirect Access Tuning

Basic Operations of remote control 15

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iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the U.s.and other countries."Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessoryhas been designed to connect specifically to iPod andhas been certified by the developer to meet Appleperformance standards.Apple is not responsible for the operation of this deviceor its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

ContentsBefore useBasic OperationGeneral functionsTuner functionsDisc & Audio file play functions

Menu SystemClockl Display SettingsManual Clock AdjustmentText Display SelectionAuxiliary Input Display Setting

Music discIAudio file Operation 8Music SearchMusic Search for iPodAll RandomiPod Control by Hand ModeDirect Music SearchDirect Disc SearchBasic Operation of Disc Changer (Optional)

Audio Adjustments 11Audio ControlAudio SetupSpeaker Setting

Other Functions 12Activating Security CodeDeactivating Security CodeReceive mode SettingDemonstration mode setting

Satellite Radio tuner control (Optional) 14Basic OperationCategory and Channel SearchDirect Access Tuning

Basic Operations of remote control 15


iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc, registered in the U.s.and other countries."Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessoryhas been designed to connect specifically to iPod andhas been certified by the developer to meet Appleperformance standards.Apple is not responsible for the operation of this deviceor its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.


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Before useAWARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions: To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any

metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) insidethe unit.

Before using this unit for the first timeThis unit is initial!y set on the Demonstration mode.When using this unit for the first t ime, cancel the (page 13).

How to reset your unit If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,

etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.The unit returns to factory settings when the Resetbutton is pressed.

Reset buttonCleaning the UnitIf the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with adry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off witha cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe itagain with a clean soft dry cloth.

Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect itsmechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth orusing a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratchthe surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate TerminalsI f the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipethem with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens FoggingWhen you turn on the car heater in cold weather,dew or condensation may form on the lens in theCD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, thiscondensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for thecondensation to evaporate. If the unit still does notoperate normally after a while, consult your Kenwooddealer.

If you experience problems during installation,consult your Kenwood dealer.

When you purchase optional accessories, check withyour Kenwood dealer to make sure that they workwith your model and in your area.

The characters which can be displayed by this unitare A-Z 0-9 @'" ' % & * + - = , . / \ < > [] ( ) :; A - { } I

The illustrations of the display and the panelappearing in this manual are examples used toexplain more clearly how the controls are used.Therefore, what appears on the display in theillustrations may differ from what appears on thedisplay on the actual equipment, and some of theillustrations 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 t he CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,

use the CD only after removing the burrs with aballpoint pen etc.

CDs that cannot be used CDs that are not round cannot be used.

CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDsthat are dirty cannot be used.

This uni t can only play the CDs with ~ Q This unit may not correctly play discs which do nothave the mark.

You cannot playa CD-R or CD-RW that has not beenfinalized. (For the finalization process refer to yourCD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)

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Before useAWARNINGTo prevent injury or fire, take the followingprecautions: To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any

metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) insidethe unit.

Before using this unit for the first timeThis unit is initial!y set on the Demonstration mode.When using this unit for the first t ime, cancel the (page 13).

How to reset your unit If this unit or the connected unit (disc auto changer,

etc.) fails to operate properly, press the Reset button.The unit returns to factory settings when the Resetbutton is pressed.

Reset buttonCleaning the UnitIf the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with adry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off witha cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe itagain with a clean soft dry cloth.

Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect itsmechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth orusing a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratchthe surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate TerminalsI f the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipethem with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens FoggingWhen you turn on the car heater in cold weather,dew or condensation may form on the lens in theCD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, thiscondensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for thecondensation to evaporate. If the unit still does notoperate normally after a while, consult your Kenwooddealer.

If you experience problems during installation,consult your Kenwood dealer.

When you purchase optional accessories, check withyour Kenwood dealer to make sure that they workwith your model and in your area.

The characters which can be displayed by this unitare A-Z 0-9 @'" ' % & * + - = , . / \ < > [] ( ) :; A - { } I

The illustrations of the display and the panelappearing in this manual are examples used toexplain more clearly how the controls are used.Therefore, what appears on the display in theillustrations may differ from what appears on thedisplay on the actual equipment, and some of theillustrations 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 t he CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,

use the CD only after removing the burrs with aballpoint pen etc.

CDs that cannot be used CDs that are not round cannot be used.

CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDsthat are dirty cannot be used.

This uni t can only play the CDs with ~ Q This unit may not correctly play discs which do nothave the mark.

You cannot playa CD-R or CD-RW that has not beenfinalized. (For the finalization process refer to yourCD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CDRW recorder instruction manual.)

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Basic Operation

GenerQIfunctionsPower/Source Select button: [SRC]Turns on the power.When the power is on, the source switches betweenTuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod*l ("USB" or "iPod"),CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed.Press at least 1second to turn off the power. When an optional accessory is connected, the source namefor each device appears.

When connect ion of the iPod is recognized, the sourcedisplay changes from 'USB" to ' i P o d ' ~

*1 Function of KDC-MP342U.Volume control: [AUD] knobTurn the knob to adjust the volume.Subwoofer output: [AM-]Switches between ON ("SW ON") and OFF ("SW OFF")each time this button is pressed for at least 2 seconds.f?2 You can do this function when "SWPRE" in (page 6) is set to ' S W ' ~

Auxiliary inputConnect a portable audio device with mini-plugcable (3.5 0).f?2 Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does nothave any resistance.

The auxil iary input requires the setting made in "AUX" of (page 6).

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Faceplate release: ReleaseReleases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.Refer to the following diagram when reattaching thefaceplate.

The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can bedamaged by shocks or jolts.

Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areasexposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Alsoavoid places with too much dust or the possibility of watersplashing.

To prevent deterioration, do no t touch the terminals of theuni t or faceplate with your fingers.

Switching display: [DISP]Changing the information displayed. Refer to page 7for the details of the display setting.Text/Ti tle scroll: [DISP]Scrolls the CD and audio file text display whenpressed for at least 1 second.Muting volume upon reception of phone callWhen there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audiosystem is paused.When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audiosystem comes back on.The audio system comes back on when [SRC] ispressed during a call.f?2 To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE

Basic Operation

GenerQIfunctionsPower/Source Select button: [SRC]Turns on the power.When the power is on, the source switches betweenTuner ("TUNER") , USB or iPod*l ("USB" or "iPod"),CD ("CD") , Auxiliary input ("AUX"), and Standby("STANDBY") each time this button is pressed.Press at least 1second to turn off the power. When an optional accessory is connected, the source namefor each device appears.

When connect ion of the iPod is recognized, the sourcedisplay changes from 'USB" to ' i P o d ' ~

*1 Function of KDC-MP342U.Volume control: [AUD] knobTurn the knob to adjust the volume.Subwoofer output: [AM-]Switches between ON ("SW ON") and OFF ("SW OFF")each time this button is pressed for at least 2 seconds.f?2 You can do this function when "SWPRE" in (page 6) is set to ' S W ' ~

Auxiliary inputConnect a portable audio device with mini-plugcable (3.5 0).f?2 Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does nothave any resistance.

The auxil iary input requires the setting made in "AUX" of (page 6).


Faceplate release: ReleaseReleases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.Refer to the following diagram when reattaching thefaceplate.

The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can bedamaged by shocks or jolts.

Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areasexposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Alsoavoid places with too much dust or the possibility of watersplashing.

To prevent deterioration, do no t touch the terminals of theuni t or faceplate with your fingers.

Switching display: [DISP]Changing the information displayed. Refer to page 7for the details of the display setting.Text/Ti tle scroll: [DISP]Scrolls the CD and audio file text display whenpressed for at least 1 second.Muting volume upon reception of phone callWhen there is a call, "CALL" is displayed and the audiosystem is paused.When the call ends, "CALL" disappears and the audiosystem comes back on.The audio system comes back on when [SRC] ispressed during a call.f?2 To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE


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wire to your telephone using a commercial telephoneaccessory. Refer to (page20).

Tuner functionsFM band: [FM+]Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the[FM+J button is pressed.AM band: [AM-]Switches to AM.Tuning: [ ~ ] / [1+1]Changes the frequency.b\ Use the "AUTO 1"j"AUT02"j"MANUAL' in (page 6) to change the frequency sWitching.

During reception of stereo stations the "51" indicator is ON.Preset memory: [1] - [6]Memorizes the station selected when pressing for atleast 2 seconds.Automemory entry: [FM+]Memorizes 6 stations with good receptionautomatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.Preset tuning: [1] - [6]Recalls the memorized station.

!>!.ss. Lt1!tJ.io file play functionsDisc play: Disc slotStarts playing when a disc is inserted.When aCD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using anadapter can cause malfunction.

Disc ejection: [ ~ b\

You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off theengine.USB deviceliPod*l play: USB TerminalConnecting a USB device starts playback.b\ For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to (page 16).

*1 Function of KDC-MP342U.

Pause and play: [6]Switches between pause and play each time thisbutton is pressed.USB device removing: [ ~ Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select theremove mode, and the remove the USB device.During the remove mode, "REMOVE" is displayed.Music search: [ ~ ] / [1+1]Changes the music when this button is pressed.Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing.(No sound is output while playing audio file.)Folder search: [FM+]/ [AM-]Changes the folder containing the audio file.Searchmode: SearchAfter pressing this button, you can qUickly searchsongs with the [AUD] knob. See (page 8) for details.Trackl Filel Folder repeat play: [4]Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP") and OFF("REP OFF") when pressed while playing aCD.Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REP"), FolderRepeat ("FOLD REP"), and OFF ("REP OFF") whenpressed while playing an audio file. The folder repeat operation cannot be performed whileiPod is playing.

Scan play: [2]Successively plays the intro of the music in the discor folder.When Scan Play is turned on, 'TRAC SCN'/, "FILE SCN"is displayed.Q.- The Scan play operation cannot be performed while iPod isplaying.

Random play: [3)Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.When Random Play is turned on, "DISC ROM"! "FOLDROM" is displayed.

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wire to your telephone using a commercial telephoneaccessory. Refer to (page20).

Tuner functionsFM band: [FM+]Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the[FM+J button is pressed.AM band: [AM-]Switches to AM.Tuning: [ ~ ] / [1+1]Changes the frequency.b\ Use the "AUTO 1"j"AUT02"j"MANUAL' in (page 6) to change the frequency sWitching.

During reception of stereo stations the "51" indicator is ON.Preset memory: [1] - [6]Memorizes the station selected when pressing for atleast 2 seconds.Automemory entry: [FM+]Memorizes 6 stations with good receptionautomatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.Preset tuning: [1] - [6]Recalls the memorized station.

!>!.ss. Lt1!tJ.io file play functionsDisc play: Disc slotStarts playing when a disc is inserted.When aCD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. 3 inch CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using anadapter can cause malfunction.

Disc ejection: [ ~ b\

You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off theengine.USB deviceliPod*l play: USB TerminalConnecting a USB device starts playback.b\ For the playable audio file, media, and devices, refer to (page 16).

*1 Function of KDC-MP342U.

Pause and play: [6]Switches between pause and play each time thisbutton is pressed.USB device removing: [ ~ Press this button for 2 seconds or longer to select theremove mode, and the remove the USB device.During the remove mode, "REMOVE" is displayed.Music search: [ ~ ] / [1+1]Changes the music when this button is pressed.Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing.(No sound is output while playing audio file.)Folder search: [FM+]/ [AM-]Changes the folder containing the audio file.Searchmode: SearchAfter pressing this button, you can qUickly searchsongs with the [AUD] knob. See (page 8) for details.Trackl Filel Folder repeat play: [4]Switches between Track Repeat ("TRAC REP") and OFF("REP OFF") when pressed while playing aCD.Switches between File Repeat ("FILE REP"), FolderRepeat ("FOLD REP"), and OFF ("REP OFF") whenpressed while playing an audio file. The folder repeat operation cannot be performed whileiPod is playing.

Scan play: [2]Successively plays the intro of the music in the discor folder.When Scan Play is turned on, 'TRAC SCN'/, "FILE SCN"is displayed.Q.- The Scan play operation cannot be performed while iPod isplaying.

Random play: [3)Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.When Random Play is turned on, "DISC ROM"! "FOLDROM" is displayed.

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Menu SystemSet up the following functions.

"CODE SET"! Sets/Resets security code. 12"CODE CLR""SKIP"'" "0.5%""1"1%"/ Sets the ratio of skip performed with 11m 9

"5%"1"10%""DIM" "OFF""j"ON" Adjusts the brightness of the display according to the surroundingillumination."ICON" "OFF"rON 1"1 Sets the Graphics mode of the display. 17

"ON2"*"SWPRE" "R"*/"SW" Sets the preout output. & I 17- -"SPRM" "OFF" / "ON"* Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. Em 17

iB - -"AUT01" / "AUT02" / "AUTOl "*/ "AUTO 2"/ Selects the tuning mode of the radio. 17"MANUAl" "MANUAL""CRSC" "OFF" / "ON"* Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor. l iD"AUTOl"("AUTOn "AUTO1"* j "AUT02" / Sets the tuning mode of HD radio. CI!l9 17"MANUAl"*1 "MANUAl""HDR MODE"*l "AUTO"*("DIGITAl" / l ID Sets the receive mode of HD Radio. CI!l9 13"ANALOG""CHANNEl"/ "CHANNEl""/ Sets the seek mode of satellite radio. 1m 14"PRESET""] "PRESET""ESN="*I Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio. 1m" AME SET" l ID Sets the display when switched to AUX source 1m3 8"SCl" "AUTO"*I"MANU" Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically."AUX" "OFF" / "ON 1"" / Sets whether to display AUX during source selection. & I 17"ON2""CD READ" 111 11*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. & I 17--"DEMO" "OFF"/ "ON"* rm Specifies whether to enable demonstration. 13

*Factory setting*1 Function of KDC-MP342UDisplayed item is depending on currently selectedsource or mode. The mark in Condition columnshows the condition to which the item is displayed.~ Can be set in other than standby state.&I: Can be set in standby state.Em: Can be se t while Audio file source of CD/USB

(excluding iPod).11m: Can be set only during playback of the iPod source.(USB source used when the iPod is connected)iB : Can be set during Tuner source.liD: Can be set during FM reception.1m3:Can be set while accessing AUX source.CI!l9 :Can be set while HD Radio source.1m: Can be set during Satellite radio source.

- :Can be set during all sources.@2 Refer to the respective page for information on how toset the items with reference page number.Only the items available to the current source aredisplayed.

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Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) maycause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON.In such a situation, turn it OFF

1 Enter menu modePress the Search button for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu itemPress the [FM+J or [AM-] button.

3 Set the menu itemPress the { ~ or [ ~ button.

4 Exit menu modePress the Search button.

Menu SystemSet up the following functions.

"CODE SET"! Sets/Resets security code. 12"CODE CLR""SKIP"'" "0.5%""1"1%"/ Sets the ratio of skip performed with 11m 9

"5%"1"10%""DIM" "OFF""j"ON" Adjusts the brightness of the display according to the surroundingillumination."ICON" "OFF"rON 1"1 Sets the Graphics mode of the display. 17

"ON2"*"SWPRE" "R"*/"SW" Sets the preout output. & I 17- -"SPRM" "OFF" / "ON"* Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function. Em 17

iB - -"AUT01" / "AUT02" / "AUTOl "*/ "AUTO 2"/ Selects the tuning mode of the radio. 17"MANUAl" "MANUAL""CRSC" "OFF" / "ON"* Switches to Monaural to decrease noise when reception is poor. l iD"AUTOl"("AUTOn "AUTO1"* j "AUT02" / Sets the tuning mode of HD radio. CI!l9 17"MANUAl"*1 "MANUAl""HDR MODE"*l "AUTO"*("DIGITAl" / l ID Sets the receive mode of HD Radio. CI!l9 13"ANALOG""CHANNEl"/ "CHANNEl""/ Sets the seek mode of satellite radio. 1m 14"PRESET""] "PRESET""ESN="*I Displays the Electronic Serial Number of satellite radio. 1m" AME SET" l ID Sets the display when switched to AUX source 1m3 8"SCl" "AUTO"*I"MANU" Specifies whether the text is scrolled automatically."AUX" "OFF" / "ON 1"" / Sets whether to display AUX during source selection. & I 17"ON2""CD READ" 111 11*/"2" Sets the CD read mode. & I 17--"DEMO" "OFF"/ "ON"* rm Specifies whether to enable demonstration. 13

*Factory setting*1 Function of KDC-MP342UDisplayed item is depending on currently selectedsource or mode. The mark in Condition columnshows the condition to which the item is displayed.~ Can be set in other than standby state.&I: Can be set in standby state.Em: Can be se t while Audio file source of CD/USB

(excluding iPod).11m: Can be set only during playback of the iPod source.(USB source used when the iPod is connected)iB : Can be set during Tuner source.liD: Can be set during FM reception.1m3:Can be set while accessing AUX source.CI!l9 :Can be set while HD Radio source.1m: Can be set during Satellite radio source.

- :Can be set during all sources.@2 Refer to the respective page for information on how toset the items with reference page number.Only the items available to the current source aredisplayed.

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Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) maycause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON.In such a situation, turn it OFF

1 Enter menu modePress the Search button for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

2 Select the menu itemPress the [FM+J or [AM-] button.

3 Set the menu itemPress the { ~ or [ ~ button.

4 Exit menu modePress the Search button.


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Clock! Display SettingsManual Clock Adjustment1 Select the Clock display

Press the [DISP] button.2 Enter Clock adjustment mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.The clock display blinks.3 Adjusting Clock

Adjust the hoursAdjust the minutes

4 Exit Clock adjustment modePress the [DISP] button.

Text Display SelectionChanges displayed information on each sourcefollowing;In Tuner source

FrequencyClock

In CD &External disc source

In Audio file sourceMusic title &Artist name "TITLE"- - - - - - - - - - - -Album name &Artist name "ALBUM"- - - - - - - - - - - -Folder name "FOLDER"--,-------------File name "FILE"- = - : - - - : : - ~ - - - - - - - -Play time &Music number "P-TlME"

~ C I - ' - o c - : - k--------- "CLOCK"In Standby/Auxiliary input source

Source nameClock

In HD Radio source*' (Optional)-C.1n-C.m-C.nn-C.a - C . t i - C . 0 n ~ - " - , = __ - " - , = ~ ~ - - - , - . : : . . c D i c . . . ! . s p - C . l a . L . Y ~ ~ ~Station name "ST NAME"-=-------------Title "TITLE"------------Frequency "FREO"-- '-------- '----------Clock "CLOCK"

In SIRIUS/SAT source*' (Optional)lifQMatiij!'i';: ,,, ,r:: Qrsplay;;:' "" . .Channel Name "CH NAME"Music Title "SONG"-----Artist Name "ARTIST"- , - - , - , - - - - - - = - = - ~ - -Composer name "COMPOSER"Category Name "CATEGORY"Label Name "LABEL"- - - - -Comment "COMMENT"Band &Channel Number "CH NUM"- - - - -Clock "CLOCK"

In XM source*'

Select the textPress the [DISP] button.Q*1 Function of KDC-MP342U When you select the clock display, the display setting ofeach source will be changed to the clock display.

I f the selected display item does not have anyinformation, alternative information is displayed.

When selecting "Folder Name" while playing withiPod, names will be displayed depending on currentlyselected browsing items.

If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on whileplaying the iPod, "iPodMODE" is displayed.

Ifall characters cannot be displayed while playing withiPod, the file number in the list is

Music titleFolder nameFile name

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Clock! Display SettingsManual Clock Adjustment1 Select the Clock display

Press the [DISP] button.2 Enter Clock adjustment mode

Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.The clock display blinks.3 Adjusting Clock

Adjust the hoursAdjust the minutes

4 Exit Clock adjustment modePress the [DISP] button.

Text Display SelectionChanges displayed information on each sourcefollowing;In Tuner source

FrequencyClock

In CD &External disc source

In Audio file sourceMusic title &Artist name "TITLE"- - - - - - - - - - - -Album name &Artist name "ALBUM"- - - - - - - - - - - -Folder name "FOLDER"--,-------------File name "FILE"- = - : - - - : : - ~ - - - - - - - -Play time &Music number "P-TlME"

~ C I - ' - o c - : - k--------- "CLOCK"In Standby/Auxiliary input source

Source nameClock

In HD Radio source*' (Optional)-C.1n-C.m-C.nn-C.a - C . t i - C . 0 n ~ - " - , = __ - " - , = ~ ~ - - - , - . : : . . c D i c . . . ! . s p - C . l a . L . Y ~ ~ ~Station name "ST NAME"-=-------------Title "TITLE"------------Frequency "FREO"-- '-------- '----------Clock "CLOCK"

In SIRIUS/SAT source*' (Optional)lifQMatiij!'i';: ,,, ,r:: Qrsplay;;:' "" . .Channel Name "CH NAME"Music Title "SONG"-----Artist Name "ARTIST"- , - - , - , - - - - - - = - = - ~ - -Composer name "COMPOSER"Category Name "CATEGORY"Label Name "LABEL"- - - - -Comment "COMMENT"Band &Channel Number "CH NUM"- - - - -Clock "CLOCK"

In XM source*'

Select the textPress the [DISP] button.Q*1 Function of KDC-MP342U When you select the clock display, the display setting ofeach source will be changed to the clock display.

I f the selected display item does not have anyinformation, alternative information is displayed.

When selecting "Folder Name" while playing withiPod, names will be displayed depending on currentlyselected browsing items.

If the iPod Control by Hand Mode is set to on whileplaying the iPod, "iPodMODE" is displayed.

Ifall characters cannot be displayed while playing withiPod, the file number in the list is

Music titleFolder nameFile name

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Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file Operation

Selecting the music you want to listen to from thedevice or media being played now.

Function ofAudio fife/ Internal CD sourceMusic Search

1 Enter Music Search modePress the Search button."SEARCH" is displayed.Displays the current Audio file name.

2 Search for music

Press the [1+lI] button for a t least 1second.

Movement betweenfolders/filesSelection of folder /fiieReturn to previous folderReturn to root folder

Operation type .Movement between track

Audio file

[ { (ON) : Indicates that a folder exists above thecurrently selected folderL (OFF) : Indicates that no folder exists above thecurrently selected folder.jJ (ON) : Indicates that a folder exists under thecurrently selected folder.-.J (OFF) : Indicates that the currently displayedfolder is not followed by a folder or file.jJ (Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is a file.

Internal CD source

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at thattime is registered, and the Auxiliary input display settingmode closes.

The Auxil iary input display can be set only when thebuilt-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optionalKCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" isdisplayed by default.

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Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliaryinput source.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

1 Select Auxiliary input sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the "AUX" display.

2 Enter Menu modePress the Search button for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Auxiliary input display setting modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.The presently selected Auxiliary input display isdisplayed.

5 Select the Auxiliary input displayPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button."AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV"

6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting modePress the Search button.

Selection of folder/fiieReturn to first track Press the [1+lI] button for at least 1

second.

Cancelling the MusicSearch modePress the Search button.b\ Music Search cannot be performed during Random playor scan play.


Clock/ Display Settings Music disc/Audio file Operation

Selecting the music you want to listen to from thedevice or media being played now.

Function ofAudio fife/ Internal CD sourceMusic Search

1 Enter Music Search modePress the Search button."SEARCH" is displayed.Displays the current Audio file name.

2 Search for music

Press the [1+lI] button for a t least 1second.

Movement betweenfolders/filesSelection of folder /fiieReturn to previous folderReturn to root folder

Operation type .Movement between track

Audio file

[ { (ON) : Indicates that a folder exists above thecurrently selected folderL (OFF) : Indicates that no folder exists above thecurrently selected folder.jJ (ON) : Indicates that a folder exists under thecurrently selected folder.-.J (OFF) : Indicates that the currently displayedfolder is not followed by a folder or file.jJ (Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is a file.

Internal CD source

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at thattime is registered, and the Auxiliary input display settingmode closes.

The Auxil iary input display can be set only when thebuilt-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optionalKCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, "AUX EXT" isdisplayed by default.

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Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliaryinput source.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting

1 Select Auxiliary input sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the "AUX" display.


3 Select Auxiliary input display setting modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.The presently selected Auxiliary input display isdisplayed.

5 Select the Auxiliary input displayPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button."AUX"/ "DVD"/ "PORTABLE"/ "GAME"/ "VIDEO"/ "TV"

6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting modePress the Search button.

Selection of folder/fiieReturn to first track Press the [1+lI] button for at least 1

second.

Cancelling the MusicSearch modePress the Search button.b\ Music Search cannot be performed during Random playor scan play.



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Function ofKDC-MP342UFunction of iPodMusic Search for iPod

The position of the currently displayed item isindicated by the icon bar in eight steps.r r - - r--- r-----; r---, r---, r---,....; -+; .....; -+; :....; J....; _.J-+L __J

Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play.1 Enter Music Search mode

Press the Search button."SEARCH" is displayed.

2 Search for music

"COM***""GEN***"enre

Composer

ItemsPodcast

Items DiSplayPlaylists "PLlST***"Artists "ART***"Albums "ALB***"Music title or file name "PRGM***"

in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with"SKIP" in (page 6) Keep pressing thisbutton for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10%irrespective of the setting.

The time of search by alphabet may become longdepending on the number of songs in iPod or the folderstructure.When selecting an initial in the alphabet search mode,entering "*" searches symbols and entering "1" searchesdigits.Ifthe first character string begins with an article "a'; "an",or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for indefiance of the article.Characters that are included in a song name but cannotbe displayed are left blank. If no character included in asong name cannot be displayed, the browse item nameand digits are displayed.

Turn the lAUD] knob.Operation

Search by initial

operation .typeMovement between itemsSkip Search *1Selection of itemReturn to previous itemReturn to Top menu

Cancelling the MusicSearchmodePress the Search button.

Searching forMusic by InitialYou can select an alphabetic character from the listin the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now.1 Enter alphabet search mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second."A BC . .. " is displayed.If you can not search for a song by an alphabeticcharacter in the browse item selected now, the data onthe screen does not change.

2 Select the initial to be searched forOpetationtypeMove to the next character

Move to the next row.Cancelling the alphabetsearch mode

3 Determine the selected initialPress the [AUD] knob.Start search. When search is completed, the musicsearch mode is selected again at the selectedcharacter position.c:A

Function of KDC-MP342UFunction of iPodAll RandomAll songs in iPod are played at random.

Press the [3] button for at least 3 seconds.Pressing the button toggles the setting between Allrandom play on ("ALL ROM") and of f ("ROM OFF")(:::\. The time required to turn on the all random functionmay become longer depending on the number of songsin iPod or the folder structure.

Turning on the all random function changes the iPodbrowse item to "songs': This browse item will not changeeven if the all random function is turned off.Ifthe browse item is changed to search for music whilethe all random function is on, the all random function isturned of f and the songs in the browse item are playedat random.

*1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped isdetermined by the ratio of the total number of songs

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Function ofKDC-MP342UFunction of iPodMusic Search for iPod

The position of the currently displayed item isindicated by the icon bar in eight steps.r r - - r--- r-----; r---, r---, r---,....; -+; .....; -+; :....; J....; _.J-+L __J

Search for the song (in iPod) you want to play.1 Enter Music Search mode

Press the Search button."SEARCH" is displayed.

2 Search for music

"COM***""GEN***"enre

Composer

ItemsPodcast

Items DiSplayPlaylists "PLlST***"Artists "ART***"Albums "ALB***"Music title or file name "PRGM***"

in the list which is selected now. Set the ratio with"SKIP" in (page 6) Keep pressing thisbutton for 3 seconds or longer skips songs at 10%irrespective of the setting.

The time of search by alphabet may become longdepending on the number of songs in iPod or the folderstructure.When selecting an initial in the alphabet search mode,entering "*" searches symbols and entering "1" searchesdigits.Ifthe first character string begins with an article "a'; "an",or "the" in the alphabet search mode, it is searched for indefiance of the article.Characters that are included in a song name but cannotbe displayed are left blank. If no character included in asong name cannot be displayed, the browse item nameand digits are displayed.

Turn the lAUD] knob.Operation

Search by initial

operation .typeMovement between itemsSkip Search *1Selection of itemReturn to previous itemReturn to Top menu

Cancelling the MusicSearchmodePress the Search button.

Searching forMusic by InitialYou can select an alphabetic character from the listin the browse item (artist, album, etc.) selected now.1 Enter alphabet search mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second."A BC . .. " is displayed.If you can not search for a song by an alphabeticcharacter in the browse item selected now, the data onthe screen does not change.

2 Select the initial to be searched forOpetationtypeMove to the next character

Move to the next row.Cancelling the alphabetsearch mode

3 Determine the selected initialPress the [AUD] knob.Start search. When search is completed, the musicsearch mode is selected again at the selectedcharacter position.c:A

Function of KDC-MP342UFunction of iPodAll RandomAll songs in iPod are played at random.

Press the [3] button for at least 3 seconds.Pressing the button toggles the setting between Allrandom play on ("ALL ROM") and of f ("ROM OFF")(:::\. The time required to turn on the all random functionmay become longer depending on the number of songsin iPod or the folder structure.

Turning on the all random function changes the iPodbrowse item to "songs': This browse item will not changeeven if the all random function is turned off.Ifthe browse item is changed to search for music whilethe all random function is on, the all random function isturned of f and the songs in the browse item are playedat random.

*1 Skip Search: The number of songs to be skipped isdetermined by the ratio of the total number of songs

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Music disc/Audio file OperationFunction ofKDC-MP342UFunction of iPodiPod Control by Hand ModeAllows you to operate iPod with the control on theiPod.

Press the [1] button.Pressing the button toggles the setting betweeniPod control by hand mode on ("HANDS ON") andof f ("MODE OFF")@2 In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be

operated using this unit. This mode is not compatible with music information

display. The display will show "iPodMODE': The fol lowing iPods cannot be controlled using this unit.

iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with video. iPod can be operated when i t conforms to the iPod

control function.

Function of remote controlDirect Music SearchSearchs the music by entering the track number.1 Enter the music number

Press the number buttons on the remotecontrol.

2 Search the musicPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Cancelling DirectMusicSearchPress the [ ~ I I ] button.@2 Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playingof iPod, Random play, or scan play.


Function ofKDC-MP342UFunction ofdisc changers with remote controlDirect Disc SearchSearchs the disc by entering the disc number.1 Enter the disc number


2 Search the discPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

Cancelling Direct DiscSearchPress the [ ~ I I ] button.@2 Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playingof Random play or scan play.

Input "0" to select disc 10.

Function ofKDC-MP342UBasic Operation of Disc Changer(Optional)Selecting CD changer source

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "CD CH" display.

Music searchPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Disc SearchPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

Playing the CurrentSong or DiscRepeatedly(Repeat play)

Press the [4] button.Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeatplay on ("TRAC REP''), Disc Repeat play on ("DISCREP"), and Repeat playoff ("REP OFF") sequentially.

Randomlyplays the music in the discchanger(Magazine random play)

Press the [5] button.Pressing the button toggles the setting betweenMagazine random play on ("MGZN RDM") and of f("RDM OFF")

Music disc/Audio file OperationFunction ofKDC-MP342UFunction of iPodiPod Control by Hand ModeAllows you to operate iPod with the control on theiPod.

Press the [1] button.Pressing the button toggles the setting betweeniPod control by hand mode on ("HANDS ON") andof f ("MODE OFF")@2 In the iPod Control by hand mode, iPod cannot be

operated using this unit. This mode is not compatible with music information

display. The display will show "iPodMODE': The fol lowing iPods cannot be controlled using this unit.

iPod nano (1st generation), and iPod with video. iPod can be operated when i t conforms to the iPod

control function.

Function of remote controlDirect Music SearchSearchs the music by entering the track number.1 Enter the music number


2 Search the musicPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Cancelling DirectMusicSearchPress the [ ~ I I ] button.@2 Direct Music Search cannot be performed during playingof iPod, Random play, or scan play.


Function ofKDC-MP342UFunction ofdisc changers with remote controlDirect Disc SearchSearchs the disc by entering the disc number.1 Enter the disc number


2 Search the discPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

Cancelling Direct DiscSearchPress the [ ~ I I ] button.@2 Direct Disc Search cannot be performed during playingof Random play or scan play.

Input "0" to select disc 10.

Function ofKDC-MP342UBasic Operation of Disc Changer(Optional)Selecting CD changer source

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "CD CH" display.

Music searchPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Disc SearchPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

Playing the CurrentSong or DiscRepeatedly(Repeat play)

Press the [4] button.Pressing the button repeatedly selects Track Repeatplay on ("TRAC REP''), Disc Repeat play on ("DISCREP"), and Repeat playoff ("REP OFF") sequentially.

Randomlyplays the music in the discchanger(Magazine random play)

Press the [5] button.Pressing the button toggles the setting betweenMagazine random play on ("MGZN RDM") and of f("RDM OFF")


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System Q

Audio AdjustmentsAudio ControlYou can adjust following Audio Control items;

"NATURAL"I "ROCK" I"POPS"I"EASY"I"TOP40"I "JAZZ"I"GAME"I "USER"- - -Bass level* "BAS l" -8 - +8------Middle level* "MID L" -8 - +8._- - - - - - ------Treble level' "TRE l" -8 - +8----,----,---Balance "BAI" Left 15 - Right 15

Fader "FAD" Rear 15 - Front 15Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)* Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the

memory per source.A. "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, andTreble level are adjusted. When "USER" is selected, theselevels are recalled.

1 Select the source to adjustPress the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control modePress the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Audio item to adjustPress the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio itemTurn the [AUD] knob.

S Exit Audio Control modePress any button.Press a button other than the [AUD] knob.

Audio SetupYou can set Sound system, such as follows;

_Adjustment Item - - , - D i - , - s p _ l a ~ y R a ~ n - , , - g e ~ _ ~ _Low Pass Filter "LPF" 801120/160/Through(OFF) HzVolume offset "V-OFF" -8 - O (AUX -8 - +8)

VolurT',e offset: Sets each source's volume as a differencefrom the basic volume.


2 Enter Audio Setup modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjustPress the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio setup itemTurn the [AUD] knob.

S Exit Audio Setup modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Speaker SettingFine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimalwhen setting the speaker type as follows;

S p e a k e r t y p ~OFFFor 5&4in. speakerFor 6&6x9 in. speakerFor the OEM speaker

1 Enter StandbyPress the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting modePress the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Speaker typeTurn the [AUD] knob.

4 Exit Speaker Setting modePress the [AUD] knob.

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System Q

Audio AdjustmentsAudio ControlYou can adjust following Audio Control items;

"NATURAL"I "ROCK" I"POPS"I"EASY"I"TOP40"I "JAZZ"I"GAME"I "USER"- - -Bass level* "BAS l" -8 - +8------Middle level* "MID L" -8 - +8._- - - - - - ------Treble level' "TRE l" -8 - +8----,----,---Balance "BAI" Left 15 - Right 15

Fader "FAD" Rear 15 - Front 15Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)* Source tone memory: Puts the set up value in the

memory per source.A. "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, andTreble level are adjusted. When "USER" is selected, theselevels are recalled.


2 Enter Audio Control modePress the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Audio item to adjustPress the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio itemTurn the [AUD] knob.

S Exit Audio Control modePress any button.Press a button other than the [AUD] knob.

Audio SetupYou can set Sound system, such as follows;

_Adjustment Item - - , - D i - , - s p _ l a ~ y R a ~ n - , , - g e ~ _ ~ _Low Pass Filter "LPF" 801120/160/Through(OFF) HzVolume offset "V-OFF" -8 - O (AUX -8 - +8)

VolurT',e offset: Sets each source's volume as a differencefrom the basic volume.


2 Enter Audio Setup modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjustPress the [AUD] knob.

4 Adjust the Audio setup itemTurn the [AUD] knob.

S Exit Audio Setup modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

Speaker SettingFine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimalwhen setting the speaker type as follows;

S p e a k e r t y p ~OFFFor 5&4in. speakerFor 6&6x9 in. speakerFor the OEM speaker

1 Enter StandbyPress the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display.

2 Enter Speaker Setting modePress the [AUD] knob.

3 Select the Speaker typeTurn the [AUD] knob.

4 Exit Speaker Setting modePress the [AUD] knob.

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Other FunctionsActivating Security CodeWhen Security Code is set, possibility of theftis reduced because input of Security Code isprompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off.

You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of yourchoice.

The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Makea note of the Security Code and treasure it up.

1 Select StandbyPress the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display.


3 Select Security Code modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "CODE SET" display.

4 Enter Security CodemodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.

5 Enter Security Code----" '--- '- '_. . :. .u. .:..:.ion.:..:.~ '_ '__ - - - . : : . . : . . . ' : - : ~ _

Press the [i+lI] or [ ~ button.- - - ~ - - - - Press the [FM+l or [AM-] button.

6 Confirm th e Security CodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is alsodisplayed.

7 Do the s tep 5 through 6 operation, and reenterthe Security Code."APPROVED" is displayedThe Security Code function activates.

If you enter the wrong Code in steps 5 through 6, repeatf rom step 5

When the Security Code function is activated, "CODESET" changes to "CODE CLR':

To deactivate the Security Code function, see the nextsection .

8 Exit Security CodemodePress the Search button.


Entering Security CodeThe Security Code is required to use the audio unitwhen the uni t is f irst used after removed from thebattery power source or the Reset button is pressed.1 Turn the power ON.2 Do the step 5 through 6 operation, and enterthe Security Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.Now, you can use the unit

Deactivating Security CodeTo deactivate the Security Code function.1 Select Standby

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display2 Enter Menu mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Security Code modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "CODE CLR" display.

4 Enter Security Code modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE CLR" is alsodisplayed.

5 Enter Security CodeO p e t a t i O ~ r r p e ,:.;' > , ' operatiOn:: ;

_Se_le_ct_th_e_d-"-igi-"-ts--"to--,,e--,,nt.::.-er__ Press the [i+lI] or [ ~ buttonSelect the Security Code Press the [FM+Ior [AM-] button.numbers

6 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds."CLEAR" is displayedThe Security Code function deactivates.

7 Exit Security CodemodePress the Search button. If awrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed.Enter a correct security code.

Other FunctionsActivating Security CodeWhen Security Code is set, possibility of theftis reduced because input of Security Code isprompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off.

You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of yourchoice.

The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Makea note of the Security Code and treasure it up.

1 Select StandbyPress the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display.


3 Select Security Code modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "CODE SET" display.

4 Enter Security CodemodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.

5 Enter Security Code----" '--- '- '_. . :. .u. .:..:.ion.:..:.~ '_ '__ - - - . : : . . : . . . ' : - : ~ _

Press the [i+lI] or [ ~ button.- - - ~ - - - - Press the [FM+l or [AM-] button.

6 Confirm th e Security CodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is alsodisplayed.

7 Do the s tep 5 through 6 operation, and reenterthe Security Code."APPROVED" is displayedThe Security Code function activates.

If you enter the wrong Code in steps 5 through 6, repeatf rom step 5

When the Security Code function is activated, "CODESET" changes to "CODE CLR':

To deactivate the Security Code function, see the nextsection .

8 Exit Security CodemodePress the Search button.


Entering Security CodeThe Security Code is required to use the audio unitwhen the uni t is f irst used after removed from thebattery power source or the Reset button is pressed.1 Turn the power ON.2 Do the step 5 through 6 operation, and enterthe Security Code.

"APPROVED" is displayed.Now, you can use the unit

Deactivating Security CodeTo deactivate the Security Code function.1 Select Standby

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "STANDBY" display2 Enter Menu mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Security Code modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "CODE CLR" display.

4 Enter Security Code modePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE CLR" is alsodisplayed.

5 Enter Security CodeO p e t a t i O ~ r r p e ,:.;' > , ' operatiOn:: ;

_Se_le_ct_th_e_d-"-igi-"-ts--"to--,,e--,,nt.::.-er__ Press the [i+lI] or [ ~ buttonSelect the Security Code Press the [FM+Ior [AM-] button.numbers

6 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds."CLEAR" is displayedThe Security Code function deactivates.

7 Exit Security CodemodePress the Search button. If awrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed.Enter a correct security code.


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Function of KDC-MP342UReceive mode Setting Demonstration mode settingSetting the demonstration mode as follows;Setting the receiver mode as follows;

_ D - , i s p , - - I a , - ' - y ~ _ - : c S e t t _ _ _ _ : _ i n ~ g - - - - = _ _ - _ _ _ _ : _ - - -"DEMO ON" The Demonstration mode function is0 ."DEMO OFF" Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).---------Press the Search button fOr at least 1 second.

1 Enter Menu modeOperation

IIANALOG" Analog broadcasts only.

Receive mode DisplayAuto mode "AUTO"

Analog

Automatically tunes to analog broadcastwhen there is no digital broadcast.~ - - - = - - - : -Digital _ " D _ I G I _ T A ~ Digital broadcasts only

1 Select HD Radio sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the "HD RADIO" display

2 Enter Menu modePress the Search but ton for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Receive modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "HDR MODE" display.

4 Enter ReceivemodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

S Set the Receive modePress the [FM+1 or [AM-] button.

6 Exit Receive modePress the Search button.

"MENU" is displayed.2 Select Demonstration mode

Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "DEMO" display.

3 Set the Demonstration modePress the lAUD] knob for at least 2 seconds.

4 Exit Demonstration modePress the Search button.

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Function of KDC-MP342UReceive mode Setting Demonstration mode settingSetting the demonstration mode as follows;Setting the receiver mode as follows;

_ D - , i s p , - - I a , - ' - y ~ _ - : c S e t t _ _ _ _ : _ i n ~ g - - - - = _ _ - _ _ _ _ : _ - - -"DEMO ON" The Demonstration mode function is0 ."DEMO OFF" Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).---------Press the Search button fOr at least 1 second.

1 Enter Menu modeOperation

IIANALOG" Analog broadcasts only.

Receive mode DisplayAuto mode "AUTO"

Analog

Automatically tunes to analog broadcastwhen there is no digital broadcast.~ - - - = - - - : -Digital _ " D _ I G I _ T A ~ Digital broadcasts only

1 Select HD Radio sourcePress the [SRC] button.Select the "HD RADIO" display

2 Enter Menu modePress the Search but ton for at least 1 second."MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Receive modePress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "HDR MODE" display.

4 Enter ReceivemodePress the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.

S Set the Receive modePress the [FM+1 or [AM-] button.

6 Exit Receive modePress the Search button.

"MENU" is displayed.2 Select Demonstration mode

Press the [FM+] or [AM-] button.Select the "DEMO" display.

3 Set the Demonstration modePress the lAUD] knob for at least 2 seconds.

4 Exit Demonstration modePress the Search button.

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Function of KOC-MP342USatellite Radio tuner control (Optional)Basic OperationSelecting Satellite Radio source

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "SAr/ "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display.

You need to register to the service provider to receivethe service by Satellite Radio Consult the serviceprovider if "CALL . TO SUBSCRIBE" appears.The radio may take a little t ime to start receiving afteryou select the Satellite Radio source.If the signal reception fails, "Acquiring Signal"!"No Signal"appears.

SwitchingSeekModeDisplay ~ r a t i o n- " - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - ' - - -"CHANNEl:' Normal manual seeking control."PRESET" Search in order of the channels in the Prese memoryFor how to select menu items, refer to (page 6).

Select the channelPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Selecting the Preset BandPress the [FM+] button.Each time you press the button, the preset bandalternates between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4.

ChannelScanPress the [FM+] button for at least 2 seconds.Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer allowsyou to check individual channel for 10 secondseach. Pressing this button again for 2 seconds orlonger allows you to exit this mode.

PresetMemoryPress the desired [1] - [6] button for at least 2seconds.

Preset TuningPress the desired [1] - [6] button.


Category and Channel SearchSelecting the channel and category you want toreceive.1 Enter Category and Channel Search mode

Press the Search button.2 Select th e CategoryPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

3 Select the ChannelPress th e [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Cancelling Category and ChannelSearch modePress the Search button.You cannot Channel search until the categoryinformation is acquired.

Function of remote controlDirect Access TuningEntering the channel and tuning.1 Enter Direct Access Tuningmode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remotecontrol.

2 Enter the channelPress the number buttons.3 Do Channel Search

Press th e [I. . . . ] or [ ~ button.CancellingDirect Access Tuning

Press th e [DIRECT] button on the remotecontrol.If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, theDirect Access Tuning mode is automatically canceledIf you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel dueto bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems,"Acquiring Signal"/"No Signal" appears.

Function of KOC-MP342USatellite Radio tuner control (Optional)Basic OperationSelecting Satellite Radio source

Press the [SRC] button.Select the "SAr/ "SIRIUS"/ "XM" display.

You need to register to the service provider to receivethe service by Satellite Radio Consult the serviceprovider if "CALL . TO SUBSCRIBE" appears.The radio may take a little t ime to start receiving afteryou select the Satellite Radio source.If the signal reception fails, "Acquiring Signal"!"No Signal"appears.

SwitchingSeekModeDisplay ~ r a t i o n- " - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - ' - - -"CHANNEl:' Normal manual seeking control."PRESET" Search in order of the channels in the Prese memoryFor how to select menu items, refer to (page 6).

Select the channelPress the [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Selecting the Preset BandPress the [FM+] button.Each time you press the button, the preset bandalternates between the SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4.

ChannelScanPress the [FM+] button for at least 2 seconds.Pressing this button for 2 seconds or longer allowsyou to check individual channel for 10 secondseach. Pressing this button again for 2 seconds orlonger allows you to exit this mode.

PresetMemoryPress the desired [1] - [6] button for at least 2seconds.

Preset TuningPress the desired [1] - [6] button.


Category and Channel SearchSelecting the channel and category you want toreceive.1 Enter Category and Channel Search mode

Press the Search button.2 Select th e CategoryPress the [FM+] or [AM-] button.

3 Select the ChannelPress th e [ ~ or [ ~ button.

Cancelling Category and ChannelSearch modePress the Search button.You cannot Channel search until the categoryinformation is acquired.

Function of remote controlDirect Access TuningEntering the channel and tuning.1 Enter Direct Access Tuningmode

Press the [DIRECT] button on the remotecontrol.

2 Enter the channelPress the number buttons.3 Do Channel Search

Press th e [I. . . . ] or [ ~ button.CancellingDirect Access Tuning

Press th e [DIRECT] button on the remotecontrol.If you make no button operation for 10 seconds, theDirect Access Tuning mode is automatically canceledIf you cannot receive any signal in the input Channel dueto bad conditions on radio wave or other such problems,"Acquiring Signal"/"No Signal" appears.


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Basic Operations of remote control

V O L - - ~

AUD-- : - - :

F M l A M - - ~ ~KDC-MP342U: (r " _ . . . . . . , ~KDC-MP242U: *

0 - 9 ---+.:-:'

General control

SRC

....;-;.:--- DIRECT(page 14)

In Tuner/HD Radio sourceBand select: [FM+]I[AM-]Station select: [ I ~ ~ ] I [ ~ ]Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]In CD/USB sourceMusic select: [ ~ ] I [ ~ ]Folder/Disc select: [FM+]I[AM-]Pause/Play: [ ~ I I ]In Satellite Radio tuner source(Function of KDC-MP342U)Preset band select: [FM+]Channel select: [ I ~ ] / [ ~ ]Recall preset channels: [1] - [6]

Volume control: [VOL]Source select: [SRC]Volume reduce: [ATT]When the button is pressed again, the volume returnsto the previous level.

In Audio controlAudio item select: [AUD]Adjust the Audio i tem: [VOL]

Refer to (page 11) for the operationmethod, such as the procedures for Audio control andothers operations.

b\

About [ ( ( ~ l (KDC-MP342U)This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREEBOX is connected. For more information, refer to theinstruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.About [*l (KDC-MP242U)Not used.

Do not set the remote control in hot places such ason the dashboard.

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Basic Operations of remote control

V O L - - ~

AUD-- : - - :

F M l A M - - ~ ~KDC-MP342U: (r " _ . . . . . . , ~KDC-MP242U: *

0 - 9 ---+.:-:'

General control

SRC

....;-;.:--- DIRECT(page 14)

In Tuner/HD Radio sourceBand select: [FM+]I[AM-]Station select: [ I ~ ~ ] I [ ~ ]Recall preset stations: [1] - [6]In CD/USB sourceMusic select: [ ~ ] I [ ~ ]Folder/Disc select: [FM+]I[AM-]Pause/Play: [ ~ I I ]In Satellite Radio tuner source(Function of KDC-MP342U)Preset band select: [FM+]Channel select: [ I ~ ] / [ ~ ]Recall preset channels: [1] - [6]

Volume control: [VOL]Source select: [SRC]Volume reduce: [ATT]When the button is pressed again, the volume returnsto the previous level.

In Audio controlAudio item select: [AUD]Adjust the Audio i tem: [VOL]

Refer to (page 11) for the operationmethod, such as the procedures for Audio control andothers operations.

b\

About [ ( ( ~ l (KDC-MP342U)This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREEBOX is connected. For more information, refer to theinstruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.About [*l (KDC-MP242U)Not used.

Do not set the remote control in hot places such ason the dashboard.

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AppendixAbout Audio file P la yab le Aud io file

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) Pl ay abl e disc m ed iaCD-R/RW/ROM

Pl aya bl e disc file f or ma tISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

Playable USB deviceUSB mass storage class

Playable USB device file systemFAT16, FAT32

iPod Playable ModelKDC-MP342UAlthough the audio files are complied with thestandards listed above, the play maybe impossibledepending on the types or conditions of media ordevice. Playing o rd er of the Audio fileIn the example of folder/file tree shown below, thefiles are played in the order from CD to @.o CD (OJ) CJ Folder.J>G) J> Audio file

OJl-OJf-.J>0

OJ L.J>@t=.J>@OJ"t -~ An online manual about audio files is put on the

site, www.kenwood.com/audiofilel On this onlinemanual, detailed information and notes which are notwritten in this manual are provided. Make sure to readthrough the online manual as well.

In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flashmemories and digital audio players which have USBterminals.

The word "iPod"appearing in this manual indicates theiPod connected with the iPod connection cable* (optionalaccessory)* Not supported model KCA-iPSOO.Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPodconnection cable.www.kenwood.com/ipod/kca_ip/


About USB device If you start playback after connecting the iPod, themusic that has been played by the iPod is playedfi rst.In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed withoutdisplaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browseitem wil l display a correct t it le, etc. You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or ",I''' isdisplayed on iPod.

When the USB device is connected to this unit,i t can be charged up provided that this unit ispowered.

Install the USB device in the place where it will notprevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub andMulti Card Reader.

Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.The files can be erased depending on the operatingconditions of the USB device.We shall have no compensation for any damagearising ou t of erasure of the stored data.

No USB device comes with this unit. You need topurchase a commercially available USB device.

When connect ing the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is recommended.Normal playback is no t guaranteed when a cableother than the USB compatible cable is used.Connecting a cable whose total length is longerthan 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

About Satellite Radio tuner (Optional)This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which arereleased by SIRIUS and XM.Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.

About HD Radio (Optional)When you connect an HD Radio, Tufler features ofthe unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tunerfeatures.With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similarfunctions ofTuner features. Refer to Tuner features forhow to use the functions.

AppendixAbout Audio file P la yab le Aud io file

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) Pl ay abl e disc m ed iaCD-R/RW/ROM

Pl aya bl e disc file f or ma tISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.

Playable USB deviceUSB mass storage class

Playable USB device file systemFAT16, FAT32

iPod Playable ModelKDC-MP342UAlthough the audio files are complied with thestandards listed above, the play maybe impossibledepending on the types or conditions of media ordevice. Playing o rd er of the Audio fileIn the example of folder/file tree shown below, thefiles are played in the order from CD to @.o CD (OJ) CJ Folder.J>G) J> Audio file

OJl-OJf-.J>0

OJ L.J>@t=.J>@OJ"t -~ An online manual about audio files is put on the

site, www.kenwood.com/audiofilel On this onlinemanual, detailed information and notes which are notwritten in this manual are provided. Make sure to readthrough the online manual as well.

In this manual, the word "USB device" is used for flashmemories and digital audio players which have USBterminals.

The word "iPod"appearing in this manual indicates theiPod connected with the iPod connection cable* (optionalaccessory)* Not supported model KCA-iPSOO.Refer to the web site for connectable iPod and iPodconnection cable.www.kenwood.com/ipod/kca_ip/


About USB device If you start playback after connecting the iPod, themusic that has been played by the iPod is playedfi rst.In this case, "RESUMING" is displayed withoutdisplaying a folder name, etc. Changing the browseitem wil l display a correct t it le, etc. You cannot operate iPod if "KENWOOD" or ",I''' isdisplayed on iPod.

When the USB device is connected to this unit,i t can be charged up provided that this unit ispowered.

Install the USB device in the place where it will notprevent you from driving your vehicle properly.

You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub andMulti Card Reader.

Take backups of the audio files used with this unit.The files can be erased depending on the operatingconditions of the USB device.We shall have no compensation for any damagearising ou t of erasure of the stored data.

No USB device comes with this unit. You need topurchase a commercially available USB device.

When connect ing the USB device, usage of the CAU1EX (option) is recommended.Normal playback is no t guaranteed when a cableother than the USB compatible cable is used.Connecting a cable whose total length is longerthan 5 m can result in abnormal playback.

About Satellite Radio tuner (Optional)This unit supports Satellite Radio tuners which arereleased by SIRIUS and XM.Refer to the instruction manual of Satellite radio tuner.

About HD Radio (Optional)When you connect an HD Radio, Tufler features ofthe unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tunerfeatures.With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similarfunctions ofTuner features. Refer to Tuner features forhow to use the functions.


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"MANUAL'

o ~ i a t i 6 J i " ": ~ ' ....Automatic search for astationSearch in order of the stations in thePreset memory.--- Normal manual tuning control.

Display"AUTO,..- - - - - "AUT02"luning niOde;Auto seekPreset station seek

Manual

Menu Glossary ICON

Sets the Graphics mode of the display duringnormal playback condition.ON 1: Turns on.ON2: Displays an animation.OFF: Turns off.SWPRE (Switching Preout)Switches the preout between rear output ("R") andsubwoofer output C'SW").SPRM (Supreme)Technology to extrapolate and supplement withproprietary algorithm, the high-frequency rangethat is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (lessthan 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz).Supplementing is optimized by compressionformat (MP3 or WMA) and processed according tobit rate.The effect is negligible with music that is encodedat high b it rate, variable bit rate or has minimal highfrequency range.

AUT01, AUT02, MANUAL (Tuning mode select)Select a tuning mode of the radio.

AUXWhen 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 AUXsource.

ON2: Activates the attenuator function whenswitched to AUX source.Turn off the attenuator function whenlistening to output from external unit. Thisprevents the noise when no external unit isconnected to AUX terminal.

OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.

lAUD] knobNotation, used in;the KQ-BT200' O p t ~ t i O J llilstructionMal1ual .. '_Control k ~ ~ b . . ,--lA..:-UD-'.l_kn_o_b _--'-[A-=-UT-=-OJ"-'/l---'T11c.::.b.:..:.utt=on'---- '-.W_ISP-,-l_bu_tto_n _Control knob towards up or down [FM+l or [AM-J button-------'-----C o n g ~ 1 knob towards left or ri9,-ht__ - , - [ I _ ~ _ ~ ~ 1 , - , o - , r [ , - ~ _ ~ - , , - I J bc..:.u_tto,-n__For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional)To control KCA-BT1 00, operate as follows;To make setting for ,select (page 6). Pressing the[AUD] knob for at least 1 second after selectingthe "D.MODE" item allows you to enter the dialingmethod selection mode. To exit from dialing methodselection mode, press Search button.To make , , and , press [DISP] button for at least 1second.Moreover, some displays are different from thedescription of KCA-BT1 00 Instruction Manual.

For operating KCA-BT200 (Optional)For operation refer to Model-A-1 in the InstructionManual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. The[AUTO]l[TI] button should be replaced with [SRC]button for .

D;sp!ays , O f ~ G A 7 B T l O O (lJstnlCtlon ~ a l , ~ i s p l a y s 011 this' u n i t ~ .:;Manual-' ';", , " . , : , ""DISCONCT" "HF D-CON"=--=.: ' - ' - ' - -----"CONNECT" "HF CON"--'--"-..::..:..:..:_-----"PHN-DEl' "DVC -DEL'-= - . : . . .= - . : : . . : : : . : : . - . . . _ - - - -"P-STATUS" "D-STATUS"-=-- . . . : : . . : . : . . . : . : . . .=-=--- - - - -"BHON Y" "HF-CON Y"- - ' - - " - . . . . : : . . : : . . : . ' - ' - - - - - - -"BT-CON N" "HF-CON N"

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"MANUAL'

o ~ i a t i 6 J i " ": ~ ' ....Automatic search for astationSearch in order of the stations in thePreset memory.--- Normal manual tuning control.

Display"AUTO,..- - - - - "AUT02"luning niOde;Auto seekPreset station seek

Manual

Menu Glossary ICON

Sets the Graphics mode of the display duringnormal playback condition.ON 1: Turns on.ON2: Displays an animation.OFF: Turns off.SWPRE (Switching Preout)Switches the preout between rear output ("R") andsubwoofer output C'SW").SPRM (Supreme)Technology to extrapolate and supplement withproprietary algorithm, the high-frequency rangethat is cut off when encoding at low bit rate (lessthan 128Kbps, Sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz).Supplementing is optimized by compressionformat (MP3 or WMA) and processed according tobit rate.The effect is negligible with music that is encodedat high b it rate, variable bit rate or has minimal highfrequency range.

AUT01, AUT02, MANUAL (Tuning mode select)Select a tuning mode of the radio.

AUXWhen 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 AUXsource.

ON2: Activates the attenuator function whenswitched to AUX source.Turn off the attenuator function whenlistening to output from external unit. Thisprevents the noise when no external unit isconnected to AUX terminal.

OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.

lAUD] knobNotation, used in;the KQ-BT200' O p t ~ t i O J llilstructionMal1ual .. '_Control k ~ ~ b . . ,--lA..:-UD-'.l_kn_o_b _--'-[A-=-UT-=-OJ"-'/l---'T11c.::.b.:..:.utt=on'---- '-.W_ISP-,-l_bu_tto_n _Control knob towards up or down [FM+l or [AM-J button-------'-----C o n g ~ 1 knob towards left or ri9,-ht__ - , - [ I _ ~ _ ~ ~ 1 , - , o - , r [ , - ~ _ ~ - , , - I J bc..:.u_tto,-n__For operating KCA-BT100 (Optional)To control KCA-BT1 00, operate as follows;To make setting for ,select (page 6). Pressing the[AUD] knob for at least 1 second after selectingthe "D.MODE" item allows you to enter the dialingmethod selection mode. To exit from dialing methodselection mode, press Search button.To make , , and , press [DISP] button for at least 1second.Moreover, some displays are different from thedescription of KCA-BT1 00 Instruction Manual.

For operating KCA-BT200 (Optional)For operation refer to Model-A-1 in the InstructionManual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. The[AUTO]l[TI] button should be replaced with [SRC]button for .

D;sp!ays , O f ~ G A 7 B T l O O (lJstnlCtlon ~ a l , ~ i s p l a y s 011 this' u n i t ~ .:;Manual-' ';", , " . , : , ""DISCONCT" "HF D-CON"=--=.: ' - ' - ' - -----"CONNECT" "HF CON"--'--"-..::..:..:..:_-----"PHN-DEl' "DVC -DEL'-= - . : . . .= - . : : . . : : : . : : . - . . . _ - - - -"P-STATUS" "D-STATUS"-=-- . . . : : . . : . : . . . : . : . . .=-=--- - - - -"BHON Y" "HF-CON Y"- - ' - - " - . . . . : : . . : : . . : . ' - ' - - - - - - -"BT-CON N" "HF-CON N"

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Appendix CD READ

Sets the method for reading CD.When unable to play special format CD, set thisfunction to "2" to force playing. Note that somemusic CD may be unplayable even when set to "2".In addition, audio files cannot be played when setto "r 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.


ACAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified herein mayresult in hazardous radiation exposure.In compliance with Federal Regulations, followingare reproductions of labels on, or inside the productrelating to laser product safety.

Kenwood Corporation2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,HACHIOJI-SHITOKYO, JAPANKENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENTCONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J

Location. Bottom Panel

FCC WARNINGThis equipment may generate or use radiofrequency energy. Changes or modifications to thisequipment may cause harmful interference unlessthe modifications are expressly approved in theinstruction manual. The user could lose the authorityto operate this equipment if an unauthorized changeor modification is made.FCC NOTEThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the l imits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications, if it is not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions. However, thereis no guarantee that interference will not oc cur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipmentof f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the followingmeasures. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver C onn ect th e equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrVtechnician for help.

Appendix CD READ

Sets the method for reading CD.When unable to play special format CD, set thisfunction to "2" to force playing. Note that somemusic CD may be unplayable even when set to "2".In addition, audio files cannot be played when setto "r 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.


ACAUTIONUse of controls or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified herein mayresult in hazardous radiation exposure.In compliance with Federal Regulations, followingare reproductions of labels on, or inside the productrelating to laser product safety.

Kenwood Corporation2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI,HACHIOJI-SHITOKYO, JAPANKENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENTCONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J

Location. Bottom Panel

FCC WARNINGThis equipment may generate or use radiofrequency energy. Changes or modifications to thisequipment may cause harmful interference unlessthe modifications are expressly approved in theinstruction manual. The user could lose the authorityto operate this equipment if an unauthorized changeor modification is made.FCC NOTEThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the l imits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications, if it is not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions. However, thereis no guarantee that interference will not oc cur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipmentof f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the followingmeasures. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver C onn ect th e equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radiorrVtechnician for help.


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Accessories/Installation ProcedureAccessories

CD

.......... 1

..........2@

..........40 0- ..........4

Installation Procedure1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the

ignition and disconnect the 8 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 8 battery.8. Press the reset button.AWARNINGIfyou connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a shortcircuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect hosewires to the power source running through the fuse box.

Mounting and wiring this product requires skills andexperience. For safety's sake, leave the mounting and wiringwork to professionals.Make sure to ground the uni t to a negative 12V DC powersupply.Do not install the unit In a spot exposed to direct sunlightor excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with toomuch 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.Ifthe power is not turned ON ("PROTECT" is displayed),the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched thechassis of the vehicle and the protection function mayhave been ac ivated. Therefore, the speaker wire should becheckedIf your car's ignition does not have an ACC position, connectthe ignition wires to a power source that can be turned onand off with the ignition key Ifyou connect the ignitionvvire to a po'vver source 'vvith a constant voltage supply,


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Connecting Wires to Terminals

FM/AM antenna inputa:1 1".=11

To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory(KDC-MP342U only)To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.

White~ - - - - . r \ ; W V i h : ; T i t r ; ; e : i i / B ~ l a ~ c ~ k - - - - - To front left spea ke r

Gray' - - - - - - < ~ G G r r a a ~ y / i B B : G l a ; C c k k - - - - - ~ To front right speaker

Green'------


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Installation/Removing the Unitnon-Japanese cars Removing the hard rubber frame

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool andremove the two locks on the upper level.Upper the frame and pull i t forward as shown inthe figure.~ ~ _t-r .. l [,tch Ie f"JJAccessoryClJRemoval tool

------"" ' < o : - - - - ~ ~ ~ -

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Troubleshooting GuideSome functions of this unit may be disabled bysome settings made on this unit.o 0 Cannot set up the subwoofer.

o Cannot set up the low pass filter.o No output from the subwoofer. of (page 4)is not set to On Preout is not set to subwoofer. "SWPRE" of (page 6)o .Cannot register a security code. Cannot set up Display.

(page 13) is no tturned off


What might seem to be a malfunction in your unitmay just be the result of slight misoperation ormiswiring. Before calling service, first check thefollowing table for possible problems.GeneraloThe Touch SensorTone does not sound.V The preout jack is being used.The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from

the preout jack.Tuner sourceo Radio reception is poor.

V The car antenna is not extended.1& Pull the antenna ou t all the way.

Disc sourceo The specified disc does not play, but another oneplays instead.V The specified CD is quite dirty.

1& Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the____________~ ~ _ ~ ~ J s : ! ! ! _ Q ~ _ ~ t _ ! ~ _ ~ g ) J n 9 _ ~ Q _ ~ ? : _ ( t J a g e 3).V The disc is l oaded in a different slot from that

specified.1& Eject the disc magazine and check the number

____________ ( O ! J h _ ~ _ ? . P _ ~ ~ i X i ~ ~ _ ~ l ~ ~ _V The disc is severely scratched.

1& Try another disc instead.Audio file sourceo The sound skips when an Audio file is being

played.V The media is scratched or dirty.1& Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of

____________ ~ ~ __S _ ~ ~ ! I Q ~ g _ C i __' S _ I j ~ _ I } _ q J I ~ _ g _ ~ R ? > (page 3).V The recording condition is bad.

1& Record the media again or use another media.

Troubleshooting GuideSome functions of this unit may be disabled bysome settings made on this unit.o 0 Cannot set up the subwoofer.

o Cannot set up the low pass filter.o No output from the subwoofer. of (page 4)is not set to On Preout is not set to subwoofer. "SWPRE" of (page 6)o .Cannot register a security code. Cannot set up Display.

(page 13) is no tturned off


What might seem to be a malfunction in your unitmay just be the result of slight misoperation ormiswiring. Before calling service, first check thefollowing table for possible problems.GeneraloThe Touch SensorTone does not sound.V The preout jack is being used.The Touch Sensor Tone cannot be output from

the preout jack.Tuner sourceo Radio reception is poor.

V The car antenna is not extended.1& Pull the antenna ou t all the way.

Disc sourceo The specified disc does not play, but another oneplays instead.V The specified CD is quite dirty.

1& Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the____________~ ~ _ ~ ~ J s : ! ! ! _ Q ~ _ ~ t _ ! ~ _ ~ g ) J n 9 _ ~ Q _ ~ ? : _ ( t J a g e 3).V The disc is l oaded in a different slot from that

specified.1& Eject the disc magazine and check the number

____________ ( O ! J h _ ~ _ ? . P _ ~ ~ i X i ~ ~ _ ~ l ~ ~ _V The disc is severely scratched.

1& Try another disc instead.Audio file sourceo The sound skips when an Audio file is being

played.V The media is scratched or dirty.1& Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of

____________ ~ ~ __S _ ~ ~ ! I Q ~ g _ C i __' S _ I j ~ _ I } _ q

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