AM Receiver

KDC-MP238/CR KDC-MP208 KDC-138/CR CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Take the time to read through this instruction manual. Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD-receiver.

For your records Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product. Model KDC-MP238/CR/MP208/138/CR Serial number

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Contents Before use

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Appendix

Basic Operation

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Accessories/ Installation Procedure 15

General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions

General Operation

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Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display

Tuner Operation

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Connecting Wires to Terminals

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Installation

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Specifications

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Frequency Step Setting

Music disc/Audio file Operation

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Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Folder Select

Menu Operation

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Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Manual Clock Adjustment Auxiliary Input Display Setting Receive mode Setting Demonstration mode Setting

Basic Operations of remote control 13

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Before use 2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions: • To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

Before using this unit for the first time This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode. When using this unit for the first time, cancel the (page 12).

How to reset your unit • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed. • Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.

Reset button

Cleaning the Unit

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

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • The characters which can be displayed by this unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } | ~ . (KDC-MP238/KDC-MP238CR/KDC-MP208) • The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable.

Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with tape stuck on it. • Do not use disc type accessories. • Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. • When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. • If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.

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

¤ • Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens Fogging When you tu