User manual KENWOOD KDC-MP243

[. . . ] Note that any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by other makers cannot be connected to this unit. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected. · You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly. Attach the panel while you are on the vehicle The panel lock arm will be appeared when the panel is removed. [. . . ] The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. · When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed, afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting. ) Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc. ) are entered step by step. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 2 Select the menu item Push the Control knob to [FM] or [AM]. Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the "BEEP" display. In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it's removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob to [4] or [¢]. Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the knob is pushed it switches "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF". You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. · The setup Security Code can be done when the <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 31) is set as OFF. 24 | English · When the Security Code function is activated, it can't be released. Note, your Security Code is the 4 digit number entered in your "Car Audio Passport" in this package. 1 Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Number of times the incorrect code was input 1 2 3 4 Input prohibited time -- 5 minutes 1 hour 24 hours 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. When "MENU" is displayed, "SECURITY" is displayed. In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Display "BMS FLT" "BMS +6" "BMS +12" "BMS +18" Setting Bass boost level is flat. Bass boost level is high (+18dB). In Standby mode Dimmer Dimming this unit's display automatically when the vehicle light switch is turned ON. Display "DIM ON" "DIM OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesn't dim. · Refer to the catalog or instruction manual for power amplifiers that can be controlled from this unit. · For amplifiers there are the model that can be set from Flat to +18 dB, and the model that can be set from Flat to +12 dB. When an amplifier that can only be set to +12 is connected to the unit, "BMS +18" won't work correctly even if it's selected. 26 | English Other than Standby mode B. M. S. Frequency Offset Setting the central frequency boosted by B. M. S. Display "BMSF NML" "BMSF LOW" Setting Boost with the normal central frequency. Drop the normal central frequency 20%. When "NEWS 00M" -- "NEWS 90M" is set, the News Bulletin Interrupt function is ON. When it's ON, the "NEWS " indicator is ON. When the news bulletin starts, "NEWS" is displayed, and it switches to the news bulletin. · If you choose the "20M" setting, further news bulletins will not be received for 20 minutes once the first news bulletin is received. [. . . ] The sound skips when an Audio file is being played. Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 7). Record the media again or use another media. The Audio file track time isn't displayed correctly. [. . . ]