Kenwood Car Stereo System KDC MP243SW User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-MP443  
KDC-MP3043  
KDC-MP343  
KDC-MP243  
KDC-MP243SW  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
© B64-4213-00/00 (MW/M0)  
Before use  
• 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 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; ^ - { } |  
~ .  
2WARNING  
To prevent injury or fire, take the following  
precautions:  
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any  
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside  
the unit.  
Before using this unit for the first time  
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.  
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the  
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 12).  
• 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.  
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.  
Handling CDs  
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails  
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be  
restored.  
• 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.  
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.  
CDs that cannot be used  
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.  
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.  
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Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its  
mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or  
using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch  
the surface or erases characters.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs  
that are dirty cannot be used.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals  
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe  
them with a clean soft dry cloth.  
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This unit may not correctly play discs which do not  
have the mark.  
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been  
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your  
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-  
RW recorder instruction manual.)  
Lens Fogging  
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,  
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the  
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this  
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.  
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the  
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not  
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood  
dealer.  
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Basic Operation  
Release  
[FM+]  
[AM–]  
Disc slot Display  
]
Auxiliary input  
[SRC]  
[
[DISP] [AUD]  
knob  
[
D
]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]  
Search  
button  
] [  
Auxiliary input  
General functions  
Connect a portable audio device with mini-plug cable  
(3.5 ø).  
Power/Source select button: [SRC]  
Turns on the power.  
When the power is on, the source switches between  
Tuner (“TUNER”) , CD (“CD”) , Auxiliary input (“AUX”),  
and Standby (“STANDBY”) each time this button is  
pressed.  
Use the mini-plug cable which is stereo type and does not  
have any resistance.  
Muting volume upon reception of phone call  
When there is a call, “CALLis displayed and the audio  
system is paused.  
When the call ends, “CALLdisappears and the audio  
system comes back on.  
The audio system comes back on when [SRC] is  
pressed during a call.  
Press at least 1 second to turn off the power.  
When an optional accessory is connected, the source name  
for each device appears (KDC-MP443 only).  
Volume control: [AUD] knob  
Turn the knob to adjust the volume.  
Subwoofer output: [AM–]  
Switches between ON (“SW ON”) and OFF (“SW OFF”)  
each time the bottom side is pressed for at least 2  
seconds.  
Faceplate release: Release  
Releases the faceplate lock so that it can be removed.  
Refer to the following diagram when reattaching the  
faceplate.  
Switching display: [DISP]  
Changing the information displayed. Refer to page 6  
for the details of the display setting.  
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The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be  
damaged by shocks or jolts.  
Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate case) in areas  
exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or humidity. Also  
avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water  
splashing.  
To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals of the  
unit or faceplate with your fingers.  
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KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343/KDC-MP243/KDC-MP243SW  
Disc ejection: [0]  
Tuner functions  
FM Band : [FM+]  
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the  
[FM+] button is pressed.  
You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the  
engine.  
Music search: [4]/[¢]  
Changes the music when this button is pressed.  
Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing.  
AM Band: [AM–]  
Switches to AM.  
Switches between MW, SW1, and SW2 each time the  
[AM–] button is pressed. (KDC-MP243SW only)  
Folder/Disc search: [FM+]/[AM–]  
Tuning: [4]/[¢]  
Changes the frequency.  
Switches the folder containing the audio file or the  
disc in the disc changer.  
Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play: [4]  
During reception of stereo stations the “ST” indicator is ON.  
Switches between Track Repeat (“TRAC REP”), Disc  
Repeat (“DISC REP”) (In Disc Changer), and OFF (“REP  
OFF”) when pressed while playing a CD.  
Switches between File Repeat (“FILE REP”), Folder Re-  
peat (“FOLD REP”), and OFF (“REP OFF”) when pressed  
while playing an audio file.  
Auto memory entry: [FM+]  
Memorizes 6 stations with good reception  
automatically when pressed for at least 2 seconds.  
Preset memory: [1] - [6]  
Memorize the station selected when pressing for at  
least 2 seconds.  
Scan play: [2]  
Successively plays the intro of the music in the disc or  
folder.  
Preset tuning: [1] - [6]  
Recalls the memorized station.  
“TRAC SCN”/ “FILE SCN” is displayed during Scan Play.  
Random play: [3]  
Randomly plays the music in the disc or folder.  
“DISC RDM”/ “FOLD RDM” is displayed during Random  
Play.  
Disc play functions  
Disc play: Disc slot  
Starts playing when a disc is inserted.  
When a CD is inserted, the “IN” indicator is ON.  
Magazine random play (KDC-MP443): [5]  
Randomly plays the music in the disc changer.  
“MGZN RDM” is displayed during Magazine Random  
Play.  
3 inch (8 cm) CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using  
an adapter can cause malfunction.  
Text/Title scroll: [DISP]  
Refer to <About Audio file> (page 14) for the Audio file by  
models you can play.  
Scrolls the CD and audio file text display when  
pressing the top side for at least 1 second.  
Pause and play: [6]  
Switches between pause and play each time this  
button is pressed.  
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General Operation  
Audio Control  
Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference  
from the basic volume.  
1 Select the source to adjust  
Press the [SRC] button.  
4 Adjust the Audio setup item  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Turn the [AUD] knob.  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
5 Exit Audio Setup mode  
3 Select the Audio item to adjust  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Subwoofer level  
Bass Boost  
“SW L”  
“B.BOOST”/“B.B”  
–15 — +15  
Speaker Setting  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal  
when setting the speaker type.  
“1”/”2”/“OFF”(The  
indicator turns on  
according to the setting.)  
System Q  
“NATURAL/“ROCK”/ Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/  
“POPS”/“EASY”/  
“TOP40/JAZZ”/  
“GAME”/“USER”  
“BAS L”  
“MID L”  
“TRE L”  
“BAL”  
Top 40/Jazz/Game/User  
setting  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the “STANDBY” display.  
Bass level  
Middle level  
Treble level  
Balance  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
3 Select the Speaker type  
Fader  
“FAD”  
Turn the [AUD] knob.  
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)  
Speaker type  
OFF  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
Display  
“SP OFF”  
“SP 5/4”  
“SP 6*9/6”  
“SP OEM”  
“USER”: This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and  
Treble level are adjusted. When “USER” is selected,  
these levels are recalled.  
4 Adjust the Audio item  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Turn the [AUD] knob.  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press any button.  
Press a button other than the [AUD] knob.  
Switching Display  
Changes displayed information on each source  
following;  
Audio Setup  
Setting the Sound system.  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Frequency  
Clock  
Display  
“FREQ”  
“CLOCK”  
1 Select the source to adjust  
Press the [SRC] button.  
2 Enter Audio Setup mode  
In CD & External disc source  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.  
Information  
Disc title  
Track title  
Play time & Track number  
Clock  
Display  
“D-TITLE”  
“T-TITLE”  
“P-TIME”  
“CLOCK”  
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
Low Pass Filter  
Volume offset  
“LPF”  
“V-OFF”  
80/120/160/Through(OFF) Hz  
–8 — 0 (AUX: -8 — +8)  
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KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343/KDC-MP243/KDC-MP243SW  
In Audio file source  
Information  
Display  
“TITLE”  
“ALBUM”  
“FOLDER”  
“FILE”  
Music title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
File name  
Play time & Music number  
Clock  
“P-TIME”  
“CLOCK”  
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source  
Information  
Source name  
Clock  
Display  
“SRC NAME”  
“CLOCK”  
When you select the clock display, the display setting of  
each source will be changed to the clock display.  
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.  
If the selected display item does not have any  
information, alternative information is displayed.  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
1 Select the Clock display  
Press the [DISP] button.  
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode  
Press the [DISP] button for at least 1 second.  
The clock display blinks.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
Adjust the minutes  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Press the [DISP] button.  
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Tuner Operation  
Frequency Step Setting  
Changing the tuning frequency step.  
The original setting is FM band 50 kHz, and AM  
band 9 kHz.  
1 Turn the power OFF  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
2 Switch the frequency step  
While pressing the [1] and [5] buttons, press the  
[SRC] button.  
Release your fingers from the button after the  
display appears.  
The frequency step changes to FM band 200 kHz,  
and AM band 10 kHz.  
When the same operation is repeated, the frequency  
step returns to the original setting.  
When the frequency step is changed, the frequencies in  
the memory are deleted.  
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KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343/KDC-MP243/KDC-MP243SW  
Music disc/Audio file Operation  
Function of KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343  
Function of remote control  
(ON) : Indicates that a folder exists above the  
currently selected folder.  
(OFF) : Indicates that no folder exists above the  
currently selected folder.  
Direct Music Search  
Doing Music Search by entering the music number.  
(ON) : Indicates that a folder exists under the  
currently selected folder.  
(Blinking) : Indicates that your selection is a file.  
1 Enter the music number  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
Cancelling the Music Search mode  
Press the Search button.  
2 Do music Search  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Cancelling Direct Music Search  
Press the [38] button.  
Music Search cannot be performed during Random play  
or scan play.  
Function of KDC-MP443  
Function of disc changers with remote control  
Music Search (Function of Music CD)  
Select the song you want to listen to by turning the  
[AUD] knob.  
Direct Disc Search  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
1 Enter Music Search mode  
Press the Search button.  
“SEARCH” is displayed.  
Displays the current music No.  
2 Do Disc Search  
Press the [+] or [] button.  
2 Select the music  
Turn the [AUD] knob.  
Cancelling Direct Disc Search  
Press the [38] button.  
3 Play the selected song  
Press the [AUD] knob.  
The Music Search mode is canceled and the  
Input “0” to select disc 10.  
selected song is played.  
Returning to the first song  
Press the [4] button for at least 1 second.  
Music Search (Function of Audio file)  
Search for the song you want to listen to by tracing  
the media file structure.  
Cancelling the Music Search mode  
Press the Search button.  
1 Enter Music Search mode  
Press the Search button.  
“SEARCH” is displayed.  
Music Search is available only during playing of the built-  
in CD player.  
Music Search cannot be performed during Random play  
or scan play.  
Displays the current Audio file name.  
2 Searching for and playing a song  
Operation type  
Operation  
Movement between  
folders/files  
Turn the [AUD] knob, or press the  
[FM+]/[AM–] button.  
Selection of folder/flie  
Return to previous folder Press the [4] button.  
Return to root folder  
Press the [AUD] knob or [¢] button.  
Press the [4] button for at least 1  
second.  
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Menu Operation  
Menu System  
Setting various functions.  
Refer to the respective page for information on how to  
set the items with reference page number.  
Refer to the <Appendix> (page 14) for the details of the  
menu items.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.  
“MENU” is displayed.  
3 Set the menu item  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
2 Select the menu item  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
4 Exit Menu mode  
Display  
“CODE SET”/ Refer to  
“CODE CLR” page 10/11 (Function of KDC-MP443)  
Setting Setting overview  
Source  
Press the Search button.  
Sets/Resets security code.  
“DIM”  
ON/OFF* Adjusts the brightness of  
the display according to the  
Function of KDC-MP443  
surrounding illumination.  
Activating Security Code  
When Security Code is set, possibility of theft  
is reduced because input of Security Code is  
prompted to turn on the unit once it is turned off.  
“ICON”  
ON1/ON2*/ Sets the Graphics mode of the  
OFF  
display.  
“SWPRE”  
“SPRM”  
R*/ SW  
Sets the preout output.  
ON*/OFF Turns ON/OFF the Supreme  
function.  
ON/OFF* Only stations whose reception is  
good are searched in auto seek  
tuning.  
“LO.S”*1  
You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your  
choice.  
The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. Make  
a note of the Security Code and treasure it up.  
“AUTO1”/  
”AUTO2”/  
“MANUAL”  
Selects the tuning mode of  
the radio.  
AUTO1*/  
AUTO2/  
MANUAL  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the “STANDBY” display.  
“CRSC”  
OFF/ON* Switches to Monaural to decrease  
noise when reception is poor.  
“NAME SET” Refer to  
Sets the display when switched  
2 Enter Menu mode  
page 11 to AUX source.  
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.  
When “MENU” is displayed, “CODE SET” is also  
displayed.  
“SCL”  
AUTO*/  
MANU  
Specifies whether the text is  
scrolled automatically.  
“AUX”  
OFF/ON1*/ Sets whether to display AUX  
ON2  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
during source selection.  
Sets the CD read mode.  
Specifies whether to enable  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.  
When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.  
“CD READ” 1*/2  
“DEMO” Refer to  
4 Select the digits to enter  
page 12 demonstration.  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
*Factory setting  
*1Function of KDC-MP243SW  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
Displayed item is depending on currently selected  
source. The mark in Source column shows the  
source to which the item is displayed.  
: Can be set in other than standby state.  
: Can be set in standby state.  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the  
Security Code.  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.  
When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also  
displayed.  
: Can be set while Audio file source.  
: Can be set while Tuner source.  
: Can be set during FM reception.  
: Can be set during AM reception.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter  
the Security Code.  
“APPROVED” is displayed.  
: Can be set while accessing AUX source.  
: Can be set during all sources.  
The Security Code function activates.  
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8 Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds.  
“CLEAR” is displayed.  
The Security Code function deactivates.  
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat  
from step 4.  
9 Exit Security Code mode  
9 Exit Security Code mode  
Press the Search button.  
Press the Search button.  
Resetting the Security Code function when the  
audio unit is first used after removed from the  
battery power source or the Reset button is  
pressed  
If a wrong security code is entered, “ERROR” is displayed.  
Enter a correct security code.  
1 Turn the power ON.  
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
the Security Code.  
Selecting the display when changing to Auxiliary  
input source.  
“APPROVED” is displayed.  
Now, you can use the unit.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the “AUX” display.  
When the Security Code function is activated, “CODE  
SET” changes to “CODE CLR.  
To deactivate the Security Code function, see the next  
section <Deactivating Security Code>.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.  
“MENU” is displayed.  
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
Select the “NAME SET” display.  
Function of KDC-MP443  
Deactivating Security Code  
To deactivate the Security Code function.  
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.  
The presently selected Auxiliary input display is  
displayed.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the “STANDBY” display.  
5 Select the Auxiliary input display  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.  
“MENU” is displayed.  
Each time you push the knob, the display alternates  
as listed below.  
• “AUX”  
3 Select Security Code mode  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
Select the “CODE CLR” display.  
• “DVD”  
• “PORTABLE”  
• “GAME”  
• “VIDEO”  
• “TV”  
4 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second.  
When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE CLR” is also  
displayed.  
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the Search button.  
5 Select the digits to enter  
Press the [4] or [¢] button.  
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that  
time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting  
mode closes.  
6 Select the Security Code numbers  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
7 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the  
The Auxiliary input display can be set only when the  
built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional  
KCA-S220A is used. On the KCA-S220A, “AUX EXT” is  
displayed by default.  
Security Code.  
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Menu Operation  
Demonstration mode Setting  
Sets the demonstration mode.  
1 Enter Menu mode  
Press the Search button for at least 1 second.  
“MENU” is displayed.  
2 Select the Demonstration mode  
Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.  
Select the “DEMO” display.  
3 Set the Demonstration mode  
Press the [AUD] knob for at least 2 seconds.  
Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds,  
the Demonstration mode alternates between the  
settings shown in the table below.  
Display  
Setting  
“DEMO ON”  
“DEMO OFF”  
The Demonstration mode function is ON.  
Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).  
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Accessory of KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343  
Basic Operations of remote control  
In Disc source  
SRC  
ATT  
ꢂꢃ  
VOL  
AUD  
SRC  
AT T  
Music select: [4]/[¢]  
Folder/Disc select: [FM+]/[AM–]  
Pause/Play: [38]  
VOL  
ꢂꢃ  
AUD  
FM+  
D
/D  
AM  
FM+/AM–  
DIRECT  
/OK  
DIRECT  
KDC-MP443:  
KDC-MP3043:  
KDC-MP343:  
ABC  
JKL  
DEF  
GHI  
MNO  
WXY  
0 — 9  
About [  
] (KDC-MP443)  
PRS  
TUV  
QZ  
This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE  
BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the  
instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.  
About [ ] (KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343)  
Not used.  
About [DIRECT]  
Not used.  
General control  
Volume control: [VOL]  
Source select: [SRC]  
Volume reduce: [ATT]  
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• Do not set the remote control in hot places such as  
on the dashboard.  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Use two “AA”/ “R6”-size batteries.  
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to remove  
it as illustrated.  
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned  
properly, following the illustration inside the case.  
When the button is pressed again, the volume returns  
to the previous level.  
In Audio control  
Audio item select: [AUD]  
Adjusts the Audio item: [VOL]  
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 6) for the operation  
method, such as the procedures for Audio control and  
others operations.  
In Tuner source  
Band select: [FM+]/[AM–]  
Station select: [4]/[¢]  
Recall preset stations: [1] — [6]  
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Appendix  
About Audio file  
For operating KCA-BT200 (optional)  
For operation refer to Model-A-1 in the Instruction  
Manual of KCA-BT200, and the table below. The  
[AUTO]/[TI] button should be replaced with [SRC]  
button for <Answering the Waiting Call after  
Terminating the Current Call>.  
Playable Audio file  
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)  
Playable disc media  
CD-R/RW/ROM  
Playable disc file format  
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.  
Notation used in the KCA-BT200 Operation  
Instruction Manual  
Although the audio files are complied with the  
standards listed above, the play maybe impossible  
depending on the types or conditions of media or  
device.  
[38] button  
Control knob  
[AUD] knob  
[AUD] knob  
[AUTO]/[TI] button  
[DISP] button  
Playing order of the Audio file  
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the  
files are played in the order from to .  
Control knob towards up or down  
Control knob towards left or right  
[FM+] or [AM–] button  
[4] or [¢] button  
For operating KCA-BT100 (optional)  
<
v
:
:
Folder
Audiofile  
CD  
()  
To control KCA-BT100, operate as follows;  
vꢀ  
To make setting for <Selecting the Dialing Mode>,  
select <Menu System> (page 10). Pressing the  
[AUD] knob for at least 1 second after selecting  
the "D.MODE" item allows you to enter the dialing  
method selection mode. To exit from dialing method  
selection mode, press Search button.  
To make <Disconnecting a Call>, <Clearing the  
Disconnection Message>, and <Rejecting an  
Incoming call>, press [DISP] button for at least 1  
second.  
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v.  
An online manual about audio files is put on the  
site, www.kenwood.com/audiofile/. On this online  
manual, detailed information and notes which are not  
written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read  
through the online manual as well.  
Moreover, some displays are different from the  
description of KCA-BT100 Instruction Manual.  
Displays of KCA-BT100 Instruction Actual displays on this unit  
Manual  
“DISCONCT”  
“CONNECT”  
“PHN-DEL”  
“P-STATUS”  
“BT-CON Y”  
“BT-CON N”  
“HF D-CON”  
“HF CON”  
“DVC-DEL”  
“D-STATUS”  
“HF-CON Y”  
“HF-CON N”  
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ICON  
Menu Glossary  
Sets the Graphics mode of the display during  
normal playback condition.  
SWPRE (Switching Preout)  
Switches the preout between rear output (“R”) and  
subwoofer output (“SW”).  
ON1: Turns on.  
ON2: Displays an animation.  
OFF: Turns off.  
SPRM (Supreme)  
Technology to extrapolate and supplement with  
proprietary algorithm, the high-frequency range  
that is cut off when encoding at low bit rate.  
Supplementing is optimized by compression  
format (MP3 or WMA) and processed according to  
bit rate.  
The marking of products using lasers  
(Except for some areas)  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
The effect is negligible with music that is encoded  
at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high  
frequency range.  
CD READ  
The label is attached to the chassis/case and says  
that the component uses laser beams that have  
been classified as Class 1. This means that the unit is  
utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There  
is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.  
Sets the method for reading CD.  
When unable to play special format CD, set this  
function to “2” to force playing. Note that some  
music CD may be unplayable even when set to “2.  
In addition, audio files cannot be played when set  
to “2. Normally, keep this set to “1.  
1 : Automatically distinguishes between audio file  
disc and music CD when playing disc.  
2 : Forces playing as music CD.  
AUX  
When this is set to ON, AUX source can be selected.  
ON1: Outputs the sound of external unit connected  
to the AUX terminal when switched to AUX  
source.  
ON2: Activates the attenuator function when  
switched to AUX source.  
Turn off the attenuator function when  
listening to output from external unit. This  
prevents the noise when no external unit is  
connected to AUX terminal.  
OFF: Disables the selection of AUX source.  
Set to OFF when not using the AUX terminal.  
AUTO1, AUTO2, MANUAL (Tuning mode select)  
Select a tuning mode of the radio.  
Tuning mode  
Display Operation  
Auto seek  
“AUTO1” Automatic search for a station.  
Preset station seek “AUTO2” Search in order of the stations in the  
Preset memory.  
Manual  
“MANUALNormal manual tuning control.  
LO.S  
When this function is turned on the auto seek  
turning automatically searches for station with  
good reception.  
It is especially useful searching station with SW1  
band or SW2 band.  
English  
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure  
Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided.  
If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.  
If the power is not turned ON (“PROTECT” is displayed),  
the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the  
chassis of the vehicle and the protection function may  
have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be  
checked.  
If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position, connect  
the ignition wires to a power source that can be turned on  
and off with the ignition key. If you connect the ignition  
wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply, as  
with battery wires, the battery may die.  
Accessories  
1
..........1  
2
..........2  
If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that  
the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening.  
If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren’t touching  
to cause a short circuit, then replace the old fuse with one  
with the same rating.  
3
Insulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar  
material. To prevent a short circuit, do not remove the caps  
on the ends of the unconnected wires or the terminals.  
Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to  
which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail to  
work if you share the - wires or ground them to any metal  
part in the car.  
When only two speakers are being connected to the  
system, connect the connectors either to both the front  
output terminals or to both the rear output terminals (do  
not mix front and rear). For example, if you connect the +  
connector of the left speaker to a front output terminal, do  
not connect the - connector to a rear output terminal.  
After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,  
blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.  
Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.  
..........4  
4
..........4  
Installation Procedure  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the  
ignition and disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire  
connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following  
order: ground, battery, ignition.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
About CD players/disc changers connected  
to this unit  
If the CD player/ disc changer has the “O-N” switch, set  
it to the “N” position.  
The functions you can use and the information that  
can be displayed may differ depending on the models  
being connected.  
2WARNING  
If you connect the ignition wire (red) and the battery wire  
(yellow) to the car chassis (ground), you may cause a short  
circuit, that in turn may start a fire. Always connect those  
wires to the power source running through the fuse box.  
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Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and  
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting and wiring  
work to professionals.  
Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power  
supply.  
Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight  
or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too  
much dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
Front preout (KDC-MP443 only)  
To Kenwood disc changer/  
External optional accessory  
(KDC-MP443 only)  
Rear preout/ Subwoofer preout  
FM/AM antenna input  
Fuse (10A)  
Wiring harness  
(Accessory1)  
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.  
Power control/Motor antenna control wire  
(Blue/White)  
Connect either to the power control terminal  
when using the optional power amplifier, or to  
the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.  
P.CONT  
MUTE  
Connect to the terminal that is grounded  
when either the telephone rings or during  
conversation.  
TEL mute wire (Brown)  
To connect the Kenwood navigation system,  
consult your navigation manual.  
Motor antenna control wire (Blue)  
White/Black  
Depending on what antenna you are using, connect  
either to the control terminal of the motor antenna,  
or to the power terminal for the booster amplifier of  
the film or short pole-type antenna.  
ANT.  
CONT  
To front left speaker  
To front right speaker  
To rear left speaker  
To rear right speaker  
White  
Gray/Black  
Gray  
Green/Black  
Green  
Purple/Black  
Purple  
Ignition key switch  
Car fuse box  
ACC  
Ignition wire (Red)  
Battery wire (Yellow)  
Car fuse box  
(Main fuse)  
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)  
+
Battery  
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Installation  
non-Japanese cars  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and  
remove the two locks on the upper level.  
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in  
the figure.  
Lock  
Catch  
Bend the tabs of the  
mounting sleeve with a  
screwdriver or similar utensil  
and attach it in place.  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the  
lower two locations.  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the  
unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound  
may skip).  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the  
same manner.  
Japanese cars  
Removing the Unit  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
2 Align the holes in the unit (two locations on each  
side) with the vehicle mounting bracket and secure  
the unit with the accessory screws.  
frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame.  
2 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots  
on each side, as shown.  
3 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards  
the inside.  
T
N
T/N  
T
N
Accessory2  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
8 mm  
MAX.  
8mm  
MAX.  
3
4
ø5mm  
ø5mm  
Accessory3...for Nissan car  
Accessory4...for Toyota car  
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Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the  
removal tool.  
4 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being  
careful not to drop it.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by  
some settings made on this unit.  
The messages shown below display your  
systems condition.  
TOC ERR:  
• No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
• The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-  
down. The CD is scratched a lot.  
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!
Cannot display the user of System Q.  
<Audio Control> (page 6) is not set.  
• Cannot set up the subwoofer.  
• No output from the subwoofer.  
• Cannot set up the low pass filter.  
• Preout is not set to subwoofer. “SWPRE” of  
<Menu System> (page 10)  
E-05:  
E-15:  
The disc is unreadable.  
Media was played that doesn’t have data  
recorded that the unit can play.  
E-77:  
The unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Press the reset button on the unit. If the “E-  
77” code does not disappear, consult your  
nearest service center.  
• <Subwoofer Output> (page 4) is not set to On.  
!
• Cannot register a security code.  
• Cannot set up Display.  
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 12) is not  
turned off.  
E-99:  
Something is wrong with the disc magazine.  
Or the unit is malfunctioning for some reason.  
Check the disc magazine. And then press  
the reset button on the unit. If the “E-99”  
code does not disappear, consult your  
nearest service center.  
What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit  
may just be the result of slight misoperation or  
miswiring. Before calling service, first check the  
following table for possible problems.  
READING:  
IN (Blink):  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
The CD player section is not operating  
properly.  
Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be  
ejected or the display continues to flash  
even when the CD has been properly  
reinserted, please switch off the power  
and consult your nearest service center.  
Tuner source  
? Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
Disc source  
PROTECT:  
The speaker wire has a short-circuit or  
touches the chassis of the vehicle, and then  
the protection function is activated.  
Wire or insulate the speaker cable  
properly and press the reset button. If  
the “PROTECT” code does not disappear,  
consult your nearest service center.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one  
plays instead.  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the  
section on <Handling CDs> (page 3).  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that  
specified.  
NA FILE:  
An Audio file is played with a format that this  
unit can’t support.  
----  
Eject the disc magazine and check the number  
for the specified disc.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
COPY PRO:  
A copy-protected file is played.  
----  
Audio file source  
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being  
played.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of  
the section on <Handling CDs> (page 3).  
The recording condition is bad.  
Record the media again or use another media.  
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Specifications  
MP3 decode  
FM tuner section  
Frequency range  
200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
50 kHz space : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)  
Audio section  
Maximum output power  
: 50 W x 4  
: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω)  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)  
: 15.2dBf (1.6 μV/75 Ω)  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)  
: 22 W x 4  
Frequency response ( 3 dB)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Speaker Impedance  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)  
: 70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz)  
: ≥ 80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz)  
: 40 dB  
: 4 – 8 Ω  
Tone action  
Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB  
Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB  
Treble : 10 kHz 8 dB  
Preout level / Load (CD)  
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ  
Preout impedance  
: ≤ 600 Ω  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range  
10 kHz space : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
9 kHz space : 531 kHz – 1611 kHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 28 dBμ (25 μV)  
Auxiliary input  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Input Maximum Voltage  
: 1200 mV  
Input Impedance  
: 10 kΩ  
AM tuner section (KDC-MP243SW)  
Frequency range  
Band1 (MW) : 530 kHz – 1700 kHz (10 kHz space)  
: 531 kHz – 1611 kHz (9 kHz space)  
Band2 (SW1) : 2940 kHz – 7735 kHz (5 kHz space)  
General  
Band3 (SW2) : 9500 kHz – 10135 kHz / 11580 kHz  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)  
: 14.4 V  
Current consumption  
: 10 A  
- 18135 kHz (5 kHz space)  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 28 dBμ (25 μV)  
Installation Size (W x H x D)  
CD player section  
Laser diode  
: GaAlAs  
Digital filter (D/A)  
: 8 Times Over Sampling  
: 182 x 53 x 155 mm  
Weight  
: 1.30 kg  
D/A Converter  
: 24 Bit  
Spindle speed  
: 500 – 200 rpm (CLV)  
Wow & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
: 105 dB  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
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