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.
.
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
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]
Auxiliary input
[SRC]
[
[DISP] [AUD]
knob
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[
D
]
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Search
button
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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.
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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.
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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, “CALL” is displayed and the audio
system is paused.
When the call ends, “CALL” disappears 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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FM Band : [FM+]
Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the
[FM+] button is pressed.
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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.
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Track/ File/ Disc/ Folder repeat play: [4]
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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.
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3 inch (8 cm) CD cannot be used. Attempt to insert using
an adapter can cause malfunction.
Text/Title scroll: [DISP]
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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
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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”
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“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”
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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.
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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.
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When the same operation is repeated, the frequency
step returns to the original setting.
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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.
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Cancelling Direct Music Search
Press the [38] button.
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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
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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.
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1 Enter Music Search mode
Press the Search button.
“SEARCH” is displayed.
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Music Search is available only during playing of the built-
in CD player.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.
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“LO.S”*1
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You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of your
choice.
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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.
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—
“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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the “AUX” display.
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When the Security Code function is activated, “CODE
SET” changes to “CODE CLR”.
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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
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Press the [4] or [¢] button.
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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
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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
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GHI
MNO
WXY
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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]
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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>.
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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
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Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the
files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
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
(ꢂ)
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.
ꢃ
vꢆ
vꢇ
ꢅ
vꢄ
ꢈ
vꢉ
v.
An online manual about audio files is put on the
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.
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SWPRE (Switching Preout)
Switches the preout between rear output (“R”) and
subwoofer output (“SW”).
ON1: Turns on.
ON2: Displays an animation.
OFF: Turns off.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
“MANUAL” Normal 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.
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure
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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
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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
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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
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4
..........4
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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.
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•
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.
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•
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).
⁄
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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.
!
!
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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