CD-RECEIVER KDC-MP443 KDC-MP3043 KDC-MP343 KDC-MP243 KDC-MP243SW INSTRUCTION MANUAL © B64-4213-00/00 (MW/M0) B64-4213-00_00_English.indd 1 08.7.
Contents Before use 3 Appendix Basic Operation 4 Accessories/ Installation Procedure 16 General functions Tuner functions Disc play functions General Operation 6 Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Manual Clock Adjustment Tuner Operation 14 Connecting Wires to Terminals 17 Installation 18 Troubleshooting Guide 19 Specifications 20 8 Frequency Step Setting Music disc/Audio file Operation 9 Direct Music Search Direct Disc Search Music Search (Function of Audio f
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.
Basic Operation [SRC] Release [FM+] [AM–] Disc slot Display Search [DISP] [AUD] knob button [ ] [D] General functions 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. 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).
Tuner functions FM Band : [FM+] Switches between FM1, FM2, and FM3 each time the [FM+] button is pressed. Disc ejection : [0] ⁄ • You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine. AM Band : [AM–] Switches to AM. Switches between MW, SW1, and SW2 each time the [AM–] button is pressed. (KDC-MP243SW only) Music search : [4]/[¢] Changes the music when this button is pressed. Fast reverses or forwards the music while pressing. Tuning : [4]/[¢] Changes the frequency.
General Operation Audio Control ⁄ 1 Select the source to adjust • Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference from the basic volume. Press the [SRC] button. 4 Adjust the Audio setup item 2 Enter Audio Control mode Turn the [AUD] knob. Press the [AUD] knob. 3 Select the Audio item to adjust 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. Press the [AUD] knob. Adjustment Item Display Subwoofer level “SW L” Bass Boost “B.BOOST”/“B.
In Audio file source Information Music title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Music number Clock Display “TITLE” “ALBUM” “FOLDER” “FILE” “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.
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.
Music disc/Audio file Operation Function of KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343 Function of remote control Direct Music Search Doing Music Search by entering the music number. 1 Enter the music number Press the number buttons on the remote control. 2 Do music Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Cancelling Direct Music Search Press the [38] button.
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 (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. 2 Select the menu item Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. Display “CODE SET”/ “CODE CLR” “DIM” Setting Refer to page 10/11 ON/OFF* Setting overview Source Sets/Resets security code.
⁄ • If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4. 9 Exit Security Code mode 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 1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter the Security Code. “APPROVED” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit. ⁄ • When the Security Code function is activated, “CODE SET” changes to “CODE CLR”.
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.
Accessory of KDC-MP443/KDC-MP3043/KDC-MP343 Basic Operations of remote control VOL SRC ATT AUD AUD FM+ FM+/AM– D AM– DIRECT /OK 1 1 In Disc source ATT Music select : [4]/[¢] Folder/Disc select : [FM+]/[AM–] /D Pause/Play : [38] VOL KDC-MP443: KDC-MP3043: KDC-MP343: SRC GHI ABC DEF JKL MNO DIRECT ⁄ 0—9 PRS TUV WXY QZ About [ ] (KDC-MP443) This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected.
Appendix About Audio file For operating KCA-BT200 (optional) • 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. 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. • 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.
Menu Glossary • SWPRE (Switching Preout) Switches the preout between rear output (“R”) and subwoofer output (“SW”). • 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 effect is negligible with music that is encoded at high bit rate, variable bit rate or has minimal high frequency range.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........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.
Connecting Wires to Terminals Front preout (KDC-MP443 only) FRONT 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) P.CONT Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle.
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 • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place.
Troubleshooting Guide Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. ! Cannot display the user of System Q. ▲
Specifications FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz 50 kHz space : 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.
