Menu Operation

Function of KDC-MP242

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.

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•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.

1Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the “STANDBY” display.

2Enter Menu mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second. When “MENU” is displayed, “CODE SET” is also displayed.

3Enter Security Code mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.

4Select the digits to enter Press the [4] or [¢] button.

5Select the Security Code numbers Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

6Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.

7Confirm the Security Code

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds. When “RE-ENTER” is displayed, “CODE” is also displayed.

8Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter the Security Code.

“APPROVED” is displayed.

The Security Code function activates.

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•If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.

9Exit 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

1Turn the power ON.

2Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter

10 KDC-MP242/KDC-MP142/CR

the Security Code.

“APPROVED” is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.

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•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>.

Function of KDC-MP242

Deactivating Security Code

To deactivate the Security Code function.

1Enter Standby

Press the [SRC] button. Select the “STANDBY” display.

2Enter Menu mode

Press the Search button for at least 1 second. “MENU” is displayed.

3Select Security Code mode Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button. Select the “CODE CLR” display.

4Enter Security Code mode

Press the [AUD] knob for at least 1 second. When “ENTER” is displayed, “CODE CLR” is also displayed.

5Select the digits to enter Press the [4] or [¢] button.

6Select the Security Code numbers Press the [FM+] or [AM–] button.

7Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Security Code.

8Press the [AUD] knob for at least 3 seconds. “CLEAR” is displayed.

The Security Code function deactivates.

9Exit Security Code mode Press the Search button.

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•If a wrong security code is entered, “ERROR” is displayed. Enter a correct security code.