Kenwood KDC-232MR Car Stereo System User Manual
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1. 16 English Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR Function of disc changer Magazine Random Play Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order Press the M RDM button Each time you press the button the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF When the Magazine Random mode is ON MGZN RDM is displayed When you push the Control knob toward b gt the next random song starts Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP2032CR KDC MP232 KDC MP202 Function of Audio file Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear 1 Enter Folder Select mode Press the F SEL button FOLD SEL is displayed During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below Folder name display Displays the current folder name 2 Select the folder level Push the Control knob towards FM or AM With the FM of the Control knob you move 1 level down and with the AM of the Control knob 1 level up Selecting a folder in the same level Push the Control knob towards ka a or gt gt With the ka a of the Control knob you move to the previous folder and with the gt i of the Control knob to the next folder Returning to the top level Press the 3 button 3 Decide the folder to play Press the Control knob The Folder Select mode releases and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the F SEL button2. Text Title Scroll Scrolling the displayed CD text Audio file text or MD title Push the Control knob toward FM for at least 2 seconds English 17 Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR HD Radio control features AUTO 1 6 SRC Control knob ST indicator Band display Frequency display Preset station number About HD Radio Tuning Selecting the station When you connect an HD Radio Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD 1 Select HD Radio source Radio tuner features A portion of the setting Press the SRC button methods including the Tuning Mode will Select the HD RADIO display hange eee 2 Select the HD FM band With the HD Radio tuner you can use the Push the Control knob toward FM similar functions to lt Station Preset Memory gt Each time you push the knob to FM the band lt Auto Memory Entry gt and lt Preset Tuning gt of alternates between the HF1 HF2 and HF3 bands Tuner features Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions Select the HD AM band Push the Control knob toward AM 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards I lt or gt gt 18 English Menu system SRC Control knob Menu display Menu System Setting beep sound during operation etc functions The Menu system basic operation method is explained here The reference for the Menu item
3. English 31 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source AUX EXT is displayed without achieving External disc control mode WY Unsupported disc changer is connected te Use the disc changer mentioned in the lt About CD players disc changers connected to this unit gt page 4 of the section on lt Safety precautions gt The specified disc does not play but another one plays instead W The specified CD is quite dirty t Clean the CD W The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified te Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified disc W The disc is severely scratched ts Try another disc instead acD ejects as soon as it is loaded Y The CD is quite dirty t Clean the CD referring to the CD cleaning of the section on lt About CDs gt page 6 Can t remove disc WY The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF te The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF If more than 10 minutes has elapsed turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button The disc won t insert Y There s already another disc inserted t Press the 4 button and remove the disc Direct Search can t be done Another function is ON t Turn Random Play or other functions OFF Track Search can t be done VW For the discs folders first or last song ts For each disc
4. For safety s sake leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine take the following precautions 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 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 erminals of the unit or faceplate with your ingers Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock as it is a piece of precision equipment e When replacing a fuse only use a new fuse with he prescribed rating Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction Do not use your own screws Use only the screws provided If you use the wrong screws you could damage the unit Do Not Load 3 in CDs in the CD slot If you try to load a 3 in CD with its adapter into the unit the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit 4 English About CD players disc changers connected to this unit Kenwood disc changers CD players released in 1998 or later can be connected to this unit Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood dealer for connectable models of disc
5. Normal operation should be restored Reset button We recommend the use of lt Activating Security Code gt page 20 to prevent theft The characters which can be displayed by thi unit are A Z 0 9 amp lt gt A The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used 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 a Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth 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 A 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 Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth 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 lt Demonstrati
6. mode Setting gt page 23 is set to OFF 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 1 Enter Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second When MENU is displayed CODE SET is also displayed 3 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds When ENTER is displayed CODE is also displayed 4 Select the digits to enter Push the Control knob towards lt lt or gt gt 5 Select the Security Code numbers Push the Control knob towards FM or AM 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 and complete the Security Code 7 Confirm the Security Code Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds When RE ENTER is displayed CODE is also displayed 8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation and reenter the Security Code APPROVED is displayed The Security Code function activates 20 English Ifyou enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6 repeat from step 4 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 func
7. Attenuator is ON the ATT indicator blinks System Q Selecting the best sound setting preset for different types of music 1 Select the source to set Press the SRC button 2 Select the Sound type Press the Q button When you press the button once the current sound setting is displayed Each time you press the button the sound setting alternates Sound setting Display atural NATURAL ock ROCK ops POPS Easy EASY op 40 TOP 40 azz JAZZ Change each setting value with the lt Speaker Setting gt page 10 First select the speaker type with the Speaker setting When the value is set up by lt Audio Control gt page 9 USER is displayed Audio Control 1 Select the source to adjust Press the SRC button 2 Enter Audio Control mode Press the VOL knob 3 Select the Audio item to adjust Press the VOL knob Each time you press the knob the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below 4 Adjust the Audio item Turn the VOL knob Adjustment Item _ Display Range Bass level BAS L 8 8 Middle level MID L 8 8 Treble level TREL 8 8 Balance BAL Left 15 Right 15 Fader FAD Rear 15 Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode Volume control mode 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press any button Press a button other than the VOL knob SRC 4 and ATT button Audio Set
8. DC MP232 KDC 232MR Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the SRC button Select the AUX EXT display 2 Enter Menu mode Press the MENU button for at least 1 second MENU is displayed 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Select the NAME SET display 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Push the Control knob towards a a or gt gt Each time you push the knob the display alternates as listed below AUX EXT DVD PORTABLE GAME VIDEO TV 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the MENU button When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the auxiliary input of optional KCA S210A is used Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll Display Setting SCL AUTO Repeats scroll SCL MANU Scrolls when the display changes The text scrolled is listed below CD text Folder name File name Song title Artist name Album name MD title Text for the SIRIUS tuner source HD Radio source including Channel name
9. KENWOOD CD RECEIVER KDC MP2032 KDC MP2032CR KDC MP232 KDC MP202 KDC 232MR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Kenwood Corporation SIRIUS HY Radio R ADY READY E Take the time to read through this instruction manual Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best performance from your new CD receiver For your records Record the serial number found on the back of the unit in the spaces designated on the warranty card and in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product Model KDC MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 232MR Serial number US Residence Only Register Online Register your Kenwood product at www Kenwoodusa com B64 3290 10 02 KW K0 Contents Warning 3 Menu system 19 z enu System Safety precautions 4 Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Notes 5 Touch Sensor Tone anual Clock Adjustment About CDs 6 DSI Disabled System Indicator Supreme Setting About MP3 and WMA 7 CRSC Clean Reception System Circuit Receive mode Setting General features 8 SIRIUS ID ESN display Power Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the Source Text Scroll Volume CD Read Setting Attenuator Demonstration mode Setting System Q N N Audio Control Basic Operations of remote control 24 Audio Setup N Speaker Setting Accessories Inst
10. age 23 is ON Turn it OFF English 33 Specifications Specifications subject to change without notice FM tuner section Frequency range 200 kHz space 87 9 MHz 107 9 MHz Usable sensitivity S N 30dB 9 30 Bf 0 8 uV 75 Q Quieting Sensitivity S N 50dB 15 2dBf 1 6 uV 75 Q Frequency response 3 0 dB 30 Hz 15 kHz Signal to Noise ratio MONO 70 dB Selectivity 400 kHz gt 80 dB Stereo separation 1 kHz 40 dB AM tuner section Frequency range 10 kHz space 530 kHz 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity S N 20dB 28 dBu 25 uV CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter D A 8 Times Over Sampling D A Converter 1 Bit Spindle speed KDC MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 1000 400 rpm CLV 2times KDC 232MR 500 200 rpm CLV Wow amp Flutter Below Measurable Limit Frequency response 1 dB 10 Hz 20 kHz Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz 0 01 gnal to Noise ratio 1 kHz DC MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 105 dB DC 232MR 93 dB Dynamic range 93 dB MP3 decode DC MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 Compliant with MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 WMA decode DC MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 Compliant with Windows Media Audio Sj 34 English Audio section Maximum output power KDC MP2032 232MR 50W x4 KDC MP2032CR MP232 MP202 45Wx4 Full Bandwidth Power at less than 1 THD 22Wx4 Speaker impedance 4 8Q Tone act
11. allation Procedure 26 Switching Display 7 i 5 Dimmer Control Connecting Wires to Terminals 27 Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute p Installation 28 Tuner features 12 Removing the Unit 30 Tunin Tuning Mode Troubleshooting Guide 31 Station Preset Memory Peer Auto Memory Entry Specifications 34 Preset Tuning CD Audio file External disc control features 14 Playing CD amp Audio file Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track File Search Disc Search Folder Search Direct Track File Search Direct Disc Search Track File Disc Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play agazine Random Play Folder Select Text Title Scroll HD Radio control features 18 About HD Radio Tuning 2 English AWarning ACAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure In compliance with Federal Regulations following are reproductions of labels on or inside the product relating to laser product safety Kenwood Corporation 2967 3 ISHIKAWA MAC HACHIOJI SHI TOKYO JAPAN KENWOOD CORP CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS NO 21 CFR 1040 10 CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J Location Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruc
12. anger MD CH MD changer Pause and play Press the Control knob Each time you press the knob the audio pauses or plays Disc 10 is displayed as 0 The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the external disc players being connected Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward gt gt with the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point Reversing Hold down toward ka a with the Control knob Release your finger to play the disc at that point There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched Track File Search Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder Push the Control knob towards ka a or gt gt Function of disc changer Audio file Disc Search Folder Search Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Function of remote control Direct Track File Search Doing Track File Search by entering the track file number 1 Enter the track file number Press the number buttons on the remote control 2 Do Track File Search Press the ka a or gt gt button Cancelling Direct Track File Search Press the gt I button Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR Function of disc changers with remote control Direct Disc Search Doing Disc Search by entering t
13. art of the car te Pull the TEL mute wire away from the metal part of the car Even if Loudness is turned ON high pitched tone isn t compensated for Y Tuner source is selected te High pitched tone isn t compensated for when in Tuner source No sound can be heard or the volume is low W The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side t Center the fader and balance settings Y The input output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly t Reconnect the input output wires or the wiring harness correctly See the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt VW The values of Volume offset are low ts Turn up the Volume offset referring to the section on lt Audio Setup gt page 9 The sound quality is poor or distorted VY One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car te Check the speaker wiring v The speakers are not wired correctly ts Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker The Touch Sensor Tone doesn t sound W The preout jack is being used te The Touch Sensor Tone can t be output from the preout jack Tuner source Radio reception is poor W The car antenna is not extended ts Pull the antenna out all the way Y The antenna control wire is not connected t Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt
14. changers CD players 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 Connecting unsupported disc changers CD players to this unit may result in damage Set the O N Switch to the N position for the applicable Kenwood disc changers CD players The functions you can use and the information that can be displayed may differ depending on the models being connected A You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly 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 condesnation 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 NOTE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Notes 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 If the unit fails to operate properly press the Reset button The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails to operate correctly
15. displayed 1 Enter Switching Display mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second DISP SEL is displayed 2 Select the Display item Push the Control knob towards ka a or D gt In Tuner source Information Display Frequency FREQ Clock CLOCK In CD amp External disc source Information Display Disc title In External disc source or KDC D TITLE MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 internal CD source Track title In External disc source or KDC T TITLE MP2032 MP2032CR MP232 MP202 internal CD source 10 English Track number amp Play time P TIME Clock CLOCK In Audio file source Information Display Song title amp Artist name TITLE Album name amp Artist name ALBUM Folder name FOLDER File name FILE Track number amp Play time P TIME Clock CLOCK In HD Radio source Information Display Station name ST NAME Song title Artist name TITLE Album name Genre Frequency FREQ Clock CLOCK In Standby Auxiliary input source Information Display Source name SRC NAME Clock CLOCK 3 Exit Switching Display mode Press the Control knob If the contents of the information cannot be displayed Play time or Frequency is displayed Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file Dimmer Control You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function Pres
16. djust the minutes Push the Control knob towards ka a or gt gt 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode Press the MENU button DSI Disabled System Indicator A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed warning potential thieves Display Setting DSI ON LED flashes DSI OFF LED OFF Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP2032CR KDC MP232 KDC MP202 In CD mode Supreme Setting When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate less than 96kbps fs 32k 44 1k 48kHz are played this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate Processing is optimized for the compression format used MP3 or WMA and adjustment is made for the bit rate used Display Setting SPRM ON Plays sound using the Supreme function SPRM OFF Plays the original sound stored in the audio file The sound effect may be imperceptible depending on the relationship between the audio file format and setting In FM reception CRSC Clean Reception System Circuit Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to mono to reduce multi path noise when listening to the FM station Display Setting CRSC ON The CRSC is ON CRSC OFF The CRSC is OFF Strong electrical fields such as from power lines may cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned ON In such a situation turn it OFF E
17. etc Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP2032CR KDC MP232 KDC MP202 In Standby mode CD Read Setting When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format this setting plays the CD by force Display Setting CD READ1 Play CD and Audio file CD READ2 Play CD by force Setting CD READ2 cannot play Audio file Some music CDs may not play even in the CD READ2 mode Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR In Standby mode Demonstration mode Setting Sets the demonstration mode 1 Select the Demonstration mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Select the DEMO display 2 Set the Demonstration mode Press the Control 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 The Demonstration mode function is ON DEMO OFF Exit Demonstration mode Normal mode English 23 Accessory of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 Basic Operations of remote control VOL I w os FM AM ie Not Used O re 1 19 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 AWARNING Store unused batteries out of the reach of children Contact a doctor immediately if t
18. folder Track Search can t be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song 32 English Audio file source Cannot play an Audio file Y The media is scratched or dirty te Clean the media referring to the CD cleaning of the section on lt About CDs gt page 6 The sound skips when an Audio file is being played vY The media is scratched or dirty ts Clean the media referring to the CD cleaning of the section on lt About CDs gt page 6 Y The recording condition is bad te Record the media again or use another media The Audio file track time isn t displayed correctly v ts There are times when it isn t displayed correctly according to the Audio file recording conditions Supreme does not take effect when it is turned ON YW Little high frequency component te Supreme would not take effect with songs with little high frequency component Songs that have not been encoded at bit rates lower than 96 kbps fs 32k 44 1 k 48 kHz or those that have been encoded at a variable bit rate cannot be decoded to reproduce their high frequency components HD Radio source No sound can be heard or the volume is low Y The preset broadcast station is not transmitting in the mode that was set with lt Receive mode Setting gt page 22 te Please set lt Receive mode Setting gt to AUTO Y In digital AM broadcasting receive
19. gt page 15 and lt Direct Disc Search gt page 15 enters the track file disc number In SIRIUS tuner source FM button Selects the preset band lt lt 4 gt gt buttons Searches up or down channels 0 9 buttons Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset channels DIRECT OK button Enters and cancels the lt Direct Access Tuning gt mode Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner for lt Direct Access Tuning gt function In HD Radio source FM button Selects the HD FM band Each time you press the FM button the band alternates between the HF1 HF2 and HF3 bands AM button Selects the HD AM band lt gt I buttons Tunes up or down bands 0 9 buttons Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations English 25 Accessories Installation Procedure SS Ao 4 l uD 4 D Installation Procedure 1 To prevent a short circuit remove the key from he 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 ollowing 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 AWARNING If you connect the ignition w
20. he battery is accidentally swallowed A Do not set the remote control in hot places such as above the dashboard 24 English m o KENWOOD Loading and Replacing the battery SRC pam e Pil lt gt gt DIRECT OK JKL TUV wxy Basic operations VOL buttons Adjusts the volume SRC button Each time you press the button the source alternates For the source alternating order refer to lt Selecting the Source gt page 8 ATT button Turns the volume down quickly When the button is pressed again the volume returns to the previous level Audio Control AUD button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted VOL buttons Adjusts the Audio item Refer to lt Audio Control gt page 9 for the operation method such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations In Tuner source FM AM buttons Selects the band Each time you press the FM button the band alternates between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands lt lt 4 gt gt buttons Tune up or down band 0 9 buttons Press buttons 1 6 to recall preset stations In Disc source lt lt gt gt buttons Going forwards and backwards between track files buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc folders gt button Each time you press the button the song pauses or plays 0 9 buttons When in lt Direct Track File Search
21. he disc number 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote control 2 Do Disc Search Press the or button Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the gt I button Input 0 to select disc 10 English 15 CD Audio file External disc control features Track File Disc Folder Repeat Replaying the song disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to Press the REP button Each time you press the button the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the ables below In CD amp External disc source Repeat play Display rack Repeat TRAC REP isc Repeat In Disc Changer DISC REP OFF REP OFF In Audio file source Repeat play Display File Repeat FILE REP Folder Repeat FOLD REP OFF REP OFF Scan Play Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear 1 Start Scan Play Press the SCAN button TRAC SCN FILE SCN is displayed 2 Release it when the song you want to hear is played Press the SCAN button Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order Press the RDM button Each time you press the button Random Play turns ON or OFF When the Random mode is ON DISC RDM FOLD RDM is displayed When you push the Control knob toward gt i the next random song starts
22. hich applies the new functions Transfer bit rate 48 192 kbps Sampling frequency 32 44 1 48 kHz Playable media CD ROM CD R CD RW CD RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing software cannot be used When recording to the maximum media capacity at once the writing software is set to Disc at once Playable disc format ISO 9660 Level 1 2 Joliet Romeo Long file name The maximum number of characters for display File Folder name 64 Joliet 32 characters MP3 ID3 Tag WMA Contents property 30 characters File Folder name is the number of the characters including the extensions MP3 ID3 Tag can only display the tag of Ver1 0 1 1 Limitation of structure for the file and the folder Maximum number of directory levels 8 Maximum number of folders 100 Maximum number of files per folder 255 Playing order of the Audio file The Audio file plays in the order which is written by writing software You may be able to set the playing order by writing the play sequence numbers such as 01 to 99 at the beginning of the file name Example cp C da E do E do L DO Q Folder 2 Audio file AO e Playing order Playing order after play DO dO DO DO File search Forward file search during play Push the Control knob towards gt D Folder search Forward folder search during play Push the Contro
23. ion Bass 100 Hz 8 dB Middle 1 kHz 8 dB Treble 10 kHz 8 dB Preout level Load during disc play 2000 mV 10 kQ Preout impedance lt 6000 General Operating voltage 11 16V allowable 144V Current consumption 10 A Installation Size W x H x D 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7 3 16 x 2 1 16 x 6 1 8 inch Weight 3 1 Ibs 1 40 kg
24. ire 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 26 English AN If the power is not turned ON or it is ON but will be OFF immediately the speaker wire may have a short circuit or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection unction 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 urned on and off with the ignition key If you connect he ignition wire to a power source with a constant voltage supply as with battery wires the battery may die If the console has a lid make sure to install the unit so hat the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening If the fuse blows first make sure the wires aren t touching o cause a short circuit then replace the old fuse with one with the same rating nsulate unconnected wires with vinyl tape or other similar material To prevent a short circuit do not remove he caps on the ends of the unconnected wires or the erminals Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to which they correspond The unit may be damaged or fail o work if you share the wires or ground them to any metal part in the car When only two speakers are being connected to
25. l knob towards FM 3 41 e Folder select hen the selection is set to directory 4 and you want to skip to the folder 2 at the same level Push the Control knob towards kaa 2 hen the selection is set to directory 2 moves the level up by folder select Push the Control knob towards AM 2 English 7 General features Release button VOL Control knob ATT DIM Q LOUD indicator TT ATT indicator Power Turning ON the Power Press the SRC button Turning OFF the Power Press the SRC button for at least 1 second Selecting the Source Press the SRC button ETE Clock display Source required Display SIRIUS tuner Optional accessory SIRIUS Tuner or HD Radio Optional accessory TUNER or HD RADIO O cp External disc Optional accessory CD CH Auxiliary input Optional accessory AUX EXT Standby Illumination only mode STANDBY Function of the KDC MP2032 MP232 232MR The power will be turned off automatically after about 20 minutes have elapsed under the standby mode KDC 232MR only 8 English SRC Volume Increasing Volume Turn the VOL knob clockwise Decreasing Volume Turn the VOL knob counterclockwise Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly Press the ATT button Each time you press the button the Attenuator turns ON and OFF When the
26. lephone accessory Refer to lt Connection Wires to Terminals gt page 27 English 11 Tuner features 1 6 SRC Control knob ST indicator Band display Tuning Selecting the station 1 Select tuner source Press the SRC button Select the TUNER display 2 Select the band Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Each time you push the knob toward FM it switches between the FM1 FM2 and FM3 bands 3 Tune up or down band Push the Control knob towards ka a or gt gt During reception of stereo stations the ST indicator is ON 12 English Frequency display Preset station number Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode Press the AUTO button Each time you press the button the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in he table below Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek AUTO 1 Automatic search for a station Preset station seek AUTO 2 Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory anual MANUAL Normal manual tuning control Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards FM or AM 2 Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards a a or gt 3 Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired 1 6 button for at least 2 seconds The preset number display blinks 1 time On each band 1 station can be put in the mem
27. mode switches between stereo and monaural too often te Receiving condition is bad or unstable Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is good and it switches to monaural when the condition becomes bad v HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA S210A or other units ts Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the control unit The messages shown below display your systems condition EJECT NO DISC TOC ERR E 05 BLANK E 15 E 77 O TRACK O PANEL o disc magazine has been loaded in the changer The disc magazine is not completely loaded Load the disc magazine properly jo CD in the unit Insert the CD lo disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine o disc has been loaded in the disc magazine Load a disc into the disc magazine The CD is quite dirty The CD is upside down The CD is scratched a lot Clean the CD and load it correctly The CD is upside down Load the CD correctly Nothing has been recorded on the MD No tracks are recorded on the MD although it has a title Media was played that doesn t have data recorded that the unit can play Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed Replace it The unit is malfunctioning for some reason Press the reset button on the unit If the E 77 code d
28. ng software and your CD R CD RW recorder instruction manual CD storage Do not place CDs in direct sunlight On the seat or dashboard etc or where the temperature is high Store CDs in their cases About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3 WMA file hereafter called Audio file and the media format has the following limitation The Audio file which is not comforming to the specification may not play normally or the file and folder names may not display correctly Playable Audio file MP3 WMA KDC MP2032 KDC MP2032CR KDC MP232 KDC MP202 Attach the correct extension for the Audio file MP3 MP3 WMA WMA Do not attach the extensions to files other than the Audio file If the extension is attached the file which is not the Audio file will play and outputs a loud noise causing damage to the speaker The files with copy protection cannot be played The settings of your encoding software and the environment in which it is used may now allow you o play or view specific audio files For encoding specifications and instructions on how to set encoding software browse through software help or check with he developers Playable MP3 file MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 file Transfer bit rate 8 320 kbps Sampling frequency 8 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz Playable WMA file The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or after w
29. nglish 21 Menu system Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode 1 Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Select the HDR MODE display 2 Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second 3 Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Each time you push the knob the Receive mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below Receive mode _ Display Operation Auto mode AUTO Analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts will be switched automatically When both are being transmitted the digital broadcast will have priority Digital DIGITAL Digital broadcasts only Analog ANALOG Analog broadcasts only 4 Exit Receive mode Press the MENU button Even if the Receive mode is set to AUTO when the Ball game mode program non delayed broadcast program is received the Receive mode will automatically switch to Analog broadcast only Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR In SIRIUS tuner source SIRIUS ID ESN display Displaying the SIRIUS ID Electronic Serial Number Display NES eee eee 22 English Serial amp SIRIUS ID ESN It is important to retain the unit serial number and the electronic SIRIUS Identification number for service activation and potential service changes Function of the KDC MP2032 K
30. oes not disappear consult your nearest service center 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 HOLD LOAD READING IN Blink PROTECT NA FILE COPY PRO DEMO The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60 C 140 F stopping all operation Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner As the temperature falls below 60 C 140 F the disc will start playing again Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer 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 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 An Audio file is played with a format that this unit can t support a A copy protected file is played Cs The Demonstration mode has been selected gt The lt Demonstration mode Setting gt p
31. on E To connect the KENWOOD navigation system consult your navigation manual Not Used Blue Do not let the wire come out from a Blye the tab CONT White Black To front left speaker White FRONT L Gray Black To front right speaker Maa ee Green Black Purple Black To rear left speaker Green reaR L REAR L r To rear right speake ful Ignition wire Red Battery wire Yellow Main fuse Ground wire Black To car chassis English 27 Installation non Japanese cars Metal mounting strap commercially available Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place Self tapping screw commercially available Screw M4X8 commercially available Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place If the unit is unstable it may malfunction for example the sound may skip 28 English Japanese cars 1 Refer to the section lt Removing the hard rubber frame gt page 30 and then remove the hard rubber frame 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 T Toyota cars N Nissan cars SS Tem EET E MAX Eg 8mm MAX p 5mm 5mm Accessory for Nissan car Accessory for Toyota car A During installation do not u
32. on mode Setting gt page 23 About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner KTC SR901 SR902 SR903 optional accessory when connected for the operation method KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR Refer to the sections of A models for operations FM Ha a SCRL PI AM DISP C S SRC English 5 About CDs Handling CDs Do not touch the recording surface of the CD CD R and CD RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD Use a CD R or a CD RW after reading the caution items on the package etc Do not stick tape etc on the CD or use a CD with tape stuck on it When using a new CD If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs use the CD only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc CD accessories Do not use disc type accessories CD cleaning Clean from the center of the disc and move outward Ww 6 English Removing CDs When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally CDs that cannot be used CDs that are not round cannot be used CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs hat are dirty cannot be used This unit can only play the CDs with ise GISE Gl bier uni 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 writi
33. ory on each 1 6 button Auto Memory Entry Putting stations with good reception in the memory automatically 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Push the Control knob towards FM or AM 2 Open Auto Memory Entry Press the AME button for at least 2 seconds When 6 stations that can be received are put in the memory Auto Memory Entry closes Preset Tuning Recalling the stations in the memory 1 Select the band Push the Control knob towards FM or AM 2 Recall the station Press the desired 1 6 button English 13 CD Audio file External disc control features SCAN RDM REP F SEL M RDM 3 SRC Control knob Discnumber IN indicator Track number Play time Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR Playing External Disc Playing CD amp Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the SRC button Select the CD display Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit When a CD is inserted the IN indicator is ON Pause and play Press the Control knob Each time you press the knob the audio pauses or plays Eject the CD Press the 4 button Refer to lt About MP3 and WMA gt page 7 for the Audio file by models you can play 14 English Press the SRC button Select the display for the disc player you want Display examples Display Disc player CD CH CD ch
34. s and their setting content is after this operation explanation 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 towards FM or AM Example When you want to set the beep sound select the BEEP display 3 Set the menu item Push the Control knob towards a a or gt gt Example When you select BEEP each time you push the knob it alternates between BEEP ON or BEEP OFF Select 1 of them as the setting You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items 4 Exit Menu mode Press the MENU button When other items those applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed their setting content chart is entered Normally the setting listed at the top of the chart is the original setting Also the explanation for items that are not applicable lt Manual Clock Adjustment gt etc are entered step by step English 19 Menu system Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else Once the Security Code is activated the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle Indication of this Security Code activation prevents your precious audio unit from stealing Set the Security Code when the lt Demonstration
35. s the DIM button for at least 1 second Each time you press the button for 1 second the Dimmer contol turns ON or OFF When the Dimmer control is ON DIM ON is displayed Theft Deterrent Faceplate The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you helping to deter theft Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button The faceplate unlocks allowing you to detach it A The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached Do not expose the faceplate and the faceplate case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing Reattaching the Faceplate 1 Align the projections on the unit with the grooves on the faceplate Projections Grooves 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks The faceplate is locked in place allowing you to use the unit TEL Mute The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in When a call comes in CALL is displayed The audio system pauses Listening to the audio during a call Press the SRC button The CALL display disappears and the audio system comes back ON When the call ends Hang up the phone The CALL display disappears and the audio system comes back ON To use the TEL Mute feature you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial te
36. se any screws except for those provided The use of different screws might result in damage to the main unit Damage may occur if a screwdriver or similar tool is used with excessive force during the installations Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below Accessory A Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified If you screw them in another hole it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit English 29 Removing the Unit 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 Accessory Removal tool 2 When the upper level is removed remove the lower two locations The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner 30 English Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section lt Removing the hard rubber frame gt page 30 and then remove the hard rubber frame 2 Remove the screw M4 x 8 on the back panel 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side as shown Screw M4X8 commercially available Accessory Removal tool 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards
37. 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 Connecting Wires to Terminals To Wired remote controller KDC 232MR only To Kenwood disc changer External optional accessory KDC MP2032 MP232 232MR only Front right output Red f E KDC MP2032 only l Front left output White KDC MP2032 only To connect these leads refer to the relevant instruction manuals FRONT Rear left output White Rear right output Red FM AM antenna inpu Fuse 10A Wiring harness If no connections are made do not let the wire come out from the tab Accessory Vy Power control Motor antenna control wire i Connect either to the power control N Blue White terminal when using the optional power amplifier or to the antenna control tt PRONT terminal in the vehicle al Connect to the terminal that is grounded i TEL mute wire Brown when either the telephone rings or Li MUTE during conversati
38. the inside Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool 5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands being careful not to drop it Troubleshooting Guide 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 General The power does not turn ON v The fuse has blown te After checking for short circuits in the wires replace the fuse with one with the same rating There s a source you can t switch W There s no media inserted te Set the media you want to listen to If there s no media in this unit you can t switch to each source WY The Disc changer isn t connected t Connect the Disc changer If the Disc changer isn t connected to it s input terminal You can t switch to an external disc source The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF Y The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected t Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt The TEL mute function does not work VY The TEL mute wire is not connected properly t Connect the wire correctly referring to the section on lt Connecting Wires to Terminals gt The TEL mute function turns ON even though the TEL mute wire is not connected y The TEL mute wire is touching a metal p
39. tion is activated CODE SET changes to CODE CLR To deactivate the Security Code function see the next section lt Deactivating Security Code gt Function of the KDC MP2032 KDC MP232 KDC 232MR In Standby mode Deactivating Security Code To deactivate the Security Code function 1 Select Security Code mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Select the CODE CLR display 2 Enter Security Code mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second When ENTER is displayed CODE is also displayed 3 Select the digits to enter Push the Control knob towards lt lt or gt gt 4 Select the Seciruty Code numbers Push the Control knob towards FM or AM 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 and complete the Security Code 6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds CLEAR is displayed The Security Code function deactivates Ifa wrong security code is entered ERROR is displayed Enter a correct security code In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound beep sound ON OFF Display Setting BEEP ON Beep is heard BEEP OFF Beep canceled In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards FM or AM Select the CLK ADJ display 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second The clock display blinks 3 Adjust the hours Push the Control knob towards FM or AM A
40. tion manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia installation This equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help English 3 Safety precautions AWARNING 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 Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience
41. up Setting the Sound system such as Volume offset and Loudness 1 Select the source to adjust Press the SRC button 2 Enter Audio Setup mode Press the VOL knob for at least 1 second 3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust Press the VOL knob Each time you press the knob the item to be adjusted alternates between the items shown in the table below 4 Adjust the Audio setup item Turn the VOL knob Adjustment Item _ Display Range Volume offset V OFF 8 0 Loudness LOUD ON OFF Volume offset Sets each source s volume as a difference from the basic volume Loudness Compensates for low and high tones during low volume When Loudness is ON LOUD indicator is ON 5 Exit Audio Setup mode Press the VOL knob for at least 1 second English 9 General features Speaker Setting Fine tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type 1 Enter Standby Press the SRC button Select the STANDBY display 2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the VOL knob 3 Select the Speaker type Turn the VOL knob Each time you turn the knob the setting alternates between the settings shown in the able below Speaker type Display OFF SP OFF For 5 amp 4 in speaker SP 5 4 For 6 amp 6x9 in speaker SP 6 9 6 For the OEM speaker SP QEM 4 Exit Speaker Setting mode Press the VOL knob Switching Display Changing the information
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