Kenwood KDC MP232 User Manual

CD-RECEIVER  
KDC-MP2032  
KDC-MP2032CR  
KDC-MP232  
KDC-MP202  
KDC-232MR  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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  
© B64-3290-10/02 (KW/K0)  
2Warning  
NOTE  
2CAUTION  
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 residential  
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:  
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-MACHI,  
HACHIOJI-SHI  
TOKYO, JAPAN  
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT  
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR  
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Location : Bottom Panel  
• 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.  
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 instruction manual. The user could lose  
the authority to operate this equipment if an  
unauthorized change or modification is made.  
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Safety precautions  
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 changers/  
CD players.  
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.  
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.  
• Mounting and wiring this product requires  
skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the  
mounting and wiring work to professionals.  
2CAUTION  
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.  
You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if  
you connect them incorrectly.  
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate  
case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive  
heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much  
dust or the possibility of water splashing.  
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the  
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your  
fingers.  
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.  
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock,  
as it is a piece of precision equipment.  
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new fuse with  
the 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.  
NOTE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
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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.  
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 23).  
• 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. Normal operation should be  
restored.  
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/  
4
SCRL  
¢
Reset button  
• We recommend the use of <Activating Security  
Code> (page 20) to prevent theft.  
• The characters which can be displayed by this  
unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ;  
^ - { } | ~ .  
AUTO  
1 - 6  
DISP/C.S.  
AM  
SRC  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
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About CDs  
Handling CDs  
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.  
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.  
• 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.  
• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or CDs  
that are dirty cannot be used.  
• This unit can only play the CDs with  
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.  
.
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.)  
Burrs  
Burrs  
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.  
CD accessories  
Do not use disc type accessories.  
CD cleaning  
Clean from the center of the disc and move  
outward.  
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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.  
The maximum number of characters for  
display  
File/Folder name: 64 (Joliet: 32) characters  
MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30  
characters  
Playable Audio file  
MP3, WMA: KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP2032CR/  
KDC-MP232/KDC-MP202  
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  
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.  
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  
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  
to play or view specific audio files. For encoding  
specifications and instructions on how to set encoding  
software, browse through software help or check with  
the developers.  
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  
0
¡
: Folder  
: Audio file  
CD  
(1)  
Playable MP3 file  
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file  
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps  
• Sampling frequency  
¡!  
2
¡"  
3
: 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 which applies the new functions)  
4
¡%  
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps  
• Playing order  
Playing order after ¡! play.  
¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...  
• File search  
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz  
Playable media  
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW  
Forward file search during ¡# play.  
Push the Control knob towards [¢] ¡$  
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".  
• Folder search  
Forward folder search during ¡" play.  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] 3, 4...  
• Folder select  
Playable disc format  
When 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 [4] 2  
When the selection is set to directory 3, moves  
the level up by folder select.  
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2  
• Joliet  
• Romeo  
• Long file name.  
Push the Control knob towards [AM] 2  
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General features  
Release button  
Control knob  
VOL  
ATT/DIM  
Q
SRC  
LOUD indicator  
Clock display  
ATT indicator  
Volume  
Power  
Increasing Volume  
Turning ON the Power  
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Decreasing Volume  
Turning OFF the Power  
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.  
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.  
Attenuator  
Selecting the Source  
Turning the volume down quickly.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Press the [ATT] button.  
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator  
turns ON and OFF.  
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator  
blinks.  
Source required  
SIRIUS tuner* (Optional accessory)  
Tuner or HD Radio* (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or "HD RADIO"  
CD  
Display  
"SIRIUS"  
"CD"  
External disc* (Optional accessory)  
Auxiliary input* (Optional accessory)  
Standby (Illumination only mode)  
"CD CH"  
"AUX EXT"  
"STANDBY"  
System Q  
Selecting the best sound setting preset for  
different types of music.  
* 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).  
1 Select the source to set  
Press the [SRC] button.  
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2 Select the Sound type  
Audio Setup  
Press the [Q] button.  
Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset  
and Loudness.  
When you press the button once, the current  
sound setting is displayed.  
Each time you press the button, the sound  
setting alternates.  
1 Select the source to adjust  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Sound setting  
Natural  
Rock  
Pops  
Easy  
Display  
"NATURAL"  
"ROCK"  
"POPS"  
"EASY"  
"TOP40"  
"JAZZ"  
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.  
Top 40  
Jazz  
4 Adjust the Audio setup item  
Change each setting value with the <Speaker  
Setting> (page 10).  
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.  
When the value is set up by <Audio Control> (page 9),  
"USER" is displayed.  
Turn the [VOL] knob.  
Adjustment Item Display  
Range  
–8 —  
ON/OFF  
Volume offset  
Loudness  
"V-OFF"  
"LOUD"  
0
Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a  
difference from the basic volume.  
Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones  
during low volume.  
Audio Control  
1 Select the source to adjust  
Press the [SRC] button.  
When Loudness is ON, "LOUD" indicator  
is ON.  
2 Enter Audio Control mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
5 Exit Audio Setup mode  
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.  
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  
Middle level  
Treble level  
Balance  
"BAS L"  
"MID L"  
"TRE L"  
"BAL"  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
–8 — +8  
Left 15 — Right 15  
Rear 15 — Front 15  
Fader  
"FAD"  
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)  
5 Exit Audio Control mode  
Press any button.  
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob, [SRC],  
[0] and [ATT] button.  
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General features  
Speaker Setting  
Track number & Play time  
Clock  
"P-TIME"  
"CLOCK"  
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal  
when setting the speaker type.  
In Audio file source  
1 Enter Standby  
Information  
Display  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
Song title & Artist name  
Album name & Artist name  
Folder name  
File name  
Track number & Play time  
Clock  
"TITLE"*  
"ALBUM"*  
"FOLDER"  
"FILE"  
"P-TIME"  
"CLOCK"  
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  
table below.  
In HD Radio source  
Information  
Station name  
Song title/ Artist name/  
Album name/ Genre  
Frequency  
Clock  
Display  
"ST NAME"*  
"TITLE"*  
Speaker type  
OFF  
Display  
"SP OFF"  
"SP 5/4"  
"SP 6*9/6"  
"SP OEM"  
For 5 & 4 in. speaker  
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker  
For the OEM speaker  
"FREQ"  
"CLOCK"  
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source  
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode  
Press the [VOL] knob.  
Information  
Source name  
Clock  
Display  
"SRC NAME"  
"CLOCK"  
3 Exit Switching Display mode  
Press the Control knob.  
Switching Display  
Changing the information displayed.  
* If the contents of the information cannot be  
displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.  
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.  
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 [4] or  
[¢].  
In Tuner source  
Information  
Frequency  
Clock  
Display  
"FREQ"  
"CLOCK"  
In CD & External disc source  
Information  
Display  
Disc title (In External disc source or KDC-  
MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
internal CD source)  
"D-TITLE"*  
Track title (In External disc source or KDC-  
MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
internal CD source)  
"T-TITLE"*  
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Dimmer Control  
TEL Mute  
You can lower the brightness of the display by  
using the dimmer function.  
The audio system automatically mutes when a  
call comes in.  
Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second.  
When a call comes in  
"CALL" is displayed.  
The audio system pauses.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up  
the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial  
telephone accessory. Refer to <Connection Wires to  
Terminals> (page 27).  
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.  
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Tuner features  
AUTO/  
AME  
1 - 6  
SRC  
Control knob  
ST indicator  
Band display  
Frequency display Preset station number  
Tuning  
Tuning Mode  
Selecting the station.  
Choose the tuning mode.  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
1 Select tuner source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "TUNER" display.  
Each time you press the button, the Tuning  
mode alternates between the modes shown in  
the table below.  
2 Select the band  
Tuning mode  
Auto seek  
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"  
Display  
"AUTO 1"  
Operation  
Automatic search for a station.  
Search in order of the stations  
in the Preset memory.  
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.  
Manual  
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.  
3 Tune up or down band  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator  
is ON.  
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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 [4] or  
[¢].  
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  
memory 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.  
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features  
0
SCAN RDM/ REP F.SEL M.RDM  
3
SRC  
Control knob  
Disc number  
IN indicator  
Track number  
Play time  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
Playing CD & Audio file  
When a disc is inserted  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "CD" display.  
Playing External Disc  
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc  
player connected to this unit.  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the display for the disc player you want.  
Display examples:  
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.  
Display  
"CD CH"  
"MD CH"  
Disc player  
CD changer  
MD changer  
Eject the CD  
Press the [0] button.  
Pause and play  
Press the Control knob.  
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses  
or plays.  
Refer to <About MP3 and WMA> (page 7) for the  
Audio file by models you can play.  
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.  
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Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
Fast Forwarding and Reversing  
Function of disc changers with remote control  
Fast Forwarding  
Hold down toward [¢] with the Control  
knob.  
Direct Disc Search  
Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
1 Enter the disc number  
Press the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
Reversing  
Hold down toward [4] with the Control  
knob.  
2 Do Disc Search  
Press the [+] or [] button.  
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.  
Cancelling Direct Disc Search  
Press the [38] button.  
There is no sound while the Audio file is being  
searched.  
Input "0" to select disc 10.  
Track/File Search  
Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio  
file folder.  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
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 [4] or [¢] button.  
Cancelling Direct Track/File Search  
Press the [38] button.  
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CD/Audio file/External disc control features  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat  
232MR  
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or  
Audio file folder you are listening to.  
Function of disc changer  
Magazine Random Play  
Press the [REP] button.  
Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer  
in random order.  
Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play  
alternates between the modes shown in the  
tables below.  
Press the [M.RDM] button.  
Each time you press the button, the Magazine  
Random Play turns ON or OFF.  
In CD & External disc source  
When the Magazine Random mode is ON,  
"MGZN RDM" is displayed.  
Repeat play  
Track Repeat  
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer)  
OFF  
Display  
"TRAC REP"  
"DISC REP"  
"REP OFF"  
When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the  
next random song starts.  
In Audio file source  
Repeat play  
File Repeat  
Folder Repeat  
OFF  
Display  
"FILE REP"  
"FOLD REP"  
"REP OFF"  
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.  
Scan Play  
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  
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.  
Displays the current folder name.  
2 Release it when the song you want to hear is  
played  
Press the [SCAN] button.  
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.  
Random Play  
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder  
in random order.  
Selecting a folder in the same level  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
With the [4] of the Control knob, you move  
to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the  
Control knob, to the next folder.  
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.  
Returning to the top level  
Press the [3] button.  
When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the  
next random song starts.  
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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] button.  
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.  
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Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-232MR  
HD Radio control features  
AUTO/  
AME  
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  
Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting  
methods including the Tuning Mode will  
change.  
1 Select HD Radio source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "HD RADIO" display.  
2 Select the HD FM band  
With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the  
similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>,  
<Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning> of  
Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how  
to use the functions.  
Push the Control knob toward [FM].  
Each time you push the knob to [FM], the band  
alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.  
Select the HD AM band  
Push the Control knob toward [AM].  
3 Tune up or down band  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
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Menu system  
MENU  
SRC  
Control knob  
Menu display  
You can continue by returning to step 2 and  
setting other items.  
Menu System  
Setting beep sound during operation, etc.  
functions.  
The Menu system basic operation method is  
explained here. The reference for the Menu items  
and their setting content is after this operation  
explanation.  
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  
(<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step  
by step.  
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 [4] or  
[¢].  
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.  
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Menu system  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
In Standby mode  
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6,  
repeat from step 4.  
Activating Security Code  
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  
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.  
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.  
Set the Security Code when the <Demonstration mode  
Setting> (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.  
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>.  
1 Enter Standby  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "STANDBY" display.  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
In Standby mode  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.  
When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is also  
displayed.  
Deactivating Security Code  
To deactivate the Security Code function.  
3 Enter Security Code mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.  
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also  
displayed.  
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.  
4 Select the digits to enter  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
5 Select the Security Code numbers  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
3 Select the digits to enter  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the  
Security Code.  
4 Select the Seciruty Code numbers  
7 Confirm the Security Code  
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.  
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also  
displayed.  
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.  
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and  
reenter the Security Code.  
"APPROVED" is displayed.  
The Security Code function activates.  
If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is  
displayed. Enter a correct security code.  
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In Standby mode  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP2032CR/  
KDC-MP232/KDC-MP202  
In CD mode  
Touch Sensor Tone  
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound)  
ON/OFF.  
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  
"BEEP ON"  
"BEEP OFF"  
Beep is heard.  
Beep canceled.  
In Standby mode  
Manual Clock Adjustment  
Display  
Setting  
"SPRM ON"  
"SPRM OFF"  
Plays sound using the Supreme function.  
Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.  
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.  
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending  
on the relationship between the audio file format and  
setting.  
3 Adjust the hours  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
Adjust the minutes  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
[¢].  
In FM reception  
CRSC (Clean Reception System  
Circuit)  
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Temporarily have reception alternate from  
stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when  
listening to the FM station.  
Display  
"CRSC ON"  
"CRSC OFF"  
Setting  
The CRSC is ON.  
The CRSC is OFF.  
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)  
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the  
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.  
Display  
"DSI ON"  
"DSI OFF"  
Setting  
LED flashes.  
LED 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.  
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Menu system  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
In HD Radio mode  
Serial & 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.  
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.  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
2 Enter Receive mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
Auxiliary Input Display Setting  
3 Set the Receive mode  
Selecting the display when alternating to  
Auxiliary input source.  
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.  
1 Select Auxiliary input source  
Press the [SRC] button.  
Select the "AUX EXT" display.  
Receive mode Display  
Operation  
Analog broadcasts and digital  
broadcasts will be switched  
automatically.  
When both are being transmitted,  
the digital broadcast will have  
priority.  
2 Enter Menu mode  
Auto mode  
"AUTO"  
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.  
Digital  
"DIGITAL"  
Digital broadcasts only.  
Analog  
"ANALOG" Analog broadcasts only.  
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.  
The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.  
4 Exit Receive mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
5 Select the Auxiliary input display  
Push the Control knob towards [4] or  
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  
[¢].  
Each time you push the knob, the display  
alternates as listed below.  
• "AUX EXT"  
• "DVD"  
automatically switch to Analog broadcast only.  
• "PORTABLE"  
• "GAME"  
• "VIDEO"  
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
232MR  
In SIRIUS tuner source  
• "TV"  
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display  
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode  
Press the [MENU] button.  
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (Electronic Serial  
Number).  
Display  
"ESN= ************"  
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.  
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Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-  
Text Scroll  
232MR  
Setting the displayed text scroll.  
In Standby mode  
Demonstration mode Setting  
Display  
Setting  
Sets the demonstration mode.  
"SCL AUTO"  
"SCL MANU"  
Repeats scroll.  
Scrolls when the display changes.  
1 Select the Demonstration mode  
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].  
Select the "DEMO" display.  
The text scrolled is listed below.  
- CD text  
2 Set the Demonstration mode  
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/  
Album name  
- MD title  
- Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source,  
including Channel name, etc.  
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"  
"DEMO OFF"  
The Demonstration mode function is ON.  
Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).  
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"  
"CD READ2"  
Play CD and Audio file.  
Play CD by force.  
Setting "CD READ2" cannot play Audio file.  
Some music CDs may not play even in the "CD  
READ2" mode.  
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Accessory of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232  
Basic Operations of remote control  
SRC  
ATT  
38  
VOL  
SRC  
AT T  
VOL  
38  
AUD  
AUD  
FM+  
4
¢
4/¢  
AM  
FM/AM/+/–  
Not Used  
DIRECT  
/OK  
DIRECT/OK  
ABC  
JKL  
DEF  
MNO  
WXY  
GHI  
[0] — [9]  
PRS  
TUV  
QZ  
Loading and Replacing the battery  
Basic operations  
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.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjusts the volume.  
[SRC] button  
Each time you press the button, the source  
alternates.  
For the source alternating order refer to  
<Selecting the Source> (page 8).  
[ATT] button  
Turns the volume down quickly.  
When the button is pressed again, the volume  
returns to the previous level.  
2WARNING  
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is  
accidentally swallowed.  
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as  
above the dashboard.  
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Audio Control  
In SIRIUS tuner source  
[AUD] button  
[FM] button  
Selects the Audio item to be adjusted.  
Selects the preset band.  
[VOL] buttons  
Adjusts the Audio item.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Searches up or down channels.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.  
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 9) for the operation  
method, such as the procedures for Audio control and  
others operations.  
[DIRECT]/ [OK] button  
Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning>  
mode.  
In Tuner source  
Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio  
tuner for <Direct Access Tuning> function.  
[FM]/ [AM] buttons  
Selects the band.  
Each time you press the [FM] button, the band  
alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3  
bands.  
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.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tune up or down band.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
[AM] button  
Selects the HD AM band.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Tunes up or down bands.  
In Disc source  
[0] — [9] buttons  
Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.  
[4]/ [¢] buttons  
Going forwards and backwards between track/  
files.  
[+]/ [] buttons  
Going forwards and backwards between disc/  
folders.  
[38] button  
Each time you press the button, the song pauses  
or plays.  
[0] — [9] buttons  
When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 15) and  
<Direct Disc Search> (page 15), enters the track/  
file/disc number.  
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Accessories/ Installation Procedure  
Accessories  
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  
function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker  
wire should be checked.  
1
..........1  
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.  
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.  
2
..........2  
3
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.  
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.  
..........4  
..........4  
..........1  
4
5
Installation Procedure  
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.  
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from  
the ignition and disconnect the - battery.  
2. Make the proper input and output wire  
connections for each unit.  
3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.  
4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the  
following order: ground, battery, ignition.  
5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the  
unit.  
6. Install the unit in your car.  
7. Reconnect the - battery.  
8. Press the reset button.  
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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Connecting Wires to Terminals  
REMO. CONT  
To Wired remote controller (KDC-232MR only)  
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory  
(KDC-MP2032/MP232/232MR only)  
Front right output (Red)  
(KDC-MP2032 only)  
To connect these leads,  
refer to the relevant  
instruction manuals.  
Front left output (White)  
(KDC-MP2032 only)  
Rear left output (White)/  
Rear right output (Red)  
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.  
Not Used (Blue)  
Do not let the wire come out from  
the tab.  
ANT.  
CONT  
White/Black  
White  
To front left speaker  
To front right speaker  
To rear left speaker  
FRONT  
L
Gray/Black  
Gray  
FRONT  
REAR  
R
Green/Black  
Green  
L
Purple/Black  
Purple  
To rear right speaker  
REAR  
R
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  
Japanese cars  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> (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.  
Metal mounting strap  
(commercially available)  
Firewall or metal support  
T
N
T/N  
T
N
Bend the tabs of the  
T: Toyota cars  
N: Nissan cars  
mounting sleeve with a  
screwdriver or similar utensil  
and attach it in place.  
8 mm  
MAX.  
Self-tapping screw  
(commercially available)  
8mm  
MAX.  
3
4
ø5mm  
ø5mm  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Accessory3...for Nissan car  
Accessory4...for Toyota car  
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If  
the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the  
sound may skip).  
During installation, do not use 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.  
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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.  
Accessory5  
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.  
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Removing the Unit  
Removing the hard rubber frame  
Removing the Unit  
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.  
1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber  
frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard  
rubber frame.  
2 Remove the screw (M4 × 8) on the back panel.  
3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots  
on each side, as shown.  
Screw (M4X8)  
(commercially available)  
Lock  
Catch  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
2 When the upper level is removed, remove the  
lower two locations.  
Accessory2  
Removal tool  
4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and  
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards  
the inside.  
The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the  
same manner.  
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.  
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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.  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
The fader or balance settings are set all the way to  
one side.  
Center the fader and balance settings.  
The input/output wires or wiring harness are  
connected incorrectly.  
Reconnect the input/output wires or the  
wiring harness correctly. See the section on  
<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
General  
? The power does not turn ON.  
The fuse has blown.  
The values of Volume offset are low.  
After checking for short circuits in the wires,  
replace the fuse with one with the same  
rating.  
Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the  
section on <Audio Setup> (page 9).  
? The sound quality is poor or distorted.  
? There’s a source you can’t switch.  
One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a  
screw in the car.  
There’s no media inserted.  
Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s  
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each  
source.  
Check the speaker wiring.  
The speakers are not wired correctly.  
Reconnect the speaker wires so that each  
output terminal is connected to a different  
speaker.  
The Disc changer isn’t connected.  
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 Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.  
The preout jack is being used.  
? The memory is erased when the ignition is  
turned OFF.  
The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from  
the preout jack.  
The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly  
connected.  
Tuner source  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? Radio reception is poor.  
The car antenna is not extended.  
? The TEL mute function does not work.  
The TEL mute wire is not connected properly.  
Pull the antenna out all the way.  
The antenna control wire is not connected.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
Connect the wire correctly, referring to the  
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.  
? The TEL mute function turns ON even though the  
TEL mute wire is not connected.  
The TEL mute wire is touching a metal part of the  
car.  
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.  
Tuner source is selected.  
High-pitched tone isn’t compensated for when  
in Tuner source.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
Disc source  
Audio file source  
? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving  
? Cannot play an Audio file.  
External disc control mode.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
Unsupported disc changer is connected.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning  
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).  
Use the disc changer mentioned in the  
<About CD players/disc changers connected  
to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety  
precautions>.  
? The sound skips when an Audio file is being  
played.  
The media is scratched or dirty.  
? The specified disc does not play, but another one  
plays instead.  
Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning  
of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).  
The specified CD is quite dirty.  
The recording condition is bad.  
Record the media again or use another media.  
Clean the CD.  
The disc is loaded in a different slot from that  
specified.  
? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.  
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Eject the disc magazine and check the  
number for the specified disc.  
There are times when it isn’t displayed  
correctly according to the Audio file recording  
conditions.  
The disc is severely scratched.  
Try another disc instead.  
? Supreme does not take effect when it is turned  
ON.  
? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded.  
The CD is quite dirty.  
Little high-frequency component.  
Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of  
the section on <About CDs> (page 6).  
Supreme would not take effect with songs  
with little high-frequency component.  
? Can’t remove disc.  
The cause is that more than 10 minutes has  
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.  
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned  
OFF.  
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.  
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HD Radio source  
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.  
? The disc won’t insert.  
There’s already another disc inserted.  
Press the [0] button and remove the disc.  
The preset broadcast station is not transmitting  
in the mode that was set with <Receive mode  
Setting> (page 22).  
Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "AUTO".  
? Direct Search can’t be done.  
Another function is ON.  
Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.  
In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches  
between stereo and monaural too often.  
Receiving condition is bad or unstable.  
Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is  
good, and it switches to monaural when the  
condition becomes bad.  
? Track Search can’t be done.  
For the discs/folders first or last song.  
For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be  
done in the backward direction for the first  
song or in the forward direction for the last  
song.  
HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA-S210A or  
other units.  
Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the  
control unit.  
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HOLD:  
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.  
The messages shown below display your  
systems condition.  
EJECT:  
No disc magazine has been loaded in  
the changer. The disc magazine is not  
completely loaded.  
Load the disc magazine properly.  
No CD in the unit.  
Insert the CD.  
LOAD:  
Discs are being exchanged in the Disc  
changer.  
NO DISC:  
TOC ERR:  
No disc has been loaded in the disc  
magazine.  
Load a disc into the disc magazine.  
READING:  
IN (Blink):  
The unit is reading the data on the disc.  
No 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 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.  
E-05:  
The CD is upside-down.  
Load the CD correctly.  
PROTECT:  
NA FILE:  
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.  
BLANK:  
Nothing has been recorded on the MD.  
NO TRACK:  
No tracks are recorded on the MD,  
although it has a title.  
E-15:  
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.  
An Audio file is played with a format that  
this unit can’t support.  
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COPY PRO:  
DEMO:  
A copy-protected file is played.  
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NO PANEL:  
E-77:  
The faceplate of the slave unit being  
connected to this unit has been removed.  
Replace it.  
The Demonstration mode has been  
selected.  
The <Demonstration mode Setting>  
(page 23) is ON. Turn it OFF.  
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.  
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.  
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Specifications  
Specifications subject to change without notice.  
FM tuner section  
Audio section  
Frequency range (200 kHz space)  
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB)  
: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV /75 Ω)  
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB)  
: 15.2dBf (1.6 μV /75 Ω)  
Frequency response ( 3.0 dB)  
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz  
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO)  
: 70 dB  
Selectivity ( 400 kHz)  
: ≥ 80 dB  
Stereo separation (1 kHz)  
: 40 dB  
Maximum output power  
KDC-MP2032/232MR  
: 50 W x 4  
KDC-MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
: 45 W x 4  
Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)  
: 22 W x 4  
Speaker impedance  
: 4 - 8 Ω  
Tone action  
Bass : 100 Hz 8 dB  
Middle : 1 kHz 8 dB  
Treble : 10 kHz 8 dB  
Preout level / Load (during disc play)  
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ  
AM tuner section  
Frequency range (10 kHz space)  
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz  
Preout impedance  
: ≤ 600 Ω  
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)  
: 28 dBμ (25 μV)  
General  
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)  
: 14.4 V  
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 lbs (1.40 kg)  
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 & Flutter  
: Below Measurable Limit  
Frequency response ( 1 dB)  
: 10 Hz – 20 kHz  
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz)  
: 0.01 %  
Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz)  
KDC-MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
: 105 dB  
KDC-232MR: 93 dB  
Dynamic range  
: 93 dB  
MP3 decode  
KDC-MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
: Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3  
WMA decode  
KDC-MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202  
: Compliant with Windows Media Audio  
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