Kenwood KDC-225MR, KDC-MP225, KDC-225, KDC-2025 User Manual

KDC-MP225 KDC-225MR KDC-225 KDC-2025

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AMPLI-TUNER-LECTEUR DE CD

MODE D’EMPLOI

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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-MP225/225MR/225/2025 Serial number

Warning .......................................3

Safety precautions......................4

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About Sirius Satellite radio tuner

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Notes on playing MP3/WMA.......6

About CDs...................................8

General features .........................9

Power

Selecting the Source

Volume

Attenuator

Loudness

System Q

Audio Control

Speaker Setting

Switching Display

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Theft Deterrent Faceplate

Tuner features ...........................13

Tuning Mode

Tuning

Station Preset Memory

Auto Memory Entry

Preset Tuning

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc

control features .....................15

Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc/ Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Text/Title Scroll DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

Menu system.............................19

Menu System Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting &

Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll CD Read Setting

Basic Operations of remote......22

Accessories ...............................25

Installation Procedure ..............25

Connecting Wires to Terminals

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Installation ................................27

Troubleshooting Guide .............29

Specifications ...........................32

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2Warning

2CAUTION

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-CHO, HACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO, JAPAN

KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 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 instruction 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 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:

• 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.

NOTE

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety precautions

2WARNING

To prevent injury or fire, take the

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following precautions:

• Insert the unit all the way in until it is fully locked in place. Otherwise it may fall out of place when jolted.

• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground wires, make sure to use automotivegrade wires or other wires with a 0.75mm (AWG18) or more to prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire coating.

•To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit.

• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turn off the power immediately and consult your Kenwood dealer.

• Make sure not to get your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit.

• Be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to strong shock. The unit may break or crack because it contains glass parts.

• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluid may be dangerous to your health or even fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.

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 open the top or bottom covers of the unit.

• 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 set the removed faceplate or 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.

• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it is a piece of precision equipment.

• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may cause your unit to malfunction.

•To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness.

• Do not place any object between the faceplate and the unit.

• Do not use your own screws. Use only the screws provided. If you use the wrong screws, you could damage the unit.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. 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. Unsupported connection may result in damage. Setting the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. The functions that can be used and the information that can be displayed will differ depending on the models being connected.

You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you connect them incorrectly.

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.

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NOTE

• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer.

• If the unit does not seem to be working right, try pressing the reset button first. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer.

•Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to operate correctly. Normal operation should be restored.

C.S.

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

D U

AME

OFF

AUD

AUTO

SCAN

RDM REP M.RDM

Reset button

• Characters in the LCD may become difficult to read in temperatures below 41 ˚F (5 ˚C).

• 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 represent something impossible in actual operation.

Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals

If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.

SCRL

DISP MENU

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 neutral detergent off.

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 CD Slot

As dust tends to accumulate in the CD slot, clean it every once in a while. Your CDs can get scratched if you put them in a dusty CD slot.

Lens Fogging

Right after 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, CDs may be impossible 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.

About Sirius Satellite radio tuner

Refer to the instruction manual of Sirius Satellite radio tuner KTC-SR902/KTC-SR901 (optional accessory), when connected, for the operation method. Refer to the sections of A models for operations.

AM/

FM/

SCRL

¢4

C.S.

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

AME

AUTO

OFF

AUD

AUTO

SRC

SCAN

RDM REP M.RDM

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Entering and Exiting Channel Search in Sirius Satellite radio tuner source

When entering and exiting the Channel Search mode press the [C.S.] button for at least 1 second. Each time the [C.S.] button is pressed for at least 1 second the Channel Search mode turns ON or OFF.

SCRL

DISP MENU

DISP/

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Notes on playing MP3/WMA

KDC-MP225 can play MP3(MPEG1, 2 Audio Layer 3)/WMA. Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions.

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Acceptable media

The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to prevent malfunction.

Acceptable medium formats

The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are indicated in parentheses.

• ISO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters)

• ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)

• Joliet (64 character; Up to 32 characters are displayed)

• Romeo (128 character; Up to 64 characters are displayed)

• Long file name (200 characters; Up to 64 characters are displayed)

• Maximum number of characters for folder name: 64 (Joliet; Up to 32 characters are displayed)

For a list of available characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section Entering file and folder names below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:

• Maximum number of directory levels: 8

• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

• Maximum number of folders: 50

MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are not properly displayed.

Settings for your MP3/WMA encoder and CD writer

Do the following setting when compressing audio data in MP3/WMA data with the MP3/WMA encoder.

•Transfer bit rate MP3: 8 —320 kbps

• Sampling frequency

WMA: 48 —192 kbps

MP3: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

When you use your CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disable additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once.

Play mode may not be possible when portions of the functions of Windows Media Player 9 or higher are used.

Entering ID3 tag

The Displayable ID3 tag is ID3 version 1.x. For the character code, refer to the List of Codes.

Entering file and folder names

The code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be entered and displayed. If you use any other character for entry, the file and folder names are not displayed correctly. They may neither be displayed correctly depending on the CD writer used. The unit recognizes and plays only those MP3/WMA which have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA).

A file with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.

Writing files into a medium

When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all the data on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or non-MP3/WMA files, therefore, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3/WMA. In addition, it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3/WMA file or a File Search or Folder Search may not be performed smoothly.

Loading such a medium may produce loud noise to damage the speakers.

• Do no attempt to play a medium containing a non-MP3/WMA with the MP3/WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA they have the MP3/WMA extension.

• Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.

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files for MP3/WMA data as long as

file

MP3/WMA playing order

4 Button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button

Operation of the button

Current

folder number

AM Button FM Button

Operation of the button

Current

folder number

Current

file number

4 Button

¢ Button

Operation of the button

Beginning of file

Folder

Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy

Level 2 Level 4

Level 1 Level 3

File

Root

When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99", depending on your CD writer.

For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below.

When a File Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

When a Folder Search is executed with file ¡$ being played ...

When Folder Select is selected with file ¡$ being played to move from folder to folder ...

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About CDs

Handling CDs

• Don’t touch the recording surface of the CD.

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• 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.

• Don’t stick tape etc. on the CD. Also, don’t use a CD with tape stuck on it.

When using a new CD

If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc.

Burrs

CD cleaning

Clean from the center of the disc and move outward.

Removing CDs

When removing CDs from this unit pull them out horizontally.

CDs that can’t be used

• CDs that aren’t round can’t be used.

• CDs with coloring on the recording surface or that are dirty can’t be used.

• This unit can only play the CDs with

It may not correctly play disks which do not have the mark.

•A CD-R or CD-RW that hasn’t been finalized can’t be played. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

CD storage

• Don’t place them in direct sunlight (On the seat or dashboard etc.) and where the temperature is high.

• Store CDs in their cases.

CD accessories

Don’t use disc type accessories.

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General features

Release button

ATT/

LOUD

AUD

AUTO

AME

AUD

OFF

SRC

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

SCAN

RDM REP M.RDM

SCRL

DISP MENU

DISP/

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator

Power

¢4

C.S.

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.

Source required Display

Sirius tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner "TUNER" CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory)"CD CH" Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)"AUX EXT" Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"

KDC-225MR:

The power will be turned off automatically after about 20 minutes have elapsed under the standby mode.

Volume

Increasing Volume

Press the [u] button.

Decreasing Volume

Press the [d] button.

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General features

Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.

English

Press the [ATT] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks.

• Each setting value is changed with the <Speaker setting> (page

11). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting.

• When the System Q setting is changed, the Bass, Middle, and Treble set in audio control replace the System Q values.

Loudness

Compensating for low and high tones during low volume.

Press the [LOUD] button for at least 1 second.

Each time the button is pressed for at least 1 second the Loudness turns ON or OFF. When it’s ON, "LOUD" indicator is ON.

System Q

You can recall 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.

Each time the button is pressed the sound setting switches.

Sound setting Display

Flat "FLAT" Rock "ROCK" Top 40 "TOP40" Pops "POPS" Jazz "JAZZ" Easy "EASY"

Audio Control

1 Select the source for adjustment

Press the [SRC] button.

2 Enter Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button for at least 1 second.

3 Select the Audio item for adjustment

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Adjustment Item Display Range

Bass level "BAS" –8 — +8 Middle level "MID" –8 — +8 Treble level "TRE" –8 — +8 Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader "FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press the [AUD] button.

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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 [Q] button.

3 Select the Speaker type

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below.

Speaker type Display

OFF "SP OFF" For the OEM speaker "SP OEM" For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6/6x9" For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4"

4 Exit Speaker Setting mode

Press the [Q] button.

Switching Display

Switching the information displayed.

Press the [DISP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.

In Tuner source

Information Display

Frequency Station name or Frequency "SNPS"

Clock

In CD (KDC-MP225) & External disc source

Information Display

Disc title & Artist name "D-TITLE"

Track title "T-TITLE" Play time & Track number "P-TIME" Disc name (In External disc source) "DNPS" Clock

In CD (KDC-225MR/KDC-225/KDC-2025)

Information Display

Play time & Track number "P-TIME" Disc name "DNPS" Clock

In MP3/WMA source (KDC-MP225)

Information Display

Song title & Artist name "TITLE" Album name & Artist name "ALBUM" Folder name "FLDR-NAME" File name "FILE-NAME" Play time & Track number "P-TIME" Clock

In Auxiliary input source

Information

Auxiliary input name Clock

• If the Disc title, Track title, Song title & Artist name, or Album name & Artist name is selected when the disc which does not have Disc title, Track title, Song title, Album name, or Artist name is played, track number and play time are displayed.

• The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play.

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General features

Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)

Attaching a title to a Station or CD.

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1 Receive/play the station/disc you want to attach a title to

•A title can't be attached to a MD.

• An external CD changer or an external CD player must be connected for disc naming

2 Enter Menu mode

Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.

"MENU" is displayed.

3 Select Name set mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Name set mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

5 Move the cursor to the enter character position

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

6 Select the characters

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Characters can be entered by using a remote with a numbers buttons. Example:If "DANCE" is entered.

Character Button Times pressed

"D" [3] 1 "A" [2] 1 "N" [6] 2 "C" [2] 3 "E" [3] 2

7 Repeat steps 5 through 6 and enter the name. 8 Exit Name Set mode

Press the [MENU] button.

• When operation stops for 10 seconds the name at that time is registered, and Name Set mode closes.

• Memory numbers

- FM: 32 stations

- AM: 16 stations

- External CD changer/ player: Varies according to the CD changer/ player. Refer to the CD changer/ player manual.

• The title of station/CD can be changed by the same operation used to name it.

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 is unlocked, allowing you to detach it.

• The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage case while detached.

• Do not expose the faceplate or its storage 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.

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2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks.

The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit.

Tuner features

AUD

AUTO

AME

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

OFF

SCAN

RDM REP M.RDM

¢4

C.S.

SCRL

DISP MENU

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AUTO/

AME

Band display

ST indicator

Preset station number

1 - 6SRC

Frequency display

AUTO indicator

Tuner features

Tuning Mode

Choose the tuning mode.

English

Press the [AUTO] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Tuning mode switches as shown below.

Tuning mode Display Operation

Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.

Preset station "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations seek indicator in the Preset memory.

Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

Tuning

Selecting the station.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

3 Tune up or down band

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

indicator

Station Preset Memory

Putting the station in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Select the frequency to put in the memory

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

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

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

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.

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Preset Tuning

Calling up the stations in the memory.

1 Select the band

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

2 Call up the station

Press the desired [1] — [6] button.

AM/

FM/

DISC-/

DISC+

¢4

C.S.

DISP MENU

REP

SCRL

M.RDM

F.SEL

Track time

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

AUTO

AME

OFF

AUD

SRC

Disc number

SCAN

Track number

RDM REP M.RDM

RDM/

IN indicator

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Playing CD & MP3/WMA

When a disc is inserted

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Press the [SRC] button.

Select the "CD" display.

• The models that can play MP3/WMA are shown below. KDC-MP225

• When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is ON.

Eject the disc

Press the [0] button.

3 in. (8cm) disc cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage.

The MP3/WMA media that this unit can play are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. The medium formats must be ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or Romeo. The methods and precautions to be followed for writing MP3/WMA data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6). Check that section before creating your MP3/WMA media.

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:

Display Disc player

"CD-2" CD player "CD CH" CD changer "MD CH" MD changer

• 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 on the [¢] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Reversing

Hold down on the [4] button.

Release your finger to play the disc at that point.

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the MP3/WMA folder.

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Disc/ Folder Search

Disc Search (Function of disc changer)

Folder Search (Function of MP3/WMA)

Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the MP3/WMA media.

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

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Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote)

(Direct File Search: Function of MP3/WMA)

Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.

1 Enter the track/file number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Canceling Direct Track/File Search

Press the [38] button.

Direct Disc Search

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Press the number buttons on the remote.

2 Do Disc Search

Press the [DISC+] or [DISC–] button.

Canceling Direct Disc Search

Press the [38] button.

Input "0" to select disc 10.

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat

Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you're listening to.

Press the [REP] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Repeat Play switches as shown below.

In CD & External disc source

Repeat play Display

Track Repeat "REP ON"/ "TREP ON" Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DREP ON" OFF "REP OFF"

In MP3/WMA 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 MP3/WMA folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to listen to.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button.

"SCAN ON"/ "TSCAN ON" is displayed.

2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is played

Press the [SCAN] button.

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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order.

English

Press the [RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "RDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Magazine Random Play

(Function of disc changer)

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order.

Press the [M.RDM] button.

Each time the button is pressed the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, "MRDM ON" is displayed.

When the [¢] button is pressed, the next song select starts.

Function of the KDC-MP225

Folder Select (Function of MP3/WMA)

Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.

Displays the current folder name.

2 Select the folder level

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

With the [FM] button you move 1 level down and with the [AM] button 1 level up.

Selecting a folder in the same level

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

With the [4] button you move to the previous folder, and with the [¢] button to the next folder.

Returning to the top level

Press the [3] button.

3 Decide the folder to play

Press the [1] button.

The Folder Select mode releases, and the MP3/WMA in the folder being displayed is played.

The methods for moving to other folders in the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. See <Notes on playing MP3/WMA> (page 6) for details.

Canceling the Folder Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

1 Enter Folder Select mode

Press the [F.SEL] button.

"F-SELECT" is displayed. During Select mode the folder information is displayed as shown below.

Text/Title Scroll

Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title.

Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second.

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Menu system

DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)

(Function of disc changers with remote)

Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the CDs set in the Disc changer.

1 Enter DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

When "DNPP" is displayed the DNPS display in order.

Forward / Reverse display

Press the [DISC–] or [DISC+] button.

2 When the disc you want is displayed

Press the [OK] button on the remote.

The disc being displayed is played.

Canceling the DNPP mode

Press the [DNPP] button on the remote.

SCRL

¢4

C.S.

DISP MENU

EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL

AUD

AUTO

AME

OFF

SCAN

RDM REP M.RDM

SRC

Menu display

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Menu system

Menu System

Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The

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reference for the Menu items 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

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the

"BEEP" display.

3 Set the menu item

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the button is

pressed it switches "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 that are applicable to the basic operation method above are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original setting.) Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock Adjustment>etc.) are entered step by step.

Touch Sensor Tone

Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF.

Display Setting

"BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled.

Manual Clock Adjustment

1 Select Clock Adjustment mode

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "CLK ADJ" display.

2 Enter Clock Adjust mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

The clock display blinks.

3 Adjust the hours

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Adjust the minutes

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

4 Exit Clock adjustment mode

Press the [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.

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CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)

Temporarily have reception switched 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.

Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming

For selecting the display when switched to Auxiliary input source. For the Station/Disc Naming refer to the <Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS)> (page 12).

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

Press the [FM] or [AM] button.

Select the "AUX NAME" display.

4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [4] or [¢] button for at least 2 seconds.

The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.

5 Select the Auxiliary input display

Press the [4] or [¢] button.

Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below.

• "AUX EXT"

• "TV"

• "DVD"

• "VIDEO"

• "GAME"

• "PORTABLE"

6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode

Press the [MENU] button.

When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes.

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ATT

[0] – [9]

SRC

4/¢

FM/AM/DISC

/DISC–

DNPP

VOL.

SRC

DIRECT

/OK

DNPP

/SBF

ABC DEF

JKLGHI MNO

TUV

PRS WXY

VOL.

ATT

DISC

AM—

¢4

Menu system

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll.

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Display Setting

"SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes.

The text scrolled is shown below.

• CD text

• Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name

• MD title

CD Read Setting <In Standby mode>

When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play the CD by force.

Display Setting

"CD READ1" Play CD and MP3/WMA.

Function of the KDC-MP225

"CD READ2" Play CD by force.

Setting "CD READ2" cannot play MP3/WMA. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ2" mode.

Basic Operations of remote

Accessory of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025

Not Used

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Loading and Replacing the battery

Use two "AA"-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.

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 on hot places such as above the dashboard.

Basic operations

[VOL.] buttons

Adjusting the volume.

[SRC] button

Each time the button is pressed the source switches. For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 9).

[ATT] button

Turning the volume down quickly. When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level.

In Tuner source

[FM]/ [AM] buttons

Select the band. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.

[4]/ [¢] buttons

Tune up or down band.

[0] — [9] buttons

Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.

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Basic Operations of remote

Accessory of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025

In Disc source

[4]/ [¢] buttons

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Doing track/file forward and backward.

[DISC+]/ [DISC–] buttons

Doing disc/folder forward and backward.

[38] button

Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays.

[DNPP] button

Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page

19) mode.

[0] — [9] buttons

When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 17) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 17), enter the track/file/disc number.

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Accessories

External view

......... Number of items

.........1

The use of any accessories except for those provided might result in damage to the unit. Make sure only to use the accessories shipped with the unit, as shown above.

.........2

External view

......... Number of items

.........4

.........1

Installation Procedure

1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and

disconnect the - battery.

2. Make the proper input and output wire connections for each unit.

3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness.

4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit.

6. 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.

2CAUTION

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

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P. CONT

TEL MUTE

ANT CONT

FRONT L

FRONT R

REAR L

REAR R

–

REAR

Connecting Wires to Terminals

English

2 KENWOOD disc changer control input

To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. 3

Fuse (10A)

If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab.

Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. 23

Not Used

Do not let the wire come out from the tab.

Not Used

Ignition key switch

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

Car fuse box 14

ACC 13

Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White). 20

(Brown)7

(Blue). 17

Ignition wire (Red) 20

Battery wire (Yellow) 21

Ground wire (Black) · (To car chassis) 22

Rear left output (White) 26

Wiring harness (Accessory1)

White/Black

White

Gray/Black

Gray

Green/Black

Green

Purple/Black

Purple

Rear right output (Red) 27

FM/AM antenna input 1

To front left speaker 30

To front right speaker 33

To rear left speaker 36

To rear right speaker 39

Battery 12

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8 mm MAX.

ø5mm

8mm MAX.

Installation

■ Installation

■ Installing in Japanese-Made Cars

Firewall or metal support

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

Self-tapping screw (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).

Metal mounting strap (commercially available)

Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place.

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> 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

• 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.

■ 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 screw (ø4 X 16 mm) in the hole shown below.

Never insert the taptite screw (ø4 × 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.

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T/N

Accessory3...for Nissan car Accessory4 ...for Toyota car

Accessory5

Installation

■ Removing the hard rubber frame

1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the

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two locks on the lower level. Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure.

Lock

Catch

■ Removing the Unit

1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> 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.

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the lower level is removed, remove the upper two

locations.

The frame can be removed from the top side in the same manner.

Screw (M4X8) (commercially available)

4 Lower the removal tool

toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards 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.

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Accessory2 Removal tool

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.01

✔ The fuse has blown.

☞ 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.07

✔ 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.

✔ The Disc changer isn’t connected.08

☞ 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.10

✔ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected.11

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? Even if Loudness is turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated

for. 17

✔ Tuner source is selected.

☞ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source.

? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.

✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side.21

☞ Center the fader and balance settings.

✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are connected incorrectly.22

☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring harness correctly.

See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25

✔ One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car.

☞ Check the speaker wiring.

✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.27

☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is

connected to a different speaker.

? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn’t sound.34

✔ The preout jack is being used.

☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from the preout jack.

Tuner source

? Radio reception is poor.39

✔ The car antenna is not extended.

☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.

✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.40

☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on

<Connecting Wires to Terminals>.

Disc source

? "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control

mode.50

✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected.51

☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT

INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 4).

? The specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead.52

✔ The specified CD is quite dirty.

☞ Clean the CD.

✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified.54

☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified

disc.

✔ The disc is severely scratched.55

☞ Try another disc instead.

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+ 67 hidden pages

Kenwood KDC-225MR, KDC-MP225, KDC-225, KDC-2025 User Manual

Contents

English

2Warning

Safety precautions

About Sirius Satellite radio tuner

Notes on playing MP3/WMA

About CDs

General features

Tuner features

CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features

Menu system

Basic Operations of remote

Accessories

Installation Procedure

Connecting Wires to Terminals

Installation

Troubleshooting Guide