Kenwood KDC-232MR Instruction Manual
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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.
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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
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Warning Safety precautions Notes About CDs About MP3 and WMA General features Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator System Q Audio Control Audio Setup Speaker Setting Switching Display Dimmer Control Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute Tuner features Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning... -
Page 3: Warning
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. Location : Bottom Panel FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 5: Notes
• If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. • When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. • If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. -
Page 6: About Cds
About CDs Handling CDs • Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. • CD-R and CD-RW are easier to damage than a normal music CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after reading the caution items on the package etc. •... -
Page 7: About Mp3 And Wma
About MP3 and WMA The playable MP3/WMA file (hereafter called Audio file) and the media format has the following limitation. The Audio file, which is not comforming to the specification, may not play normally, or the file and folder names may not display correctly. Playable Audio file •... -
Page 8: General Features
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY" • * Function of the KDC-MP2032/MP232/232MR • The power will be turned off automatically after about 20 minutes have elapsed under the standby mode (KDC-232MR only). English Clock display Volume Increasing Volume Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise. -
Page 9: Audio Control
Select the Sound type Press the [Q] button. When you press the button once, the current sound setting is displayed. Each time you press the button, the sound setting alternates. Sound setting Natural Rock Pops Easy Top 40 Jazz • Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting>... -
Page 10: Speaker Setting
General features Speaker Setting Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal when setting the speaker type. Enter Standby Press the [SRC] button. Select the "STANDBY" display. Enter Speaker Setting mode Press the [VOL] knob. Select the Speaker type Turn the [VOL] knob. -
Page 11: Dimmer Control
Dimmer Control You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function. Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second. Each time you press the button for 1 second, the Dimmer contol turns ON or OFF. When the Dimmer control is ON, "DIM ON"... -
Page 12: Tuner Features
Tuner features AUTO/ Band display Tuning Selecting the station. Select tuner source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. -
Page 13: Station Preset Memory
Station Preset Memory Putting a station in the memory. Select the band Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the frequency to put in the memory Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢]. Put the frequency in the memory Press the desired [1] —... -
Page 14: Cd/Audio File/External Disc Control Features
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Track number Playing CD & Audio file When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. • 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. -
Page 15: Fast Forwarding And Reversing
Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down toward [¢] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release your finger to play the disc at that point. •... -
Page 16: Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
CD/Audio file/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below. -
Page 17: Text/Title Scroll
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. -
Page 18: Hd Radio Control Features
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-232MR HD Radio control features Band display About HD Radio • 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. -
Page 19: Menu System
Menu system 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. Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU"... -
Page 20: Activating Security Code
Menu system Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC- 232MR In Standby mode Activating Security Code Activating the Security Code disables the usage of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security Code is required to turn on the audio unit when it is removed from the vehicle. -
Page 21: Touch Sensor Tone
In Standby mode Touch Sensor Tone Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display Setting "BEEP ON" Beep is heard. "BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. In Standby mode Manual Clock Adjustment Select Clock Adjustment mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ"... -
Page 22: Receive Mode Setting
Menu system Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC- 232MR In HD Radio mode Receive mode Setting Sets the receive mode. Select the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "HDR MODE" display. Enter Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Set the Receive mode Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. -
Page 23: Text Scroll
Text Scroll Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. "SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes. • The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source, including Channel name, etc. -
Page 24: Basic Operations Of Remote Control
Accessory of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232 Basic Operations of remote control – FM/AM/ Not Used [0] — [9] Loading and Replacing the battery 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. -
Page 25: In Tuner Source
Audio Control [AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item. • Refer to <Audio Control> (page 9) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations. In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. -
Page 26: Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 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. -
Page 27: Connecting Wires To Terminals
Connecting Wires to Terminals REMO. CONT To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP2032/MP232/232MR only) To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals. Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. -
Page 28: Installation
Installation non-Japanese cars Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). - Page 29 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.
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Page 30: Removing The Unit
Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 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. Accessory2 Removal tool When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
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. ✔... - Page 32 Troubleshooting Guide Disc source "AUX EXT" is displayed without achieving External disc control mode. ✔ Unsupported disc changer is connected. ☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the <About CD players/disc changers connected to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety precautions>.
- Page 33 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. NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine.
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Page 34: Specifications
: 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...