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

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 Contents

Warning 3 Menu system 19

Menu System
Safety precautions 4 Activating Security Code
Deactivating Security Code
Notes 5 Touch Sensor Tone
Manual Clock Adjustment
About CDs 6 DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
Supreme Setting
About MP3 and WMA 7 CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit)
Receive mode Setting
General features 8 SIRIUS ID (ESN) display
Power Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the Source Text Scroll
Volume CD Read Setting
Attenuator Demonstration mode Setting
System Q
Audio Control Basic Operations of remote control 24
Audio Setup
Speaker Setting Accessories/ Installation Procedure 26
Switching Display
Dimmer Control Connecting Wires to Terminals 27
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute Installation 28
Tuner features 12 Removing the Unit 30
Tuning
Tuning Mode Troubleshooting Guide 31
Station Preset Memory
Auto Memory Entry Specifications 34
Preset Tuning
CD/Audio file/External disc control
features 14
Playing CD & Audio file
Playing External Disc
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Track/File Search
Disc Search/Folder Search
Direct Track/File Search
Direct Disc Search
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Scan Play
Random Play
Magazine Random Play
Folder Select
Text/Title Scroll
HD Radio control features 18
About HD Radio
Tuning

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 2Warning

2CAUTION NOTE
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of This equipment has been tested and found to
procedures other than those specified herein may comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
result in hazardous radiation exposure. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following are designed to provide reasonable protection
are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product against harmful interference in a residential
relating to laser product safety. installation. This equipment may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, if it is
Kenwood Corporation not installed and used in accordance with the
2967-3, ISHIKAWA-MACHI, instructions. However, there is no guarantee
HACHIOJI-SHI that interference will not occur in a particular
TOKYO, JAPAN installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
KENWOOD CORP. CERTIFIES THIS EQUIPMENT can be determined by turning the equipment off
CONFORMS TO DHHS REGULATIONS N0.21 CFR and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
1040. 10, CHAPTER 1, SUBCHAPTER J. the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Location : Bottom Panel • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
FCC WARNING circuit different from that to which the receiver is
This equipment may generate or use radio connected.
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
this equipment may cause harmful interference
technician for help.
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

2WARNING About CD players/disc changers

connected to this unit
To prevent injury or fire, take the Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in
following precautions: 1998 or later can be connected to this unit.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any Refer to the catalog or consult your Kenwood
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) dealer for connectable models of disc changers/
inside the unit. CD players.
• Mounting and wiring this product requires Note that any Kenwood disc changers/ CD players
skills and experience. For safety’s sake, leave the released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made
mounting and wiring work to professionals. by other makers cannot be connected to this unit.
Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players
to this unit may result in damage.
2CAUTION Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
To prevent damage to the machine, take applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.
The functions you can use and the information
the following precautions: that can be displayed may differ depending on the
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V
models being connected.
DC power supply.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid • You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if
places with too much dust or the possibility of you connect them incorrectly.
water splashing.
• Do not place the faceplate (and the faceplate Lens Fogging
case) in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
dust or the possibility of water splashing. CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the condesnation on the lens may not allow CDs to
terminals of the unit or faceplate with your play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait
fingers. for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, does not operate normally after a while, consult
as it is a piece of precision equipment. your Kenwood dealer.
• 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, Before using this unit for the first time
consult your Kenwood dealer. This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they <Demonstration mode Setting> (page 23).
work with your model and in your area.
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner
button. The unit returns to factory settings when Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite
the Reset button is pressed. radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails accessory), when connected, for the operation
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be method.
restored. • 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
AUTO 1-6 AM DISP/C.S.
unit are A-Z 0-9 @ " ‘ ` % & * + – = , . / \ < > [ ] ( ) : ; 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 Removing CDs

• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD. 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 This unit may not correctly play discs which do
ballpoint pen, etc. 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-
Burrs R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)

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 The maximum number of characters for
Audio file) and the media format has the following display
limitation. The Audio file, which is not comforming File/Folder name: 64 (Joliet: 32) characters
to the specification, may not play normally, or the MP3 ID3 Tag/ WMA Contents property: 30
file and folder names may not display correctly. 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: Limitation of structure for the file and the
".MP3", WMA: ".WMA") folder
• Do not attach the extensions to files other than the • Maximum number of directory levels: 8
Audio file. If the extension is attached, the file, which is
• Maximum number of folders: 100
not the Audio file, will play and outputs a loud noise,
causing damage to the speaker. • Maximum number of files per folder: 255
• The files with copy protection cannot be played. Playing order of the Audio file
• The settings of your encoding software and the The Audio file plays in the order which is written by
environment in which it is used may now allow you writing software. You may be able to set the playing
to play or view specific audio files. For encoding order by writing the play sequence numbers such
specifications and instructions on how to set encoding as "01" to "99" at the beginning of the file name.
software, browse through software help or check with Example
the developers.
CD (1) 0: Folder
Playable MP3 file ¡: Audio file
• MPEG 1/2 Audio Layer 3 file ¡!
• Transfer bit rate: 8-320 kbps
2
• Sampling frequency ¡"
: 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
3
Playable WMA file ¡#
• The file in accordance with Windows Media Audio ¡$
(Except for the file for Windows Media Player 9 or
4
after which applies the new functions) ¡%
• Transfer bit rate: 48-192 kbps
• Sampling frequency: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz • Playing order
Playing order after ¡! play.
Playable media ➡ ¡", ¡#, ¡$, ¡%...
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• File search
Forward file search during ¡# play.
• CD-RW discs which are quick formatted by the writing Push the Control knob towards [¢] ➡ ¡$
software cannot be used. • Folder search
• When recording to the maximum media capacity at Forward folder search during ¡" play.
once, the writing software is set to "Disc at once". Push the Control knob towards [FM] ➡ 3, 4...
Playable disc format • Folder select
• ISO 9660 Level 1/2 When the selection is set to directory 4, and you
• Joliet want to skip to the folder 2 at the same level.
• Romeo Push the Control knob towards [4] ➡ 2
• Long file name. When the selection is set to directory 3, moves
the level up by folder select.
Push the Control knob towards [AM] ➡ 2

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 General features

Release button VOL Control knob

ATT/DIM Q SRC

LOUD indicator

ATT indicator Clock display

Power Volume
Turning ON the Power Increasing Volume
Press the [SRC] button. Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Turning OFF the Power Decreasing Volume
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.

Selecting the Source Attenuator

Turning the volume down quickly.
Press the [SRC] button.
Press the [ATT] button.
Source required Display Each time you press the button, the Attenuator
SIRIUS tuner* (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" turns ON and OFF.
Tuner or HD Radio* (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or "HD RADIO" When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator
CD "CD" blinks.
External disc* (Optional accessory) "CD CH"
Auxiliary input* (Optional accessory) "AUX EXT"
Standby (Illumination only mode) "STANDBY"
System Q
Selecting the best sound setting preset for
• * Function of the KDC-MP2032/MP232/232MR different types of music.
• The power will be turned off automatically after about
20 minutes have elapsed under the standby mode 1 Select the source to set
(KDC-232MR only). 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
When you press the button once, the current
and Loudness.
sound setting is displayed.
Each time you press the button, the sound 1 Select the source to adjust
setting alternates. Press the [SRC] button.
Sound setting Display 2 Enter Audio Setup mode
Natural "NATURAL" Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Rock "ROCK"
Pops "POPS"
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Easy "EASY"
Top 40 "TOP40" Each time you press the knob, the item to be
Jazz "JAZZ" adjusted alternates between the items shown in
the table below.
4 Adjust the Audio setup item
• Change each setting value with the <Speaker Turn the [VOL] knob.
Setting> (page 10).
First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. Adjustment Item Display Range
• When the value is set up by <Audio Control> (page 9), Volume offset "V-OFF" –8 — ±0
"USER" is displayed. Loudness "LOUD" ON/OFF

• Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a

Audio Control difference from the basic volume.
• Loudness: Compensates for low and high tones
1 Select the source to adjust during low volume.
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 "BAS L" –8 — +8
Middle level "MID L" –8 — +8
Treble level "TRE L" –8 — +8
Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15
Fader "FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)

5 Exit Audio Control mode

Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob, [SRC],
[0] and [ATT] button.

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 General features

Speaker Setting Track number & Play time "P-TIME"

Clock "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. Song title & Artist name "TITLE"*
Select the "STANDBY" display. Album name & Artist name "ALBUM"*
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode Folder name "FOLDER"
Press the [VOL] knob. File name "FILE"
Track number & Play time "P-TIME"
3 Select the Speaker type Clock "CLOCK"
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Each time you turn the knob, the setting In HD Radio source
alternates between the settings shown in the
Information Display
table below.
Station name "ST NAME"*
Speaker type Display Song title/ Artist name/ "TITLE"*
OFF "SP OFF" Album name/ Genre
For 5 & 4 in. speaker "SP 5/4" Frequency "FREQ"
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker "SP 6*9/6" Clock "CLOCK"
For the OEM speaker "SP OEM"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Information Display
Press the [VOL] knob.
Source name "SRC NAME"
Clock "CLOCK"

3 Exit Switching Display mode

Switching Display Press the Control knob.
Changing the information displayed.

1 Enter Switching Display mode • * If the contents of the information cannot be

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. displayed, Play time or Frequency is displayed.
• Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
"DISP SEL" is displayed.
2 Select the Display item
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].
In Tuner source
Information Display
Frequency "FREQ"
Clock "CLOCK"

In CD & External disc source

Information Display
Disc title (In External disc source or KDC- "D-TITLE"*
MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202
internal CD source)
Track title (In External disc source or KDC- "T-TITLE"*
MP2032/MP2032CR/MP232/MP202
internal CD source)

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 Dimmer Control TEL Mute
You can lower the brightness of the display by The audio system automatically mutes when a
using the dimmer function. call comes in.
Press the [DIM] button for at least 1 second.
When a call comes in
Each time you press the button for 1 second, the "CALL" is displayed.
Dimmer contol turns ON or OFF. The audio system pauses.
When the Dimmer control is ON, "DIM ON" is
Listening to the audio during a call
displayed.
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
system comes back ON.

Theft Deterrent Faceplate When the call ends

Hang up the phone.
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and The "CALL" display disappears and the audio
taken with you, helping to deter theft. system comes back ON.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button. • To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up
The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it. 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/ 1-6 SRC Control knob

AME

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
Each time you press the button, the Tuning
Press the [SRC] button.
mode alternates between the modes shown in
Select the "TUNER" display.
the table below.
2 Select the band Tuning mode Display Operation
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station.
Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations
switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. in the Preset memory.
3 Tune up or down band Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
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

SCAN RDM/ REP F.SEL M.RDM SRC Control knob

3

Disc number IN indicator

Track number Play time

Playing CD & Audio file Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-

232MR
When a disc is inserted Playing External Disc
Press the [SRC] button.
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
Select the "CD" display.
player connected to this unit.
Press the [SRC] button.
• When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON. Select the display for the disc player you want.
Pause and play Display examples:
Press the Control knob. Display Disc player
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses "CD CH" CD changer
or plays. "MD CH" 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
• Refer to <About MP3 and WMA> (page 7) for the or plays.
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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 Fast Forwarding and Reversing Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-
232MR
Function of disc changers with remote control
Fast Forwarding
Hold down toward [¢] with the Control Direct Disc Search
knob. Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point.
1 Enter the disc number
Reversing
Press the number buttons on the remote
Hold down toward [4] with the Control
control.
knob.
Release your finger to play the disc at that point. 2 Do Disc Search
Press the [+] or [–] button.
• There is no sound while the Audio file is being Cancelling Direct Disc Search
searched. Press the [38] button.

• 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

Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-

232MR
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Function of disc changer
Audio file folder you are listening to. Magazine Random Play
Press the [REP] button. Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer
Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play in random order.
alternates between the modes shown in the
tables below. Press the [M.RDM] button.
Each time you press the button, the Magazine
In CD & External disc source Random Play turns ON or OFF.
Repeat play Display When the Magazine Random mode is ON,
Track Repeat "TRAC REP" "MGZN RDM" is displayed.
Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) "DISC REP"
OFF "REP OFF" • When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the
next random song starts.
In Audio file source
Repeat play Display
File Repeat "FILE REP"
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP2032CR/
Folder Repeat "FOLD REP" KDC-MP232/KDC-MP202
OFF "REP OFF" Function of Audio file
Folder Select
Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
Scan Play
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Playing the first part of each song on the disc Press the [F.SEL] button.
or Audio file folder you are listening to and "FOLD SEL" is displayed.
searching for the song you want to hear. During Select mode the folder information is
displayed as shown below.
1 Start Scan Play Folder name display
Press the [SCAN] button. Displays the current folder name.
"TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed.
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
Random Play
1 level down and with the [AM] of the Control
Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder knob, 1 level up.
in random order.
Selecting a folder in the same level
Press the [RDM] button. Push the Control knob towards [4] or
Each time you press the button, Random Play [¢].
turns ON or OFF. With the [4] of the Control knob, you move
When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/ to the previous folder, and with the [¢] of the
"FOLD RDM" is displayed. Control knob, to the next folder.
Returning to the top level
• When you push the Control knob toward [¢], the Press the [3] button.
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/ 1-6 SRC Control knob

AME

ST indicator

Band display Frequency display Preset station number

About HD Radio Tuning

Selecting the station.
• When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features
of the unit are disabled and changed to HD 1 Select HD Radio source
Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting Press the [SRC] button.
methods including the Tuning Mode will Select the "HD RADIO" display.
change.
2 Select the HD FM band
• With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the Push the Control knob toward [FM].
similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>, Each time you push the knob to [FM], the band
<Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning> of alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.
Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how
to use the functions. Select the HD AM band
Push the Control knob toward [AM].
3 Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢].

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 Menu system

MENU SRC Control knob

Menu display

Menu System You can continue by returning to step 2 and

setting other items.
Setting beep sound during operation, etc.
functions. 4 Exit Menu mode
The Menu system basic operation method is Press the [MENU] button.
explained here. The reference for the Menu items
and their setting content is after this operation • When other items those applicable to the basic
explanation. operation method above are displayed, their setting
content chart is entered. (Normally the setting listed at
1 Enter Menu mode the top of the chart is the original setting.)
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. Also, the explanation for items that are not applicable
"MENU" is displayed. (<Manual Clock Adjustment> etc.) are entered step
by step.
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,
Activating Security Code repeat from step 4.

Activating the Security Code disables the usage Resetting the Security Code function when
of audio unit by someone else. Once the Security the audio unit is first used after removed
Code is activated, the entry of authorized Security from the battery power source or the Reset
Code is required to turn on the audio unit when button is pressed
it is removed from the vehicle. Indication of this 1 Turn the power ON.
Security Code activation prevents your precious
2 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and enter
audio unit from stealing.
the Security Code.
"APPROVED" is displayed.
• Set the Security Code when the <Demonstration mode Now, you can use the unit.
Setting> (page 23) is set to OFF.
• You can set the Security Code with a 4 digit number of
your choice. • When the Security Code function is activated, "CODE
• The Security Code cannot be displayed or referenced. SET" changes to "CODE CLR".
Make a note of the Security Code and treasure it up. • 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-
2 Enter Menu mode 232MR
Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. In Standby mode
When "MENU" is displayed, "CODE SET" is also Deactivating Security Code
displayed.
To deactivate the Security Code function.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. 1 Select Security Code mode
When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
displayed. Select the "CODE CLR" display.
4 Select the digits to enter 2 Enter Security Code mode
Push the Control knob towards [4] or Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
[¢]. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also
displayed.
5 Select the Security Code numbers
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. 3 Select the digits to enter
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the Push the Control knob towards [4] or
Security Code. [¢].
4 Select the Seciruty Code numbers
7 Confirm the Security Code Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the
displayed. Security Code.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and 6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
reenter the Security Code. "CLEAR" is displayed.
"APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.
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/
Touch Sensor Tone KDC-MP232/KDC-MP202
In CD mode
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) Supreme Setting
ON/OFF.
When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit
Display Setting rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz))
"BEEP ON" Beep is heard. are played, this function restores their high
"BEEP OFF" Beep canceled. 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
In Standby mode made for the bit rate used.
Manual Clock Adjustment
Display Setting
1 Select Clock Adjustment mode "SPRM ON" Plays sound using the Supreme function.
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. "SPRM OFF" Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.
Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
• The sound effect may be imperceptible depending
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
on the relationship between the audio file format and
The clock display blinks. setting.
3 Adjust the hours
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Adjust the minutes
In FM reception
Push the Control knob towards [4] or
[¢]. 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 Setting
DSI (Disabled System Indicator) "CRSC ON" The CRSC is ON.
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the "CRSC OFF" The CRSC is OFF.
faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves.

Display Setting • Strong electrical fields (such as from power lines) may
"DSI ON" LED flashes. cause unstable sound quality when CRSC is turned
"DSI OFF" LED OFF. 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)
Receive mode Setting It is important to retain the unit serial number and
the electronic SIRIUS Identification number for service
Sets the receive mode. activation and potential service changes.

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-
2 Enter Receive mode 232MR
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. Auxiliary Input Display Setting
3 Set the Receive mode Selecting the display when alternating to
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Auxiliary input source.
Each time you push the knob, the Receive mode
alternates between the modes shown in the 1 Select Auxiliary input source
table below. Press the [SRC] button.
Receive mode Display Operation Select the "AUX EXT" display.
Auto mode "AUTO" Analog broadcasts and digital 2 Enter Menu mode
broadcasts will be switched Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second.
automatically. "MENU" is displayed.
When both are being transmitted,
the digital broadcast will have 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
priority. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Digital "DIGITAL" Digital broadcasts only. Select the "NAME SET" display.
Analog "ANALOG" Analog broadcasts only.
4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
4 Exit Receive mode Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
Press the [MENU] button. The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
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
automatically switch to Analog broadcast only. alternates as listed below.
• "AUX EXT"
• "DVD"
• "PORTABLE"
Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC- • "GAME"
232MR • "VIDEO"
In SIRIUS tuner source • "TV"
SIRIUS ID (ESN) display 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (Electronic Serial Press the [MENU] button.
Number).

Display • When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at

"ESN= ************" 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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 Text Scroll Function of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232/KDC-
232MR
Setting the displayed text scroll. In Standby mode

Display Setting
Demonstration mode Setting
"SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll. Sets the demonstration mode.
"SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes.
1 Select the Demonstration mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
• The text scrolled is listed below. Select the "DEMO" display.
- CD text 2 Set the Demonstration mode
- Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds.
Album name
Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds,
- MD title
- Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source,
the Demonstration mode alternates between the
including Channel name, etc. settings shown in the table below.
Display Setting
"DEMO ON" The Demonstration mode function is ON.
"DEMO OFF" 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" Play CD and Audio file.
"CD READ2" Play CD by force.

• Setting "CD READ2" cannot play Audio file.

Some music CDs may not play even in the "CD
READ2" mode.

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 Accessory of the KDC-MP2032/KDC-MP232
Basic Operations of remote control

SRC
VOL SRC

ATT
ATT
VOL

AUD AUD 38
38
FM+

4 ¢
4/¢
FM/AM/+/– AM–

DIRECT
/OK

Not Used DIRECT/OK

ABC DEF

GHI JKL MNO

[0] — [9]
PRS TUV WXY

QZ

Loading and Replacing the battery Basic operations

Use two "AA"/ "R6"-size batteries.
[VOL] buttons
Slide the cover while pressing downwards to
Adjusts the volume.
remove it as illustrated.
Insert the batteries with the + and – poles aligned [SRC] button
properly, following the illustration inside the case. 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 [4]/ [¢] buttons
Adjusts the Audio item. Searches up or down channels.
[0] — [9] buttons
• Refer to <Audio Control> (page 9) for the operation Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset channels.
method, such as the procedures for Audio control and
[DIRECT]/ [OK] button
others operations.
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 In HD Radio source
bands.
[FM] button
[4]/ [¢] buttons Selects the HD FM band.
Tune up or down band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band
[0] — [9] buttons alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands.
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
1 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
..........1 wire should be checked.
• If your car’s ignition does not have an ACC position,
connect the ignition wires to a power source that can be
2 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.
..........2 • 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.
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.
..........4 • 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
4 terminals.
• Connect the speaker wires correctly to the terminals to
which they correspond. The unit may be damaged or fail
..........4 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
5 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
..........1 the + connector of the left speaker to a front output
terminal, do not connect the - connector to a rear
output terminal.
Installation Procedure • After the unit is installed, check whether the brake lamps,
1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from blinkers, wipers, etc. on the car are working properly.
the ignition and disconnect the - battery. • Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less.
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)
To connect these leads, (KDC-MP2032 only)

FRONT
refer to the relevant Front left output (White)
instruction manuals. (KDC-MP2032 only)

Rear left output (White)/

Rear right output (Red)

FM/AM antenna input

Fuse (10A)
Wiring harness
If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. (Accessory1)
Power control/Motor antenna control wire
Connect either to the power control (Blue/White)
terminal when using the optional power
P.CONT
amplifier, or to the antenna control
terminal in the vehicle.

Connect to the terminal that is grounded TEL mute wire (Brown)

when either the telephone rings or MUTE
during conversation.
To connect the KENWOOD navigation
system, consult your navigation manual.
Not Used (Blue)
Do not let the wire come out from ANT.
the tab. CONT

White/Black
To front left speaker White FRONT L

Gray/Black
To front right speaker Gray
FRONT R

Green/Black
To rear left speaker Green
REAR L

Purple/Black
To rear right speaker Purple
REAR R

Ignition key switch Car fuse box

ACC Ignition wire (Red)

Car fuse box Battery wire (Yellow)

(Main fuse)
Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

Battery + –

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 Installation

non-Japanese cars Japanese cars

Metal mounting strap 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
(commercially available) frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard
rubber frame.
Firewall or metal support
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 N
T/N
N T

Bend the tabs of the T: Toyota cars

mounting sleeve with a N: Nissan cars
screwdriver or similar utensil
and attach it in place.
8 mm
Self-tapping screw MAX. 8mm
(commercially available) 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 • During installation, do not use any screws except for
sound may skip). 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 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
remove the two locks on the upper level. frame> (page 30) and then remove the hard
Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in rubber frame.
the figure. 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)
Lock (commercially available)
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 ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
may just be the result of slight misoperation or ✔ The fader or balance settings are set all the way to
miswiring. Before calling service, first check the one side.
☞ Center the fader and balance settings.
following table for possible problems. ✔ The input/output wires or wiring harness are
connected incorrectly.
General ☞ Reconnect the input/output wires or the
wiring harness correctly. See the section on
? The power does not turn ON. <Connecting Wires to Terminals>.
✔ The fuse has blown. ✔ The values of Volume offset are low.
☞ After checking for short circuits in the wires, ☞ Turn up the Volume offset, referring to the
replace the fuse with one with the same section on <Audio Setup> (page 9).
rating.
? 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
✔ There’s no media inserted. screw in the car.
☞ Set the media you want to listen to. If there’s ☞ Check the speaker wiring.
no media in this unit, you can’t switch to each ✔ The speakers are not wired correctly.
source. ☞ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each
✔ The Disc changer isn’t connected. output terminal is connected to a different
☞ Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer speaker.
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 ☞ The Touch Sensor Tone can’t be output from
turned OFF. 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. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way.
✔ The TEL mute wire is not connected properly. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected.
☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the
section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. 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
☞ Use the disc changer mentioned in the of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).
<About CD players/disc changers connected
to this unit> (page 4) of the section on <Safety ? The sound skips when an Audio file is being
precautions>. played.
✔ The media is scratched or dirty.
? The specified disc does not play, but another one ☞ Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning
plays instead. of the section on <About CDs> (page 6).
✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ✔ The recording condition is bad.
☞ Clean the CD. ☞ Record the media again or use another media.
✔ The disc is loaded in a different slot from that
specified. ? The Audio file track time isn’t displayed correctly.
☞ Eject the disc magazine and check the ✔ ---
number for the specified disc. ☞ There are times when it isn’t displayed
✔ The disc is severely scratched. correctly according to the Audio file recording
☞ Try another disc instead. conditions.

? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. ? Supreme does not take effect when it is turned
✔ The CD is quite dirty. ON.
☞ Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of ✔ Little high-frequency component.
the section on <About CDs> (page 6). ☞ Supreme would not take effect with songs
with little high-frequency component.
? Can’t remove disc. ✔ Songs that have not been encoded at bit rates
✔ The cause is that more than 10 minutes has lower than 96 kbps (fs = 32k, 44.1 k, 48 kHz)or
elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned those that have been encoded at a variable bit
OFF. rate cannot be decoded to reproduce their high-
☞ The disc can only be removed within 10 frequency components.
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 HD Radio source
button.
? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low.
? The disc won’t insert. ✔ The preset broadcast station is not transmitting
✔ There’s already another disc inserted. in the mode that was set with <Receive mode
☞ Press the [0] button and remove the disc. Setting> (page 22).
☞ Please set <Receive mode Setting> to "AUTO".
? Direct Search can’t be done.
✔ In digital AM broadcasting, receive mode switches
✔ Another function is ON.
between stereo and monaural too often.
☞ Turn Random Play or other functions OFF.
☞ Receiving condition is bad or unstable.
? Track Search can’t be done. Stereo is chosen when receiving condition is
✔ For the discs/folders first or last song. good, and it switches to monaural when the
☞ For each disc/folder, Track Search can’t be condition becomes bad.
done in the backward direction for the first ✔ HD Radio tuner is connected to KCA-S210A or
song or in the forward direction for the last other units.
song. ☞ Connect the HD Radio tuner directly to the
control unit.

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 The messages shown below display your HOLD: The protective circuit in the unit activates
systems condition. when the temperature inside the
automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C
EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in (140°F), stopping all operation.
the changer. The disc magazine is not ➪ Cool down the unit by opening
completely loaded. the windows or turning on the air
➪ Load the disc magazine properly. conditioner. As the temperature falls
No CD in the unit. below 60°C (140°F), the disc will start
➪ Insert the CD. playing again.

NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc LOAD: Discs are being exchanged in the Disc
magazine. changer.
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine.
READING: The unit is reading the data on the disc.
TOC ERR: No disc has been loaded in the disc
magazine. IN (Blink): The CD player section is not operating
➪ Load a disc into the disc magazine. properly.
The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside- ➪ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be
down. The CD is scratched a lot. ejected or the display continues to flash
➪ Clean the CD and load it correctly. even when the CD has been properly
reinserted, please switch off the power
E-05: The CD is upside-down. and consult your nearest service center.
➪ Load the CD correctly.
PROTECT: The speaker wire has a short-circuit or
BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD. touches the chassis of the vehicle, and
then the protection function is activated.
NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, ➪ Wire or insulate the speaker cable
although it has a title. properly and press the reset button.
E-15: Media was played that doesn’t have data NA FILE: An Audio file is played with a format that
recorded that the unit can play. this unit can’t support.
➪ Use media that has data recorded that ➪ ----
the unit can play.
COPY PRO: A copy-protected file is played.
NO PANEL: The faceplate of the slave unit being ➪ ----
connected to this unit has been removed.
➪ Replace it. DEMO: The Demonstration mode has been
selected.
E-77: The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. ➪ The <Demonstration mode Setting>
➪ Press the reset button on the unit. If the (page 23) is ON. Turn it OFF.
"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) Maximum output power
: 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz KDC-MP2032/232MR
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 50 W x 4
: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV /75 Ω) KDC-MP2032CR/MP232/MP202
Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 45 W x 4
: 15.2dBf (1.6 μV /75 Ω) Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD)
Frequency response (±3.0 dB) : 22 W x 4
: 30 Hz – 15 kHz Speaker impedance
Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) :4-8Ω
: 70 dB Tone action
Selectivity (±400 kHz) Bass : 100 Hz ±8 dB
: ≥ 80 dB Middle : 1 kHz ±8 dB
Stereo separation (1 kHz) Treble : 10 kHz ±8 dB
: 40 dB Preout level / Load (during disc play)
: 2000 mV/10 kΩ
AM tuner section Preout impedance
: ≤ 600 Ω
Frequency range (10 kHz space)
: 530 kHz – 1700 kHz
Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB)
: 28 dBμ (25 μV) General
Operating voltage (11 – 16V allowable)
CD player section : 14.4 V
Current consumption
Laser diode : 10 A
: GaAlAs
Installation Size (W x H x D)
Digital filter (D/A) : 182 x 53 x 155 mm
: 8 Times Over Sampling 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/8 inch
D/A Converter Weight
: 1 Bit : 3.1 lbs (1.40 kg)
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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