KDC-MP225 - Car stereo KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KDC-MP225 KENWOOD

KDC-2025 KENWOOD CORPORATION 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 My °° designated on the warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer JOMPACT [1 ions to the model and serial numbers whenever you call upon your ISE SIRIUS# Ry w KENWOOD dealer for information or service on the product. DIGITAL AUDIO Model KDC-MP225/225MR/225/2025 Serial number © B64-2681-00/00 (KW)

A Warning KDC-MP225/225/2025 U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 3 À 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

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

Safety precautions Page 4 À To prevent injury or fire, take the 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 automotive- grade 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. ACAUTION To prevent damage to the machine, take the following precautions: + Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC power supply. + Do not 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. e 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 incorrectiy. Do Not Load 3-in. CDs in the CD slot If vou try to load a 3 in. CD with its adapter into the unit, the adapter might separate from the CD and damage the unit

5:18 PM Page 5 À About Sirius Satellite radio tuner + 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 correctiy. Normal operation should be restored!

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. 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 badiy, 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. lf the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. 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 À models for operations. AM FM 144 SCRL CS. mi 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.

5:18 PM Page 6 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 MP3WMA, pay attention to the following restrictions. 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. + 1SO 9660 Level 1 (12 characters) + 1SO 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/MMA data with the MP3/WMA encoder.

• Transfer bit rate MP3: 8 —320 kbps WMA: 48 —192 kbps + Sampling frequency 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 fie with a name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctiy. 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 MP3MWMA. 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/ANMA file with the MP3WMA extension. The unit mistakes non-MP3/WMA files for MP3AVMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension + Do not attempt to play a medium containing non MP3/WMA.

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 7 MP3/WMA playing order When a File Search is executed with file J® being played … When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were Een Operation of the button written by the CD writer. 11e number 144 Button 4 Button Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played © Boginning of fl. 2020 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 à medium such as a CD-R with their file names beginning When a Folder Search is executed with file @ being played . with play sequence numbers such as "O1" to "99", depending on your 5 CD writer Current peration of the button folder number AM Button FM Button GrGer ÉGALE For example, a medium with the following folder/ file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search, or Folder Select as shown below. Example of a medium's folder/file hierarchy ©) (QG) When Folder Select is selected with file © being played to move from folder to folder Current Operation of the button folder number | ea Buton | w»iButon | AMButon | FMButton jo @ (el œ al — D (1 roider

About CDs Page 8 Handling CDs + Don't 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. + Don't stick tape etc. on the CD: Also, don't use a CD with tape stuck on it. When using a new CD Ifthe CD center hole or outside rim has burrs, use it after removing them with a ball pen etc CD accessories Don't use disc type accessories. 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 Hisquied

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.

General features 5:18 PM Page 9 Release button Turning ON the Power Ha AM FM D» Press the [SRC] button. Turning OFF the Power Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.

Selecting the Source

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 10 General features Attenuator Turning the volume down quickly. Press the [ATT] button. Each time the button is pressed the Attenuator turns ON or OFF. When it's ON, the "ATT" indicator blinks: 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. 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" + 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.

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 [AMI] 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 [æ»1] button. Adjustment Item Display Range Bass level "BAS" —B8 — +8 Middle level MID" —8 — +8 Treble level °TRE" —B8 — +8 Balance "BAL" Left 15 — Right 15 Fader “FAD" Rear 15 — Front 15 5 Exit Audio Control mode Press the [AUD] button. 10 —

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 11 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 [æ»1] button. Each time the button is pressed the setting switches as shown below. Speaker type Display

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 Frequenc "SNPS" Clock In CD (KDC-MP225) & External disc source Information Display Disc title & Artist name “D-TITLE" Track title “ETITLE" 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 À Song title & Artist name “TITLE P 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 + Ifthe 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.

General features Station/Disc Naming (SNPS/DNPS) Attaching a title to a Station or CD. 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 [æ»1] button for at least 2 seconds. 5 Move the cursor to the enter character position Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. 6 Select the characters Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Characters can be entered by using a remote with a numbers uttOns. Example:lf DANCE is entered Character Button Times pressed "D' 131 1 A 12] 1 N° 16] 2 c' 121 3 E 131 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 À° 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. Projections —_12—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 13 Tuner features 2 Push the faceplate in until it clicks. The faceplate is locked in place, allowing you to use the unit 4 AM FM D»

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 14 Tuner features Tuning Mode Choose the tuning mode. 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 indicator Preset station "AUTO Z2' Search in order of the stations seek indicator ____ in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control 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 FMI, FM2, and FM3 bands. 3 Tune up or down band Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button. During reception of stereo stations the "ST indicator is ON. 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 [æ»1] 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 [AMI] 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. _14—

Page 15 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/ DISC-/ FM/ Hd@ SCRL DISC+ pp SCAN Disc number Track number RDM/

5:18 PM Page 16 A CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display. The models that can play MP3MVMA are shown below. KDC-MP225 + When a disc is inserted the ‘IN' indicator is ON Eject the disc Press the [Æ] button. 3 in. (8cm) disc cannot be played. Using an adapter and inserting them into this unit can cause damage. € 1° MPAMIMA 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 MP3MMA data are covered in <Notes on playing MP3ANMA> {page 6) Check that section before creating your MP3ANMA 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 Dise 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 [w#1] 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 [æ»1] 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. —_16—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 17 Doing TrackFile 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 [æ»1] button. Canceling Direct Track/File Search Press the [»-11] button. (Function of 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 [»-11] button. nput "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°

In MP3/WMA source Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat “FOLD REP"

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or MP3WMA 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.

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 18 CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Random Play Play all the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. 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 [BB] 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 IM.RDMI] 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 [BB] 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. 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 <Folder name display> Displays the current folder name 2 Select the folder level Press the [FMI] 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 [æ»1] button. With the [k@4@] button you move to the previous folder, and with the Bæ1] 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 MP3MWMA> (page 6) for details. Canceling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button. Scrolling the displayed CD text, MP3/WMA text, or MD title. Press the [SCRL] button for at least 1 second. —_18—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 19 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 IDNPP] 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 [IDNPP] button on the remote. He AM FM »> Menu display JEEF UN 19 —

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 20 Menu system CEE Settings Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions. ea eus Ben is heard. The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The sep cancele reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Manual Clock Adjustment Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. 1 . Select Clock Adjusti t modi "MENU" is displayed elect Clock Adjustment mode Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Select the menu item Select the "CLK ADJ" display. Press the [FMI] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Clock Adjust mode Example: When you want to set the beep sound select the Press the [#4] or Iæ1] button for at least 2 seconds. *BEEP” display. : The clock display blinks. 3 Set the menu item Press the [#4] or [»>i] button. 3 PATENT D: (AMI button Example: When "BEEP" is selected, each time the button is . pressed it switches "BEEP ON' or "BEEP OFF". Select 1 Adjust the minutes of them as the setting Press the [#4] or [»æ1] button. You can continue by returning to step 2 and setting other items. 4 Exit Clock adjustment mode 4 Exit Menu mode Press the [MENU] button. Press the [MENU] button. When other items that are applicable to the basic operation method bove are displayed afterwards their setting content chart is entered. (Normally the uppermost setting in the chart is the original Also, the explanation for items that aren't applicable (<Manual Clock A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is Adjustmentetc.) are entered step by step. removed, warning potential thieves. Display Setting "DSI ON" LED flashes. rDSIOFE LED OF Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. —20—

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) FM reception> 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. 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 IMENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed 3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [FMI] or [AM] button. Select the "AUX NAME" display. 4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the [-#4] or [æ»1] button for at least 2 seconds. The presently selected Auxiliary input display is displayed 5 Select the Auxiliary input display Press the [-@4] or [»1] button. Each time the button is pressed the display switches as shown below + "PORTABLE" 6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode Press the IMENU] button. When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is selected, and Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. _21—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 22 Basic Operations of remote Menu system Accessory of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025 Setting the displayed text scroll. Display Setting "SCL AUTO" Repeats scroll *SCL MANU" Scrolls when the display changes he text scrolled is shown below. + CD text + Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name + MD title Function of the KDC-MP225 CEE] <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. "CD READ2 Play CD by force Setting CD READ2' cannot play MP3AWMA. Some music CDS may not be played back even in the ‘CD READ2" mode —_22—

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. Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed ZA De not set the remote on hot places such as above the dashboard operations IVOL.] buttons Adjusting the volume: ISRC] button Each time the button is pressed the source switches: For the source switching order refer to <Selecting the Source> {page 9). LATT] button Tuning the volume down quickly. When it is pressed again it returns to the previous level —_23— In Tuner source {FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FMI, FM2, and FM3 bands. [H@-4]/ D-»1] buttons Tune up or down band [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations.

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 24 English Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025 Disc source L<<]/ D»i] buttons Doing track/file forward and backward. IDISC+]/ [DISC-] buttons Doing disc/folder forward and backward. D>11] button Each time the button is pressed the song pauses and plays: IDNPP] button Enters and cancels the <DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play)> (page

Accessories External view External view Number of items e) On Number of items

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

1. To prevent à 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 hamess wires in the following order: ground,

battery, ignition. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. Install the unit in your car. Reconnect the © battery. Press the reset button sou 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 + 1f 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. + Ifthe console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening + Ifthe fuse blows, first make sure the wires aren't touching to cause à 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 terminal + 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 properiy. + Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30° or less —_25—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 26 7 Connectinq Wires to Terminals KENWOOD disc changer control input To connect the Disc changer, consult your Disc changer manual. Rear left output (White) Rear right output (Red) Fuse (10A) 8 O FM/AM antenna input — ASE — Wiring harness — Î If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. lAccessory(D} Connect either to the power control terminal N when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle "27_| Power control/ Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White) For] White/Black — © To front left À speaker Vite Gray/Black Not Used mure | (Brown) € Do not let the wire come out from the tab. [ro] © To front right speaker Gray © Green/Black Not Used arcon JTBuer Ignition key switch Ignition wire (Red) Car fuse box Battery wire [Yellow] (Main use) Ground wire (Black) © (To car chassis)

Battery —26— er] (rw n] To rear left speaker Green © Purple/Black © To rear right @ speaker Purple

KDC-MP225/225/2025 U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 27 À Installation M installation Firewall or metal support Screw (MaX8) {commercially available) Bend the tabs of the mounting slseve with à screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tépping crew {commercially available) Metal mounting strap {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}: M /nstalling in Japanese-Made Cars 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 - N

T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars Accessory@..for Nissan car Accessory® …for Toyota car À 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. E 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 (64 X 16 mm) in the hole shown below. Never insert the taptite screw {04 x 16 mm) in any other screw hole than the one specified. If yau screw it in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit. _27—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 28 Installation HE Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the lower level Lower the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure Lock Accessory@) 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. H Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber frame> and then remove the hard rubber frame Remove the screw (M4 x 8) on the back panel Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots on each side, as shown Accessory® Screw (MaX8) Removal loal (commercially available) 4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside. A 8° carefui 10 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. —_28—

Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit Ma just be the result of slight misoperation or miswi efore calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. 4 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. #_ There's no media inserted ur Set the media you want to listen to. If there's no media in this unit, you can't switch to each source ? Te sound quality is poor or distorted. One of the speaker wires is being pinched by a screw in the car. u_ Check the speaker wiring, The speakers are not wired correctly. “_ Reconnect the speaker wires so that each output terminal is connected to a different speaker. ? The Touch Sensor Tone doesn't sound. # The preout jack is being used. u_The Touch Sensor Tone can't be output from the preout jack Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. The car antenna is not extended. u_ Pull the antenna out all the way. #_ The Disc changer isn't connected ur Connect the Disc changer. If the Disc changer isn't connected to its input terminal, You can't switch to an external disc source # The antenna control wire is not connected. ur Connect the wire correctiy, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals> ? The memory is erased when the ignition is turned OFF. #_ The ignition and battery wire are incorrectly connected ur Connect the wire correctiy, referring to the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. ? Even if Loudnes: for. #7 Tuner source is selected u_ High-pitched tone isn't compensated for when in Tuner source. turned ON, high-pitched tone isn't compensated ? No sound can be heard, or the volume is low. The fader or balance settings are set all the way to one side «Center the fader and balance settings: 47 The inputfoutput wires or wiring hamess are connected incorrectiy. #_ Reconnect the input/output wires or the wiring haess correctly. See the section on <Connecting Wires to Terminals>. Disc source

is displayed without achieving External disc control #_ Unsupported dise changer is connected: ur Use the disc changer mentioned in the IMPORTANT INFORMATION of the section on <Safety precautions> (page 4) ? L specified disc does not play, but another one plays instead. The specified CD is quite dirty. u_ Clean the CD. V7 The disc is loaded in a different slot from that specified. ur Eject the disc magazine and check the number for the specified dise. w_ The disc is severely scratched «Try another disc instead —29—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 30 Troubleshooting Guide ? A CD ejects as soon as it is loaded. # The CD is quite dirty. «Clean the CD, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 8) MP3/WMA source ? Cannot play an MP3/WMA. #_ The media is scratched or dirty. ? Can't remove disc. w The cause is that more than 10 minutes has elapsed since the vehicle ACC switch was turned OFF, «The disc can only be removed within 10 minutes of the ACC switch being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button «Clean the media, referring to the CD cleaning of the section on <About CDs> (page 8) ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being played. The media is scratched or dirty. 1 Clean the media, referring to the section on <CD cleaning> (page 8). ? The dise won't insert. # There's already another disc inserted «Press the [A] button and remove the disc. #_ The recording condition is bad #_Record the media again or use another media ? The MP3/WMA track time isn't displayed correctly.

? Direct Search can't be done. # Another function is ON «Turn Random Play or other functions OFF. «There are times when it isn't displayed correctiy according to the MP3ANMA recording conditions: ? Track Search can't be done. # For the discs/folders first or last song. «For each disc/folder, Track Search can't be done in the backward direction for the first song or in the forward direction for the last song If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc changer is connected, the Disc Changer source is not ON, with "AUX EXT' showing in the display during the Changer Mode —30—

KDC-MP225/225/2025_U.S 03.11.14 5:18 PM Page 31 D The messages shown below display your systems HOLD: condition. EJECT: No disc magazine has been loaded in the changer. The disc magazine is not completely loaded. « Load the disc magazine properiy. No CD in the unit. «Insert the CD. NO NAME: NO DISC: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine « Load a disc into the disc magazine. LOAD E-04: No disc has been loaded in the disc magazine. READING: “ Load a disc into the disc magazine The CD is quite dirty. The CD is upside-down. The CD is NO ACCES scratched a lot. « Clean the CD and load it correct. IN (Blink} E-05: The CD is upside-down < Load the CD correct BLANK: Nothing has been recorded on the MD. NO TRACK: No tracks are recorded on the MD, although it has a title. UNSUPPRT: E15 Media was played that doesn't have data recorded that the unit can play. < Use media that has data recorded that the unit can play. PROTECT: NO PANEL: The faceplate of the slave unit being connected to this unit has been removed “ Replace it E-77. The unit is malfunctioning for some reason. “ Press the reset button on the unit. If the ‘E-77° code does not disappear, consul your nearest service center. E-29 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, consul Your nearest service center.

The protective circuit in the unit activates when the temperature inside the automatic disc changer exceeds 60°C {140°F), stopping all operation. < Cool down the unit by opening the windows or turning on the air conditioner. As the temperature falls below 60°C {140°F), the disc wil start playing again. Attempted to display DNPS during the CD play having no disc names preset. Discs are being exchanged in the Disc changer. The unit is reading the data on the disc. After setting it in the Disc Changer, DNPP was done without having it been played at least 1 time The CD player section is not operating proper. “ Reinsert the CD. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to flash even when the CD has been properly reinserted, please switch off the power and consult your nearest service center. À MP3AWMA is played with a format that this unit can't support À copy-protected file is played This is the privileged Microsoft® Windows Media Audio file.

Specifications 5:18 PM Page 32 Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) Frequency response (+3 dB) Signal to Noise ratio (MONO) Selectivity (+400 kHz) Stereo separation (1 kHz} AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space) Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB) CD player section Laser diode Digital filter (D/A) D/A Converter Spindie speed Wow & Flutter Frequency response (+1 dB) Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz} Signal to Noise ratio (1 kHz) Dynamic range Channel separation MP3 decode (KDC-MP225)

105 dB 93 dB 85 dB Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP225) Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1% THD) Tone action Bass Middle Treble Preout level / Load (during disc play) Preout impedance General Operating voltage (11 — 16V allowable Current consumption Installation Size (W x H x D) 50 W x 4 22Wx4 100 Hz +10 dB 1 kHz +10 dB 10 kHz +10 dB 2000 mV/10 ka < 600 Q 182 x 53 x 155 mm 7-3/16 x 2-1/16 x 6-1/10 inch Weight — 32—