KDC-MP2035
KDC-MP235
KDC-MP205
KDC-MP235CR
CD-RECEIVER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD
MODE D’EMPLOI
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS COMPACTOS RECEPTOR DE FM/AM
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Take the time to read through this instruction manual.
Familiarity with installation and operation procedures will help you obtain the best
performance from your new CD-receiver.
For your records
Record the serial number, found on the back of the unit, in the spaces designated on the
warranty card, and in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial numbers
whenever you call upon your Kenwood dealer for information or service on the product.
Model KDC-MP2035/MP235/MP205/MP235CR Serial number
US Residence Only
Register Online
Register your Kenwood product at
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Safety precautions
About CD players/disc changers connected
to this unit
2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
Kenwood disc changers/ CD players released in 1998
or later can be connected to this unit.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside
the 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.
Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to
this unit may result in damage.
• Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and
experience. For safety’s sake, leave the mounting
and wiring work to professionals.
Set the "O-N" Switch to the "N" position for the
applicable Kenwood disc changers/ CD players.
The functions you can use and the information that
can be displayed may differ depending on the models
being connected.
2CAUTION
To prevent damage to the machine, take
the following precautions:
• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DC
power supply.
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• 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 place the faceplate (and the faceplate case)
in areas exposed to direct sunlight, excessive heat or
humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or
the possibility of water splashing.
• To prevent deterioration, do not touch the terminals
of the unit or faceplate with your fingers.
• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it
is a piece of precision equipment.
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You can damage both your unit and the CD changer if you
connect them incorrectly.
Lens Fogging
When you turn on the car heater in cold weather,
dew or condensation may form on the lens in the
CD player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this
condensation on the lens may not allow CDs to play.
In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the
condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not
operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood
dealer.
• 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.
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Notes
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• When you purchase optional accessories, check with
your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work
with your model and in your area.
• We recommend the use of <Deactivating Security
Code> (page 18) to prevent theft.
• The characters which can be displayed by this unit
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.
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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.
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• 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 Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe
them with a clean soft dry cloth.
Before using this unit for the first time
This unit is initially set on the Demonstration mode.
When using this unit for the first time, cancel the
<Demonstration mode Setting> (page 22).
How to reset your unit
• If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset
button. The unit returns to factory settings when the
Reset button is pressed.
• Press the reset button if the disc auto changer fails
to operate correctly. Normal operation should be
restored.
Reset button
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About Audio file
Handling CDs
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Playable Audio file
• Do not touch the recording surface of the CD.
MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)
Playable disc media
CD-R/RW/ROM
Playable disc file format
ISO 9660 Level 1/2, Joliet, Romeo, Long file name.
• Do not stick tape etc. on the CD, or use a CD with
tape stuck on it.
• Do not use disc type accessories.
• Clean from the center of the disc and move
outward.
• When removing CDs from this unit, pull them out
horizontally.
• If the CD center hole or outside rim has burrs,
use the CD only after removing the burrs with a
ballpoint pen etc.
Although the audio files are complied with the
standards listed above, the play maybe impossible
depending on the types or conditions of media or
device.
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Playing order of the Audio file
In the example of folder/file tree shown below, the
files are played in the order from ① to ⑩.
CDs that cannot be used
• CDs that are not round cannot be used.
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This unit may not correctly play discs which do not
have the mark.
• You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been
finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your
CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-
RW recorder instruction manual.)
An online manual about audio files is put on the
manual, detailed information and notes which are not
written in this manual are provided. Make sure to read
through the online manual as well.
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Notes
About SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner
2CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
In compliance with Federal Regulations, following
are reproductions of labels on, or inside the product
relating to laser product safety.
(KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235)
Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite
radio tuner KTC-SR901/SR902/SR903 (optional
accessory), when connected, for the operation
method.
Refer to the sections of A models for operations.
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FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modifications are expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user could lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment may cause harmful interference to radio
communications, if it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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General features
Release button
Control knob
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Auxiliary input
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Clock display
ATT indicator
Power
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** Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235
Use the mini-plug which is stereo type and does not
have any resistance.
Turning ON the Power
Press the [SRC] button.
Turning OFF the Power
Press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second.
Volume
Increasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob clockwise.
Selecting the Source
Press the [SRC] button.
Decreasing Volume
Turn the [VOL] knob counterclockwise.
Source required
Display
SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory)**
"SIRIUS"
Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory)** "TUNER" or "HD RADIO"
CD
"CD"
"CD CH"
"AUX"
"AUX EXT"
"STANDBY"
Attenuator
Turning the volume down quickly.
External disc (Optional accessory)**
Auxiliary input*
Auxiliary input (Optional accessory)**
Standby (Illumination only mode)
Press the [ATT] button.
Each time you press the button, the Attenuator
turns ON and OFF.
When the Attenuator is ON, the "ATT" indicator
blinks.
* An equipment such as a portable audio player can
be connected to the auxiliary input terminal using a
commercially available mini-plug (3.5ø).
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General features
Audio Control
2 Enter Audio Setup mode
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
1 Select the source to adjust
3 Select the Audio Setup item to adjust
Press the [VOL] knob.
Each time you press the knob, the item to be
adjusted alternates between the items shown in
the table below.
Press the [SRC] button.
2 Enter Audio Control mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
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 setup item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Adjustment Item
Low Pass Filter*
Volume offset
Display Range
"LPF"
"V-OFF"
80/120/160/Through Hz
–8 — 0 (AUX : –8 — +8)
4 Adjust the Audio item
Turn the [VOL] knob.
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Adjustment Item Display
Subwoofer level * "SW L"
Range
–15 — +15
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Volume offset: Sets each source’s volume as a difference
from the basic volume.
System Q
"NATURAL"/"ROCK"/ Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/
"POPS"/"EASY"/
"TOP40"/"JAZZ"
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*Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205
Top 40/Jazz
5 Exit Audio Setup mode
Bass level
Middle level
Treble level
Balance
"BAS L"
"MID L"
"TRE L"
"BAL"
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
–8 — +8
Left 15 — Right 15
Rear 15 — Front 15
Press the [VOL] knob for at least 1 second.
Fader
"FAD"
Bass Boost
Bass sound can be enhanced by one-touch
operation.
Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
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You can recall the best sound setting preset for different
types of music.
Press the [B.BOOST] button.
When you press the button once, the current Bass
Boost setting is displayed.
Each time you press the button, the Bass Boost
setting alternates.
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Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting>
(page 8). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker
setting.
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"USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level,
and Treble level are adjusted. When "USER" is
selected, these levels are recalled.
Setting
Display
Bass Boost 1
Bass Boost 2
Bass Boost off
"BB-L L1"
"BB-L L2"
"BB-L OFF"
*Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205
5 Exit Audio Control mode
Press any button.
Press a button other than the [VOL] knob and [ATT]
button.
Speaker Setting
Fine-tuning so that the System Q value is optimal
when setting the speaker type.
Audio Setup
Setting the Sound system, such as Volume offset.
1 Enter Standby
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "STANDBY" display.
1 Select the source to adjust
2 Enter Speaker Setting mode
Press the [SRC] button.
Press the [VOL] knob.
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In HD Radio source
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob.
Information
Station name
Song title/ Artist name/
Album name/ Genre
Frequency
Clock
Display
"ST NAME"
"TITLE"
Each time you turn the knob, the setting alternates
between the settings shown in the table below.
Speaker type
OFF
For 5 & 4 in. speaker
For 6 & 6x9 in. speaker
For the OEM speaker
Display
"FREQ"
"CLOCK"
"SP OFF"
"SP 5/4"
"SP 6*9/6"
"SP OEM"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information
Source name
Clock
Display
"SRC NAME"
"CLOCK"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
Press the [VOL] knob.
3 Exit Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob.
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Switching Display
Changing the information displayed.
Album name cannot be displayed in WMA file.
If the selected display item does not have any
information, alternative information is displayed.
1 Enter Switching Display mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.
"DISP SEL" is displayed.
2 Select the Display item
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
Subwoofer Output
Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
In Tuner source
Information
Frequency
Clock
Display
"FREQ"
"CLOCK"
Push the Control knob toward [AM] for at least
2 seconds.
Each time you push the knob, Subwoofer output
switches ON and OFF.
When it is ON, "SW ON" is displayed.
In CD & External disc source
Information
Disc title
Track title
Play time & Track number
Clock
Display
"D-TITLE"
"T-TITLE"
"P-TIME"
"CLOCK"
In Audio file source
Information
Display
"TITLE"
"ALBUM"
"FOLDER"
"FILE"
Song title & Artist name
Album name & Artist name
Folder name
File name
Play time & Track number
Clock
"P-TIME"
"CLOCK"
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General features
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
TEL Mute
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken
with you, helping to deter theft.
The audio system automatically mutes when a call
comes in.
Removing the Faceplate
Press the Release button.
When a call comes in
"CALL" is displayed.
The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it.
The audio system pauses.
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Listening to the audio during a call
Press the [SRC] button.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system
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The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can
be damaged by shocks or jolts.
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Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached.
(Faceplate case: Accessory of KDC-MP2035/MP235/
MP235CR)
comes back ON.
When the call ends
Hang up the phone.
The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system
comes back ON.
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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.
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Reattaching the Faceplate
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To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up
the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial
telephone accessory. Refer to <Connecting Wires to
Terminals> (page 26).
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
Control knob
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ST indicator
Band display
Frequency display Preset station number
Tuning
Tuning Mode
Selecting the station.
Choose the tuning mode.
Press the [AUTO] button.
1 Select tuner source
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "TUNER" display.
Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode
alternates between the modes shown in the table
below.
2 Select the band
Tuning mode
Display
Operation
Automatic search for a station.
Search in order of the stations in
the Preset memory.
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
Each time you push the knob toward [FM], it
switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands.
Auto seek
"AUTO 1"
Preset station seek "AUTO 2"
Manual
"MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.
3 Tune up or down band
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [¢].
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During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is
ON.
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Tuner features
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.
"A-MEMORY" is displayed.
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
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Disc number
IN indicator
Track number
Play time
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235
Playing CD & Audio file
Playing External Disc
Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc
player connected to this unit.
When a disc is inserted
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the "CD" display.
Press the [SRC] button.
Select the display for the disc player you want.
Display examples:
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When a CD is inserted, the "IN" indicator is ON.
Pause and play
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or
plays.
Display
"CD CH"
"MD CH"
Disc player
CD changer
MD changer
Pause and play
Eject the CD
Press the Control knob.
Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or
plays.
Press the [0] button.
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Refer to <About Audio file> (page 5) for the Audio file by
models you can play.
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You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off
the engine.
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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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CD/Audio file/External disc control features
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235
Function of remote control
Fast Forwarding and Reversing
Direct Track/File Search
Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file
number.
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