Page 2 - English; Contents
2 | English Contents Warning 3 Safety precautions 4 Notes 6 About CDs 7 Notes on playing MP3/WMA 8 Notes on Multi-function Key System 10 General features 11 PowerHiding the Control PanelSelecting the SourceVolumeAttenuatorSystem QAudio ControlRotary Volume knob operation mode selectSpeaker SettingSu...
Page 3 - Warning; CAUTION; Location : Bottom Panel; FCC WARNING; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
English | 3 2 Warning 2 CAUTION 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 ...
Page 4 - Safety precautions
4 | English Safety precautions 2 CAUTION 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 ...
Page 5 - NOTE; Lens Fogging
English | 5 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 ...
Page 6 - Notes; Cleaning the Unit; Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
6 | English Notes Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth.If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe neutral detergent off. • Applying spray cleaner directly to...
Page 7 - About CDs
English | 7 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 ...
Page 8 - Notes on playing MP3/WMA; Acceptable media; Entering ID3 tag; Writing files into a medium
8 | English Notes on playing MP3/WMA Note, however, that the MP3/WMA recording media and formats acceptable are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, 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-R...
Page 9 - MP3/WMA playing order; Example of a medium’s folder/file hierarchy
English | 9 MP3/WMA playing order When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search, or for Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which the...
Page 10 - Notes on Multi-function Key System; Setting each function
10 | English Notes on Multi-function Key System Multi-function Key System serves to control various functions with the [2] — [5] buttons.The basic operation of the Multi-function Key System is described below. What’s the Multi-function Key System? This unit is equipped with the Multi-function Key Sy...
Page 11 - General features; Power; Turning ON the Power; Hiding the Control Panel; Hiding the control panel; The panel is opened to enable the operation.
English | 11 General features Power Turning ON the Power Turn the vehicle ignition ON. The panel appears. Turing OFF the Power Turn the vehicle ignition OFF or press the [SRC] button for at least 1 second. The panel hides. • Do not apply force to the panel during operation. It can cause damage. Hidi...
Page 12 - Selecting the Source; Display; Volume; Increasing Volume; Attenuator; Turning the volume down quickly.; System Q; Audio Control; st section
12 | English General features Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Display SIRIUS tuner (Optional accessory) "SIRIUS" Tuner or HD Radio (Optional accessory) "TUNER" or “HD RADIO” CD "CD" External disc (Optional accessory) "CD CH"/"CD2" ...
Page 13 - Select the Audio Control item for
English | 13 5 Select the Audio Control item for adjustment Press the [2] — [5] button. Each time the [2] — [5] button is pressed the adjustable audio items are switched among ranges of all stage section’s tables on the following pages. 6 Adjust the Audio Control item Press the [ 4 ] or [ ¢ ] button...
Page 14 - selection; Rotate the Rotary Volume knob.; Speaker Setting; Speaker type; OFF; Subwoofer Output; Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF.
14 | English General features Rotary Volume knob operation mode select The rotary volume knob can be used for volume adjustment and various function setups. Available setup functions The rotary volume knob can be used for the following setup: • Menu system : Item selection • Audio Control : Adjustme...
Page 15 - Display Mode Switching; Switching the display mode.
English | 15 3 Enter the Dual Zone System Control mode Press the [5] ("2-ZN") button. 4 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [3] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjustment Item Button Display Range Dual Zone Syst...
Page 16 - Text Display Switching; Switching the text display.; Exit Display Control mode; Function of the KDC-MPV8025; Illumination Color Setting; You can set the display to a desired color.; Select the key function section
16 | English General features Text Display Switching Switching the text display. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "DISP" is displayed above the [3] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 Enter display cont...
Page 17 - Repeat steps 3 through 5 and enter the name.
English | 17 2 Enter display control mode Press the [3] ("DISP") button. 3 Quick call up the preset color Press the [4] ("CLR") button. Each time the button is pressed the Color mode switches as shown below. Color mode Display The color changes in sequence. "COL Scan" Preset ...
Page 18 - Auxiliary Input Display Setting; The presently selected AUX Name is blinks.; Panel Position Setting; Adjustment Item; The panel tilts upwards.; Theft Deterrent Panel; Removing the Backpanel
18 | English General features Auxiliary Input Display Setting Selecting the display when this device is switched to Auxiliary input source. 1 Select Auxiliary input source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display. 2 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode Press t...
Page 19 - Reattaching the Backpanel; TEL Mute; When a call comes in
English | 19 • The back panel is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. For that reason, keep the back panel in its special storage case while detached. • Do not expose the Backpanel or its storage case to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid place...
Page 20 - Tuner features; Tuning Mode; Choose the tuning mode.; Tuning mode; Auto seek; Tuning; Selecting the station.; Select tuner source
20 | English 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. Preset station seek "Auto 2" Search in or...
Page 21 - Direct Access Tuning; Entering the frequency and tuning.; Press the number buttons on the remote.; Station Preset Memory; Putting the station in the memory.; Auto Memory Entry; Calling up the stations in the memory.
English | 21 Function of remote Direct Access Tuning Entering the frequency and tuning. 1 Select the band Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Direct Access Tuning mode Press the [DIRECT] button on the remote. "– – – –" is displayed. 3 Enter the frequency Press the number buttons on the re...
Page 22 - When there is no disc inserted; When a disc is inserted
22 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When there is no disc inserted 1 Open the panel to insert disc Press the [ 0 ] button. 2 Insert a disc. • When the faceplate has been slid open, it might interfere with the shift lever or something else. If this happens,...
Page 23 - Playing External Disc; Select the display for the disc player you want.; CD player; Pause and play; Fast Forwarding and Reversing; Fast Forwarding; Reversing; Release your finger to play the disc at that point.; Disc Search/Folder Search; Function of remote; Direct Track/File Search; Enter the track/file number; Function of disc changers with remote; Direct Disc Search; Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.; Enter the disc number
English | 23 Playing External Disc Playing discs set in the optional accessory disc player connected to this unit. Press the [SRC] button. Select the display for the disc player you want. Display examples: Display Disc player "CD2" CD player "CD CH" CD changer "MD CH" MD chan...
Page 24 - In CD & External disc source; Track Repeat; Repeat play; File Repeat; Scan Play; Function of disc changer; Magazine Random Play
24 | English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or MP3/WMA folder you’re listening to. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "REP" is displayed above the [...
Page 25 - Folder Select; Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to.; Scrolling the folder name display; Canceling the Folder Select mode; Canceling the DNPP mode
English | 25 Function of MP3/WMA Folder Select Quickly selecting the folder you want to listen to. 1 Select the key function section Press the [NEXT] button. Repeatedly press the button until "FSEL" is displayed above the [5] button.Refer to 'Notes on Multi-function Key System' (page 10). 2 ...
Page 26 - SIRIUS tuner control features; Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode; Selecting SIRIUS Mode; Switching Seek Mode; Sets the seeking mode.; Normal manual seeking control.; Select the channel; Selecting the channel.; Channel Search
26 | English SIRIUS tuner control features Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Mode Selecting the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Tuner (optional accessory) connected to this unit. Selecting SIRIUS Mode Press the [SRC] button. Select the "SIRIUS" display. • You need to subscribe to SIRIUS to receive the se...
Page 27 - Search down in category; Entering the channel and tuning.; Press the number buttons.; Selecting the Preset Band; Putting the channel in the memory.; Preset Tuning; Calling up the channels in the memory.
English | 27 2 Select the item for adjustment Press the desired [2] — [5] button. Each time the button is pressed the items that can be adjusted switch as shown below. Adjustment Item Button Display Search down in category [2] "CS–" Search up in category [3] "CS+" Search down for cha...
Page 28 - Channel Scan; Start Channel Scan; The channel number display blinks.; Text Scroll for SIRIUS tuner source
28 | English SIRIUS tuner control features Channel Scan Every receivable Channel is checked for 10 seconds. 1 Start Channel Scan Press the [AUTO] button for at least 1 second. The channel number display blinks. 2 Release it when the song you want to listen to is received Press the [AUTO] button for ...
Page 29 - HD Radio control features; Select HD Radio source
English | 29 HD Radio control features Tuning Selecting the station. 1 Select HD Radio source Press the [SRC] button. Select the "HD Radio" display. 2 Select the HF band Press the [FM] button. Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. Select the HA...
Page 30 - Select the band for Auto Memory Entry
30 | English HD Radio control features Auto Memory Entry Putting a station with good reception in the memory automatically. 1 Select the band for Auto Memory Entry Press the [FM] or [AM] button. 2 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 second. "MENU" is displayed. 3 Select th...
Page 31 - Menu system; Menu System; Enter Menu mode; Example: When you want to set the beep sound; Set the menu item
English | 31 Menu system Menu System Setting during operation beep sound etc. functions.The Menu system basic operation method is explained here. The reference for the Menu items and their setting content is after this operation explanation. 1 Enter Menu mode Press the [MENU] button for at least 1 s...
Page 32 - In Standby mode; Security Code; The unit can be used.; Touch Sensor Tone; Manual Clock Adjustment; The clock display blinks.
32 | English Menu system In Standby mode Security Code Because authorization by the Security Code is required when it’s removed from the vehicle, personalizing this unit is by using the Security Code is a help in preventing theft. • When the Security Code function is activated, the code can’t be cha...
Page 34 - Switching preout; Text Scroll; Scrolls when the display changes.; Built-in Auxiliary input Setting; When selecting the source there’s no Auxiliary Input.; CD Read Setting
34 | English Menu system In Standby mode Switching preout Switching the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (In subwoofer it outputs without effect from the fader control.) Display Setting "SWPRE Rear" Rear preout. "SWPRE Sub-W" Subwoofer preout. In Standby mode Built-in Amp Mute ...
Page 35 - Rotary volume operation select; Select the Receive mode; Each time the button is pressed the Receive; Exit Receive mode
English | 35 • Setting "CD READ 2" cannot play MP3/WMA. Some music CDs may not be played back even in the "CD READ 2" mode. Rotary volume operation select Various items can be set using the rotary volume knob. Display Setting "Rotary ON" The rotary volume knob can be used for...
Page 36 - Basic Operations of remote; Loading and Replacing the battery; Basic operations; Adjusting the volume.
36 | English Basic Operations of remote 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. 2 WARNING • S...
Page 37 - In Tuner source; In Disc source; Select the preset band.; In HD Radio source; Tune up or down band.
English | 37 In Tuner source [FM]/ [AM] buttons Select the band.Each time the [FM] button is pressed it switches between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [ 4 ]/ [ ¢ ] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] — [9] buttons Press buttons [1] — [6] to recall preset stations. [DIRECT]/ [OK] button Enters and cance...
Page 38 - Accessories/ Installation Procedure; Accessories
38 | English Accessories/ Installation Procedure Accessories 1 ..........1 2 ..........2 3 ..........4 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 Installation Procedure 1. To prevent a short circuit, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the - battery. 2. Make the proper input and output wire connections...
Page 39 - Connecting Wires to Terminals
English | 39 Connecting Wires to Terminals ANT. CONT P.CONT TEL MUTE FRONT • L FRONT • R REAR • L REAR • R – + AUX IN REAR FRONT SUB WOOFER FM/AM antenna input Rear left output ( White)/Subwoofer left output ( White) Rear right output (Red)/Subwoofer right output (Red) Fuse (10A) Wiring harness(Acce...
Page 40 - Installation; Japanese cars; Refer to the section 'Removing the hard rubber
40 | English Installation • Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip). • To attach this unit, make sure the front of the control panel faces you and fit it into the mounting sleeve by pressing the four corner...
Page 41 - Locking the Backpanel to the unit; Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of; Reattach the Backpanel.
English | 41 Installation Locking the Backpanel to the unit If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off. 1 Refer to the Removing the Backpanel function of the section on 'Theft Deterrent Panel' (page 18) and remove the Backpanel. 2 Insert the panel lock screws i...
Page 42 - Removing the Unit; Removing the hard rubber frame
42 | English Removing the Unit Removing the hard rubber frame 1 Engage the catch pins on the removal tool and remove the two locks on the upper level.Upper the frame and pull it forward as shown in the figure. 2 When the upper level is removed, remove the lower two locations. • The frame can be remo...
Page 43 - Troubleshooting Guide; General
English | 43 Troubleshooting Guide What might seem to be a malfunction in your unit may just be the result of slight misoperation or miswiring. Before calling service, first check the following table for possible problems. General ? The power does not turn ON. ✔ The fuse has blown. ☞ After checking ...
Page 44 - Tuner source
Troubleshooting Guide 44 | English Tuner source ? Radio reception is poor. ✔ The car antenna is not extended. ☞ Pull the antenna out all the way. ✔ The antenna control wire is not connected. ☞ Connect the wire correctly, referring to the section on 'Connecting Wires to Terminals'. ? The desired freq...
Page 46 - FM tuner section; Specifications
46 | English Specifications subject to change without notice. FM tuner section Frequency range (200 kHz space) : 87.9 MHz – 107.9 MHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 30dB) : 9.3dBf (0.8 µV/75 Ω) Quieting Sensitivity (S/N = 50dB) : 15.2dBf (1.6 µV/75 Ω) Frequency response (±3 dB) : 30 Hz – 15 kHz Signal to...
