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Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-MP225/225MR/225/2025 Serial number © B64-2681-00/00 (KW) KDC-MP225 KDC-225MR KDC-225 KDC-2025 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD receiver. For your KENWOOD...
Refer to read through this instruction manual. Model KDC-MP225/225MR/225/2025 Serial number © B64-2681-00/00 (KW) KDC-MP225 KDC-225MR KDC-225 KDC-2025 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 the model and serial numbers whenever you obtain the best performance from your new CD receiver. For your KENWOOD...
Instruction Manual
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...Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 13 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 15 Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc/ Folder Search Direct Track/File Search... (Disabled System Indicator) CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll CD Read Setting Basic Operations of remote......22 Accessories 25 Installation Procedure 25 Connecting Wires to Terminals 26 Installation 27 Troubleshooting Guide...
...Theft Deterrent Faceplate Tuner features 13 Tuning Mode Tuning Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features 15 Playing CD & MP3/WMA Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc/ Folder Search Direct Track/File Search... (Disabled System Indicator) CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Auxiliary Input Display Setting & Station/Disc Naming Text Scroll CD Read Setting Basic Operations of remote......22 Accessories 25 Installation Procedure 25 Connecting Wires to Terminals 26 Installation 27 Troubleshooting Guide...
Instruction Manual
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... malfunction. • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. • Do not place any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can damage both your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. • Do not use a new...precision equipment. • When replacing a fuse, only use your Kenwood dealer for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. Use only the screws provided. Note that can be connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by ...
... malfunction. • To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse, first disconnect the wiring harness. • Do not place any KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1998 or later can damage both your fingers caught between the faceplate and the unit. • Do not use a new...precision equipment. • When replacing a fuse, only use your Kenwood dealer for the applicable KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players. Use only the screws provided. Note that can be connected to this unit KENWOOD disc changers/ CD players released in 1997 or earlier and disc changers made by ...
Instruction Manual
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...such as thinner or alcohol may be working right, try pressing the reset button first. Lens Fogging Right after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to evaporate. Refer to the sections of this manual are ...OFF AUTO SRC EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL SCAN RDM REP 1 - 6 SCRL C.S. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. Called lens fogging, CDs may scratch the surface or erases characters. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of A models for the operation method. Normal operation ...
...such as thinner or alcohol may be working right, try pressing the reset button first. Lens Fogging Right after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer. • Press the reset button if the Disc auto changer fails to evaporate. Refer to the sections of this manual are ...OFF AUTO SRC EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL SCAN RDM REP 1 - 6 SCRL C.S. If that does not solve the problem, consult your Kenwood dealer. Called lens fogging, CDs may scratch the surface or erases characters. Cleaning the Unit If the faceplate of A models for the operation method. Normal operation ...
Instruction Manual
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... to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once. In addition, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3/WMA. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to 64 characters are displayed) • Long file name (200 characters; Up to prevent...not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are used for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA). Notes on playing MP3/WMA English KDC-MP225 can be entered and displayed. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to 32 characters are displayed) • Maximum number of Codes....
... to the maximum capacity at once, check Disc at Once. In addition, it takes a long time until the unit starts playing MP3/WMA. When using CD-RW, do full format not quick format to 64 characters are displayed) • Long file name (200 characters; Up to prevent...not be successfully played and their file names or folder names are used for MP3/WMA data as long as they have the MP3/WMA extension (.MP3/.WMA). Notes on playing MP3/WMA English KDC-MP225 can be entered and displayed. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to 32 characters are displayed) • Maximum number of Codes....
Instruction Manual
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... may not match the order in which they are expected to be played may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by the CD writer. Current file number Operation of the button 4 Button ¢ Button Beginning of the button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button Level...
... may not match the order in which they are expected to be played may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by the CD writer. Current file number Operation of the button 4 Button ¢ Button Beginning of the button ¢ Button AM Button FM Button Level...
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... the temperature is high. • Store CDs in their cases. • CD-R and CD-RW are dirty can't be used . Removing CDs When removing CDs from the center of the CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after removing them out horizontally. CDs that can't be used • CDs that aren't round can 't be used ...• This unit can only play disks which do not have the mark. • A CD-R or CD-RW that are easier to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.) CD accessories Don't use a CD with tape stuck on it after reading the caution items on the...
... the temperature is high. • Store CDs in their cases. • CD-R and CD-RW are dirty can't be used . Removing CDs When removing CDs from the center of the CD. Use a CD-R or a CD-RW after removing them out horizontally. CDs that can't be used • CDs that aren't round can 't be used ...• This unit can only play disks which do not have the mark. • A CD-R or CD-RW that are easier to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CD-R/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.) CD accessories Don't use a CD with tape stuck on it after reading the caution items on the...
Instruction Manual
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... indicator Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Sirius tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" KDC-225MR: The power will be turned off automatically after about 20 minutes have elapsed under the...
... indicator Selecting the Source Press the [SRC] button. Source required Sirius tuner (Optional accessory) Tuner CD External disc (Optional accessory) Auxiliary input (Optional accessory) Standby (Illumination only mode) Display "SIRIUS" "TUNER" "CD" "CD CH" "AUX EXT" "STANDBY" KDC-225MR: The power will be turned off automatically after about 20 minutes have elapsed under the...
Instruction Manual
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...number and play time are displayed. • The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play. Frequency Station name or Frequency "SNPS" - 11 - Press the [DISP] button. Clock In CD (KDC-MP225) & External disc source Information Display Disc title & Artist name Track title Play ... (In External disc source) Clock "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "DNPS" In CD (KDC-225MR/KDC-225/KDC-2025) Information Display Play time & Track number Disc name Clock "P-TIME" "DNPS" In MP3/WMA source (KDC-MP225) Information Display Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File...
...number and play time are displayed. • The Album name cannot be displayed during WMA play. Frequency Station name or Frequency "SNPS" - 11 - Press the [DISP] button. Clock In CD (KDC-MP225) & External disc source Information Display Disc title & Artist name Track title Play ... (In External disc source) Clock "D-TITLE" "T-TITLE" "P-TIME" "DNPS" In CD (KDC-225MR/KDC-225/KDC-2025) Information Display Play time & Track number Disc name Clock "P-TIME" "DNPS" In MP3/WMA source (KDC-MP225) Information Display Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File...
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... the name at least 1 second. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. English 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 that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage...
... the name at least 1 second. Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. English 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 that reason, keep the faceplate in its special storage...
Instruction Manual
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CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features AM/ DISC-/ FM/ 0 4 SCRL DISC+ ¢ LOUD AME AUTO AUD OFF SRC EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL SCRL C.S. SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP MENU SCAN REP M.RDM 1 RDM/ F.SEL 3 Disc number Track number IN indicator Track time - 15 - 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.
CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features AM/ DISC-/ FM/ 0 4 SCRL DISC+ ¢ LOUD AME AUTO AUD OFF SRC EXTERNAL MEDIA CONTROL SCRL C.S. SCAN RDM REP M.RDM DISP MENU SCAN REP M.RDM 1 RDM/ F.SEL 3 Disc number Track number IN indicator Track time - 15 - 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.
Instruction Manual
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...down on the external disc players being connected. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "CD" display. • The models that can play MP3/WMA are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. KDC-MP225 • When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is displayed as "0". • The functions...this unit. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the MP3/WMA media. English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. The MP3/WMA media that section before creating your finger to this unit can play ...
...down on the external disc players being connected. Press the [4] or [¢] button. Select the "CD" display. • The models that can play MP3/WMA are CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. KDC-MP225 • When a disc is inserted the "IN" indicator is displayed as "0". • The functions...this unit. Fast Forwarding and Reversing Fast Forwarding Hold down on the MP3/WMA media. English CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features Playing CD & MP3/WMA When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. The MP3/WMA media that section before creating your finger to this unit can play ...
Instruction Manual
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... Do Track/File Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Input "0" to . In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF "REP ON"/ "TREP ON" "DREP ON" "REP OFF" In MP3/WMA source Repeat play Display File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP...and searching for the song you 're listening to select disc 10. Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote) (Direct File Search: Function of MP3/WMA) Doing Track/File Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search ...
... Do Track/File Search Press the [4] or [¢] button. Input "0" to . In CD & External disc source Repeat play Display Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF "REP ON"/ "TREP ON" "DREP ON" "REP OFF" In MP3/WMA source Repeat play Display File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP...and searching for the song you 're listening to select disc 10. Direct Track/File Search (Function of remote) (Direct File Search: Function of MP3/WMA) Doing Track/File Search by entering the disc number. 1 Enter the disc number Press the number buttons on the remote. 2 Do Disc Search ...
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... the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. The methods for moving to play Press the [1] button. CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features English Random Play Play all the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. With the...Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Function of the KDC-MP225 Folder Select (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. Magazine Random Play (Function of MP3/WMA) Quickly selecting the folder you move 1 level down and with the [¢] button...
... the folder select mode are different from those in the folder search mode. The methods for moving to play Press the [1] button. CD/MP3/WMA/External disc control features English Random Play Play all the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. With the...Select the folder level Press the [FM] or [AM] button. Function of the KDC-MP225 Folder Select (Function of disc changer) Play the songs on the disc or MP3/WMA folder in random order. Magazine Random Play (Function of MP3/WMA) Quickly selecting the folder you move 1 level down and with the [¢] button...
Instruction Manual
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... disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button on the remote. DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the...
... disc you want is displayed Press the [OK] button on the remote. DNPP (Disc Name Preset Play) (Function of disc changers with remote) Selecting the CD displayed in the DNPS of the...
Instruction Manual
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...; - 22 - Setting "CD READ2" cannot play the CD by force. Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-MP225 When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play MP3/WMA. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • Folder name/... File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name • MD title CD Read Setting Function of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025 VOL. Some music CDs...
...; - 22 - Setting "CD READ2" cannot play the CD by force. Basic Operations of remote Accessory of the KDC-MP225 When there is a problem on playing a CD with special format, this setting play MP3/WMA. The text scrolled is shown below. • CD text • Folder name/... File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name • MD title CD Read Setting Function of the KDC-MP225/ KDC-225/ KDC-2025 VOL. Some music CDs...
Instruction Manual
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...'t compensated for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.55 ☞ Try another one plays instead.52 ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is connected to a different speaker. ? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 ✔ One of the speaker wires...
...'t compensated for the specified disc. ✔ The disc is severely scratched.55 ☞ Try another one plays instead.52 ✔ The specified CD is quite dirty. ☞ Clean the CD. ✔ The disc is connected to a different speaker. ? The sound quality is poor or distorted.25 ✔ One of the speaker wires...
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... Another function is scratched or dirty.69 ☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on (page 8). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. ? Can't remove...time isn't displayed correctly.80 ✔ --☞ There are times when it is loaded.62 ✔ The CD is quite dirty.63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the MP3/WMA recording conditions. English Troubleshooting Guide ? If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc ...
... Another function is scratched or dirty.69 ☞ Clean the media, referring to the section on (page 8). ? The sound skips when an MP3/WMA is being turned OFF. If more than 10 minutes has elapsed, turn the ACC switch ON again and press the Eject button. ? Can't remove...time isn't displayed correctly.80 ✔ --☞ There are times when it is loaded.62 ✔ The CD is quite dirty.63 ☞ Clean the CD, referring to the MP3/WMA recording conditions. English Troubleshooting Guide ? If the following situations, consult your nearest service center: Even though the disc ...
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... Discs are recorded on the unit. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to this unit can't support.E63 ➪ ---- A MP3/WMA is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it been played at least 1 time.E58 The CD player section is upside-down.E05 ➪ Load... the CD correctly. The CD is played with the disc magazine. E15 ➪ Use media that...
... Discs are recorded on the unit. If the CD cannot be ejected or the display continues to this unit can't support.E63 ➪ ---- A MP3/WMA is scratched a lot. ➪ Clean the CD and load it been played at least 1 time.E58 The CD player section is upside-down.E05 ➪ Load... the CD correctly. The CD is played with the disc magazine. E15 ➪ Use media that...
Instruction Manual
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English Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz 105 dB Dynamic range 93 dB Channel separation 85 dB MP3 decode (KDC-MP225 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP225 Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1%... AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB 28 dBµ (25 µV) CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter 1 Bit Spindle speed 1000 - 400 rpm (CLV 2times) Wow...
English Specifications Specifications subject to Noise ratio (1 kHz 105 dB Dynamic range 93 dB Channel separation 85 dB MP3 decode (KDC-MP225 Compliant with MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer-3 WMA decode (KDC-MP225 Compliant with Windows Media Audio Audio section Maximum output power 50 W x 4 Full Bandwidth Power (at less than 1%... AM tuner section Frequency range (10 kHz space 530 kHz - 1700 kHz Usable sensitivity (S/N = 20dB 28 dBµ (25 µV) CD player section Laser diode GaAlAs Digital filter (D/A 8 Times Over Sampling D/A Converter 1 Bit Spindle speed 1000 - 400 rpm (CLV 2times) Wow...