KDC-MP2035 KDC-MP235 KDC-MP205 KDC-MP235CR

CD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AMPLI-TUNER LECTEUR DE CD

MODE DEMPLOI

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 www.Kenwoodusa.com

B64-3492-00/00 (KW)

Contents
Safety precautions Notes General features
Power Selecting the Source Volume Attenuator Audio Control Audio Setup Bass Boost Speaker Setting Switching Display Subwoofer Output Theft Deterrent Faceplate TEL Mute

Menu system

Menu System Activating Security Code Deactivating Security Code Touch Sensor Tone Manual Clock Adjustment DSI (Disabled System Indicator) Dimmer Switching preout Supreme Setting CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Receive mode Setting SIRIUS ID (ESN) display Auxiliary Input Display Setting Text Scroll Built-in Auxiliary input Setting CD Read Setting Demonstration mode Setting

Tuner features

Tuning Tuning Mode Station Preset Memory Auto Memory Entry Preset Tuning
Basic Operations of remote control Accessories/ Installation Procedure Connecting Wires to Terminals Installation Troubleshooting Guide Specifications
CD/Audio file/External disc control features 13
Playing CD & Audio file Playing External Disc Fast Forwarding and Reversing Track/File Search Disc Search/Folder Search Direct Track/File Search Direct Disc Search Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat Scan Play Random Play Magazine Random Play Folder Select Text/Title Scroll
HD Radio control features

About HD Radio Tuning

English

Safety precautions

2WARNING
To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Mounting and wiring this product requires skills and experience. For safetys sake, leave the mounting and wiring work to professionals.
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. Connecting unsupported disc changers/CD players to this unit may result in damage. 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. 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. 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.
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.

4 Adjust the Audio item

Turn the [VOL] knob. Adjustment Item Display Range Subwoofer level * "SW L" 15 +15 System Q "NATURAL"/"ROCK"/ Natural/Rock/Pops/Easy/ "POPS"/"EASY"/ Top 40/Jazz "TOP40"/"JAZZ" Bass level "BAS L" 8 +8 Middle level "MID L" 8 +8 Treble level "TRE L" 8 +8 Balance "BAL" Left 15 Right 15 Fader "FAD" Rear 15 Front 15 Exit Audio Control mode (Volume control mode)
Volume offset: Sets each sources volume as a difference from the basic volume. *Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205

5 Exit Audio Setup mode

Bass Boost
Bass sound can be enhanced by one-touch operation. 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. Setting Bass Boost 1 Bass Boost 2 Bass Boost off Display "BB-L L1" "BB-L L2" "BB-L OFF"

About System Q

You can recall the best sound setting preset for different types of music. Change each setting value with the <Speaker Setting> (page 8). First, select the speaker type with the Speaker setting. "USER": This appears when Bass level, Middle level, and Treble level are adjusted. When "USER" is selected, these levels are recalled. *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
3 Select the Speaker type
Turn the [VOL] knob. 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 "SP OFF" "SP 5/4" "SP 6*9/6" "SP OEM"

In HD Radio source

Information Station name Song title/ Artist name/ Album name/ Genre Frequency Clock Display "ST NAME" "TITLE" "FREQ" "CLOCK"
In Standby/ Auxiliary input source
Information Source name Clock Display "SRC NAME" "CLOCK"
4 Exit Speaker Setting mode
3 Exit Switching Display mode

Press the Control knob.

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
Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205

Subwoofer Output

Turning the Subwoofer output ON or OFF. 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 Tuner source

Information Frequency Clock Display "FREQ" "CLOCK"
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 Song title & Artist name Album name & Artist name Folder name File name Play time & Track number Clock Display "TITLE" "ALBUM" "FOLDER" "FILE" "P-TIME" "CLOCK"
Theft Deterrent Faceplate
The faceplate of the unit can be detached and taken with you, helping to deter theft.

TEL Mute

The audio system automatically mutes when a call comes in.
Removing the Faceplate Press the Release button. The faceplate unlocks, allowing you to detach it.
When a call comes in "CALL" is displayed. The audio system pauses. Listening to the audio during a call Press the [SRC] button. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON. When the call ends Hang up the phone. The "CALL" display disappears and the audio system comes back ON.
The faceplate is a precision piece of equipment and can be damaged by shocks or jolts. Keep the faceplate in its faceplate case while detached. (Faceplate case: Accessory of KDC-MP2035/MP235/ MP235CR) Do not expose the faceplate (and the faceplate case) to direct sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with too much dust or the possibility of water splashing.
Reattaching the Faceplate
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.

Control knob

ST indicator

Band display

Frequency display

Preset station number

Tuning

Selecting the station.

Tuning Mode
Choose the tuning mode. Press the [AUTO] button. Each time you press the button, the Tuning mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Tuning mode Display Operation Auto seek "AUTO 1" Automatic search for a station. Preset station seek "AUTO 2" Search in order of the stations in the Preset memory. Manual "MANUAL" Normal manual tuning control.

1 Select tuner source

Press the [SRC] button. Select the "TUNER" display.

2 Select the band

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.

3 Tune up or down band

During reception of stereo stations the "ST" indicator is ON.

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
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

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.

2 Recall the station

Press the desired [1] [6] button.
CD/Audio file/External disc control features

Disc number

IN indicator

Track number

Play time
Playing CD & Audio file
When a disc is inserted Press the [SRC] button. Select the "CD" display.
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235

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 "CD CH" "MD CH" Disc player CD changer MD changer
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. Eject the CD Press the [0] button.
Refer to <About Audio file> (page 5) for the Audio file by models you can play. You can eject the disc for 10 minutes after switching off the engine.
Pause and play Press the Control knob. Each time you press the knob, the audio pauses or plays.

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 toward [] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Reversing Hold down toward [4] with the Control knob. Release to resume the playback. Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235 Function of remote control

Direct Track/File Search

Doing Track/File Search by entering the track/file number.
1 Enter the track/file number
Press the number buttons on the remote control.
There is no sound while the Audio file is being searched. The accurate track time is not displayed during fast forwarding or reversing of the Audio file.

2 Do Track/File Search

Press the [4] or [] button.
Cancelling Direct Track/File Search Press the [38] button.

Track/File Search

Searching for a song on the disc or in the Audio file folder. Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235 Function of disc changers with remote control

Direct Disc Search

Doing Disc Search by entering the disc number.

1 Enter the disc number

Function of disc changer/ Audio file
Disc Search/Folder Search
Selecting the disc set in the Disc changer or the folder recorded on the Audio file media. Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM].
2 Do Disc Search Press the [+] or [] button.
Cancelling Direct Disc Search Press the [38] button.
Input "0" to select disc 10.
Track/File/Disc/Folder Repeat
Replaying the song, disc in the Disc changer or Audio file folder you are listening to. Press the [REP] button. Each time you press the button, the Repeat Play alternates between the modes shown in the tables below.

Random Play

Play all the songs on the disc or Audio file folder in random order. Press the [RDM] button. Each time you press the button, Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Random mode is ON, "DISC RDM"/"FOLD RDM" is displayed.

Repeat play Track Repeat Disc Repeat (In Disc Changer) OFF Display "TRAC REP" "DISC REP" "REP OFF"
When you push the Control knob toward [], the next random song starts.
Repeat play File Repeat Folder Repeat OFF Display "FILE REP" "FOLD REP" "REP OFF"
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235 Function of disc changer

Magazine Random Play

Play the songs on all the discs in the disc changer in random order. Press the [M.RDM] button. Each time you press the button, the Magazine Random Play turns ON or OFF. When the Magazine Random mode is ON, "MGZN RDM" is displayed.

Scan Play

Playing the first part of each song on the disc or Audio file folder you are listening to and searching for the song you want to hear.

1 Start Scan Play

Press the [SCAN] button. "TRAC SCN"/"FILE SCN" is displayed.
2 Release it when the song you want to listen to
is played Press the [SCAN] button.

Function of Audio file

Text/Title Scroll
Scrolling the displayed CD text, Audio file text, or MD title. Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.

Folder Select

Quickly selecting the folder you want to hear.
1 Enter Folder Select mode
Press the [F.SEL] button. "FLD SEL" 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
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. With the [FM] of the Control knob, you move 1 level down and with the [AM] of the Control knob, 1 level up. Selecting a folder in the same level Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. With the [4] of the Control knob, you move to the previous folder, and with the [] of the Control knob, to the next folder. Returning to the top level Press the [3] button.
Scrolling the folder name display Push the Control knob toward [FM] for at least 2 seconds.
3 Decide the folder to play
Press the Control knob. The Folder Select mode releases, and the Audio file in the folder being displayed plays.
Cancelling the Folder Select mode Press the [F.SEL] button.

About HD Radio

When you connect an HD Radio, Tuner features of the unit are disabled and changed to HD Radio tuner features. A portion of the setting methods including the Tuning Mode will change. With the HD Radio tuner, you can use the similar functions to <Station Preset Memory>, <Auto Memory Entry>, and <Preset Tuning> of Tuner features. Refer to Tuner features for how to use the functions.

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CODE CLR" display.
3 Enter Security Code mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. When "ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
2 Enter Security Code mode
4 Select the digits to enter
3 Select the digits to enter
5 Select the Security Code numbers
4 Select the Security Code numbers
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5, and complete the

Security Code.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, and complete the
7 Confirm the Security Code
Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds. When "RE-ENTER" is displayed, "CODE" is also displayed.
6 Press the Control knob for at least 3 seconds.
"CLEAR" is displayed. The Security Code function deactivates.
8 Do the step 4 through 7 operation, and reenter
the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. The Security Code function activates.
If a wrong security code is entered, "ERROR" is displayed. Enter a correct security code.
If you enter the wrong Code in steps 4 through 6, repeat from step 4.

In Standby mode

Touch Sensor Tone
Setting the operation check sound (beep sound) ON/OFF. Display "BEEP ON" "BEEP OFF" Setting Beep is heard. Beep canceled.
Resetting the Security Code function when the audio unit is first used after removed from the battery power source or the Reset button is pressed
1 Turn the power ON. 2 Do the step 4 through 7 step operation, and
reenter the Security Code. "APPROVED" is displayed. Now, you can use the unit.
When the Security Code function is activated, "CODE SET" changes to "CODE CLR".
Manual Clock Adjustment 1 Select Clock Adjustment mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "CLK ADJ" display.
Display "SWPRE R" "SWPRE SW"
Setting Rear preout. Subwoofer preout.
2 Enter Clock Adjust mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The clock display blinks.

Supreme Setting

When MP3 or WMA files encoded at a low bit rate (less than 96kbps (fs=32k, 44.1k, 48kHz)) are played, this function restores their high frequency region to approach the sound quality of equivalents of these files encoded at a high bit rate. Processing is optimized for the compression format used (MP3, or WMA), and adjustment is made for the bit rate used. Display "SPRM ON" "SPRM OFF" Setting Plays sound using the Supreme function. Plays the original sound stored in the audio file.

3 Adjust the hours

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Adjust the minutes Push the Control knob towards [4] or [].
4 Exit Clock adjustment mode
DSI (Disabled System Indicator)
A red indicator will blink on the unit after the faceplate is removed, warning potential thieves. Display "DSI ON" "DSI OFF" Setting LED flashes. LED OFF.
The sound effect may be imperceptible depending on the relationship between the audio file format and setting.

In FM reception

CRSC (Clean Reception System Circuit) Dimmer
You can lower the brightness of the display by using the dimmer function. Display "DIM ON" "DIM OFF" Setting The display dims. The display doesnt dim. Temporarily have reception alternate from stereo to mono to reduce multi-path noise when listening to the FM station. Display "CRSC ON" "CRSC OFF" Setting The CRSC is ON. The CRSC is OFF.
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235/KDC-MP205 In Standby mode
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.

Switching preout

Alternating the preout between the rear and subwoofer. (With the subwoofer the sound outputs without being effected by fader control.)
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235 In HD Radio mode
Auxiliary Input Display Setting
Selecting the display when alternating to Auxiliary input source.

Receive mode Setting

Sets the receive mode.
1 Select the Receive mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "HDR MODE" display.
1 Select Auxiliary input source
Press the [SRC] button. Select the "AUX"/"AUX EXT" display.

2 Enter Receive mode

Press the Control knob for at least 1 second.

3 Set the Receive mode

Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Each time you push the knob, the Receive mode alternates between the modes shown in the table below. Receive mode Auto mode Display "AUTO" Operation Analog broadcasts and digital broadcasts will be switched automatically. When both are being transmitted, the digital broadcast will have priority. Digital broadcasts only. Analog broadcasts only.
3 Select Auxiliary input display setting mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "NAME SET" display.

4 Enter Auxiliary input display setting mode
Press the Control knob for at least 1 second. The selected Auxiliary input display is displayed.
5 Select the Auxiliary input display
Push the Control knob towards [4] or []. Each time you push the knob, the display alternates as listed below. "AUX"/"AUX EXT" "DVD" "PORTABLE" "GAME" "VIDEO" "TV"

Digital Analog

"DIGITAL" "ANALOG"

4 Exit Receive mode

Even if the Receive mode is set to "AUTO", when the Ball game mode program (non-delayed broadcast program) is received, the Receive mode will automatically switch to Analog broadcast only.
6 Exit Auxiliary input display setting mode
When operation stops for 10 seconds, the name at that time is registered, and the Auxiliary input display setting mode closes. You can only set the Auxiliary input display when the built-in auxiliary input or the auxiliary input of optional KCA-S220A is used.
Function of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235 In SIRIUS tuner source

SIRIUS ID (ESN) display

Displaying the SIRIUS ID (Electronic Serial Number). Display "ESN=************"
Serial & SIRIUS ID (ESN) It is important to retain the unit serial number and the electronic SIRIUS Identification number for service activation and potential service changes.

Text Scroll

Setting the displayed text scroll. Display "SCL AUTO" "SCL MANU" Setting Repeats scroll. Scrolls when the display changes.
Demonstration mode Setting
Sets the demonstration mode.
1 Select the Demonstration mode
Push the Control knob towards [FM] or [AM]. Select the "DEMO" display.
The text scrolled is listed below. - CD text - Folder name/ File name/ Song title/ Artist name/ Album name - MD title - Text for the SIRIUS tuner source, HD Radio source, including Channel name, etc.
2 Set the Demonstration mode
Press the Control knob for at least 2 seconds. Each time you press the knob at least 2 seconds, the Demonstration mode alternates between the settings shown in the table below. Display "DEMO ON" "DEMO OFF" Setting The Demonstration mode function is ON. Exit Demonstration mode (Normal mode).
Built-in Auxiliary input Setting
Set the Built-in Auxiliary Input function. Display "AUX OFF" "AUX ON1" "AUX ON2" Setting When selecting the source theres no Auxiliary Input. When selecting the source theres Auxiliary Input. When the unit is turned on by AUX source, the attenuator function is activated. Press [ATT] button to cancel the attenuator function in order to listen to the external equipment. theres Auxiliary Input.

Setting to "AUX ON2" will not output the noise which is produced when an external equipment is not connected to the AUX terminal.

CD Read Setting

When there is a problem with playing a CD with special format, this setting plays the CD by force. Display "CD READ1" "CD READ2" Setting Play CD and Audio file. Play CD by force.
Some music CDs may not play even in the "CD READ2" mode.
Accessory of KDC-MP2035/KDC-MP235
Basic Operations of remote control

ATT VOL

AUD FM/AM/+/

38 FM+

38 4/ DIRECT

DIRECT /OK

[0] [9]

PRS TUV WXY QZ

:This button is used when Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX is connected. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of Bluetooth HANDS FREE BOX.
Loading and Replacing the battery
Use two "AA"/ "R6"-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.

Basic operations

[VOL] buttons Adjusts the volume. [SRC] button Each time you press the button, the source alternates. For the source alternating order refer to <Selecting the Source> (page 7). [ATT] button Turns the volume down quickly. When the button is pressed again, the volume returns to the previous level.
Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contact a doctor immediately if the battery is accidentally swallowed.
Do not set the remote control in hot places such as on the dashboard.

Audio Control

[AUD] button Selects the Audio item to be adjusted. [VOL] buttons Adjusts the Audio item.

In SIRIUS tuner source

[FM] button Selects the preset band. [4]/ [] buttons Searches up or down channels. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset channels. [DIRECT] button Enters and cancels the <Direct Access Tuning> mode.
Refer to <Audio Control> (page 8) for the operation method, such as the procedures for Audio control and others operations.
Refer to the instruction manual of SIRIUS Satellite radio tuner for <Direct Access Tuning> function.
[FM]/ [AM] buttons Selects the band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the FM1, FM2, and FM3 bands. [4]/ [] buttons Tune up or down band. [0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset stations.

[FM] button Selects the HD FM band. Each time you press the [FM] button, the band alternates between the HF1, HF2, and HF3 bands. [AM] button Selects the HD AM band. [4]/ [] buttons Tunes up or down bands.

In Disc source

[4]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between track/files. [+]/ [] buttons Going forwards and backwards between disc/ folders. [38] button Each time you press the button, the song pauses or plays. [0] [9] buttons When in <Direct Track/File Search> (page 14) and <Direct Disc Search> (page 14), enters the track/ file/disc number.
[0] [9] buttons Press buttons [1] [6] to recall preset stations.
Accessories/ Installation Procedure
Accessories 1..1 2..2 3..4 4..4 5..1 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 for each unit. 3. Connect the speaker wires of the wiring harness. 4. Connect the wiring harness wires in the following order: ground, battery, ignition. 5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the unit. 6. Install the unit in your car. 7. Reconnect the - battery. 8. Press the reset button.
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.
If the power is not turned ON (or it is ON, but will be OFF immediately), the speaker wire may have a short-circuit or touched the chasis of the vehicle and the protection function may have been activated. Therefore, the speaker wire should be checked. If your cars 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. If the console has a lid, make sure to install the unit so that the faceplate will not hit the lid when closing and opening. If the fuse blows, first make sure the wires arent touching to cause a 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 terminals. 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 properly. Mount the unit so that the mounting angle is 30 or less.

Connecting Wires to Terminals
To Kenwood disc changer/ External optional accessory (KDC-MP2035/MP235 only) Front right output (Red) (KDC-MP2035 only) Front left output (White) (KDC-MP2035 only) Rear left output / Sub Woofer left output (White) Rear right output / Sub Woofer right output (Red) (KDC-MP2035/MP235/MP205 only) Rear left output (White)/ Rear right output (Red) (KDC-MP235CR only)
To connect these leads, refer to the relevant instruction manuals.
FM/AM antenna input Fuse (10A) If no connections are made, do not let the wire come out from the tab. Connect either to the power control terminal when using the optional power amplifier, or to the antenna control terminal in the vehicle. Connect to the terminal that is grounded when either the telephone rings or during conversation. Wiring harness (Accessory1)
Power control/Motor antenna control wire (Blue/White)

P.CONT

TEL mute wire (Brown)
To connect the Kenwood navigation system, consult your navigation manual. Not Used (Blue) Do not let the wire come out from the tab.

ANT. CONT

White/Black To front left speaker White Gray/Black To front right speaker Gray Green/Black To rear left speaker Green Purple/Black To rear right speaker Purple
REAR R REAR L FRONT R FRONT L

Ignition key switch

Car fuse box ACC Ignition wire (Red) Battery wire (Yellow) Ground wire (Black) - (To car chassis)

Car fuse box (Main fuse)

Battery

Installation

non-Japanese cars
Metal mounting strap (commercially available) Firewall or metal support
Japanese 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. T N T N T/N
T: Toyota cars N: Nissan cars
Bend the tabs of the mounting sleeve with a screwdriver or similar utensil and attach it in place. Self-tapping screw (commercially available) Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) 3

8 mm MAX.

8mm MAX.
Accessory3.for Nissan car Accessory4.for Toyota car
Make sure that the unit is installed securely in place. If the unit is unstable, it may malfunction (for example, the sound may skip).
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.
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.
Screwing the Faceplate on the Unit
If you want to fasten the faceplate to the main unit so that it does not fall off, screw in the provided screws in the holes shown below.

Accessory5

Lock Catch

Accessory2 Removal tool

2 When the upper level is removed, remove the

lower two locations.

The frame can be removed from the bottom side in the same manner.
Never insert the screw in any other screw hole than the one specified. If you screw them in another hole, it will contact and may cause damage to the mechanical parts inside the unit.
Removing the Unit 1 Refer to the section <Removing the hard rubber
2 Remove the screw (M4 8) on the back panel. 3 Insert the two removal tools deeply into the slots

on each side, as shown.

4 Lower the removal tool toward the bottom, and
pull out the unit halfway while pressing towards the inside.
Screw (M4X8) (commercially available) Accessory2
Be careful to avoid injury from the catch pins on the removal tool.
5 Pull the unit all the way out with your hands, being

careful not to drop it.

Troubleshooting Guide
Some functions of this unit may be disabled by some settings made on this unit. 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.