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Features
CD Changer Controls
Note
Features
Motorized
Slide-Down Faceplate: The
KDC-MP6025 features a motorized slide-down faceplate with a large display
(3-3/8" x 7/16") and a rotary volume control. When the eject button is
pressed, the faceplate automatically slides down and forward to reveal the CD
slot. After a disc is inserted, the faceplate slides back in place
automatically. You can also select one of three faceplate angles to optimize
visibility (the bottom of the faceplate slides progressively forward). For
additional security, the faceplate is detachable.
High
Resolution Display: The
unit features a 3-D high resolution display with 4 tone gradations and
fluorescent backlighting. Each end of the display has a multi-segment motion
display. The larger center portion has a full dot matrix display featuring 1674
total pixels (18 dots high x 93 dots wide). This fine pitch dot matrix display
is easy to read and offers large graphics.
MP3/WMA Playback: This
unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs in
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet, and Romeo formats. Each disc should have a
maximum of 8 directory levels, 50 folders, and 255 files per folder. A total of
up to 512 MP3/WMA files and folders can be played back by this unit. During MP3/WMA
playback, the unit displays any recorded ID3 Tag
information.
Sirius Satellite Radio Controls:
This unit can control the optional Kenwood Sirius Satellite tuner (item #113SR903).
In addition to the Sirius tuner, you will need an antenna and subscription in
order to receive Sirius Satellite Radio programming. The Kenwood Sirius radio
tuner has a CD-changer pass-through, allowing the connection of an optional
Kenwood CD changer in addition to the Sirius tuner with only one connection to
the head unit.
Quad
1-Bit D-A Converters:
The KDC-MP6025 features Integrated Quad 1-Bit Digital-to-Analog converters for
superb CD sound. Four D-A converters, two for each channel, improve playback
sound quality, including musical detail and resolution. Using 2 converters for
each channel reduces distortion by half.
Zero-Bit
Mute: This
unit features independent left and right channel zero-bit mute circuits. During
silent passages, the digital-to-analog converter is shut off, yielding absolute
silence between songs.
Built-in
Amplifier Mute: If
this unit's internal amplifier is not being used, it can be switched off to
enhance the quality of the preamp output signal quality.
System Q Sound
Control:
Six EQ curves are preset into memory, allowing you to recall the best preset EQ
curve for different types of music. The preset curves are named
"Natural", "Rock", "Pops", "Easy",
"Top 40", and "Jazz". In addition, you may store your own
settings under the "User Memory" EQ curve. Each preset has its own
bass, middle, and treble level settings.
Speaker
Settings: The Speaker Setting function tailors
the System Q Sound Control settings according to the type of speakers in your
vehicle. You may select a Speaker Setting of
"SP OFF" (flat), "SP O.E.M." (for OEM factory speaker
systems), "SP 6*9/6" (for systems with 6" and 6"x9"
speakers), or "SP 5/4inch" (for systems with 4" and 5"
speakers).
Dual Zone
Audio Control: When an
external audio source is connected (CD changer, Sirius Radio, or Auxiliary Input
source), the KDC-MP6025,
with its Dual Zone Audio Control, allows you to play the external audio source
in one zone, while at the same time play an internal audio source (CD or tuner)
in another zone. When Zone 2 is switched on, the output of the front channels
becomes different than the rear channel output. You can choose whether you want
the external audio source to play through the front channels (sending the
internal source to the rear channels), or through the rear channels (sending the
internal source to the front channels). When operating in Dual Zone mode, audio
adjustments can only be made to the internal source. Note: If the rear
preamp outputs are set to "non-fading", there will be no audio from
that output in the dual zone mode.
High-pass
Filter: The KDC-MP6025 has an adjustable
12dB/octave high-pass filter for the front and rear channels. You can choose the
cutoff frequency from 100Hz, 125Hz, 170Hz or Thru (no filter). Note:
The high pass filter
only affects the rear preamp outputs when they are switched to "rear",
not "non-fading".
Switchable
Rear/Non-Fading Preamp Outputs: You can switch
the rear preamp output to a non-fading output for use with subwoofer amps. Once
in the non-fading mode, you can adjust the level of that output from -15 to +15
in 2dB steps. In addition, you can choose the cutoff frequency of the NF
output's 12dB/octave low-pass filter from 50Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz or Thru (no filter).
3-Band
Equalizer: You can
independently adjust the level of three audio bands from -10dB to +10dB: Bass
(100Hz), Midrange (1kHz) and Treble (12.5kHz).
Source
Tone Memory: This
feature allows you to store bass, middle and treble tone settings for each
source (CD, FM, AM).
CR-2 Tuner:
This unit uses Kenwood's CR-2 tuner provides high signal
strength for clear radio reception. The tuner incorporates an Automatic Noise
Reduction Circuit (ANRC), along with the Clean Reception System Circuit (CRSC),
for improved rejection of distortion due to multi-path. You
can choose one of three tuning modes: Auto 1 (seek tuning), Auto 2 (cycles
through and tunes the selected band's preset stations only with each button
press), or Manual.
HD Radio Ready: The KDC-MP6025
is HD Radio ready. With an optional Kenwood HD Radio tuner (item # 113KTCHR10), you will be able to receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local
stations where available. This new technology will significantly improve audio
quality and reception, as well as include information such as artist name and
song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display.
Clean
Reception System Circuit (CRSC): This
circuit controls multi-path distortion by reducing stereo separation. As stereo
separation is reduced, multi-path has less effect on the radio signal, improving
reception in areas with tall buildings and mountains. The CRSC feature can be
turned on or off.
Direct Access
Tuning: When using the remote, you can directly access any radio station by
entering the frequency on the numeric keypad.
Station
Name Preset (SNPS): This
feature allows you to assign names to radio stations. Up to 30 stations can be named. Each name can be up to 8 characters in length.
Disc Name Preset
(DNPS):
You may assign names to discs played in the internal CD player. Each disc name
can be up to 8 characters long, and the receiver has a memory capacity for up to
30 discs. (See below for further DNPS features with CD changers.)
Volume Offset
Control: The level of
each source may be independently adjusted to prevent radical leaps in output
volume when switching from one source to another. The available settings range
from -8 to 0.
Attenuator
With Smooth Volume
Return: The attenuator
immediately lowers the volume by a preset level. Smooth Volume Return gradually
increases the volume to the original level when the ATT button is pressed a
second time, eliminating a jarring change in volume.
CD Read Setting:
If there is a problem with the CD
player reading a disc with a special format, you can switch to a second CD Read
setting which "forces" the player to read the disc. CD Read setting 1
is for normal CDs and MP3 discs, while CD Read setting 2 cannot read MP3 discs.
Disabled
System Indicator: A red indicator will blink on
the unit after the control panel is removed, warning potential thieves. This feature
can be turned On or Off.
Security
Code: You may program
the unit with a 4-digit security code. Once the unit has been programmed with a
security code, the code must be entered to use the unit after it has been
disconnected from power.
Selectable Display
Modes: The
display is divided into 4 sections: Upper Text Display, Lower Text Display, and
two Level Meter Displays (one on each end). The Upper Text Display and Lower
Text Display have independently selectable information for each audio source.
The Level Meter Display also has 6 types of patterns. There are three selectable
display modes: Type A (with Upper and Lower Text Display and the Level Meter
displays), Type B (like Type A, but without the Level Meters), and Type C (with
the Level Meters, plus the Upper and Lower Text Displays are combined into a
Demonstration mode).
Display
Dimming: This unit is equipped with an
orange/white wire that Kenwood calls an illumination lead, however, it acts as a
dimmer lead. When the illumination wire of this
unit is connected to the headlamp circuit of your vehicle, and you turn your
lights on, the display will dim to a preset level. The display brightness is not
affected by the vehicle's dimmer control.
Faceplate Finish: The trim ring
and outer portion of the control panel feature a metallic gray finish. The main
portion of the control panel is silver.
Remote
Control: The KDC-MP6025
comes with the RC-505 wireless remote control, a 22-button full-function remote
with a 10-key number pad. It is powered by 2 "AA" batteries
(supplied). The dimensions of the remote are: L=5.488", W=1.75",
D=1.115".
CD
Changer Controls
Compatibility:
This unit is directly compatible with Kenwood
changers manufactured in 1998 or later. If the changer has an O-N switch, the
switch will need to be set to the "N" position. If you have a Kenwood
changer manufactured before 1998, you will need the KCA-S210A switching adapter.
Changers manufactured before 1994 require the CA-DS100 converter cord
(113CADS100) and the KCA-S210A switching adapter.
Changer Controls: In addition
to basic disc navigation features, this unit has the following changer controls:
direct disc access (using the remote), direct track access (using the remote),
track intro scan, track repeat, disc repeat, disc random, and all disc random.
Disc Name Preset (DNPS): When
used with a compatible CD changer, this feature allows you
to assign names to discs in the changer. Each name can be up to 8 characters in
length. The number of names you can store depends on the CD changer that
is connected to the head unit.
Disc Name
Preset Play (DNPP): Once
a disc has been named, you may press the DNPP button on the remote to display
the name of each disc for 5 seconds. When the name of the desired disc appears,
you can press the OK button on the remote to select the disc for playback.
CD Text/MD Display: When connected
to a CD Text capable CD changer or an MD changer, this unit can display disc and
track titles for discs encoded with disc and track title information. The text
information can be scrolled manually or automatically.Music Keg Compatible: This
unit is fully compatible with the Kenwood Music Keg Digital Music System (models
KHD-C710 and KHD-CX910).
Auxiliary
Input: The
KDC-MP6025 is equipped with a built-in auxiliary input. There is a set of
stereo RCA jacks on a 12-inch pigtail on the back of the receiver for connecting
an external audio source. The Auxiliary input can be activated/deactivated
through the menu. When it's activated, you can select one of six names for the
source: Aux, TV, Video, Game, Portable or DVD. When deactivated, Auxiliary does
not appear as a source. With an optional adapter (item 113CAC1AX or 113KCAS210),
you can also turn the unit's CD changer input into a second auxiliary input.
Note
Display
Illumination/Clock Display:
When the unit is in Standby mode, the face/button
illumination is "keyed". In addition, while the unit is in Standby
mode, the Clock Display can be turned on or off using the display control button
(clock must be selected for the text display). When the Clock Display is turned
on and the unit is in Standby mode, the Clock Display is also "keyed".
Pressing and holding the Source (SRC) button turns the
unit off completely.
