Troubleshooting Guide; Specifications - Kenwood KAC-X542 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

What might appear 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.
PROBLEM
No sound.
(No sound from one side.)
(Blown fuse.)
The output level is too small
(or too large).
The sound quality is bad.
(The sound is distorted.)
The sound does not change
even when you have changed
it with the Amplifier Control.
The set value cannot be
changed by the Amplifier
Control of the unit.
The Amplifier Control cannot
be operated from the Center
Unit.

Specifications

Specifications subject to change without notice.
Audio Section
Max Power Output .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 960 W
Rated Power Output (+B = 12.0 V)
Normal (4 Ω) (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) ................................................................................................................................................................... 45 W × 4
Normal (2 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD) .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 90 W × 4
Bridged (4 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 180 W × 2
Rated Power Output (+B = 14.4 V)
Normal (4 Ω) (20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD) ................................................................................................................................................................... 60 W × 4
Normal (2 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 120 W × 4
Bridged (4 Ω) (1 kHz, 0.5 % THD) ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 240 W × 2
Low Pass Filter Frequency (24 dB/oct.) (B channel) ..................................................................................................................................... 50 – 200 Hz (variable)
High Pass Filter Frequency (12 dB/oct.) .............................................................................................................................................................. 50 – 200 Hz (variable)
Infrasonic Filter Frequency (24 dB/oct.) (B channel) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Hz
Frequency Response (+0, –3 dB) ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5 Hz – 70 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................105 dB
Sensitivity (rated output) (MAX.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.2 V
Sensitivity (rated output) (MIN.) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5.0 V
Input Impedance ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 kΩ
Amplifier Control Section (EQ) (B channel)
Bass frequency .................................................................................................................................................................................................................60 / 80 / 100 / 200 Hz
Bass level ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-15 — +15 dB
Bass Q factor ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1.00 / 1.25 / 1.50 / 2.00
Treble frequency ................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 / 12 / 15 / 17 kHz
Treble level ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................-15 — +15 dB
General
Operating Voltage .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14.4 V (11 – 16 V allowable)
Current Consumption (+B = 12.0 V, 1 kHz, 10 % THD, 4 Ω) ............................................................................................................................................................42 A
Dimensions (W × H × D) .............................................................................................................................................................................................446 × 61 × 259.5 mm
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Installation Size (W × H × D) ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 446 × 61 × 265 mm
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17-5/8 × 2-3/8 × 10-3/8 inch
Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4.47 kg (9.85 lbs)
CEA-2006
RMS Power Output (+B = 14.4 V,)
Normal (4 Ω/4ch) (1.0 % THD+N) .................................................................................................................................................................................................88 W
Normal (2 Ω/4ch) (1.0 % THD+N) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 124 W
Bridged (4 Ω/2ch) (1.0 % THD+N) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 270 W × 2
Dynamic Power (+B = 14.4 V) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100 W
Output Regulation (+B = 14.4 V) ....................................................................................................................................................................................under 0.3 dB (4 Ω)
Signal to Noise Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76 dBA (W/4 Ω)
Signal to Noise Ratio (Bypass) ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 76 dBA (W/4 Ω)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Input (or output) cables are disconnected.
• Protection circuit may be activated.
• Volume is too high.
• The speaker cord is shorted.
• The input sensitivity adjusting control is not set to the correct
position.
• The speakers wire are connected with wrong 9 / · polarity.
• A speaker wire is pinched by a screw in the car body.
• The switches may be set improperly.
• The AMP CONT has been turned "OFF".
• The filtered band has been controlled by the Amplifier Control.
• The AMP Control of the Center Unit is being used.
• An incorrect ID number is used for the Master amplifier.
• The ID number of the amplifier has been changed.
SOLUTION
• Connect the input (or output) cables.
• Check connections by referring to <Protection function>.
• Replace the fuse and use lower volume.
• After check the speaker cord and fixing the cause of the short,
replace the fuse.
• Adjust the control correctly referring to <Controls>.
• Connect them properly checking the 9 / · of the terminals
and wires well.
• Connect the speaker wire again so that it is not pinched by
anything.
• Set switches properly by referring to <System examples>.
• Turn the AMP CONT "ON".
• Turn the filter Off.
• Release the AMP Control mode of the Center Unit.
• Always set the ID number of the Master amplifier to "0".
• After you have changed the ID number of an amplifier, turn Off
the POWER switch of the Center Unit first, then turn it On again.
17-5/8 × 2-3/8 × 10-3/16 inch
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