Control an Amp from Center Unit
The following explains how to control the sound of Amplifier B by operating the Amplifier Control of the unit from the Center Unit.
Messages that may be displayed on the Center Unit
When you are selecting an item with the Amp Control, an error status of the amplifier is displayed on the Center Unit. Display Informations "AMP � E-01"/"AMP � COND E-01" When the inside of the unit is overheating. "AMP � E-02"/"AMP � COND E-02" When the unit has failed and direct current voltage is generated to the speaker�s output.
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1 Enter AMP Control mode
Select the AMP Control mode by following the <AMP Control> procedure given on the Operation Manual of the Center Unit.
NOTE
Use the set item and value operation buttons by following the instructions given on the Operation Manual of the Center Unit.
2 Select an amp number to operate
Operate the desired set item with the Center Unit. Select the "AMP NO"/"AMP CONTROL NO" display.
NOTE
Turn the POWER switch Off and release the protection. If the error message continues, consult to the Kenwood�s dealership. "AMP � E-03"/"AMP � COND E-03" When the speaker cord is shorted. When the speaker output is in contact with the vehicle ground. "AMP OFF" When you use the Amp Control in the Standby mode.
NOTE
When the Center Unit is in the STANDBY mode, message "AMP OFF" is displayed and you cannot operate the set items.
Number "�" on the display indicates the amp�s ID number.
3 Set an ID number of Amp to operate
Set an amp�s ID number on the Center Unit. You can select an ID number of "0" to "7" of connected amps.
4 Select the AMP Control item for adjustment
Select the desired set item on the Center Unit.
5 Adjust the AMP Control item
You can set a value of each item on the Center Unit. The set items and their values are switched and displayed as follows. Display Range "VOLT"/"CURR"/"TEMP"/"FAN" "VOLT" "CURR" "TEMP" "FAN" "BAS F"/"BASS FREQ" "BAS G"/"BASS GAIN" "Q FA"/"Q FACTOR" "EXT"/"BASS EXT" "TRE F"/"TREB FREQ" "TRE G"/"TREB GAIN" "VOL"/"VOL OFFSET" "AMP NO"/ "AMP CONTROL NO" Adjustment Item The amp state is displayed. Indicates the source voltage (V). Indicates the current consumption (A). Indicates the internal temperature (°F/°C). Indicates the rotation speed of the cooling fan in 3 steps: "FAST", "SLOW" or "OFF". 60/80/100/200 (Hz) Bass Center Frequency �15 � +15 (dB) Bass level Q1.00/Q1.25/Q1.50/Q2.00 Bass Q Factor ON/OFF When the bass extend is set to ON, low frequency response is extended by 20%. 10/12/15/17 (kHz) Treble Center Frequency �15 � +15 (dB) Treble level �20 � 0 (dB) Volume offset 0�7 Select an ID number of the amp you use.
6 Exit AMP Control mode
Releases the Amp Control mode by the Center Unit.
NOTE
When you have controlled the bass or treble of the sound using the Equalizer or DSP function of the Center Unit, and when you amplify the same frequency as that controlled by the Amplifier Control, the sound may be distorted due to an input overflow.